‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ to be Released on December 18, 2015

It's a happy day in the Star Wars galaxy. Fans finally received the news they've been waiting for - the next installment in the film franchise finally has an official release date - December 18, 2015.

This release date will mark the first time a Star Wars movie will not opened in May. It also is the same day that Avatar was released in 2009.

Alan Horn, Disney's studio chief said in a statement, "We're very excited to share the official 2015 release date for Star Wars: Episode VII, where it will not only anchor the popular holiday film going season but also ensure our extraordinary filmmaking team has the time needed to deliver a sensational picture."

The script for Star Wars: Episode VII will be written by J.J. Abrams and Lawrence Kasden (co-writer for The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and Raiders of the Lost Ark). The duo takes over for Michael Arndt (Little Miss Sunshine). Abrams is also set to direct the film.

Filming on the film will begin in spring 2014 at Pinewood Studios in London.

In other movie news, the release date of Star Wars: Episode VII means a change for other film release dates including the Brad Bird-directed flick Tomorrowland starring George Clooney. That film was originally slated for a December 12, 2014 release date, but has been moved to May 22, 2015 " the first release date for Star Wars.

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