Lucasfilm announced today that production of Star Wars: Episode VII will take place in the United Kingdom. All of the six previous live-action Star Wars movies have included UK production in such famed studios as Elstree, Shepperton, Leavesden, Ealing and Pinewood Studios.

Details on the future of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Detours, and an exciting new animated project.

Makeup and creature effects legend Stuart Freeborn has passed away at age 98, leaving a legacy of unforgettable contributions to film, including classic characters from the original Star Wars trilogy.

J.J. Abrams is confirmed to direct Star Wars: Episode VII.

Rick McCallum, one of the key talents responsible for the past 20 years of Lucasfilm productions, embarks on an exciting future filled with his own films.

Some of the world's top filmmakers react to the announcement of Star Wars: Episode VII.

An exciting new future featuring the continuation of the Star Wars movie saga!

Meet the filmmaking legend chosen by George Lucas to continue the saga.

Over the coming weeks, videos of this historic discussion will appear here at StarWars.com.

In 2013, the organizers of the crowd-sourced fan film Star Wars Uncut, with support from Lucasfilm, will involve fans on an even larger scale with The Empire Strikes Back Uncut.