Star Wars: Episode VIII now has a title — The Last Jedi

[link to ew.com]

The next chapter in the Star Wars saga films has an ominous new title.

What was once Episode VIII is now The Last Jedi.

The Last Jedi is bracketed by the traditional Star Wars emblem, which is outlined in what can only be described as “Sith red.”

there will be no lapse in time between The Last Jedi and The Force Awakens, with the story picking up close to where the previous film left off: