Saturday, January 26, 2013

JJ Abrams Confirmed as 'Star Wars 7' Director

Sci-fi filmmaker J.J. Abrams will direct “Star Wars: Episode VII”, Walt Disney Co said after days of speculation, giving hope to many long-suffering fans who were disappointed by the last three installments in the iconic franchise.

The announcement was greeted with celebrations on online networks by the films’ army of enthusiasts who have already watched Abrams rescue the aging “Star Trek” series with a high-grossing prequel in 2009.

Star Wars 7 is set to hit theaters in 2015.

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