J.J. Abrams will direct the next “Star Wars” film for Disney, taking stewardship of one of Hollywood’s most iconic and lucrative film franchises, an individual with knowledge of the production told TheWrap. (Full story)

You’d think I would be thrilled. I have enjoyed all of J.J. Abrams films and has already proven his ability to handle science fiction on a large scale (Star Trek) and more personal one (Super 8). This just seems like a really uninspired selection.

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