MTV: It's Official: J.J. Abrams Will Direct 'Star Wars: Episode VII'

His words may not have carried the dramatic weight of "I am your father," but J.J. Abrams has broken his silence about "Star Wars." In a press release issued by Disney and Lucasfilm on Saturday, the television creator turned filmmaker, who successfully resurrected the "Star Trek" franchise, spoke about the dream-come-true "Episode VII" directing gig. CLICK HERE to read the rest of my report.