JOHN WILLIAMS Fan Network – JWFAN

During an interview at the 2013 BMI Film/TV Awards Red Carpet, John Williams confirmed that he ‘plans’ and ‘fully expects’ to compose the score  to Star Wars: Episode VII. Here’s the transcript of Williams’ reply:

INTERVIEWER: “I have to ask: are you coming back for number 7 Star Wars? Has J.J. talked to you?
JOHN WILLIAMS: “I certainly plan to, and fully expect I’ll be there and to be able to do it”

Watch the full interview below (Star Wars comment starts at 01:33):

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At a recent press conference for Star Trek Into Darkness in Berlin, Abrams was asked about the possibility of Giacchino also moving from Star Trek to Star Wars, and he had this to say about that and his Into Darkness score. “Michael Giacchino is an incredible composer, who I was lucky enough to begin working with on Alias. … He’s truly one of the most influential members of our crew, and I think this score, he really outdid himself. Again, for Star Wars, it’s very early days, but I believe that, going forward, John Williams will be doing that film, because he was there long before I was.” – Full article at ComicBookMovie.com – Watch the press conference on YouTube – Abrams talking about Giacchino and Williams: 7:00 into the video

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Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino wants John Williams to return to the Star Wars saga. Giacchino, who has composed the scores for each of J.J. Abrams films so far, was expected to collaborate with the ‘Episode VII’ director once again. ”One of the things that excites me most about Star Wars coming back is chance to hear a John Williams score,” he said at an event of the weekend. – Full article at Yahoo! Movies

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