Yes, the news was all over the internet yesterday, as The Wrap created a buzz based on information from a 'reliable source', but this morning it's officially confirmed: J.J. Abrams, creator of TV series 'Fringe' and 'Lost' will be directing the next installment of the Star Wars saga, Star Wars VII. Previously, Abrams directed movies like 'Super8' and 'Star Trek: The Future Begins', giving fans hope that the new trilogy will definitely receive a proper treatment.
A few months ago, Abrams said he wouldn't take the job of helming the first movie in a new trilogy, because he himself had been a life long fan of the characters and stories Lucas created and thought that it would interfere with his ability to direct. It was already confirmed that the next two sequels Star Wars VII and VIII, will be written and produced by Lawrence Kasdan ('The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi') and Simon Kinberg ('X-Men: The Last stand' and 'X-Men: First Class'). Last year October, Disney bought Lucasfilm for a reported four Billion Dollars, acquiring the rights to Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Check here for the official story.
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