Avid Star Wars fan finally get a release date for Star Wars Episode VII. However, they won't be too happy that the debut is still at least two years away. On Thursday afternoon, Disney and Lucasfilm announced that Star Wars Episode VII, which will be under the direction of J.J. Abrams, will be shown in theaters nationwide on December 18, 2015.

According to Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn, the date is deemed perfect because it will be just in time for the "popular holiday filmgoing season" and two years will give the filmmaking team enough time to ensure a sensational picture for the fans of this classic science fiction movie.

While fans may be disappointed that they still have two years to see Star Wars: Episode 7, they should find comfort in the fact that Disney did all that it can to cut short the time. A report showed that Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy went to Disney CEO Bob Iger to demand that  the 'Star Wars: Episode 7′ release date be altered 2015 to 2016 so that the crew will have more time on to polish the script and prepare the overall production. Disney refused and the shooting will start early next year in the UK.

A few weeks ago,  Lucasfilm also decided to switch out writer Michael Arndt in exchange for the combined efforts of Director J.J. Abrams nd 'Empire Strikes' back writer Lawrence Kasdan on the screenplay. On Thursday, a report surfaced on Abrams' explanation of this unanticipated move and his feelings. 

Director J.J. Abrams cannot be happier with the switch. He anticipates that working together with Larry Lasdan, who wrote two other Star Wars movies, in writing Star Wars: Episode VII, will be the reason why the new film will become a winner.

However, this does not mean he did not appreciate the time working with Michael Arndt. According to him, "Working with Michael was a wonderful experience and I couldn't be a bigger fan of his or adore him more. He's a wonderful guy and was incredibly helpful in the process. ... [This change] doesn't preclude working with Michael again in the future. He is one of the best writers around."

Kasdan, the 64-year-old screenwriter of "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back" and "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi" were asked to comment on J.J. Abrams' feelings but didn't respond to the request.

Currently, a few names have already circulated as to who will be part of the Star Wars: Episode 7. It was the original Star Wars director George Lucas who shared their names. According to him, Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) and Harrison Ford (Han Solo) will all be back for the next chapter." Saoirse Ronan was also brave enough to admit she did audition but did not get the part for the movie.