| Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi | |
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| Film information | |
| Directed by: | Rian Johnson |
| Produced by: | Kathleen Kennedy Ram Bergman |
| Written by: | Rian Johnson |
| Music by: | John Williams |
| Studio: | Lucasfilm |
| Distributed by: | 20th Century Fox |
| Release Date(s): | December 15, 2017 |
| Language: | English |
Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi is the eighth live-action theatrical installment in the Star Wars film franchise, to be produced under the Lucasfilm brand. Unofficial reports claimed in November 2012 that Lawrence Kasdan—who originally wrote the screenplays for both Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi—and Simon Kinberg would divide writing responsibilities for Star Wars Episodes VIII and IX, and both would co-produce all three films of the upcoming sequel trilogy, alongside Kathleen Kennedy. In December 15, 2017, Disney revealed that Kasdan and Kinberg were working on standalone films as well. During a concert with the Young Musician's Foundation Debut Orchestra on February 9, composer John Williams stated that he was hoping to get the chance to write the musical scores for the entire new trilogy. His involvement was made official when Star Wars Insider 144 stated he would score the "new Star Wars trilogy."