Stars Wars goes back to Britain
Star Wars returns to its British roots.
Disney's Lucasfilm has confirmed the new movie will be made in England, which thrilled British Chancellor George Osborne.
SOUNDBITE: George Osborne, British Chancellor, saying (English):
"I got personally involved in trying to persuade the Lucasfilms to bring Star Wars to the UK so I am absolutely delighted so, you know, it looks like the force is strong with this one."
"Star Wars: Episode VII" will be made by director J.J. Abrams, who is fresh from directing the latest Star Trek movie.
SOUNDBITE: J.J. Abrams, director, saying (English):
"I feel very lucky to be involved in these things that are much bigger than any of us, that have pre-existed my involvement for decades so I feel like a very lucky tenant in an existing house... or two houses that I go back and forth between."
As news broke by coincidence, a Star Wars convention was taking place in a eastern English city, with several delegates parading t
Disney's Lucasfilm has confirmed the new movie will be made in England, which thrilled British Chancellor George Osborne.
SOUNDBITE: George Osborne, British Chancellor, saying (English):
"I got personally involved in trying to persuade the Lucasfilms to bring Star Wars to the UK so I am absolutely delighted so, you know, it looks like the force is strong with this one."
"Star Wars: Episode VII" will be made by director J.J. Abrams, who is fresh from directing the latest Star Trek movie.
SOUNDBITE: J.J. Abrams, director, saying (English):
"I feel very lucky to be involved in these things that are much bigger than any of us, that have pre-existed my involvement for decades so I feel like a very lucky tenant in an existing house... or two houses that I go back and forth between."
As news broke by coincidence, a Star Wars convention was taking place in a eastern English city, with several delegates parading t