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Trada · « **on:** October 30, 2012, 08:34:24 pm »

Disney is paying $4.05 billion to buy Lucasfilm Ltd., the production company behind "Star Wars," from its chairman and founder, George Lucas. It's also making a seventh movie in the "Star Wars" series.

The Walt Disney Co. announced the agreement to make the purchase in cash and stock Tuesday. Disney added that "Star Wars Episode 7" is scheduled for release in 2015.

The deal brings Lucasfilm under the Disney banner with other brands including Pixar, Marvel, ESPN and ABC.

Kathleen Kennedy, the current co-chairman of Lucasfilm, will become its president and report to Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn. Lucas will be creative consultant on new "Star Wars" films.

Lucas said in a statement, "It's now time for me to pass `Star Wars' on to a new generation of filmmakers."

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/10/30/disney-buying-tar-wars-maker-lucasfilm-for-405b/#ixzz2AogzVCdR

litliper · « **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:35:26 pm »

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/59381

"Disney Buys Lucasfilm For $4 Billion! STAR WARS EPISODE VII Scheduled For 2015 Release!
Published at: Oct 30, 2012 3:23:33 PM CDT

In a move that's sure to spawn a good deal of polite and substantial discourse on these here internets, Disney has announced that it has purchased Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion and stock. Kathleen Kennedy will be promoted to President of Lucasfilm, and will report to current Disney chair Alan Horn.

And then there's this: the studio is targeting 2015 for the release of a seventh STAR WARS film."

Good or bad news?

OsirisMVZ · « **Reply #2 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:35:46 pm »

To be fair, Disney bought Marvel 3 or 4 years ago and have completely revitalised every single property of theirs that they've produced as a motion picture.

litliper · « **Reply #3 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:38:03 pm »

LOL...2 threads at almost the exact moment. Oh well...delete mine.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #4 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:39:46 pm »

Good. And any new film will be better than the PT.

litliper · « **Reply #5 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:40:16 pm »

Red James · « **Reply #6 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:41:08 pm »

What would the seventh film be based on? Original material or the expanded universe?

J-Mc- · « **Reply #7 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:41:31 pm »

If the new film is going to be anything like the Star Wars 1313 game that's coming out then i'm all for it.
Looks quality that game.

Red James · « **Reply #8 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:41:57 pm »

What would the seventh film be based on? Original material or the expanded universe?

litliper · « **Reply #9 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:43:44 pm »

Quote from: Red James on October 30, 2012, 08:41:57 pm

What would the seventh film be based on? Original material or the expanded universe?

Star Wars Episode 7: Jar Jar saves christmas

Anywhichwayicant · « **Reply #10 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:44:18 pm »

4.05 BILLION!

Fuck me.

Please.

Lol.

Samie · « **Reply #11 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:48:24 pm »

Quote from: Red James on October 30, 2012, 08:41:08 pm

What would the seventh film be based on? Original material or the expanded universe?

Yeah this what I was going to ask because I remember years ago being given a graphic novel by my cousin which said that the Empire wasn't defeated like we saw at the end of Episode 6 with everyone partying that was just the beginning of the end. Don't know how true that is.

Anyway should be interesting just makes sure it's better than the first two prequels.

wampa1 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:51:47 pm »

Quote from: Samie The Red on October 30, 2012, 08:48:24 pm

Yeah this what I was going to ask because I remember years ago being given a graphic novel by my cousin which said that the Empire wasn't defeated like we saw at the end of Episode 6 with everyone partying that was just the beginning of the end. Don't know how true that is.

They released a trilogy of books focusing on post-ROTJ adventures. There's been a million more since, but those first 3 are good reads. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford etc are way too old now though.

NotAsBigDanno · « **Reply #13 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:52:01 pm »

Quote from: Red James on October 30, 2012, 08:41:57 pm

What would the seventh film be based on? Original material or the expanded universe?

There's loads of books that follow the original films it will be interesting to see if they use them or come up with something new, can't wait

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #14 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:55:18 pm »

I think they should either move it far forward, or far back. No returning characters at all.

courty61 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:57:04 pm »

How much of Lucasfilm does George own himself?

I'm guessing this includes the back catalogue et al?

Mad Max · « **Reply #16 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:59:03 pm »

Two threads?

John_P · « **Reply #17 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:59:43 pm »

Quote from: courty61 on October 30, 2012, 08:57:04 pm

How much of Lucasfilm does George own himself?

I'm guessing this includes the back catalogue et al?

He owns 100% of it, the deal also includes ILM and Skywalker Sound

Rusty Oysterburger · « **Reply #18 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:00:58 pm »

Great news I reckon

Stussy · « **Reply #19 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:01:09 pm »

Just make a fucking Han Solo - Chewy movie about how they became partners already.

NotAsBigDanno · « **Reply #20 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:01:22 pm »

Love to see this guy in the new film

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Admiral_Thrawn

voodoo ray · « **Reply #21 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:01:35 pm »

Leave it be.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #22 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:01:39 pm »

Didn't be just sell THX as well?

OsirisMVZ · « **Reply #23 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:02:34 pm »

To be fair ILM are worth $4bn just by themselves, world class company.

Beav · « **Reply #24 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:03:25 pm »

First I was scared. Terrified and angry. But then, I realised, Lucas ruined a lot of what was great about Star Wars, maybe a new start will reinvigorate the franchise.

I don't want more Star Wars, I was more than happy with the original three, but such is life. I hope they go away from the original cast. Ie, break away from the Skywalker line and do something fresh and bold with it. There's tons of decent material to start from, but a lot is to do with Luke and Leias kids.

I can get on board with this, but it'll take a while. Let's face it, it won't and can't be worse than what Lucas did with the prequels.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #25 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:07:42 pm »

Quote from: Stussy on October 30, 2012, 09:01:09 pm

Just make a fucking Han Solo - Chewy movie about how they became partners already.

now that trilogy was actually decent, albeit a bit contrived.

Stussy · « **Reply #26 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:09:29 pm »

It'll be Jar Jar Binks infested kiddy stuff.

Rusty Oysterburger · « **Reply #27 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:10:17 pm »

The Star Wars brand is at rock bottom and obviously no-one is going to leave it alone (seriously, a complete stop on all new Star Wars related products for 20 years would do absolute wonders for it) so bringing in new ideas and people to work on them is the best solution.

I'm actually amazed Lucas is giving up control of it, I know he'll be richest fucker around but after his seemingly spiteful reactions to the fans and whoring of the brand to absolutely anybody I'd never thought I'd see him give it up.

Imagine a Pixar produced Star Wars film directed by Brad Bird or Andrew Stanton. Imagine giving it to Marvel and Joss Whedon. Best of all imagine Lucas not writing and directing it. It could actually be good and relevant.

Thush · « **Reply #28 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:10:34 pm »

Coming up to Christmas, they should make some kind of, I don't know, holiday special? I'd love to see some of Chewie's background. Maybe he's got a wife and dad, maybe even a little son?

And they should have some songs it. Songs are always cool.

Beav · « **Reply #29 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:14:27 pm »

If Joss Whedon got hold of this I'd probably mess myself.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #30 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:17:39 pm »

There is definitely plenty of mileage in that inverse. Hopefully something is done with the long talked about tv series now too.

Gili Gulu · « **Reply #31 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:21:29 pm »

Quote from: Stussy on October 30, 2012, 09:01:09 pm

Just make a fucking Han Solo - Chewy movie about how they became partners already.

They should set the next Star Wars movie 30 years after the end of Return of the Jedi. You could have Harrison Ford as Han Solo, and his age would be about right. You could get someone like Shia LaBeouf play his long lost son with Leia. Throw in some good actors like Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone and John Hurt in supporting roles, and bob's your uncle.

Mouth · « **Reply #32 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:23:04 pm »

As long as fatty wobbly neck isnt directing it, I dont care what they do. The Old Republic would be good to see.

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Sir Capon of Debaser · « **Reply #33 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:25:51 pm »

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Sir Capon of Debaser · « **Reply #34 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:26:51 pm »

Quote from: Rusty Oysterburger on October 30, 2012, 09:10:17 pm

The Star Wars brand is at rock bottom and obviously no-one is going to leave it alone (seriously, a complete stop on all new Star Wars related products for 20 years would do absolute wonders for it) so bringing in new ideas and people to work on them is the best solution.

I'm actually amazed Lucas is giving up control of it, I know he'll be richest fucker around but after his seemingly spiteful reactions to the fans and whoring of the brand to absolutely anybody I'd never thought I'd see him give it up.

Imagine a Pixar produced Star Wars film directed by Brad Bird or Andrew Stanton. Imagine giving it to Marvel and Joss Whedon. Best of all imagine Lucas not writing and directing it. It could actually be good and relevant.

Reckon it could be the best thing that could happen to it.Looking forward to seeing what theyre gonna come up with

Stussy · « **Reply #35 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:34:08 pm »

Its three movies they're making

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Disney plans to bring not just one but three new Star Wars films to the big screen, and the companies “have a pretty extensive treatment of the next three movies,” chairman and CEO Bob Iger said in a conference call announcing its deal to acquire Lucasfilm. “Episode 7 will be released in 2015, the first under the Disney/Lucas banner,” he said, with Episode 8 and Episode 9 to follow. Disney plans to release a new Star Wars movie “every two to three years.” Disney also intends to pursue the Star Wars brand in their parks, with games and, “other initiatives,” CFO Jay Rasulo said. “Being that there hasn’t been a Star Wars film since 2005, a lot of the value we attribute to the deal is to come, added Rasulo.

“We love the fact that this will take its place in our live-action strategy as a known and loved brand,” said Iger of his newest property. “We really like Star Wars’ potential on TV, and Disney XD would be a great home for that.” He did not provide any more details about future Stars Wars TV shows. He added that that the deal “combines two of the strongest family entertainment brands in the world.”

Disney announced today that it would be purchasing LucasFilms for $4.05 billion. Half the consideration is in cash; the other half is in issuing approximately 40 million shares based on the company’s October 26 stock price. The company said it intends to buy back all the shares in the next two years. This purchase includes rights to the entire Star Wars franchise, Industrial Light + Magic and LucasSound. Unlike Disney’s acquisition of Marvel in 2009, this deal comes with few limitations on the company’s use of the purchased properties like the Star Wars characters. “There are some encumbrances with the first Stars Wars films with Fox and some encumbrances with Indiana Jones with Paramount,” said Rasulo. Iger said that, while he “loves the franchise,” the Indiana Jones films were not a big factor in the deal because of Paramount’s rights to the franchise. Fox has no future distribution rights to any further Star Wars films, the execs said.

http://www.deadline.com/2012/10/star-wars-disney-episode-7-three-more-movies-planned/#utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

killer-heels · « **Reply #36 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:34:50 pm »

I would suspect the reason Disney would want this is because there are already a shed load of different cartoons, toys, games and franchises based on Star Wars. It's an easy product to fit into their 'portfolio'. I would doubt that they would have that much creative input into another film.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #37 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:40:01 pm »

Well as long as disney treat it like they did with Marvel and The Avengers then they may have a decent chance.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #38 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:45:30 pm »

There was originally going to be 9 films... I guess this fits that original plan

Rusty Oysterburger · « **Reply #39 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:47:25 pm »

Monkey Island The Movie...