Lucasfilm confirms J.J. Abrams will direct ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’

The Verge:
The rumors were true: Lucasfilm has announced that J.J. Abrams will be stepping behind the camera for the latest entry in the Star Wars saga. The news comes via a lengthy blog post at the official Star Wars website, with producer Kathleen Kennedy stating that “It’s very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new Star Wars movie.” …