Episode #42 - J.J. Abrams hired as the director of Episode IX

Scavenger's Hoard: A Star Wars Podcast - A podcast by Scavenger's Hoard

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In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, the big news is the hiring of J.J. Abrams as the director of Episode IX. Rachael and Kirsty discuss their feelings on the hire, including its implications for the chances of getting a minority director in charge of a Star Wars movie. The show then continues to cover some intriguing word-of-mouth on The Last Jedi coming through via /Film, as well as going over comments made on the film by director Rian Johnson in Japan. Finally, the show is rounded off with quick spotlights on Forces of Destiny and the new anthology book 'From A Certain Point of View'.