JJ Abrams will direct the new Star Wars movie

JJ Abrams will direct the new Star Wars movie

Basically, Disney has finally hired Abrams as the director of their upcoming Star Wars movie.  And, I couldn’t be happier with this decision.  Abrams added a lot of Star Wars-isms into the Star Trek franchise. 

I find this rather amusing because all the cross-breeding with the Star Trek franchise.  From Star Pulse, ((A statement from Kennedy reads, "It's very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new Star Wars movie. J.J. is the perfect director to helm this. Beyond having such great instincts as a filmmaker, he has an intuitive understanding of this franchise. He understands the essence of the Star Wars experience, and will bring that talent to create an unforgettable motion picture."))

I think that Abrams did a great job with the Star Trek and the Mission Impossible franchises. He basically saved both franchises from doom.  I think he’ll bring something fresh to the worn-out franchise that is Star Wars.  Nolan was brought in to refresh the Batman franchise in the same manner as well.  Do you remember Batman & Robin? 

Part of the problem is people like George Lucas and Rick Berman hold so tight to their franchises that they’re the ones doing more harm to them than helping.  Berman had to be let go in order for the creative juices to flow again.  Part of the problem with Lucas was he really had no business directing the prequel movies, and the fact that most of the videogames and TV series have been miles ahead of what the prequels attempted to do further supports that theory. 

Lucas did the right thing by finally letting go of his franchise and letting a new generation of people take over.  Like Nolan, we now have hope that there will be quality to this new set of films.  Lucas got stale and disconnected from even the reality of his universe. 

Now, I am glad that Abrams is onboard for the next Star Wars, but I do feel that each movie should be a different director in the same manner as the Harry Potter movies. 

So, what does Lucas have to say about this? 

From E-Online, (("I've consistently been impressed with J.J. as a filmmaker and storyteller," Lucas said in Lucasfilm's statement confirming Abrams as the director. "He's an ideal choice to direct the new Star Wars film and the legacy couldn't be in better hands."))

Now with the right studio and creative people involved, here’s hoping that the right story is in place.