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JJ Abrams to Direct Next Star Wars Movie

'The Wrap' says the big-name director is on board

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 24, 2013 5:48 PM CST

(Newser) – Disney Studios promised a new Star Wars film when it bought Lucasfilm last year, and it's apparently serious about making a blockbuster: The Wrap reports that Disney has lined up none other than JJ Abrams to direct. (The ArtsBeat blog of the New York ...   Read full story »

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