Editorial: Who Should Direct Star Wars: Episode 7?

Last week the huge news broke that Disney bought Lucasfilm from George Lucas and that Star Wars: Episode 7 will be happening very soon. 2015 to be exact! So with no director attached to the project ,after Lucas refuses to do anything, we have an opening that needs to be filled by someone with a true vision and can accomplish a great sic-fi opera film. So who could make the cut? Who has the guts to try ? Here is the short list of known directors I believe could take over the series and try to transform it into a new classic trilogy. Some of them are established in the sic-fi ranks, while some are a bit out there in style and emotion but could have the goods somewhere. Here is the list in no real particular order.

Jon Favreau 

Jon is one of the best men for the job for numerous reasons. He is a nerd with a sense of humor and vision of action and sic-fi. He is perfect for getting the tech and cgi looking amazing, all while being able to have great characters and development. He approached Iron Man with a vision and changed Marvel films for the best. He could very well make a character like Hans Solo come alive and have attitude. Already directed Ford before, again would be a no brainer. I am rooting for him to at least try and come up with a pitch to direct it. He has the goods. 

Matthew Vaughn

Vaughn is a more natural person for doing a fun role then some because he gets action, he gets humor, he gets awesomeness, most importantly he gets fans. He brought the world the legendary Kick-Ass and made it more mainstream for people and fans adored it just the same. He took over the reigns of X-Men from Bryan Singer and made a classic and one of best in series. If he took over for the Star Wars films he would be very conscious of what we want and what will be awesome on film. Expect great action and great characters. Also, I have big hunches he will be one of the finalist for the job because he recently backed out of X-Men and I wonder if this is the reason why? hmmmm. 

Neil Blomkamp 

This man is probably one of the biggest nerds making movies right now. I mean this guy spent years perfecting the Halo movie to be made and it got scrapped but that didn't stop him from making one hell of a good sic-fi movie with District 9. He works amazing with cgi effects and could bring the creatures and landscape to life with great direction no problem. He is a huge nerd and, even better, he is a true visionary. Expect big things from this man in the next few years with some original sic-fi films. 

Duncan Jones

To me, Jones is more like retro George Lucas than anyone else on this list because of his films to date. He is one of the only people making films to use models and they look damn good. Moon is one stunning film story and visually wise and reminds me how Lucas used to be back in beginnings with THX 1138 and Star Wars. Jones isn't very mainstream..yet, but he will make his mark soon and he could very well help bring Star Wars back to its roots of story and great practical effects with cgi mixed in.

Did I miss your vote for director? I have a few more names after the jump for you if your interested…

Let's Help Make The Goon Movie Happen!!

Kickstarter is something that is making Hollywood and Music Industries a run for it's money. I love the idea of the people helping the filmmakers get filmed produced or band produce their next album and get a sweet incentive for helping. Well, a very special Kickstarter campaign has started for a project I've love to see get made so lets help get this film funded. I've been waiting for this film to get made for over 2 years, I even posted trailer way back then!

The Goon is a project that has great potential for a film with some big players behind the camera helping get it made like David Fincher (Fight Club, Zodiac, The Social Network) is producing. That is awesome and maybe the best person to help guide it into getting made.

They are only asking for $400,000 to get this film a Story Reel (basically animated storyboard with the voices and sound effects) to show to hollywood people to get backing. I'm excited! Lets do this because after 1 day they already have over $70,000!

Here is the Kickstarter Video that explains it all along with some cool art and the original trailer posted a few years ago.

SDCC: Full Trailer for The Goon

Here is the full length promo trailer for The Goon that was shown at Comic-Con. The animation is stunning, brutal, funny and naughty. I really want to see this movie and not just because David Fincher (Zodiac, Se7en, Fight Club) produces it.

Benjamin Myers

PSN ID and Gamertag: fusionman15

Email: BenMyers92@gmail.com

Poster for The Social Network

The first poster for David Fincher's The Social Network, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Joe Mazzello and Rashida Jones.

The film in short is about the creation of Facebook and the sex, money, genius and betrayal of getting there. Thats actually the name of the book basically.

Eisenberg is playing Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg; Timberlake is play Napster co-founder Sean Parker, who became Facebook's president, and Garfield is playing Eduardo Saverin, the co-founder of Facebook who had a falling out with Zuckberg over money.

The movie certainly seems interesting and I will being seeing it when it comes out. Well, I would see anything David Fincher (Zodiac, Fight Club, Seven) is directing, even if he directed the phonebook.

Here is the first poster released for the upcoming film. The corner has a url in the search box that says 500millionfriends.com. The url takes you to the official website so you can sign up for updates on the film.

The Social Network hits theaters on October 1, 2010

Benjamin Myers

PSN ID and Gamertag: fusionman15