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The Chancellor, George Osborne has made sure more Star Wars will be filmed in the UK. George Osborne performed a Jedi mind-trick on Lucasfilm and Disney and made sure the next spin-off movie or standalone movie if you prefer will be shot at Pinewood Studios, UK.  Obviously tax break incentives and favourable exchange rates would have factored. Mr Osborne said: “Lucasfilm and Disney’s decision to shoot the Star Wars standalone movie in the UK is testament to the incredible talent in Britain. “This will mean more jobs and more investment. It is great news for people working at Pinewood Studios, from the set designers to the carpenters. “As Chancellor I have been determined that we back our brilliant creative industries which is why we have invested in skills and training as well as providing tax relief for films, high-end TV, animation, video games and regional theatre. The further changes the government made to the film tax relief at Budget 2014 will support our highly sk...

This just sent to us from Lucasfilm . Josh Trank To Direct Stand-Alone Star Wars Film In addition to the episodes of a new Star Wars trilogy, Lucasfilm and Disney continue development of multiple stand-alone movies that will offer new stories beyond the core Saga. The newest director to come on board is Josh Trank. "We’re thrilled to welcome Josh into the family," says Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy. "He is such an incredible talent and has a great imagination and sense of innovation. That makes him perfectly suited to Star Wars, and for this new slate of movies that reach beyond the core characters and storylines of Episodes I through IX.” Trank states, "The magic of the Star Wars Universe defined my entire childhood. The opportunity to expand on that experience for future generations is the most incredible dream of all time." Trank captured imaginations worldwide with his critically lauded directorial debut Chronicle, a fresh and engagi...