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Monday, August 17, 2015

Colin Trevorrow Will Direct STAR WARS: EPISODE IX

Colin Trevorrow to direct Star Wars Episode IX
Disney has mapped out the entire "Star Wars" trilogy, as well as a series of spinoffs based on the universe created by George Lucas. The collection of directors hired by the studio is quite impressive. First we had J.J. Abrams helming "Star Wars: The Force Awakens". Then Rian Johnson ("Looper") was hired to write and direct the sequel, "Star Wars: Episode VIII", Gareth Edwards ("Godzilla") was brought on board for the Anthology film "Star Wars: Rogue One", and "21 Jump Street" duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller will handle the Han Solo origin story.

The latest to join the far, far away galaxy is "Safety Not Guaranteed" and "Jurassic World" helmer Colin Trevorrow, who has been officially confirmed as the director of "Star Wars: Episode IX", the final entry in the sequel trilogy. Many find Trevorrow a disappointing choice, as the new Jurassic movie made a ton of money, but failed to provide the smart piece of entertainment that some expected. Nevertheless, I think he's perfectly capable of turning in a good "Star Wars" movie. Most of the important pieces will be set in motion by the directors before him, anyway. All he really has to do is not foul it up. Even if Episode IX turns out to be the new "Return of the Jedi", it's not half bad.

Here is the official press release:
"ANAHEIM, CALIF. (August 15, 2015)—Today at D23, Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn announced that writer-director Colin Trevorrow will direct Star Wars: Episode IX, which is set for release in 2019.

While production won’t begin for a few years, Trevorrow is heading to Lucasfilm this year to begin working with artists and his fellow Star Wars directors. “Colin is someone I’ve been interested in working with ever since I saw ‘Safety Not Guaranteed,’” says Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. “The power of that film paired with the enormous success of ‘Jurassic World’ speaks volumes about his abilities both as a storyteller and skilled filmmaker. We are thrilled to have such an incredible talent as Colin join our family and step into the Star Wars universe.”

Trevorrow states, “This is not a job or an assignment. It is a seat at a campfire, surrounded by an extraordinary group of storytellers, filmmakers, artists and craftspeople. We’ve been charged with telling new stories for a younger generation because they deserve what we all had—a mythology to call their own. We will do this by channeling something George Lucas instilled in all of us: boundless creativity, pure invention and hope.”

Star Wars: Episode IX will conclude the third trilogy of Star Wars movies that begins with Star Wars: The Force Awakens on December 18, 2015."


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