Star Trek director close to deal for Star Wars: Episode VII

THR reports that J.J. Abrams is closing in on a deal to direct the next Star Wars film for Disney Studios. The Star Trek director is negotiating to direct Star Wars: Episode VII, the next installment in the seminal sci-fi franchise. According to reports, Disney, which purchased George Lucas’ Lucasfilm for $4 billion last year, ….

Kick-Ass director rumored to be in the running for Star Wars: Episode VII with Harrison Ford returning as Han Solo

Collider has posted a report they’re currently labeling as “rumor” that Matthew Vaughn, director of Kick-Ass, Stardust, Layer Cake and X-Men: First Class, is in negotiations with Lucasfilm to direct Star Wars: Episode VII. Acording to the report, that’s the main reason he bailed on the X-Men sequel, of which Bryan Singer is now at ….