Disney buying Lucasfilm (new Star Wars movies on tap)
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jedimaster
Sr Member
I'm a little worried now. How will this affect garage kit producers. I'm working on releasing the Turbo Laser kit in the next six months. Are we gonna have to use codewords on the forum like "The Mouse" and "Thee big boxy thing with guns from the surface of the Big metal Ball"?
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ob1al
Sr Member
Regarding the fan groups:
From Mary Franklin:
"Subject: Re: Rebel Legion status with new LFL/Disney?
Please pass this on to all the fan groups you know it you can.
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Sorry to be brief but I am setting up a big company meeting Q and A at the moment.
The costumed Star Wars fan community and all Star Wars fans are vital to Lucasfilm and Star Wars. Our relationship is so very important.
Please know that we are carrying on business as usual, and you can continue to contact me as you always have. "
Calm, please.
That statement doesn't necessitate calm. It simply means that folks don't know until the Q & A session. Maybe afterwards some issues will be resolved and the fangroup relationships will continue as far as costuming goes.
I can pretty much guarantee that props and armour sales will be tolerated to a much lesser degree.
We'll see, pretty soon.
Too Much Garlic
Master Member
So you are not going to panic over speculation and rumor like everyone else? Spoilsport. :confused
protokev DMD
Sr Member
Glad I waited to renew my premium membership then, lol.
It's the end of the prop world as we know it, but I feel fine.:cool
The Prop Stop
Sr Member
Re: Lucas sold Star Wars to Disney
at least they will make more films...Lucas was just sitting on the properties and grinding them into the ground.
Nuff said.
at least they will make more films...Lucas was just sitting on the properties and grinding them into the ground.
Nuff said.
cboath
Master Member
You know, it is within the realm of possibility that they know the fan groups are part of what makes the whole thing go and don't want to tamper with it.
People can post things about actual disney characters and there's no denying the force that's been used, however, Snow White, Mickey Mouse, Sleeping Beauty, etc, weren't propped up (no pun intended) by fan groups for years. I think it's two different things to be honest.
The statment may not necessitate calm, but it doesn't mean it won't be business as usual either.
As others have pointed out, i've seen plenty of tron and marvel stuff that hasn't had issues.
I thinking trying to force a change on it is biting the hand the feeds you and is asking for bad press before the movies can be released - something they definitely don't want. Granted, they could still go vindictive as hell, i just don't see it myself.
People can post things about actual disney characters and there's no denying the force that's been used, however, Snow White, Mickey Mouse, Sleeping Beauty, etc, weren't propped up (no pun intended) by fan groups for years. I think it's two different things to be honest.
The statment may not necessitate calm, but it doesn't mean it won't be business as usual either.
As others have pointed out, i've seen plenty of tron and marvel stuff that hasn't had issues.
I thinking trying to force a change on it is biting the hand the feeds you and is asking for bad press before the movies can be released - something they definitely don't want. Granted, they could still go vindictive as hell, i just don't see it myself.
sdmicp
Active Member
Agreed. Although there are often many stipulations that go into contracts. Who knows what was in this one.
Disney hasn't really been chasing down Jack Sparrow props and or costumes and a number of other things. I think it's too early to speculate on anything at this point.
Disney hasn't really been chasing down Jack Sparrow props and or costumes and a number of other things. I think it's too early to speculate on anything at this point.
I know nothing about the industry like a lot of people here do. But as an outsider I find it hard to believe that this will change much with regards to costuming and the 501st. If Disney do anything to the 501st it will be bad for disney. I see so many Ironman builds here and Jack sparrow builds. As far as I know no one has gotten into trouble here for doing any of those. I could definately see the 501st being a big part of the disney/star wars marriage.
aelynn000
Well-Known Member
I'll just leave this here. I guess the magic was just too tempting.
How Disney gained control of Star Wars
How Disney gained control of Star Wars
ob1al
Sr Member
I might be jumping the gun here, clearly we are all getting our knickers in a twist and it's bloody big news but do you know what?
There will only ever be 3 star wars films for me. SW, ESB and ROTJ. Original versions.
Everything else is the equivalent of a Macdonalds franchise. It tastes OK, but when you have eaten in the ORIGINAL hamburger joint it pales in comparison or tates a bit plastic or corner-cut.
Ultimately, SW was of it's day. It appeals because of the nostalgic value and wide-eyed optimism of youth. Any new content might be exciting and interesting but can never compare to the original phenomenon.
There will only ever be 3 star wars films for me. SW, ESB and ROTJ. Original versions.
Everything else is the equivalent of a Macdonalds franchise. It tastes OK, but when you have eaten in the ORIGINAL hamburger joint it pales in comparison or tates a bit plastic or corner-cut.
Ultimately, SW was of it's day. It appeals because of the nostalgic value and wide-eyed optimism of youth. Any new content might be exciting and interesting but can never compare to the original phenomenon.
