Ever since the news first hit the public that Disney had paid a small fortune for the rights to Star at least once a week a conversation on the topic comes up. So, if you ever find yourself a bit stuck for information, here's what we know so far:
- The script has been written by Michael Arndt, the man who wrote the screen play for Toy Story 3. In my opinion a very shrewd move by the men upstairs. Arndt clearly knows what he's doing when it comes to taking a well known and much loved franchise and creating something satisfying from it. However, history suggests the story may be a bit more childish than hardcore Star Wars fans were hoping for.
- Reports suggest that the new films will feature the original cast as older versions of their characters. Hopefully meaning a big ol' slice of Harrison Ford for us all! Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill and Mr Ford himself have all supposedly expressed interest in reprising their iconic roles, as have Billy Dee Williams aka Lando Calrissian, Samuel L Jackson, and Ewan McGregor.
- In a November's premiere of Seven Psychopaths it appeared that Jason Flemyng answered the question on everyone's lips: who's directing? Guillermo Del Toro, Quentin Tarantino, J. J. Abrams, Steven Spielberg and Jon Favreau were all linked with the job. But from what Flemyng was saying it appears as though his good friend Michael Vaughn has got the golden ticket. When asked about Vaughn's name being linked with the job Flemyng replied "Me and Matt have done nine films together, so I'm sure I'll get the call for Star Wars." Although this of course in no way a definitive confirmation of Vaughn getting the job, the speculation was further fueled when the Kick Ass director unexpectedly pulled out of shooting for the new X-Men movie in October. Could he be our man?
- Finally, there is one plot that seems to have been thrown up all over the internet. Luke Skywalker returning to Yavin 4 to start up a Jedi Knight school was widely reported to be the storyline of Star Wars Episode VII, yes really. Painstakingly boring is the word that jumps to mind. Thankfully writer of the original article, Mike McDonald, said he made a "mistake" claiming he "misunderstood what the fan clubs told me". I think I speak on behalf of all Star Wars fans when I say THANK GOD!
Written by Ash Davies
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