The upcoming "Star Wars: Episode VII" may be having production problems.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, producer Kathleen Kennedy asked Disney CEO Bob Iger to delay the film until 2016. " Kathleen Kennedy and most of the film's creative team have asked Disney to push the release to 2016, but studio CEO Robert Iger is adamant that Episode VII -- perhaps the franchise's most anticipated installment since 1999's The Phantom Menace -- not budge," wrote the Hollywood Reporter.
Additonally, the Hollywood Reporter noted that the concerns have created pressure on director J.J Abrams who is rewriting the script with Lawrence Kasdan. Sources reportedly say that Abrams has become "autocratic" and is attempting to take control of the project, including the casting. The source also stated that Abrams wanted to aim for the 2015 date so he could move on to other projects.
Speculation arose that the film was having issues when it was announced that Michael Arndt would no longer continue writing the script. Many pundits speculated Disney was not satisfied with the script for the film. However, according to an insider, the procedure is normal. The insider stated, "It's nothing out of the ordinary. Almost every big movie changes writers at some point. There's no drama here."
The 2015 slate has become one of the most crowded years in recent history. Disney will also launch "Avengers: Age of Ultron" as well as the "Ant-Man." Additionally, Warner Bros. will release "Batman vs. Superman" and Lionsgate will unveil the final installment of the Hunger Games. Meanwhile, Sony will release James Bond 24.
"Star Wars: Episode VII" is currently casting with Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill rumored to return to the franchise. Disney is to release the film in 2015 with production slated for January in the U.K.
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