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John Williams Confirmed For Star Wars: Episode VII (VIDEO)

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Truth rating: 10

1:58 pm, July 27th, 2013

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John Williams, the composer behind the famous music for all six Star Wars movies, will return for the highly-anticipated Episode VII.

The news was confirmed by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy on Saturday — and in an official interview with Williams posted online (see below).

J.J. Abrams will direct the movie, slated for a 2015 release.

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It’s Official: J.J. Abrams Doing Star Wars

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Truth rating: 10

11:30 am, January 26th, 2013

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It’s official: J.J. Abrams will direct the next Star Wars.

Disney confirmed the poorly-kept secret late Friday.

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

In a statement, Abrams said, “To be a part of the next chapter of the Star Wars saga, to collaborate with [Lucasfilm chief Kathleen Kennedy] and this remarkable group of people, is an absolute honor.”

“I may be even more grateful to George Lucas now than I was as a kid,” he added.

Star Wars: Episode VII has been rumored for a 2015 release date, but Abrams is reportedly not committed to that timetable.

His Star Trek Into Darkness will open in May (see trailer here).

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J.J. Abrams to Direct Star Wars 7: Reports

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Truth rating: 9

5:06 pm, January 24th, 2013

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J.J. Abrams will direct the next Star Wars movie, according to multiple reports.

The news has not yet been officially confirmed.

Abrams is already at the helm of the rebooted Star Trek franchise.

A number of high-profile names — including Argo director Ben Affleck and The Avengers director Joss Whedon — had been rumored as possible Star Wars directors.

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