Ahtong 1st Gear October 31, 2012 Share October 31, 2012 Disney just bought Lucasfilm for 4 billion and will do an Episode 7 due 2015. I am not sure wheather this is good news or bad news. LOS ANGELES - Walt Disney agreed to buy filmmaker George Lucas' Lucasfilm and its Star Wars franchise for US$4.05 billion (S$5 billion) in cash and stock, a blockbuster deal that includes the surprise promise of a new film in the series in 2015. Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger said yesterday that the plan is to release a new movie in the series every two to three years thereafter. The last Star Wars picture was Revenge of the Sith in 2005 and Mr Lucas has, in the past, denied any plans for more. Mr Lucas, a Hollywood icon known for exercising control over the most minute details of the fictional universe he created, will remain as a creative consultant on the new films. "It's now time for me to pass Star Wars on to a new generation of filmmakers," he said in a statement. Mr Lucas will become the second-largest individual holder of Disney shares, with a 2.2-per-cent stake. Disney will pay about half the purchase price in cash and issue about 40 million shares at closing. "This is one of the greatest entertainment properties of all time," Mr Iger said. Like Disney's purchases of Marvel Entertainment and Pixar studio, LucasFilm will "drive long-term value to our shareholders", he said. Chief Financial Officer Jay Rasulo said the deal would lower Disney's earnings per share by a low single-digits percentage in fiscal 2013 and 2014. He also said Disney would repurchase all of the issued shares on the open market within the next two years, on top of planned buybacks. This agreement marks the third time in less than seven years that Disney has signed a massive deal to take over a beloved studio or character portfolio. From a fan's perspective, critics said there was sure to be at least some excitement at the prospect of episode seven in the saga of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. "Do I want to see more Star Wars movies? Not really, but they're not making these movies for me," film writer Mr Beaks wrote on Ain't It Cool News. "There's a whole new generation of Star Wars fans, and they worship the prequels like folks my age worshipped the original trilogy." REUTERS ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic October 31, 2012 Share October 31, 2012 If they can make 3 movies from timothy zahn's books. that would be great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahtong 1st Gear October 31, 2012 Author Share October 31, 2012 If they can make 3 movies from timothy zahn's books. that would be great. Thrawn Trilogy! But I think they need expensive CGI to de-age Ford, Hamil and Fisher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged October 31, 2012 Share October 31, 2012 which story they going to make? Luke's Nephew become sith lord?? Disney just bought Lucasfilm for 4 billion and will do an Episode 7 due 2015. I am not sure wheather this is good news or bad news. LOS ANGELES - Walt Disney agreed to buy filmmaker George Lucas' Lucasfilm and its Star Wars franchise for US$4.05 billion (S$5 billion) in cash and stock, a blockbuster deal that includes the surprise promise of a new film in the series in 2015. Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger said yesterday that the plan is to release a new movie in the series every two to three years thereafter. The last Star Wars picture was Revenge of the Sith in 2005 and Mr Lucas has, in the past, denied any plans for more. Mr Lucas, a Hollywood icon known for exercising control over the most minute details of the fictional universe he created, will remain as a creative consultant on the new films. "It's now time for me to pass Star Wars on to a new generation of filmmakers," he said in a statement. Mr Lucas will become the second-largest individual holder of Disney shares, with a 2.2-per-cent stake. Disney will pay about half the purchase price in cash and issue about 40 million shares at closing. "This is one of the greatest entertainment properties of all time," Mr Iger said. Like Disney's purchases of Marvel Entertainment and Pixar studio, LucasFilm will "drive long-term value to our shareholders", he said. Chief Financial Officer Jay Rasulo said the deal would lower Disney's earnings per share by a low single-digits percentage in fiscal 2013 and 2014. He also said Disney would repurchase all of the issued shares on the open market within the next two years, on top of planned buybacks. This agreement marks the third time in less than seven years that Disney has signed a massive deal to take over a beloved studio or character portfolio. From a fan's perspective, critics said there was sure to be at least some excitement at the prospect of episode seven in the saga of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. "Do I want to see more Star Wars movies? Not really, but they're not making these movies for me," film writer Mr Beaks wrote on Ain't It Cool News. "There's a whole new generation of Star Wars fans, and they worship the prequels like folks my age worshipped the original trilogy." REUTERS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic October 31, 2012 Share October 31, 2012 the empire had fallen on hard times, simi seng lee mah joh 2009, vader and his gang already part time for mickey ' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic October 31, 2012 Share October 31, 2012 Mickey Mouse to Darth Vader: Darth, I'm your father.... Darth Vader: No!!!!!!!!! Luke: Mickey Mouse my grand daddy?! ROFL... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbowbiatch 6th Gear October 31, 2012 Share October 31, 2012 NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enye Hypersonic October 31, 2012 Share October 31, 2012 (edited) If they can make 3 movies from timothy zahn's books. that would be great. prefer new jedi order Vong invasion should be interesting to watch on big screen Edited October 31, 2012 by Enye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic October 31, 2012 Share October 31, 2012 Thrawn Trilogy! But I think they need expensive CGI to de-age Ford, Hamil and Fisher oh yar hor. forgot about that part Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enye Hypersonic October 31, 2012 Share October 31, 2012 Thrawn Trilogy! But I think they need expensive CGI to de-age Ford, Hamil and Fisher interesting read but may be difficult to portray Thrawn's military genius in movies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic October 31, 2012 Share October 31, 2012 i want to see Mara Jade! errr, i stopped at 1st few books of new jedi order. Lost its allure to me. I like timothy zahn and kevin j anderson's books. Rest are just average fiction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JazzaTeo Neutral Newbie October 31, 2012 Share October 31, 2012 HAHA this made my day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shull Turbocharged October 31, 2012 Share October 31, 2012 (edited) Dress up minnie mouse in Princess Leila Slave costume? [laugh] Edited October 31, 2012 by Shull Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleknown Clutched October 31, 2012 Share October 31, 2012 Disney's best movie for adults - like Pirates of the Caribbean. Think need right team onboard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rncw 5th Gear October 31, 2012 Share October 31, 2012 soon star wars will have a new character...the fairy godmother Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taipan49 3rd Gear October 31, 2012 Share October 31, 2012 Lots of fun being made about this! C3PO - E Song of the Sith 20,000 Gungans Under the Sea Mr Solo, my name is Nick Fury. I'd like to talk to you about something called The Avengers Initiative. These aren't the dwarves you're looking for. Snow white and the 7 droids The Mighty Ewoks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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