Eppy VII: J.J. Abrams Ain't Doin' It

[lazypadawan]

J.J. Abrams told "Empire" magazine he "declined early on" directing Episode VII:

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00056635.html

It seems to me the convo probably went more like this:

"Hey, guess what they're making more Star Wars movies."

"God help the poor bastard they pick to make that thing! Don't even ask me! Trekkies are easier to please!"

Eh, fine by me. The King of the Lens Flare is what I call a Fifty Percenter. The last thing I want is a director who's determined to "fix" the saga his way and ignore or try to retroactively discredit the prequels. We need somebody who respects Lucas's vision as a whole, not an overgrown fanboy looking to create a late '70s nostalgia piece.

That's nearly all of the fanboy faves, isn't it? They've all demurred, citing "other projects" or "fear."

Again, think outside of the box:

http://lazypadawan.livejournal.com/842659.html

Comments

[patriot-jackie.livejournal.com]

I read Abrams' reboot as a classically sci-fi way to remake the series without having to literally rehash every episode as was previously told. Also, the thought that a new reality may mean that Kirk may not die from falling off a tiny bridge with a miniscule amount of bleeding is comforting to me. Cuz that was just a giant insult to his character that I'll never forgive! LOL

Nah, but seriously, I'm glad he said no. Star Trek and Star Wars NEED to remain as different as they always have been. It makes the epic universes that much more awesome! :D

[lazypadawan.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I couldn't see anyone doing both series at the same time. They're quite different though I think they really tried to amp up the action angle in the '09 Trek movie; at the time I thought it was Trek On Red Bull.

Heh heh re Kirk's demise in "Generations." Though it was nice to see Kirk alongside Picard!