Composer John Williams Confirmed For STAR WARS EPISODE VII And Beyond

Announced just moments ago at 'Star Wars Celebration Europe 2013', Lucasfilm have released a video interview with legendary composer John Williams in which it is confirmed that he will score all three of the new Star Wars movies, starting with Episode VII! Check it out.

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By JoshWilding - Jul 27, 2013 02:07 AM EST

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Talking at the 'Star Wars Celebration Europe 2013', Kathleen Kennedy confirmed that John Williams will indeed return to score the J.J. Abrams helmed Star Wars Episode VII. While this was the sole piece of big news from the panel that she took part in, the producer also promised a greater use of practical effects and locations in the movie. Stay tuned to CBM for further updates!

Confirmed - JOHN WILLIAMS WILL BE INVOLVED IN THE NEXT THREE STAR WARS MOVIES. Straight from Kathleen Kennedy.
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) July 27, 2013

#StarWarsCelebration Breaking News: Kathleen Kennedy announces that John Williams will score #StarWars: Episode VII! http://t.co/ulZuArtnk5
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 27, 2013

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Composer John Williams Confirmed For STAR WARS EPISODE VII And Beyond

Announced just moments ago at 'Star Wars Celebration Europe 2013', Lucasfilm have released a video interview with legendary composer John Williams in which it is confirmed that he will score all three of the new Star Wars movies, starting with Episode VII! Check it out.

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