J.J Abrams Confirmed as Director for "Star Wars: Episode 7"

  After many days of rumours, Lucasfilm has finally confirmed the news that J.J Abrams, the man behind films such as Super 8, Star Trek or Mission Impossible has been chosen as the director for the next chapter of Star Wars.

The official statement reads as follows:

J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII, the first of a new series of Star Wars films to come from Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy. Abrams will be directing and Academy Award-winning writer Michael Arndt will write the screenplay.

“It’s very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new Star Wars movie,” said Kennedy. “J.J. is the perfect director to helm this. Beyond having such great instincts as a filmmaker, he has an intuitive understanding of this franchise. He understands the essence of the Star Wars experience, and will bring that talent to create an unforgettable motion picture.”

 George Lucas went on to say “I’ve consistently been impressed with J.J. as a filmmaker and storyteller.  He’s an ideal choice to direct the new Star Wars film and the legacy couldn’t be in better hands.”

 “To be a part of the next chapter of the Star Wars saga, to collaborate with Kathy Kennedy and this remarkable group of people, is an absolute honor,” J.J. Abrams said. “I may be even more grateful to George Lucas now than I was as a kid.”

Are you guys happy with the choice? Let the debate begin!

"Super 8" Full Trailer

 The official full length trailer for Super 8 has been unveiled by Paramount and although it looks amazing, it keeps the promise made by write J.J. Abrams to keep the story as secret as possible until it opens this coming summer.

Click above to watch! Are you intrigued by the film?

J.J. Abrams Teases 'Super 8'

 Last night, Paramount debuted the first spot for the hightly anticipated (and secretive) J.J. Abrams movie, Super 8 during the Super Bowl.

 The first images of the Steven Spielberg produced film are reminiscent of old school Amblin movies such as E.T  or The Goonies and was actually inspired by Spielberg's sci-fi films of the 70's and 80's. In fact, Super 8 won´t be shown in 3D as opposed to most films of that same genre which have adapted to that technology recently, perhaps to give it a more classic vibe.

 The movie was both written and directed by J.J. Abrams (Alias, Lost) and since its inception, very little has been revealed about the plot. Abrams spoke to Hero Complex about it:

 "To me, all people need to know is that it's an adventure about a small town and it's funny, it's sweet, it's scary and there's a mystery: What is this thing that has escaped? What are the ramifications of its presence? And what is the effect on people? But I know that's not enough because we are up against massive franchises and brands and most people don't know what Super 8 means... [and] we don't want to be so silent or coy that people don't care or don't hear about it."

 Abrahams continues to explain how the movie was put together: 

 "The movie began as two projects that ended up merging due to their individual deficiencies. The first was a non-fantastical tale of youngsters and the way they see the world and each other through the viewfinder of their Super 8 camera. I knew characters, I knew situations, I knew there were issues of class and a love story at the core and that it would be a coming-of-age movie. A lot of the writers were lukewarm." 

 He explains: "As the process went along I realized I had the potential makings of my favorite sort of movie, which is the one that is the hardest genre to define, that because you could say — and be right — that it's a science fiction movie; or you could say — and be right — that it's a love story; or you could say — and be right — that it's a comedy; or you could say — and be right — that it's a special-effects spectacle. That sort of cocktail is for me what I love about movies... that was the beginnings of this movie coming together."

 The film definitely sounds intriguing and by the looks of the footage revealed, we are upon one of the biggest hits of this coming summer. Super 8 will arrive in theathers on June 10th.

 Check out the TV spot for the movie on the video above!

 Are you already impatient for it?  Let me know in the comments!