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2013-06-04T09:56:39Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Development of ''Star Wars Episode VII''}}
'''''Star Wars Episode VII''''' is a planned seventh film in the ''[[Star Wars]]'' [[space opera]] film series, scheduled for release in summer 2015.<ref name=VarietyApr2013>{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2013/film/news/disney-planning-for-2015-2017-and-2019-openings-for-star-wars-1200380582 |title=Star Wars Movies Coming in 2015, 2017 and 2019 |author=Dave McNary |publisher=Variety |date=17 April 2013 |accessdate= 2013-05-26}}</ref><ref name=StarWarsComOct2012>{{cite web |url=http://starwars.com/news/new-star-wars-movies-announced-as-disney-enters-agreement-to-acquire-lucasfilm-ltd/index.html |title=New Star Wars Movies Announced as Disney Enters Agreement to Acquire Lucasfilm Ltd |publisher=StarWars.com |date=30 October 2012 |accessdate=Retrieved 2013-05-25}}</ref> It forms part of the planned [[Star Wars sequel trilogy|third trilogy]] of ''Star Wars'' films,<ref name=StarWarsComOct2012/> following chronologically in the series after ''[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]]''. It will be the first ''Star Wars'' film produced under [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]]'s ownership of production company [[Lucasfilm]].<ref name=StarWarsComOct2012/>

[[J. J. Abrams]] is attached to direct the film based on a screenplay by [[Michael Arndt]].<ref name=StarWarsComJan2013>[http://starwars.com/news/star-wars-is-being-kick-started-with-dynamite-jj-abrams-to-direct-star-wars-episode-vii.html "Star Wars Is Being Kick-Started with Dynamite"], ''StarWars.com'', 25 January 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-25.</ref> Producers include [[Kathleen Kennedy (film producer)|Kathleen Kennedy]] and Abrams' long-time collaborator [[Bryan Burk]].<ref name=StarWarsComOct2012/> ''Star Wars'' creator [[George Lucas]] will act as creative consultant on ''Episode VII'' (and other new ''Star Wars'' films).<ref name=StarWarsVideoSeries>[http://starwars.com/news/a-discussion-about-the-future-of-star-wars/index.html "New Video Series: A Discussion About the Future of Star Wars"], ''StarWars.com'', 30 October 2012. Retrieved 2013-05-25.</ref> It appears likely that cast members [[Carrie Fisher]], [[Harrison Ford]] and [[Mark Hamill]] from Episodes ''[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope|IV]]'' to ''[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi|VI]]'' will appear in the film.

==Cast==
In an interview with ''[[Bloomberg Businessweek]]'' in March 2013, Lucas as much as revealed that Fisher, Ford and Hamill would appear in ''Episode VII''. "We had already signed Mark and Carrie and Harrison—or we were pretty much in final stages of negotiation. So I called them to say, 'Look, this is what’s going on [with the Disney-Lucasfilm sale],'" Lucas said, before adding, "Maybe I’m not supposed to say that. I think they want to announce that with some big whoop-de-do, but we were negotiating with them. I won’t say whether the negotiations were successful or not."<ref name=BloombergMar2013>Devin Leonard, [http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-03-07/how-disney-bought-lucasfilm-and-its-plans-for-star-wars "How Disney Bought Lucasfilm—and Its Plans for 'Star Wars'"], ''Bloomberg Businessweek'', 7 March 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-26.</ref> Hamill confirmed similar information to ''[[Entertainment Tonight|ETOnline.com]]'' in February 2013, saying, "They're talking to us. George wanted to know whether we'd be interested. ... we haven't signed any contracts." Hamill said he knew nothing about the storyline.<ref>David Weiner, [http://www.etonline.com/movies/130759_Mark_Hamill_on_Star_Wars_VII_Sushi_Girl_Spinoff_Movies/ "Mark Hamill Muses on New 'Star Wars': 'Go Retro'"], ''ETonline.com'', 20 February 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-26.</ref> In March 2013, Fisher apparently said she had been signed for the film,<ref>{{cite new | url = http://www.palmbeachillustrated.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.details&ArticleId=2886 | title = Q&A with Carrie Fisher | work =Palm Beach Illustrated| location = Florida | first = Jennifer | last = Pfaff | date = Undated | accessdate = March 6, 2013}}</ref> but when this was reported, her representative said that Fisher had been joking and nothing had been announced.<ref>{{cite web |title = Carrie Fisher as an 'elderly' Princess Leia? Not so fast | url = http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2013/03/06/carrie-fisher-as-an-elderly-princess-leia-not-so-fast |date = March 6, 2013 | publisher = [[CNN]] | accessdate = March 7, 2013}}</ref>

Various actors, when asked by interviewers if they would be interested in appearing in ''Episode VII'', have said they would, including [[Jonathan Frakes]],<ref>Bryan Young, [http://www.bigshinyrobot.com/reviews/archives/51164 "Interview: Jonathan Frakes"], ''Big Shiny Robot'', 22 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-02.</ref> [[Samuel L. Jackson]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/18/samuel-l-jackson-django-unchained_n_2325834.html|title=Samuel L. Jackson, 'Django Unchained' Star, On M. Night Shyamalan, 'Star Wars' & Responding To Film Criticism|last=Ryan|first=Mike|work=[[Huffington Post]]|date=December 19, 2012|accessdate=December 20, 2012}}</ref> [[Ewan McGregor]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/news/a441770/ewan-mcgregor-on-star-wars-episode-7-ill-be-obi-wan-if-they-need-me.html|title=Exclusive: Ewan McGregor on Star Wars Episode 7: I'll be Obi-Wan if they need me|work=[[Digital Spy]]|date=December 3, 2012|accessdate=December 3, 2012}}</ref> [[John Noble]]<ref>Roth Cornet, [http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/05/29/john-noble-on-jj-abrams-and-star-wars-episode-7-rumors "John Noble on the Star Wars Episode 7 Rumors"], ''IGN'', 28 May 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-02.</ref> and [[Zoe Saldana]].<ref>Marc Malkin, [http://uk.eonline.com/news/393212/star-trek-s-zoe-saldana-wants-role-in-j-j-abrams-new-star-wars "Star Trek's Zoe Saldana Wants Role in J.J. Abrams' New Star Wars"], ''E! Online'', 28 February 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-02.</ref>

==Crew==
As creative consultant on the film, George Lucas's involvement includes attending story meetings. "I mostly say, 'You can't do this. You can do that,' ” he told ''[[Bloomberg Businessweek]]''. "You know, 'The cars don't have wheels. They fly with antigravity.' There’s a million little pieces. Or I can say, 'He doesn’t have the power to do that, or he has to do this.' I know all that stuff."<ref name=BloombergMar2013></ref>

[[Simon Kinberg]] and [[Lawrence Kasdan]] are both "working with JJ as consultants on ''Star Wars VII''," according to [[Bob Iger]] in February 2013.<ref>[http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?play=1&video=3000146094 "Disney Plans Stand-Alone 'Star Wars' Films"], ''CNBC'', 5 February 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-26.</ref>

Costume designer [[Michael Kaplan (costume designer)|Michael Kaplan]], who worked with Abrams on his ''Star Trek'' films, will be working on ''Episode VII''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/19/star-trek-costume-designer-joins-star-wars-vii-crew|title=Star Trek Costume Designer Joins Star Wars VII Crew|last=Butler|first=Tom|date=May 19, 2013|accessdate=May 19, 2013}}</ref>

Film editors [[Maryann Brandon]] and [[Mary Jo Markey]], also long-term collaborators with Abrams, have also been signed for ''Episode VII''.<ref>[http://www.studiodaily.com/2013/05/maryann-brandon-and-mary-jo-markey-on-cutting-star-trek-into-darkness/ "Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey on Cutting Star Trek Into Darkness"], ''Studio Daily'', 22 May 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-26.</ref>

Composer [[John Williams]] has discussed scoring the film with director Abrams. "We've certainly talked about that, and I'm happy and willing to do it," he told ''[[Zap2it]]'' in May 2013. "J.J. Abrams, who will be the director, seems excited about the idea."<ref>Jay Bobbin, [http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2013/05/man-of-steel-will-be-hard-for-me-to-see-says-superman-composer-john-williams.html "Man of Steel' will be 'hard for me' to see, says 'Superman' composer John Williams"], ''Zap2it'', 24 May 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-26.</ref>

==Production==
In May 2013, it was confirmed that the production of ''Episode VII'' would take place in the UK.<ref name=StarWarsComUKMay2013>{{cite web|url=http://starwars.com/news/star_wars_feature_film_production_returns_to_the_uk.html|title=Star Wars Feature Film Production Returns to the U.K.|work=starwars.com|date=May 10, 2013|accessdate=May 25, 2013}}</ref> Representatives from Lucasfilm met with the [[Chancellor of the Exchequer]], [[George Osborne]] to agree to produce ''Episode VII'' in the U.K.<ref name=StarWarsComUKMay2013></ref>

Producer [[Bryan Burk]] stated that [[principal photography]] will likely commence in early 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last=Chitwood|first=Adam|title=Producer Bryan Burk Says STAR WARS: EPISODE VII Will Likely Start Filming Early 2014|url=http://collider.com/star-wars-episode-7-filming-2014-bryan-burk/|publisher=Collider|accessdate=6 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Wales|first=George|title=Producer Bryan Burk says Star Wars: Episode VII will begin filming in 2014|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/producer-bryan-burk-says-star-wars-episode-vii-will-begin-filming-in-2014|publisher=Total Film|accessdate=6 May 2013|date=6 May 2013}}</ref>

==Story==
Lucas had [[Film treatment|story treatment]]s for ''Episode VII'' (as well as for ''VIII'' and ''IX'') which he turned over to Disney chairman [[Bob Iger]] around the time Lucasfilm was sold to Disney.<ref name=BloombergMar2013></ref> No plot details of the film have been officially released, however, during the previous 35 years Lucas had given many hints about the content of the sequel trilogy, including the following (sometimes contradictory) possibilities relevant to ''Episode VII'':
* ''Episode VII'' would begin roughly 20 (or perhaps 30-40) years after the end of ''Return of the Jedi'' (according to Lucas in 1980 and 1982).<ref name=PrevueLucas>Steranko, "George Lucas", ''Prevue'' #42, September–October 1980.</ref><ref name=YumaDailySun>"Visionary filmmaker Lucas invents fantasy phenomenon". ''The Yuma Daily Sun'', May 2, 1982.</ref>
* [[R2-D2]] and [[C-3PO]] would be the only characters who might continue through all nine films (Lucas in 1980, 1981 and 1983).<ref name=PrevueLucas/><ref name=Starlog48>[[Kerry O'Quinn]]. "The George Lucas Saga Chapter 1: 'A New View'", ''Starlog'' #48, July 1981.</ref><ref name=WashPost1983>{{cite web |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/04/08/AR2005040801452_pf.html |title=A Triumphal 'Return of the Jedi' |last=Kempley |first=Rita|date=May 27, 1983 |publisher=''[[The Washington Post]]'' |accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref>
* The trilogy would deal with the rebuilding of the [[Galactic Republic|Republic]] (Lucas in 1980).<ref>Gerald Clarke. [http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,924122,00.html "The Empire Strikes Back!"]. ''Time'', May 19, 1980. Retrieved September 26, 2012.</ref>
* "It's like a saga, the story of a group of people, a family" (Lucas in 1980).<ref name=PrevueLucas/>
* Luke would have a romantic relationship with a female love interest (Lucas in 1988).<ref name=Starlog127>Bill Warren. "George Lucas: Father of the Force". ''Starlog'' #127, February 1988.</ref>
* The main theme of the trilogy would be moral and philosophical problems, such as the necessity for moral choices and the wisdom needed to distinguish right from wrong, justice, confrontation, and passing on what you have learned (Lucas in 1983 and 1989).<ref name=TimeLucasLifeBackMay1983/><ref>{{cite book|title=Icons: Intimate Portraits|publisher=[[Atlantic Monthly]]|year=1989|isbn=0-87113-306-7|author=Denise Worrell.}}</ref>
* The key actors, Hamill as [[Luke Skywalker]], Ford as [[Han Solo]], and Fisher as [[Princess Leia]], would appear, in their 60s or 70s (Lucas in 1983).<ref name=TimeLucasLifeBackMay1983>{{cite web |url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,953916-3,00.html|title=I've Got to Get My Life Back Again|last=Clarke|first=Gerald|coauthors=Worrell, Denise |date=May 23, 1983 |publisher=[[Time (magazine)|''TIME'']] |accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref><ref name=Starlog237>Bill Warren. "Maker of Myths", ''Starlog'' #237, April 1997.</ref>

Interviewed in 2012 after the announcement of the new trilogy, Lucas biographer [[Dale Pollock]] said that he had, in the 1980s, read the outlines to 12 ''Star Wars'' episodes planned by Lucas, but had been required to sign a confidentiality agreement.<ref name=WrapOct2012>{{cite web |publisher=''The Wrap''|title='Star Wars' 7, 8 and 9 Are 'The Most Exciting,' Says George Lucas Biographer (Exclusive) |url=http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/star-wars-7-8-and-9-are-most-exciting-says-george-lucas-biographer-exclusive-63006 |date=October 30, 2012 |accessdate=May 26, 2013 |last=Waxman |first=Sharon}}</ref> Pollock said:
* "The three most exciting stories were 7, 8 and 9. They had propulsive action, really interesting new worlds, new characters. I remember thinking, 'I want to see these 3 movies.'"
* The next film in the series would involve Luke Skywalker in his 30s and 40s.
* That he had little doubt Disney would use Lucas's outlines as the basis for the sequel trilogy. "That’s in part what Disney bought."<ref name=WrapOct2012></ref>

Author [[Timothy Zahn]], whose ''Star Wars'' novel series, the [[Thrawn Trilogy]], is set in the ''Star Wars'' [[Star Wars Expanded Universe|Expanded Universe]], was also interviewed in 2012.<ref name="ew-2012-11-03">{{cite web |publisher=''Entertainment Weekly''|title='Star Wars' sequel author Timothy Zahn weighs in on new movie plans – EXCLUSIVE |url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/11/02/star-wars-sequels-timothy-zahn/ |date=November 2, 2012 |accessdate=May 26, 2013 |first=Anthony |last=Breznican}}</ref> Zahn confirmed the sequel trilogy would not be based on the Thrawn novels, but said he had been briefed years before on Lucas's plans for the sequels (Zahn had discussions with Lucas before the first Thrawn novel was published in 1991). Zahn said, "The original idea as I understood it - and Lucas changes his mind off and on, so it may not be what he’s thinking right now - but it was going to be three generations. You’d have the original trilogy, then go back to Luke’s father and find out what happened to him, and if there was another 7th, 8th, or 9th film, it would be Luke’s children."<ref name="ew-2012-11-03"></ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2488496|Star Wars: Episode VII}}

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Star Wars: Das Erwachen der Macht

2013-05-29T11:02:49Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Development of ''Star Wars Episode VII''}}
'''''Star Wars Episode VII''''' is a planned seventh film in the ''[[Star Wars]]'' [[space opera]] film series, scheduled for release in summer 2015.<ref name=VarietyApr2013>Dave McNary, [http://variety.com/2013/film/news/disney-planning-for-2015-2017-and-2019-openings-for-star-wars-1200380582/ "Star Wars Movies Coming in 2015, 2017 and 2019"], ''Variety'', 17 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-26.</ref><ref name=StarWarsComOct2012>[http://starwars.com/news/new-star-wars-movies-announced-as-disney-enters-agreement-to-acquire-lucasfilm-ltd/index.html "New Star Wars Movies Announced as Disney Enters Agreement to Acquire Lucasfilm Ltd."], ''StarWars.com'', 30 October 2012. Retrieved 2013-05-25.</ref> It forms part of the planned [[Star Wars sequel trilogy|third trilogy]] of ''Star Wars'' films,<ref name=StarWarsComOct2012/> following chronologically in the series after ''[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]]''. It will be the first ''Star Wars'' film produced under [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]]'s ownership of production company [[Lucasfilm]].<ref name=StarWarsComOct2012/>

[[J. J. Abrams]] is attached to direct the film based on a screenplay by [[Michael Arndt]].<ref name=StarWarsComJan2013>[http://starwars.com/news/star-wars-is-being-kick-started-with-dynamite-jj-abrams-to-direct-star-wars-episode-vii.html "Star Wars Is Being Kick-Started with Dynamite"], ''StarWars.com'', 25 January 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-25.</ref> Producers include [[Kathleen Kennedy]] and Abrams' long-time collaborator [[Bryan Burk]].<ref name=StarWarsComOct2012/> ''Star Wars'' creator [[George Lucas]] will act as creative consultant on ''Episode VII'' (and other new ''Star Wars'' films).<ref name=StarWarsVideoSeries>[http://starwars.com/news/a-discussion-about-the-future-of-star-wars/index.html "New Video Series: A Discussion About the Future of Star Wars"], ''StarWars.com'', 30 October 2012. Retrieved 2013-05-25.</ref> It appears likely that cast members [[Carrie Fisher]], [[Harrison Ford]] and [[Mark Hamill]] from Episodes ''[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope|IV]]'' to ''[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi|VI]]'' will appear in the film.

==Cast==
In an interview with ''[[Bloomberg Businessweek]]'' in March 2013, Lucas as much as revealed that Fisher, Ford and Hamill would appear in ''Episode VII''. "We had already signed Mark and Carrie and Harrison—or we were pretty much in final stages of negotiation. So I called them to say, 'Look, this is what’s going on [with the Disney-Lucasfilm sale],'" Lucas said, before adding, "Maybe I’m not supposed to say that. I think they want to announce that with some big whoop-de-do, but we were negotiating with them. I won’t say whether the negotiations were successful or not."<ref name=BloombergMar2013>Devin Leonard, [http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-03-07/how-disney-bought-lucasfilm-and-its-plans-for-star-wars "How Disney Bought Lucasfilm—and Its Plans for 'Star Wars'"], ''Bloomberg Businessweek'', 7 March 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-26.</ref> Hamill confirmed similar information to ''[[Entertainment Tonight|ETOnline.com]]'' in February 2013, saying, "They're talking to us. George wanted to know whether we'd be interested. ... we haven't signed any contracts." Hamill said he knew nothing about the storyline.<ref>David Weiner, [http://www.etonline.com/movies/130759_Mark_Hamill_on_Star_Wars_VII_Sushi_Girl_Spinoff_Movies/ "Mark Hamill Muses on New 'Star Wars': 'Go Retro'"], ''ETonline.com'', 20 February 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-26.</ref> In March 2013, Fisher apparently said she had been signed for the film,<ref>{{cite new | url = http://www.palmbeachillustrated.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.details&ArticleId=2886 | title = Q&A with Carrie Fisher | work =Palm Beach Illustrated| location = Florida | first = Jennifer | last = Pfaff | date = Undated | accessdate = March 6, 2013}}</ref> but when this was reported, her representative said that Fisher had been joking and nothing had been announced.<ref>{{cite web |title = Carrie Fisher as an 'elderly' Princess Leia? Not so fast | url = http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2013/03/06/carrie-fisher-as-an-elderly-princess-leia-not-so-fast |date = March 6, 2013 | publisher = [[CNN]] | accessdate = March 7, 2013}}</ref>

Other actors from earlier episodes who are on record as willing to appear in ''Episode VII'' include [[Ewan McGregor]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/news/a441770/ewan-mcgregor-on-star-wars-episode-7-ill-be-obi-wan-if-they-need-me.html|title=Exclusive: Ewan McGregor on Star Wars Episode 7: I'll be Obi-Wan if they need me|work=[[Digital Spy]]|date=December 3, 2012|accessdate=December 3, 2012}}</ref> and [[Samuel L. Jackson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/18/samuel-l-jackson-django-unchained_n_2325834.html|title=Samuel L. Jackson, 'Django Unchained' Star, On M. Night Shyamalan, 'Star Wars' & Responding To Film Criticism|last=Ryan|first=Mike|work=[[Huffington Post]]|date=December 19, 2012|accessdate=December 20, 2012}}</ref> Both seemed willing to appear despite the fact that Obi-Wan Kenobi and Mace Windu, the characters they previously played, are both dead by the time of ''Episode VII''.

==Crew==
As creative consultant on the film, George Lucas's involvement includes attending story meetings. "I mostly say, 'You can't do this. You can do that,' ” he told ''[[Bloomberg Businessweek]]''. "You know, 'The cars don't have wheels. They fly with antigravity.' There’s a million little pieces. Or I can say, 'He doesn’t have the power to do that, or he has to do this.' I know all that stuff."<ref name=BloombergMar2013></ref>

[[Simon Kinberg]] and [[Lawrence Kasdan]] are both "working with JJ as consultants on ''Star Wars VII''," according to [[Bob Iger]] in February 2013.<ref>[http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?play=1&video=3000146094 "Disney Plans Stand-Alone 'Star Wars' Films"], ''CNBC'', 5 February 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-26.</ref>

Costume designer [[Michael Kaplan (costume designer)|Michael Kaplan]], who worked with Abrams on his ''Star Trek'' films, will be working on ''Episode VII''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/19/star-trek-costume-designer-joins-star-wars-vii-crew|title=Star Trek Costume Designer Joins Star Wars VII Crew|last=Butler|first=Tom|date=May 19, 2013|accessdate=May 19, 2013}}</ref>

Film editors [[Maryann Brandon]] and [[Mary Jo Markey]], also long-term collaborators with Abrams, have also been signed for ''Episode VII''.<ref>[http://www.studiodaily.com/2013/05/maryann-brandon-and-mary-jo-markey-on-cutting-star-trek-into-darkness/ "Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey on Cutting Star Trek Into Darkness"], ''Studio Daily'', 22 May 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-26.</ref>

Composer [[John Williams]] has discussed scoring the film with director Abrams. "We've certainly talked about that, and I'm happy and willing to do it," he told ''[[Zap2it]]'' in May 2013. "J.J. Abrams, who will be the director, seems excited about the idea.<ref>Jay Bobbin, [http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2013/05/man-of-steel-will-be-hard-for-me-to-see-says-superman-composer-john-williams.html "Man of Steel' will be 'hard for me' to see, says 'Superman' composer John Williams"], ''Zap2it'', 24 May 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-26.</ref>

==Production==
In May 2013, it was confirmed that the production of ''Episode VII'' would take place in the UK.<ref name=StarWarsComUKMay2013>{{cite web|url=http://starwars.com/news/star_wars_feature_film_production_returns_to_the_uk.html|title=Star Wars Feature Film Production Returns to the U.K.|work=starwars.com|date=May 10, 2013|accessdate=May 25, 2013}}</ref> Representatives from Lucasfilm met with the [[Chancellor of the Exchequer]], [[George Osborne]] to agree to produce ''Episode VII'' in the U.K.<ref name=StarWarsComUKMay2013></ref>

Producer [[Bryan Burk]] stated that [[principal photography]] will likely commence in early 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last=Chitwood|first=Adam|title=Producer Bryan Burk Says STAR WARS: EPISODE VII Will Likely Start Filming Early 2014|url=http://collider.com/star-wars-episode-7-filming-2014-bryan-burk/|publisher=Collider|accessdate=6 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Wales|first=George|title=Producer Bryan Burk says Star Wars: Episode VII will begin filming in 2014|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/producer-bryan-burk-says-star-wars-episode-vii-will-begin-filming-in-2014|publisher=Total Film|accessdate=6 May 2013|date=6 May 2013}}</ref>

==Story==
Lucas had [[Film treatment|story treatment]]s for episode ''VII'' (as well as for ''VIII'' and ''IX'') which he turned over to Disney chairman [[Bob Iger]] around the time Lucasfilm was sold to Disney.<ref name=BloombergMar2013></ref> No plot details of the film have been officially released, however, during the previous 35 years Lucas had given many hints about the content of the sequel trilogy, including the following (sometimes contradictory) possibilities relevant to ''Episode VII'':
* ''Episode VII'' would begin roughly 20 (or perhaps 30-40) years after the end of ''Return of the Jedi'' (according to Lucas in 1980 and 1982).<ref name=PrevueLucas>Steranko, "George Lucas", ''Prevue'' #42, September–October 1980.</ref><ref name=YumaDailySun>"Visionary filmmaker Lucas invents fantasy phenomenon". ''The Yuma Daily Sun'', May 2, 1982.</ref>
* [[R2-D2]] and [[C-3PO]] would be the only characters who might continue through all nine films (Lucas in 1980, 1981 and 1983).<ref name=PrevueLucas/><ref name=Starlog48>[[Kerry O'Quinn]]. "The George Lucas Saga Chapter 1: 'A New View'", ''Starlog'' #48, July 1981.</ref><ref name=WashPost1983>{{cite web |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/04/08/AR2005040801452_pf.html |title=A Triumphal 'Return of the Jedi' |last=Kempley |first=Rita|date=May 27, 1983 |publisher=''[[The Washington Post]]'' |accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref>
* The trilogy would deal with the rebuilding of the [[Galactic Republic|Republic]] (Lucas in 1980).<ref>Gerald Clarke. [http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,924122,00.html "The Empire Strikes Back!"]. ''Time'', May 19, 1980. Retrieved September 26, 2012.</ref>
* "It's like a saga, the story of a group of people, a family" (Lucas in 1980).<ref name=PrevueLucas/>
* Luke would have a romantic relationship with a female love interest (Lucas in 1988).<ref name=Starlog127>Bill Warren. "George Lucas: Father of the Force". ''Starlog'' #127, February 1988.</ref>
* The main theme of the trilogy would be moral and philosophical problems, such as the necessity for moral choices and the wisdom needed to distinguish right from wrong, justice, confrontation, and passing on what you have learned (Lucas in 1983 and 1989).<ref name=TimeLucasLifeBackMay1983/><ref>{{cite book|title=Icons: Intimate Portraits|publisher=[[Atlantic Monthly]]|year=1989|isbn=0-87113-306-7|author=Denise Worrell.}}</ref>
* The key actors, Hamill as [[Luke Skywalker]], Ford as [[Han Solo]], and Fisher as [[Princess Leia]], would appear, in their 60s or 70s (Lucas in 1983).<ref name=TimeLucasLifeBackMay1983>{{cite web |url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,953916-3,00.html|title=I've Got to Get My Life Back Again|last=Clarke|first=Gerald|coauthors=Worrell, Denise |date=May 23, 1983 |publisher=[[Time (magazine)|''TIME'']] |accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref><ref name=Starlog237>Bill Warren. "Maker of Myths", ''Starlog'' #237, April 1997.</ref>

Interviewed in 2012 after the announcement of the new trilogy, Lucas biographer [[Dale Pollock]] said that he had, in the 1980s, read the outlines to 12 ''Star Wars'' episodes planned by Lucas, but had been required to sign a confidentiality agreement.<ref name=WrapOct2012>{{cite web |publisher=''The Wrap''|title='Star Wars' 7, 8 and 9 Are 'The Most Exciting,' Says George Lucas Biographer (Exclusive) |url=http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/star-wars-7-8-and-9-are-most-exciting-says-george-lucas-biographer-exclusive-63006 |date=October 30, 2012 |accessdate=May 26, 2013 |last=Waxman |first=Sharon}}</ref> Pollock said:
* "The three most exciting stories were 7, 8 and 9. They had propulsive action, really interesting new worlds, new characters. I remember thinking, 'I want to see these 3 movies.'"
* The next film in the series would involve Luke Skywalker in his 30s and 40s.
* That he had little doubt Disney would use Lucas's outlines as the basis for the sequel trilogy. "That’s in part what Disney bought."<ref name=WrapOct2012></ref>

Author [[Timothy Zahn]], whose ''Star Wars'' novel series, the [[Thrawn Trilogy]], is set in the ''Star Wars'' [[Star Wars Expanded Universe|Expanded Universe]], was also interviewed in 2012.<ref name="ew-2012-11-03">{{cite web |publisher=''Entertainment Weekly''|title='Star Wars' sequel author Timothy Zahn weighs in on new movie plans – EXCLUSIVE |url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/11/02/star-wars-sequels-timothy-zahn/ |date=November 2, 2012 |accessdate=May 26, 2013 |first=Anthony |last=Breznican}}</ref> Zahn confirmed the sequel trilogy would not be based on the Thrawn novels, but said he had been briefed years before on Lucas's plans for the sequels (Zahn had discussions with Lucas before the first Thrawn novel was published in 1991). Zahn said, "The original idea as I understood it - and Lucas changes his mind off and on, so it may not be what he’s thinking right now - but it was going to be three generations. You’d have the original trilogy, then go back to Luke’s father and find out what happened to him, and if there was another 7th, 8th, or 9th film, it would be Luke’s children."<ref name="ew-2012-11-03"></ref>

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2488496|Star Wars: Episode VII}}

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Development of ''Star Wars Episode VII''}}
'''''Star Wars Episode VII''''' is a planned seventh film in the ''[[Star Wars]]'' [[space opera]] film series, scheduled for release in summer 2015.<ref name=VarietyApr2013>Dave McNary, [http://variety.com/2013/film/news/disney-planning-for-2015-2017-and-2019-openings-for-star-wars-1200380582/ "Star Wars Movies Coming in 2015, 2017 and 2019"], ''Variety'', 17 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-26.</ref><ref name=StarWarsComOct2012>[http://starwars.com/news/new-star-wars-movies-announced-as-disney-enters-agreement-to-acquire-lucasfilm-ltd/index.html "New Star Wars Movies Announced as Disney Enters Agreement to Acquire Lucasfilm Ltd."], ''StarWars.com'', 30 October 2012. Retrieved 2013-05-25.</ref> It forms part of the planned [[Star Wars sequel trilogy|third trilogy]] of ''Star Wars'' films,<ref name=StarWarsComOct2012/> following chronologically in the series after ''[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]]''. It will be the first ''Star Wars'' film produced under [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]]'s ownership of production company [[Lucasfilm]].<ref name=StarWarsComOct2012></ref>

[[J. J. Abrams]] is attached to direct the film based on a screenplay by [[Michael Arndt]].<ref name=StarWarsComJan2013>[http://starwars.com/news/star-wars-is-being-kick-started-with-dynamite-jj-abrams-to-direct-star-wars-episode-vii.html "Star Wars Is Being Kick-Started with Dynamite"], ''StarWars.com'', 25 January 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-25.</ref> Producers include [[Kathleen Kennedy]] and Abrams' long-time collaborator [[Bryan Burk]].<ref name=StarWarsComOct2012></ref> ''Star Wars'' creator [[George Lucas]] will act as creative consultant on ''Episode VII'' (and other new ''Star Wars'' films).<ref name=StarWarsVideoSeries>[http://starwars.com/news/a-discussion-about-the-future-of-star-wars/index.html "New Video Series: A Discussion About the Future of Star Wars"], ''StarWars.com'', 30 October 2012. Retrieved 2013-05-25.</ref> It appears likely that cast members [[Carrie Fisher]], [[Harrison Ford]] and [[Mark Hamill]] from Episodes ''[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope|IV]]'' to ''[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi|VI]]'' will appear in the film.

==Cast==
In an interview with ''[[Bloomberg Businessweek]]'' in March 2013, Lucas as much as revealed that Fisher, Ford and Hamill would appear in ''Episode VII''. "We had already signed Mark and Carrie and Harrison—or we were pretty much in final stages of negotiation. So I called them to say, 'Look, this is what’s going on [with the Disney-Lucasfilm sale],'" Lucas said, before adding, "Maybe I’m not supposed to say that. I think they want to announce that with some big whoop-de-do, but we were negotiating with them. I won’t say whether the negotiations were successful or not."<ref name=BloombergMar2013>Devin Leonard, [http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-03-07/how-disney-bought-lucasfilm-and-its-plans-for-star-wars "How Disney Bought Lucasfilm—and Its Plans for 'Star Wars'"], ''Bloomberg Businessweek'', 7 March 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-26.</ref> Hamill confirmed similar information to ''[[Entertainment Tonight|ETOnline.com]]'' in February 2013, saying, "They're talking to us. George wanted to know whether we'd be interested. ... we haven't signed any contracts." Hamill said he knew nothing about the storyline.<ref>David Weiner, [http://www.etonline.com/movies/130759_Mark_Hamill_on_Star_Wars_VII_Sushi_Girl_Spinoff_Movies/ "Mark Hamill Muses on New 'Star Wars': 'Go Retro'"], ''ETonline.com'', 20 February 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-26.</ref> In March 2013, Fisher apparently said she had been signed for the film,<ref>{{cite new | url = http://www.palmbeachillustrated.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.details&ArticleId=2886 | title = Q&A with Carrie Fisher | work =Palm Beach Illustrated| location = Florida | first = Jennifer | last = Pfaff | date = Undated | accessdate = March 6, 2013}}</ref> but when this was reported, her representative said that Fisher had been joking and nothing had been announced.<ref>{{cite web |title = Carrie Fisher as an 'elderly' Princess Leia? Not so fast | url = http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2013/03/06/carrie-fisher-as-an-elderly-princess-leia-not-so-fast |date = March 6, 2013 | publisher = [[CNN]] | accessdate = March 7, 2013}}</ref>

Other actors from earlier episodes who are on record as willing to appear in ''Episode VII'' include [[Ewan McGregor]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/news/a441770/ewan-mcgregor-on-star-wars-episode-7-ill-be-obi-wan-if-they-need-me.html|title=Exclusive: Ewan McGregor on Star Wars Episode 7: I'll be Obi-Wan if they need me|work=[[Digital Spy]]|date=December 3, 2012|accessdate=December 3, 2012}}</ref> and [[Samuel L. Jackson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/18/samuel-l-jackson-django-unchained_n_2325834.html|title=Samuel L. Jackson, 'Django Unchained' Star, On M. Night Shyamalan, 'Star Wars' & Responding To Film Criticism|last=Ryan|first=Mike|work=[[Huffington Post]]|date=December 19, 2012|accessdate=December 20, 2012}}</ref> Both seemed willing to appear despite the fact that Obi-Wan Kenobi and Mace Windu, the characters they previously played, are both dead by the time of ''Episode VII''.

==Crew==
As creative consultant on the film, George Lucas's involvement includes attending story meetings. "I mostly say, 'You can't do this. You can do that,' ” he told ''[[Bloomberg Businessweek]]''. "You know, 'The cars don't have wheels. They fly with antigravity.' There’s a million little pieces. Or I can say, 'He doesn’t have the power to do that, or he has to do this.' I know all that stuff."<ref name=BloombergMar2013></ref>

[[Simon Kinberg]] and [[Lawrence Kasdan]] are both "working with JJ as consultants on ''Star Wars VII''," according to [[Bob Iger]] in February 2013.<ref>[http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?play=1&video=3000146094 "Disney Plans Stand-Alone 'Star Wars' Films"], ''CNBC'', 5 February 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-26.</ref>

Costume designer [[Michael Kaplan (costume designer)|Michael Kaplan]], who worked with Abrams on his ''Star Trek'' films, will be working on ''Episode VII''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/19/star-trek-costume-designer-joins-star-wars-vii-crew|title=Star Trek Costume Designer Joins Star Wars VII Crew|last=Butler|first=Tom|date=May 19, 2013|accessdate=May 19, 2013}}</ref>

Film editors [[Maryann Brandon]] and [[Mary Jo Markey]], also long-term collaborators with Abrams, have also been signed for ''Episode VII''.<ref>[http://www.studiodaily.com/2013/05/maryann-brandon-and-mary-jo-markey-on-cutting-star-trek-into-darkness/ "Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey on Cutting Star Trek Into Darkness"], ''Studio Daily'', 22 May 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-26.</ref>

Composer [[John Williams]] has discussed scoring the film with director Abrams. "We've certainly talked about that, and I'm happy and willing to do it," he told ''[[Zap2it]]'' in May 2013. "J.J. Abrams, who will be the director, seems excited about the idea.<ref>Jay Bobbin, [http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2013/05/man-of-steel-will-be-hard-for-me-to-see-says-superman-composer-john-williams.html "Man of Steel' will be 'hard for me' to see, says 'Superman' composer John Williams"], ''Zap2it'', 24 May 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-26.</ref>

==Production==
In May 2013, it was confirmed that the production of ''Episode VII'' would take place in the UK.<ref name=StarWarsComUKMay2013>{{cite web|url=http://starwars.com/news/star_wars_feature_film_production_returns_to_the_uk.html|title=Star Wars Feature Film Production Returns to the U.K.|work=starwars.com|date=May 10, 2013|accessdate=May 25, 2013}}</ref> Representatives from Lucasfilm met with the [[Chancellor of the Exchequer]], [[George Osborne]] to agree to produce ''Episode VII'' in the U.K.<ref name=StarWarsComUKMay2013></ref>

Producer [[Bryan Burk]] stated that [[principal photography]] will likely commence in early 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last=Chitwood|first=Adam|title=Producer Bryan Burk Says STAR WARS: EPISODE VII Will Likely Start Filming Early 2014|url=http://collider.com/star-wars-episode-7-filming-2014-bryan-burk/|publisher=Collider|accessdate=6 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Wales|first=George|title=Producer Bryan Burk says Star Wars: Episode VII will begin filming in 2014|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/producer-bryan-burk-says-star-wars-episode-vii-will-begin-filming-in-2014|publisher=Total Film|accessdate=6 May 2013|date=6 May 2013}}</ref>

==Story==
Lucas had [[Film treatment|story treatment]]s for episode ''VII'' (as well as for ''VIII'' and ''IX'') which he turned over to Disney chairman [[Bob Iger]] around the time Lucasfilm was sold to Disney.<ref name=BloombergMar2013></ref> No plot details of the film have been officially released, however, during the previous 35 years Lucas had given many hints about the content of the sequel trilogy, including the following (sometimes contradictory) possibilities relevant to ''Episode VII'':
* ''Episode VII'' would begin roughly 20 (or perhaps 30-40) years after the end of ''Return of the Jedi'' (according to Lucas in 1980 and 1982).<ref name=PrevueLucas>Steranko, "George Lucas", ''Prevue'' #42, September–October 1980.</ref><ref name=YumaDailySun>"Visionary filmmaker Lucas invents fantasy phenomenon". ''The Yuma Daily Sun'', May 2, 1982.</ref>
* [[R2-D2]] and [[C-3PO]] would be the only characters who might continue through all nine films (Lucas in 1980, 1981 and 1983).<ref name=PrevueLucas/><ref name=Starlog48>[[Kerry O'Quinn]]. "The George Lucas Saga Chapter 1: 'A New View'", ''Starlog'' #48, July 1981.</ref><ref name=WashPost1983>{{cite web |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/04/08/AR2005040801452_pf.html |title=A Triumphal 'Return of the Jedi' |last=Kempley |first=Rita|date=May 27, 1983 |publisher=''[[The Washington Post]]'' |accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref>
* The trilogy would deal with the rebuilding of the [[Galactic Republic|Republic]] (Lucas in 1980).<ref>Gerald Clarke. [http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,924122,00.html "The Empire Strikes Back!"]. ''Time'', May 19, 1980. Retrieved September 26, 2012.</ref>
* "It's like a saga, the story of a group of people, a family" (Lucas in 1980).<ref name=PrevueLucas/>
* Luke would have a romantic relationship with a female love interest (Lucas in 1988).<ref name=Starlog127>Bill Warren. "George Lucas: Father of the Force". ''Starlog'' #127, February 1988.</ref>
* The main theme of the trilogy would be moral and philosophical problems, such as the necessity for moral choices and the wisdom needed to distinguish right from wrong, justice, confrontation, and passing on what you have learned (Lucas in 1983 and 1989).<ref name=TimeLucasLifeBackMay1983/><ref>{{cite book|title=Icons: Intimate Portraits|publisher=[[Atlantic Monthly]]|year=1989|isbn=0-87113-306-7|author=Denise Worrell.}}</ref>
* The key actors, Hamill as [[Luke Skywalker]], Ford as [[Han Solo]], and Fisher as [[Princess Leia]], would appear, in their 60s or 70s (Lucas in 1983).<ref name=TimeLucasLifeBackMay1983>{{cite web |url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,953916-3,00.html|title=I've Got to Get My Life Back Again|last=Clarke|first=Gerald|coauthors=Worrell, Denise |date=May 23, 1983 |publisher=[[Time (magazine)|''TIME'']] |accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref><ref name=Starlog237>Bill Warren. "Maker of Myths", ''Starlog'' #237, April 1997.</ref>

Interviewed in 2012 after the announcement of the new trilogy, Lucas biographer [[Dale Pollock]] said that he had, in the 1980s, read the outlines to 12 ''Star Wars'' episodes planned by Lucas, but had been required to sign a confidentiality agreement.<ref name=WrapOct2012>{{cite web |publisher=''The Wrap''|title='Star Wars' 7, 8 and 9 Are 'The Most Exciting,' Says George Lucas Biographer (Exclusive) |url=http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/star-wars-7-8-and-9-are-most-exciting-says-george-lucas-biographer-exclusive-63006 |date=October 30, 2012 |accessdate=May 26, 2013 |last=Waxman |first=Sharon}}</ref> Pollock said:
* "The three most exciting stories were 7, 8 and 9. They had propulsive action, really interesting new worlds, new characters. I remember thinking, 'I want to see these 3 movies.'"
* The next film in the series would involve Luke Skywalker in his 30s and 40s.
* That he had little doubt Disney would use Lucas's outlines as the basis for the sequel trilogy. "That’s in part what Disney bought."<ref name=WrapOct2012></ref>

Author [[Timothy Zahn]], whose ''Star Wars'' novel series, the [[Thrawn Trilogy]], is set in the ''Star Wars'' [[Star Wars Expanded Universe|Expanded Universe]], was also interviewed in 2012.<ref name="ew-2012-11-03">{{cite web |publisher=''Entertainment Weekly''|title='Star Wars' sequel author Timothy Zahn weighs in on new movie plans – EXCLUSIVE |url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/11/02/star-wars-sequels-timothy-zahn/ |date=November 2, 2012 |accessdate=May 26, 2013 |first=Anthony |last=Breznican}}</ref> Zahn confirmed the sequel trilogy would not be based on the Thrawn novels, but said he had been briefed years before on Lucas's plans for the sequels (Zahn had discussions with Lucas before the first Thrawn novel was published in 1991). Zahn said, "The original idea as I understood it - and Lucas changes his mind off and on, so it may not be what he’s thinking right now - but it was going to be three generations. You’d have the original trilogy, then go back to Luke’s father and find out what happened to him, and if there was another 7th, 8th, or 9th film, it would be Luke’s children."<ref name="ew-2012-11-03"></ref>

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2488496|Star Wars: Episode VII}}

{{Star Wars}}
{{Lucasfilm}}
{{J. J. Abrams}}


[[Category:Star Wars films]]