Talk:Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens

What do you mean it's been in production for several months?
"Star Wars Episode VII has already been in development for several months as of the Disney–Lucasfilm merger." The merger happened about a week before the U.S. Presidential election. That's barely one month, not several! 98.212.98.58 01:56, November 23, 2012 (UTC)
 * The movies have been in planning since before Celebration VI in August. Cade   Calrayn  StupidRepublicEmblem-Traced-TORkit.svg 02:15, November 23, 2012 (UTC)
 * We can also make the general inference that planning went back at least to the hiring of Kathleen Kennedy on June 1, since she was pretty much brought in for the sole purpose of producing this new film trilogy. Toprawa and Ralltiir (talk) 17:14, November 25, 2012 (UTC)
 * Not to mention, also, that a week after the Disney announcement we learned that Michael Arndt had already turned in a 40-to-50-page pre-script, meaning he was most likely working on that over the course of several months leading up to the merger. Toprawa and Ralltiir (talk) 17:18, November 25, 2012 (UTC)

Kasdan and Kinberg not writing VIII and IX
I just read that Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg are signed on to write for upcoming Star Wars films but not Episodes VIII and IX. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/post-george-lucas-star-wars-394910 there is a link to the source. Matt Seay (talk) 22:16, December 3, 2012 (UTC)

Again

 * And yet again info is added without any official confirmation (yet). --Sompeetalay (talk) 17:37, January 25, 2013 (UTC)

Frank Oz also interested in returning
The voice of Yoda confirms that, like several other actors listed on this page, has expressed willingness to reprise his role. Worthy of an add? 71.251.174.101 22:23, February 8, 2013 (UTC)

EDIT: I tried to post a link confirming this, but Wookieepedia's spam filter won't allow me to. 71.251.174.101 22:23, February 8, 2013 (UTC)

Cannon Override
The sites say the film will be about Luke defeating the empire 30 years after the Battle of Endor but the New Republic has made peace with it and become the Galactic Alliance? Will the film be off cannon or if trying to be then fans will reject the synopses and the writers of the New Republic era and the New Jedi Order era will likely support their protest? --58.7.168.197 09:56, February 19, 2013 (UTC)
 * Please pay attention to the headers at the top of the page. Specifically, the one that flat-out states: "WE DON'T KNOW ANY MORE DETAILS ABOUT STAR WARS EPISODES VII, VIII, or IX THAN YOU DO. PLEASE STOP ASKING." &mdash; DigiFluid(Whine here) 13:57, February 19, 2013 (UTC)

What I stated is not what I've read, it is what I've herd. --58.7.168.197 04:52, February 21, 2013 (UTC)
 * If it wasn't on StarWars.com, it's not concretely confirmed, and is either a rumor or&hellip;as far as plot details go, a rumor. Look there. NaruHina  Talk Anakinsolo.png 05:04, February 21, 2013 (UTC)

It is stated on the article of the Sequel Trilogy that it would have nothing to do with the EU beyond the Battle of Endor and the empire are still the antagonist. --124.148.127.77 12:04, August 4, 2013 (UTC)

Johnny Williams
I know that he has not been confirmed to do the music for Episode VII, but since the Mark Hamil, Carrie Fisher and Star Wars actors have shown interest in returning and they have been mentioned in this article, added by me by the way, why should John Williams not be mentioned in the article as showing interest? Matt Seay (talk) 15:37, February 21, 2013 (UTC)
 * I can't speak for whomever may have removed that (it wasn't me), but Lucas has at least met with the big three to talk about Episode VII. The same can't be said for John Williams. That seems like a logical reason for him not to be included in the article, to say nothing of the fact that Abrams generally collaborates with Michael Giacchono. &mdash; DigiFluid(Whine here) 16:47, February 21, 2013 (UTC)
 * We've got to think of this as though it were already complete while we update it. If the movie were already out and I were working on the development section, I would mention anyone from the original works that I knew had shown interest. NaruHina  Talk Anakinsolo.png 16:56, February 21, 2013 (UTC)

If someone can find a source for a quote from him as I have for the actors then maybe we should put it in, right now it is just speculation and such. I would be nice if Johnny came back for future movies but he had made a statement during the recording of the score for Revenge of the Sith that ,"I have spent the better part of 30 years doing these movies and it is a sad but pleasing thing to end my musical journey here." Matt Seay (talk) 17:01, February 21, 2013 (UTC)
 * I've added and sourced the info. MasterFred Commerce Guild.svg(Whatever) 17:17, February 21, 2013 (UTC)

Alright cool. I think it is okay if we put that people have interest in being part of the production as long as their is a valid source for it. Matt Seay (talk) 18:14, February 21, 2013 (UTC)
 * Of course it's okay. It's relevant info about the topic. MasterFred Commerce Guild.svg(Whatever) 19:21, February 21, 2013 (UTC)

EU Writers weigh in
I have a link here to an inbterview with several EU writers and their thoughts and hopes for the new films. Here it is, http://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/scifi/star-wars-expanded-universe-writers-discuss-trilogy.html let me know what is worth putting in the article if anything is worth it. Matt Seay (talk) 16:16, February 22, 2013 (UTC)

What?!! Will have a crossover between Star Wars and Star Trek? Have someone who can explain this? PH Star Wars (talk) 00:35, April 1, 2013 (UTC)
 * Explanation? Sure. Disney. That's the explanation for everything with Star Wars now-a-days.&mdash; Cal Jedi Infinite Empire.svg (Personal Comm Channel) 00:36, April 1, 2013 (UTC)

Is this section in relation to the Cannon Override section? --58.7.73.157 04:18, April 28, 2013 (UTC)

Umm....
Is the new movie really going to be combined with STAR TREK?! Or is this some sick April Fool's joke?! I'm lost! --71.207.146.7 00:38, April 1, 2013 (UTC)A really confused Star Wars fan So, this film will be a crossover? PH Star Wars (talk) 00:38, April 1, 2013 (UTC)
 * Were all lost now that Disney is in control. Gal-icon.jpg  OLIOSTER  (talk) 00:43, April 1, 2013 (UTC)

It's a sick, sick joke! I can't belive I fell for that! Camjosh9 (talk) 00:47, April 1, 2013 (UTC)
 * No joke, sorry to say it's true. Supreme Emperor (talk) 00:48, April 1, 2013 (UTC)

I think it's a joke, he did not provide sources. PH Star Wars (talk) 00:52, April 1, 2013 (UTC)
 * Please bear with us as we are currently working on a plan to incorporate all of this new information into the site. Thanks for your patience. Supreme Emperor (talk) 00:55, April 1, 2013 (UTC)
 * Order has gone out the window temporarily while we cope with the infodump we got from LFL. We just felt that this needed to get out ASAP. Pardon our disorganization while the dust settles. -- Darth Culator  (Talk) 01:18, April 1, 2013 (UTC)

For all who are interested, there is a discussion going on at this Senate Hall thread. Forum:SH:LFL April surprise

If STAR WARS takes place "along time ago" and STAR TREK takes place in the future, how can they take place at the same time.

Rumor
How is it a rumor when I heard her say it the very interview that I linked? Matt Seay (talk) 19:34, April 29, 2013 (UTC)

Filming to start in January
This link confirms that the film will start shooting in January http://www.webpronews.com/star-wars-episode-vii-to-begin-filming-in-january-2013-06 Matt Seay (talk) 09:44, June 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * Please adhere to the Talkheader template. Thanks,  JangFett  (Talk) 13:15, June 10, 2013 (UTC)

Abrams may be out
I read that J.J. Abrams is planning to back out of directing Episode 7 because of issues with location, (he doesn't want to shoot in England because he wants to be close to his family). Now, we don't need to post anything about this until he has officially quite, (if he even does at all), but just something to be ready for.--67.189.155.19 02:07, July 28, 2013 (UTC)
 * And LucasFilm has already issued a statement denying this. Cade  StupidRepublicEmblem-Traced-TORkit.svg  Calrayn  02:15, July 28, 2013 (UTC)
 * Oh...nevermind then. lol --67.189.155.19 02:18, July 28, 2013 (UTC)

Working Title while in production
Like Return of the Jedi had a fake title while it was being filmed, episode VII does too, "Foodles Productions LTD. http://moviepilot.com/stories/1069643-star-wars-episode-vii-gets-production-title-and-start-date?stamp=37997&subscribe_to=711868&utm_campaign=1-star-wars-production-titel-revealed&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=fb-stream-post don't know how relevant this is but I thought i should share it. Matt Seay (talk) 19:26, August 2, 2013 (UTC)