John Williams to score Star Wars 7 while Dave Filoni unveils Rebels

Sorry this isn’t the continued Pixar Theory I’d promised yesterday but some unexpected adventuring prevented me from doing a large post but there’s definitely some exciting news for all Star Wars fan John Williams will be named by most the undoubtedly greatest film composer of all time. Here are some his his highlights from: Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Schindler’s List, Jurassic Park, Jaws, Superman, E.T, Warhorse and perhaps his most famous Rebel Blockade or Imperial March from Star Wars. He will now return to Star Wars, as he did with the Phantom Menace in 1999, with a new JJ Abrams (Star Trek, Lost, Super 8) trilogy that will start with Episode VII in 2015. Williams, now 81, will compose new themes for the science fiction reboot but will certainly bring his trademark Rebel Blockade title tune in. While it’s not a shock to see Williams returning to the franchise seeing as he hasn’t missed a Star Wars film yet (not counting 2008’s animated disappointment The Clone Wars), it’s sad to see JJ Abrams’ long term Bad Robot collaborator Michael Giachinno not working on the new project. At least Giacchino can say the film’s score is definitely in safe hands. “I look forward to returning to a galaxy far, far away,” said Williams while announcing the news to the fans at Star Wars Celebration Europe. “I actually feel like I never left it. I hope I can contribute something in the new films that will be worthy of your continued attention.” Last thing. Dave Filoni has came out about Disney’s new attempt at cracking Star Wars. When Disney bought Lucasfilm earlier this year, one of they’re first moves was taking the successful animated TV series Star Wars: The Clone Wars off the screen. After five seasons it was abruptly cancelled but series director Dave Filoni will return for Star Wars: Rebels. While Clone Wars was set between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, seeing the Clones finding their eventual domination of the galaxy with the Jedi, Rebels will bridge the gap between Revenge of the Sith and the original A New Hope. So we’ll find the galaxy post Order 66 and all but few of the Jedi living, Mace Windu and others are slaughtered by the clones under the Emperors order with Obi Wan Kenobi and Yoda becoming hermits on Tatooine and Dagobah respectively and are unlikely to appear, and those who resist the Empire’s grasp must form the Rebel Alliance and get a foothold in the galaxy. Who will appear though. Anakin’s former apprentice Ahsoka could be returning but she’s not in Revenge of the Sith so’s there’s no way of knowing if she survived Order 66.  I don’t think Rebels could miss the opportunity to miss out Han Solo, Chewbacca, Darth Vader or Emperor cameos. The show will switch from Cartoon Network to Disney Channel and Disney XD. Filoni has released some interesting new concept art and title cards for his new animated show. Star Wars Episode VII is out Summer 2015 Star Wars: Rebels premiers 2014 on Disney Channel and the series continues on Disney XD