Disney Confirms Standalone Star Wars Films

Disney CEO Bob Iger confirms that there are going to be standalone Star Wars films alongside the following trilogy.  The standalone films are going to be focusing on different characters in the Star Wars universe.

There're rumors that the first standalone film is going to be about Yoda.  I think it will be a good thing because we still know nothing about Yoda and Yoda's species.  Maybe this possible movie will reveal what the species are about.   

     

J.J. Abrams to Direct Star Wars: Episode VII

I know this news is a day old, but I was too busy yesterday.  Anyway, J.J. Abrams is officially going to direct Star Wars: Episode VII.  This was a surprise due to the fact that just about a month ago, Abrams specifically states that he was not going to shoot the film.
Looking forward to some time travelling island mystery in the newest Star Wars movie  :)