Star Wars Episode VII Screenwriter Is Out

A year ago, Star Wars fans everywhere cheered the news that Michael Arndt would be writing the script for the as-yet-untitled Episode VII. Arndt brought us both Little Miss Sunshine and Toy Story 3; fans felt he would bring a measure of emotional depth to the galaxy far, far away

According to a Lucasfilm announcement on Thursday, however, it appears Arndt is out — replaced by both the director, J.J. Abrams and veteran Star Wars script polisher, the legendary Lawrence Kasdan

"Michael Arndt has done a terrific job bringing us to this point," said Kathleen Kennedy, president of the company and Lucas' hand-picked successor. "There are very few people who fundamentally understand the way a Star Wars story works like Larry, and it is nothing short of incredible to have him even more deeply involved in its return to the big screen. J.J. of course is an incredible storyteller in his own right." Read more...