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MANILA, Philippines – Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn announced at the D23 Expo Saturday, August 15, that they have picked Colin Trevorrow to direct Star Wars: Episode IX scheduled for 2019.
In a statement posted on the Star Wars website, Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilms and producer of the upcoming Stars Wars: Rogue One said that she has always wanted to work with Colin, who directed Jurassic World. (READ: Movie reviews: What critics are saying about ‘Jurassic World’)
“Colin is someone I’ve been interested in working with ever since I saw Safety Not Guaranteed,” she said. “The power of that film paired with the enormous success of Jurassic World speaks volumes about his abilities both as a storyteller and skilled filmmaker. We are thrilled to have such an incredible talent as Colin join our family and step into the Star Wars universe.”
Although date of production has yet to be announced, Colin will start working with artists and Star Wars directors sometime this year.
Colin meanwhile said he is looking forward to doing the project.
“This is not a job or an assignment. It is a seat at a campfire, surrounded by an extraordinary group of storytellers, filmmakers, artists and craftspeople. We’ve been charged with telling new stories for a younger generation because they deserve what we all had—a mythology to call their own. We will do this by channeling something George Lucas instilled in all of us: boundless creativity, pure invention and hope,” he said. – Rappler.com
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