Disney Buys Lucasfilms, Plans Three New Star Wars Movies. (No, I am Not Shitting You.)
Nix October 30, 2012Holy crap. George Lucas just sold the “Star Wars” brand to Disney. Check your calender. Go ahead, I’ll wait. It’s October 30th not April 1st. This ain’t a joke.
Holy crap. So what does this mean for all you “Star Wars” fans? This:
Under the deal, Disney will acquire ownership of Lucasfilm, a leader in entertainment, innovation and technology, including its massively popular and “evergreen” Star Wars franchise and its operating businesses in live action film production, consumer products, animation, visual effects, and audio post production. Disney will also acquire the substantial portfolio of cutting-edge entertainment technologies that have kept audiences enthralled for many years. Lucasfilm, headquartered in San Francisco, operates under the names Lucasfilm Ltd., LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic, and Skywalker Sound, and the present intent is for Lucasfilm employees to remain in their current locations.
Kathleen Kennedy, current Co-Chairman of Lucasfilm, will become President of Lucasfilm, reporting to Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn. Additionally she will serve as the brand manager for Star Wars, working directly with Disney’s global lines of business to build, further integrate, and maximize the value of this global franchise. Ms. Kennedy will serve as executive producer on new Star Wars feature films, with George Lucas serving as creative consultant. Star Wars Episode 7 is targeted for release in 2015, with more feature films expected to continue the Star Wars saga and grow the franchise well into the future.
Yes, three more “Star Wars” movies, the first one, “Episode 7″, in 2015. The whole deal is worth $4.05 billion. Damn. God Bless America.
Let me reiterate: Me za get mor Staw Waws?
Here’s George explaining why he sold “Star Wars” to the Mouse House:
