Because no day passes without a bit of Star Wars news, here’s a very fresh announcement from everyone at Lucasfilm.

Episode VII has a director!

Mace Windu’s fabulous purple lightsaber to make an appearance in Star Wars VII?

Can we bombard Jessica Alba with gamma rays until she disappears? A couple minutes on high should get the job done.

We’ve got a good feeling about this…

THR have announced more conjecture on Star Wars. SHOCKING!

The answer is a momentous and life-changing POSSIBLY

Fantastic writers Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg sign up for Star Wars Episodes VIII and IX! Thanks, Disney!

The force is strong with Colin Trevorrow, but Brad Bird’s gone and flown away.

Star Wars VII has been in the public consciousness for barely over a week, but the relentless rumour mill has been out of control. Everyday yet another potential director is added to the Star Wars VII list, and yet another takes themselves off with a sarcastic quip about how Disney’s Star Wars will star Minnie Mouse with a lightsaber. Here is a recap of all the guys still in the running, and those who have jumped out the Millennium Falcon.