Brad Bird States that He Won't Direct Star Wars: Episode VII

Brad Bird, who has directed films such as the Iron Giant, The Incredibles, Ratatouille and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, eventually had broken his silence on Twitter.

“@clarkgoble: tell me your next one is the new Star Wars!”Nope. A science fiction film. Not Star Wars.
— Brad Bird (@BradBirdA113) November 18, 2012

“@joesmonster: @wearebuffaloz Is it Star Wars Episode VII?Because I really hope it's Star Wars Episode VII...”It's not Episode VII.
— Brad Bird (@BradBirdA113) November 18, 2012

“@geoffbreedwell: You're not doing EP7? Why not? You're perfect for it!”Thanks. But the science fiction film I AM doing is gonna be cool.
— Brad Bird (@BradBirdA113) November 18, 2012

The Star Wars: Episode VII is planned for a 2015 release. more.

Assassin's Creed movie in 2013

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A latest interview with Ubisoft’s chief sales and marketing officer Geoffroy Sardin suggests that the ‘fast tracked’ movie will be coming next year.

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The publisher had "fast-tracked" the movie by having a partnership with New Regency. Ubisoft's deal with New Regency enables the game creator to maintain control of "key elements" of the film's creative direction.

Michael Fassbender, who played major roles in Inglourious Basterds, Prometheus, and Shame will take the leading role of the upcoming Assassin's Creed movie. No further cast members, director, or producers have been announced for the movie. more.