PeterAlt
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Ah, let me think about that for a second. No.
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MOXOMUMD
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My DD (7) and I had the chance to talk to Ashley Eckstein at last year's SWW and she said we'd be amazed with the last CW season and her character's fate--which we were. Now I feel like that little girl in the commercial that says "we want more, we want more".
RSoxNo1
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Just throwing my two cents. You don't need to wait for Episode 7 to find out of Star Wars is a viable property. Disney put out some limited edition merchandise today that sold out in 5 minutes and then was being re-listed on eBay for a 2600% markup. Yes, Cars Land is wildly popular and young boys love Cars merchandise, but people with disposable income love anything and everything Star Wars, if it's an either/or scenario Disney is brain dead if they opt for Cars Land over Star Wars Land.
he was asking about avatar and star wars and think this isnt an either or more so both could be done
the.dreamfinder
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RSoxNo1
Well-Known Member
I'd say it's more likely that they weren't there. Either that or someone thought it was a good idea to schedule them to be there in hopes of selling them on the idea of a Star Wars land.
InsiderImagine
Active Member
It's funny how Ricky is completely denying he had any involvement in stirring the pot. He is only claiming that he said Iger was there and did not say anything regarding an announcement. HAHA
Thrill
Well-Known Member
Doubtful.
The common-sense answer to the question is that Star Wars is a more marketable franchise. Hence Star Wars merchandise sells, while Avatar merchandise barely exists. At the box office, I see Star Wars 7 outperforming Avatar 2, barring some kind of miracle for Avatar 2 or a disaster with Star Wars Episode 7. Avatar made its money on being one of the earlier 3D movies in the modern era with great visuals. People see movies in 3D, but no one says, "I'll see that only because it's 3D," anymore.
I've read that the Avatar move was not really directed at American audiences. It performed very well overseas.
At this point, I'm beginning to question whether that is even reason enough to get any hopes about announcements.
RSoxNo1
Well-Known Member
I know... like in 2011 when they announced Fantasy Faire in Disneyland... the place went nuts!
PeterAlt
Well-Known Member
No, one has nothing to do with the other. Disney had the theme park rights for LucasFilm franchises before the merger.
thtas what im saying
Darth Sidious
Authentically Disney Distinctly Chinese
How about the fact that without Disney marketing SW had May The 4th Be With You rampant on twitter and Facebook. I swear my Facebook feed was flooded with it and it was abnormal for that many movie posts. It is just a huge IP, well worth the price paid IMO. Star Wars is perfect property for merch and attractions... Even if they never made Ep7.
Darth Sidious
Authentically Disney Distinctly Chinese
However with that they had to adhere to Lucas restraints... Now they have free reign to do anything they'd like.
barrettismyhero
Member
He even said he hoped it drove more people to the parks.. Which aka means it drove more attention to his twitter and inside the magic site.
There's your answer.
There's your answer.
you dont need to wait until ep 7 but i think they will..the new star wars will be branded in its own way..it will be cool to see what is new
Clever Name
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What have we learned tonight? Social media has no credibility and is not to be trusted. Social media can be entertaining.
englanddg
One Little Spark...
A bus driver once told me that Lucas refused to allow any further development of Star Wars on the parks unless Jar Jar Binks was able to have his own dedicated ride.
mousehockey37
Well-Known Member
False advertising. Not good business practice. He may have gotten what he wanted in the short term, but long term effects of this stunt?
englanddg
One Little Spark...
When acting as a source of information, long term credibility is more important than temporary popularity.