Star Wars Episode 7

[Neon Ignition]

I'd happily have Spielberg direct one under the condition that no CG was allowed

[originalbadboy]

I'd happily have Spielberg direct one under the condition that no CG was allowed

Thats not going to happen though is it ... Spielberg is too old now to do anything useful, and no one in their right mind would try and do a starwars film (or any sci fi film for that matter) without CGI.

[Asura]

I too echo concerns about JJ Abrams. I thought Star Trek Into Darkness was one of the worst films I've seen in recent years, and I honestly really liked the first Star Trek reboot movie.

Then again, I'm not fussed about Alias, didn't like Lost, don't want to see Super-8 (as I suspect it's going to be the usual bull**** of making the middle of a film with no start/ending, "up to viewer interpretation" crap). Admittedly I don't know much about Fringe.

[Colin]

I never even knew who he was prior to getting the Star Wars gig, though I'd obviously heard of some of his work. From the bits he's done that I have seen, none of it really did much for me though I did like mission impossible. Lost, I thought was utter tripe. My one hope for the guy is that he seems to be a fan of the films, and I've liked the sound and sight of what's been leaked so far. I'm hopeful, despite my lack of interest in anything he's done prior. And hey, he's got to be a better choice than the mentioned Snyder, who makes the most awful films I've seen in recent years.

[danholo]

The one thing that has me hopeful is that Abrams seems to be a die hard Star Wars fan himself so I'm trusting that his passion for the film will drive it to be good in every way.

Until then. ..

[Duncan James Waugh]

Here's hoping it doesn't retcon the entire franchise continuity like with Star Trek .

[PaTaito]

Its going to be an improvement on the prequels, even the director of coronation street would likely do a better job on that front.

There is that at least.

[fishbowlhead]

Here's hoping it doesn't retcon the entire franchise continuity like with Star Trek .

I don't think he's allowed with Star Wars. Though to be fair, I much preferred his treck films than all the others, personal preference and all of course.

[originalbadboy]

Looks like we have our first geriatric injury from Episode VII ....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-27825562

Why do I get the feeling they will be lucky to get through the entire filming process without most of the old codgers injuring themselves at some point!

[bash]

Hopefully this means Indy 5 is off too, as in Harrison finally ignoring the big bucks and recognising his limits!

[VR46]

Leaked footage! not really but quite impressive and well done

[dvdx2]

Leaked footage! not really but quite impressive and well done

Thats excellent!

[dvdx2]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-28462635

Shooting location info

[danholo]

Indie Revolver has posted pics of the new Stormtrooper helmets:





Link here.
Looking cool. At least this is confirmation that the Empire is still around, if there was any doubt. Whatever the Empire is, is another matter, or are these Republic commandos?

[Guts]

Those... actually look pretty good. Better than those dumb Clone Wars ones at least. Not sure why they can't use the original ones, but they are pretty good, maybe they are special forces or something...