So, I read that J.J. Abrams is supposed to direct the new Star Wars movie (first in the trilogy). I don't know how I feel about that at all. I mean, he JUST did the Star Trek reboot. He's still involved in that really. Star Trek and Star Wars are two entirely different things, but how easy will it to be to separate them if they're made by the same director? Of course he has impressive credits and all that, and this might turn out wonderfully. I'm just not sure about it. Aren't people going to be assuming that it's going to look and feel like Star Trek? Isn't that a bad thing?
I want diversity in franchises and fandoms. I want a trilogy where each movie is made by a new person, and where at least one or two of the choices are really bold, maybe because they come from other genres or because they're young directors. Joss Whedon doing the Avengers movie worked out brilliantly, even if it was a slightly strange choice at first, because he wasn't really that deep IN the superhero movie area at the point when the news were announced. J.J. Abrams is already very involved in SciFi. Can his perspective really be fresh?
Additionally, J.J. Abrams has a big name already and a footing. I don't know why I feel this way, but somehow I think that someone else should get a shot with the SciFi fanboys. J.J. Abrams could be pursuing original projects and things he wants to do out of passion. Maybe this is his passion, maybe Star Wars is what he burns for. But I don't know. It doesn't sit right with me.
Well, it'll be worth keeping an eye open for more news. Right now, I'm looking forward more to that rumoured Zach Snyder thing though, but then they're denying that as well now.
What I'm quite liking is that Michael Arndt is going to write that J.J. Abrams movie. Should be a step up from the prequels.
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