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| Star Wars sequels to be scored by John Williams | Star Wars sequels to be scored by John Williams |
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| Composer John Williams is to return to score Star Wars: Episode VII, it has been announced. | Composer John Williams is to return to score Star Wars: Episode VII, it has been announced. |
| The Oscar-winner, who has composed all six films in the sci-fi saga, said he was "happy to be continuing to be part of the whole fun" of the franchise. | The Oscar-winner, who has composed all six films in the sci-fi saga, said he was "happy to be continuing to be part of the whole fun" of the franchise. |
| Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy confirmed the news at a Star Wars fan event in Germany. | Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy confirmed the news at a Star Wars fan event in Germany. |
| In an interview with StarWars.com, Williams hinted he would likely use some of the music from previous films. | In an interview with StarWars.com, Williams hinted he would likely use some of the music from previous films. |
| "I haven't seen the script, so the story is still unknown to me, but I can't imagine there will not be some references to the existing stories that would make appropriate use of some of the earlier themes," he said. | |
| The composer has won five Oscars over his 60-year career for his famous film scores including Jaws, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and the first Star Wars film. | The composer has won five Oscars over his 60-year career for his famous film scores including Jaws, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and the first Star Wars film. |
| He has also been nominated for more than 40 other Academy Awards for his work on movies including Superman, the Indiana Jones films, Saving Private Ryan and most recently, Lincoln. | He has also been nominated for more than 40 other Academy Awards for his work on movies including Superman, the Indiana Jones films, Saving Private Ryan and most recently, Lincoln. |
| In April, Episode VII director JJ Abrams indicated he wanted Williams to score his film, but said it was "early days". | In April, Episode VII director JJ Abrams indicated he wanted Williams to score his film, but said it was "early days". |
| In his latest interview, Williams praised the director saying he was "perfectly chosen to continue George Lucas's great odyssey". | In his latest interview, Williams praised the director saying he was "perfectly chosen to continue George Lucas's great odyssey". |
| Star Wars: Episode VII is scheduled to be released in 2015. | Star Wars: Episode VII is scheduled to be released in 2015. |