Simon Kinberg to Helm New 'Star Wars' Trilogy for Lucasfilm
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Simon Kinberg has signed a deal to write and produce a new Star Wars feature trilogy for Lucasfilm, aiming to launch a new saga with original characters and storylines, separate from the Skywalker Saga. Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy will also produce the trilogy. Kinberg, known for his work on Star Wars: Rebels and as a consultant on The Force Awakens, is a prominent figure in the genre, with experience in the X-Men and Star Trek franchises.
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