Disney to Acquire Lucasfilm Ltd.

[Khev]

Yeah, after Disney spent 4 billion they're going to have their own ideas. Like hiring a director of their choosing.

No kidding. They ain't forking over 4 bill only to allow George to still have "veto" power over anything.

 

[Praedane]

I wonder if these movies will entirely negate the expanded universe post-Jedi books? Just curious...

 

[Wor-Gar]

I wonder if these movies will entirely negate the expanded universe post-Jedi books? Just curious...

Disney will probably try not to.

I would imagine they will take the opposite tack from Lucas, and actually try respecting the fans and the efforts that have gone on with his approval rather than rewrite history.

 

[BadMoon]

Bottom Line: More Star Wars is good.

Even if Disney doesn't hit a home run at every at bat there's bound to be some gems the fans will cling too. Especially with Lucas on the sidelines.

 

[subzro]

Yeah, after Disney spent 4 billion they're going to have their own ideas. Like hiring a director of their choosing.

Current staff to stay as is for awhile, guess it was part of the contact. Lucas as been working with these people (friends) for years he would not turn his back on them.

He built the Star Wars universe from nothing, it's his baby, I'm sure that contract was very specific about almost everything.

 

[Khev]

The most important creative mind to keep aboard for the new trilogy is John Williams, IMO.

 

[Wah]

I'm speechless! I just read this story right now after getting home from work and was floored! I have not been this excited in ages! Fantastic news just for the fact that we're guaranteed more star wars fims! Possibilities are endless!

 

[Khev]

LOL at people bumping other movie threads right now.

 

[Wor-Gar]

The most important creative mind to keep aboard for the new trilogy is John Williams, IMO.

 

[Bullseye]

This looks like a perfect fit for the people at Pixar.

 

[PJB-1138]

Like a lot of you here, I reacted to this news the way I did when I found out Disney was acquiring Pixar a few years back and, more recently, Marvel. But when you add this deal with Lucasfilm into the hopper, it's obvious Disney is looking beyond audiences merely interested in singing & dancing animals.

I can't help but imagine the possibilities that are in store for the Star Wars franchise, especially for Episode 7. When you look at who Disney's been courting lately over their other upcoming live-action properties, like David Fincher for "20,000 Leagues," Guillermo Del Toro for "Haunted Mansion," or Edgar Wright for "Ant-Man" (laugh if you must, but that movie is gonna be SWEET!), I have a feeling Star Wars will be in good hands.

Then again, John Carter happened under their watch, but I hope lessons were learned from that misstep. It was certainly no worse than Attack of the Clones!

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

This looks like a perfect fit for the people at Pixar.

A Pixar Star Wars movie would

 

[Spartan Rex]

They should bring back Gary Kurtz to produce and make Rick McCollum walk the plank. Gary kept Lucas in check.

 

[Wor-Gar]

They should bring back Gary Kurtz to produce and make Rick McCollum walk the plank. Gary kept Lucas in check.

I was just telling Pjam that today. SW went to hell when Kurtz left. Often is the case.

 

[mike14]

Would not want to be the Disney receptionist who has to take all the calls from people with 'scripts' for movies based on the EU.

I'm of the opinion that they should distance themselves from the first six and use it as a chance to explore the wider universe, but I'm sure I'll be there for Ep7 on opening day with my kids anyway

 

[DiFabio]

The end of the world has gotta be around the corner, it's gotta be.


"Meh" news for me really. I thought Star Wars died years ago with the new millennium. Everything is just merging together and being recycled.


I still have the original trilogy and all the nostalgia and memories from the 70s, 80s and 90s. The best thing that can come out of this is the Original Trilogy (not new versions, or special editions but the originals) updated on blu ray/the latest home video option. I won't be prejudice against this but I'm not going to welcome it with open arms either. I don't care about the "new" Star Wars. I guess it's good for new generations and their "Star Wars", whatever the hell that is. Whatever happens, happens.

 

[Sachiel]

Maybe you need to join Bruce Wayne in Italy?

 

[Prime Clone]

This may have been mentioned already, but I'd really like to see Dark Empire become Episodes VII-IX. Lucas has previously approved of the idea (hypothetically, of course).

 

[jye4ever]

The end of the world has gotta be around the corner, it's gotta be.


"Meh" news for me really. I thought Star Wars died years ago with the new millennium. Everything is just merging together and being recycled.


I still have the original trilogy and all the nostalgia and memories from the 70s, 80s and 90s. The best thing that can come out of this is the Original Trilogy (not new versions, or special editions but the originals) updated on blu ray/the latest home video option. I won't be prejudice against this but I'm not going to welcome it with open arms either. I don't care about the "new" Star Wars. I guess it's good for new generations and their "Star Wars", whatever the hell that is. Whatever happens, happens.

Will the DiFabio ever post something I don't agree with.

Maybe if you call my wife skinny.

 

[Bullseye]

It will be interesting if they continue the Indy franchise.