Just officially announced: Star Wars: Episode VII to Hit Theaters December 18, 2015

Alan Horn, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios has just announced and has made it official (for now) "We're very excited to share the official 2015 release date for 'Star Wars: Episode VII,' where it will not only anchor the popular holiday filmgoing season but also ensure our extraordinary filmmaking team has the time needed to deliver a sensational picture,"
Let the count down begin, 24 months, 11 days give or take a few hours.