Star Wars: Episode VII

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J.J. Abrams

Director
Kathleen Kennedy

Executive Producer

George Lucas

Creative Consultant
Michael Arndt

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Lucasfilm President Discusses China Deals
5:20 am PDT 4/21/2013
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Kathleen Kennedy in Beijing also unveils that Walt Disney has pledged $1 million for Chinese earthquake victims. READ MORE
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J.J. Abrams on New 'Star Wars' Movie: 'More Questions Than Answers'
5:58 pm PDT 3/24/2013
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The "Star Trek" director also compares the two hit sci-fi franchises he's working on. READ MORE
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George Lucas Says 'Star Wars' Returns for Hamill, Ford and Fisher Almost Finalized
9:22 am PST 3/7/2013
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The franchise's creator says he began discussions for the original stars' return; plus, Disney's Bob Iger reveals the harsh emails he got from Steve Jobs. READ MORE
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Carrie Fisher Confirms 'Star Wars' Return
9:02 am PST 3/6/2013
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The actress says that she's going to rejoin the saga that made her famous. READ MORE
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Mark Hamill in Discussions for Role in New 'Star Wars' Films
10:14 am PST 2/20/2013
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The star of the original trilogy says series creator George Lucas promised that if he did not want to act in the new movies, his character would be killed off. READ MORE
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Josh Gad Begs J.J. Abrams to Cast Him in 'Star Wars' Reboot (Video)
9:14 am PST 2/20/2013
- Ashley Lee
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The "1600 Penn" actor, who stars in the upcoming "jOBS," auditions for Episode VII on "The Tonight Show." READ MORE
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Should Yoda Get His Own 'Star Wars' Movie? (Opinion)
3:28 pm PST 2/5/2013
- Marc Bernardin
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Disney and Lucasfilm are boldly forging ahead with their plans for 'Star Wars,' which will include standalone films centered on, presumably, beloved characters from George Lucas' universe. READ MORE
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Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy on 'Star Wars,' 'Lincoln' and Secret J.J. Abrams Meetings (Exclusive)
6:00 am PST 1/30/2013
- Kim Masters
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In her first in-depth profile, Kennedy reveals how she landed Abrams to direct "Episode VII" as THR talks to Steven Spielberg, David Fincher and producer husband Frank Marshall, who remembers meeting her: "There was no way I was going to screw this up by hitting on Steven's assistant." READ MORE
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It's Official: JJ Abrams Closes Deal to Direct 'Star Wars: Episode VII'
9:10 pm PST 1/25/2013
- Kim Masters
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The "Star Trek" filmmaker will work with writer Michael Arndt to develop the script. READ MORE
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J.J. Abrams Nearing Deal to Direct Next 'Star Wars'
1:50 pm PST 1/24/2013
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The "Star Trek" director is negotiating to take over the famed franchise. READ MORE
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Sesame Street Sex Scandal, 'Hobbit' Animal Deaths and Returning 'Star Wars' Stars: THR Poll Results
6:50 pm PST 12/4/2012
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Poll findings reveal startlingly different opinions between young and old viewers regarding "The Hobbit", "Star Wars" reboots, and Sesame Street's fallen Elmo creator. READ MORE
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Rick Baker Wants to Work on the New 'Star Wars' Movies
8:00 am PST 11/30/2012
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As the makeup artist gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Baker says George Lucas' last few Episodes "lost reality." READ MORE
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Colin Trevorrow Tiptoes Around 'Star Wars' Speculation, Looks to the Future
7:50 am PST 11/27/2012
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The writer-director behind "Safety Not Guaranteed" has found himself in the middle of "Episode VII" speculation, which has provided some very surreal moments. READ MORE
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Biggest Challenge to New 'Star Wars' Is Time, Screenwriter Says
7:00 am PST 11/23/2012
- Chris Krewson
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Ron Shusett, who wrote the 1990 "Total Recall" and "Alien," tells THR the timing of the new adaptation could be tricky -- but that many other pieces are falling nicely into place. READ MORE
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Sources: Lawrence Kasdan, Simon Kinberg Lock Deals to Write and Produce 'Star Wars' Installments
4:41 pm PST 11/20/2012
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The pair will write either Episode VIII or Episode IX — their exact division of responsibilities is yet to be determined — and they will also come aboard to produce the films. READ MORE
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Brad Bird Shoots Down 'Star Wars' Speculation
7:22 pm PST 11/17/2012
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The "Incredibles" helmer squashed fan hopes with this simple tweet: "Not doing Star Wars." READ MORE
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Lucasfilm Confirms Michael Arndt to Write 'Star Wars: Episode VII'
5:20 pm PST 11/9/2012
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A day after THR reported news of the 'Toy Story 3' writer's treatment, confirmation of an in-progress screenplay is posted on StarWars.com. READ MORE
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Does Anybody Really Want an Old Han Solo? (Opinion)
7:00 am PST 11/9/2012
- Marc Bernardin
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The original actors who played Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo might be on board for "Star Wars: Episode VII," but is that a good thing? READ MORE
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New 'Star Wars' Movie Has Treatment by 'Toy Story 3' Writer
1:22 pm PST 11/8/2012
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Sources confirm Michael Arndt has written a 40- to 50-page extended outline for the new movie and will likely write a draft of the script. READ MORE
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Todd McCarthy's 7 Suggestions for the New 'Star Wars' Trilogy
7:00 am PST 11/8/2012
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Sorry, Jar Jar, THR's chief film critic (and 15-year-old son) want serious, realistic movies. READ MORE
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