The publicity drive for the next installment of the Star Wars franchise has entered warp speed with the news that Jurassic World director Colin
ADVERTISEMENTThe publicity drive for the next installment of the Star Wars franchise has entered warp speed with the news that Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow will take the helm of episode 9.
The film would be the third and final instalment of the latest trilogy. Episode VII is being directed by ‘Star Trek’ director JJ Abrams and Episode VIII will be in the hands of Rian Johnson (Looper).
'Star Wars': J.J. Abrams Talks Captain Phasma & Practical Sets – http://t.co/jMIpjMZoqMpic.twitter.com/sNjgPMQJvB
— Screen Rant (@screenrant) August 16, 2015
Fans of the lucrative sci-fi fairytale series are still reeling from a string of announcements over the weekend, which titilated and iritated in equal measure.
JayCheel</a> Thoughts on this? (I think it's a terrible choice) <a href="http://t.co/EC8an5UMM0">http://t.co/EC8an5UMM0</a></p>— Craig Koenekoop (craigkoenewho) March 15, 2013
Spinoff
In a break from the trilogy format, Disney has announced a new standalone feature. Called Rogue One, it will have an all-star cast including Mexican actor Diego Luna as well as Oscar winner Forest Whitaker.
The plot line states that the film will follow rebels as they set out on a mission to steal the plans to the death star.
'#StarWars: Rogue One' Cast Revealed, First Photo Released http://t.co/wKkjCECJ93pic.twitter.com/6wFPzINmeF
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) August 16, 2015
Theme lands
Disney also announced that Star Wars ‘lands’ will become part of their main theme parks.
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starwars</a> themed lands are coming to Disney parks. <a href="http://t.co/qkKhZ05bOF">http://t.co/qkKhZ05bOF</a> <a href="http://t.co/aAGXhGM9U2">pic.twitter.com/aAGXhGM9U2</a></p>— Variety (Variety) August 17, 2015
But all of these announcements serve to whet the appetites of fans keen to see the latest episode. They will have to wait another 122 days to feel the force awaken.
