TheBBP Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 HERE n to the UK with films like Raiders of the Lost Ark, Empire of the Sun and recently War Horse, it's very exciting to be Star Wars Feature Film Production Returns to the U.K. May 10, 2013 Lucasfilm announced today that production of Star Wars: Episode VII will take place in the United Kingdom. All of the six previous live-action Star Wars movies have included UK production in such famed studios as Elstree, Shepperton, Leavesden, Ealing and Pinewood Studios. "We've devoted serious time and attention to revisiting the origins of Star Wars as inspiration for our process on the new movie, and I'm thrilled that returning to the UK for production and utilizing the incredible talent there can be a part of that," said Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm. "Speaking from my own longstanding connectioheading back." Earlier this year, representatives from Lucasfilm met with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, in London to establish an agreement to produce Star Wars in the U.K. "I am delighted that Star Wars is coming back to Britain. Today's announcement that the next Star Wars film will be shot and produced in the UK is great news for fans and our creative industries," Osborne said today. Star Wars: Episode VII will be directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Michael Arndt and is scheduled for a 2015 release. Now, our brothers and sisters from across the pond who can get into any of this action have ONE mission. Bring us the spoilers and set photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crip Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Im in the UK this is great news, I would like to get a job in an alien suit or trooper or any other extra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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