Star Wars Comes Home to Britain NEWS
The latest Star Wars film is to be made in the UK predominantly at Pinewood studios it is speculated. Lucasfilm have not confirmed the exact location but has certainly recognised that Britain has talent!
Previous Star Wars have, of course, included film locations in Britain at studios including Elstree, Shepperton and Leavesden. The seventh movie in the sci-fi series is due to start production next year and is scheduled for release in 2015. In a statement, Kathleen Kennedy, Lucasfilm president, said: 'We've devoted serious time and attention to revisiting the origins of Star Wars as inspiration for our process on the new movie, and I'm thrilled that returning to the UK for production and utilising the incredible talent there can be a part of that.'
British actor Warwick Davis, who played an Ewok in 1983's 'Return of the Jedi', said the announcement was great for the British film industry, and for British actors. In an interview with the BBC he stated:
'I think that it's Star Wars coming back to its roots, it's where it started all those years ago in 1976....It's really where Star Wars was kind of born I suppose, and it's nice that it's coming back.'
Disney announced it would be making three new Star Wars films after it purchased Lucasfilm, the company started by Star Wars creator George Lucas, in October 2012. Star Wars: Episode VII will be directed by JJ Abrams, from a script by Little Miss Sunshine writer Michael Arndt. Lucas will serve as a creative consultant on the new films.
Earlier this month, the Sun newspaper also reported that scenes would be shot in the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. We look forward to further details being announced...the force is with us!
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