JJ Abrams to direct new Star Wars Episode VII

Disney boots up the Star Wars franchise with a new trilogy, headed by J.J. Abrams

With Disney's acquisition of LucasFilms (and thus, the entire Star Wars franchise), there was an announcement that there would indeed be another movie added on to the current six. Episode VII, which has yet to be given an official name, is still shrouded in much mystery, though one integral piece of news was confirmed: J.J. Abrams will be directing Star Wars: Episode VII.

Abrams was noticeably excited by the opportunity (and really, who wouldn't be?). He is quoted on the Star Wars site as saying of the appointment to director, "To be a part of the next chapter of the Star Wars saga, to collaborate with Kathy 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."

What does this mean for George Lucas, the godfather of Star Wars? Well, he's been notched down to a more advisory position, reminiscent of his time on other much-loved episodes of the series. Nothing has been said about who made the decision, but at least it's good to see Lucas is still molding his brainchild.

What will the new Star Wars: Episode VII be like?