Kathleen Kennedy Discusses J.J. Abrams and 'Star Wars: Episode
VII'  Yahoo Contributor Network  Now that J.J. Abrams has been
tapped to direct "Star Wars: Episode VII," the focus has turned
to the woman behind the man, namely Lucasfilm president Kathleen
Kennedy, who was eventually responsible for wooing the "Star
Trek" director. An in-depth feature by The Hollywood Reporter
has shed some light on the process, which required a combination
of persistence and a simple pitch.  "Please do Star Wars" was
reportedly the pitch that Kennedy delivered during a meeting
back on December 14th. At the time, Abrams had already rebuffed
the offer, citing his numerous responsibilities with "Star Trek"
and multiple television projects.  The director also had
reservations about spending more time away from his wife and
three children "given the likelihood that the film would not be
shot in Los Angeles." Furthermore, the "unique nature of the
franchise" also gave Abrams some pause, as Kennedy insists that
the task is "daunting"