Disney buying Lucasfilm (new Star Wars movies on tap)

[IndyFanChuck]

I just pooped my pants. In a good way.

 

[Robiwon]

"The last Star Wars movie release was 2005’s Revenge of the Sith – and we believe there’s substantial pent up demand. In 2015, we’re planning to release Star Wars Episode 7 – the first feature film under the “Disney-Lucasfilm” brand. That will be followed by Episodes 8 and 9 – and our long term plan is to release a new Star Wars feature film every two to three years. We’re very happy that George Lucas will be creative consultant on our new Star Wars films"

HOLY CRAP AND A BISCUIT!!!!!!!

 

[Sundowner]

Wow this was unexpected

 

[Aegis159]

End of an era. This is disastrous for the fan community. I can't even imagine the turmoil going on within the 501st right now..

Exactly what I was thinking..... Disney is UBER notorious for destroying people for messing with anything they own the rights to...

 

[JD]

In all honesty, those that sell SW armor and props are lucky they've gotten away with it as long as they have. That door was bound to close up eventually.

Who knows what doors this could open up for us as collectors/costumers...

 

[nwjedidave]

I can't even imagine the turmoil going on within the 501st right now..

LOL I love it

 

[Bryancd]

Seriously, this should shut up the Lucas bashers and allow for a great custodian for the franchise like Dave Filloni to produce new film content, i hope.

 

[The Mad Professor]

Other than recognition and popularity, how would this be different then when we make Buzz Lightyear, Tron, Rocketeer and other Disney-related costumes and props?

If you sell it, they can come after you for lost profits (at the very least). If you make it for yourself and just document the process, they'll generally leave you alone.

 

[BrianM]

Disney buys Lucasfilm announce ep7

Is it April 1st?

The Walt Disney Studios » Press Release

 

[Michael Bergeron]

Wow this was unexpected

No kidding!

 

[Tim Allen]

There plan probable is to churn out a few halfway decent films and then open a Star Wars land in one of the parks.

 

[Moviefreak]

Star wars aside... Let's not forget how this could mess with the Indiana Jones Replica market as well

 

[third3ye]

I never thought I'd be working for a company that owns my 2 biggest loves as a child - Marvel and Star Wars. Now I know I'm NEVER leaving Disney!

We went from having zero appeal to the boy demographic to now cornering that market within a couple years, insane.

 

[Michael Bergeron]

Re: ...Disney Buys LUCASFILMS??? New Star Wars sequels in 2015???

D'oh! Forgot we have two forums to rant about movies, now Nevermind. Move along. Move along.

Actually only the one.

Although a lot ends up here. :lol

 

[Borjis]

When I first saw it I thought it had to be news from The Onion.

 

[Hedjii72]

What about John Williams?

 

[Kerr Avon]

Hmm.. could be best or worst thing to happen to the franchise since George decided to quit screwing up his own creation.

But yeah, you SW costumers are probably fracked.

 

[division 6]

Re: Disney buys Lucasfilm announce ep7

Get prepared to be sued over any replicas you make.

 

[Doctor49152]

Re: Disney buys Lucasfilm announce ep7

wow!! Hopefully this is their attempt to stop him from destroying Star Wars more!

 

[Clutch]

I've gotten most everything Star Wars related I want so f'em.