Disney Buying LucasFilm! WHOA

[Spike-in-Berlin]

I agree. He nearly killed the franchise with Ep I, II, and III. Although I did hear that he once said that he wouldn't even allow his children to do another Star Wars movie. That's why I was caught by surprise by this announcement.

When he became a billionaire joined the dark side George has. Lies, deceit, creating mistrust are his ways now.

 

[WishIwasThere]

did DHS already sell Star wars mechandise? what has really changed from two days ago

The fact that they don't have to give George any more money from every Darth Goofy sold.

 

[Beholder]

I think ILM may be one of, if not the best, thing in this whole deal. Leading special effects studio for many years now, often contracted by others for that reason, and now Disney has access to all of that Skywalker "magic". I really don't see a down side in this as far as Disney and Lucasfilm are concerned. Some fans of either company may not like it based on personal bias, but from a business standpoint, it looks like a great buy.

 

[Beholder]

Now all cast members should say "Have a Magical Day and May the Force be With You!"

 

[wsmith1978]

We need a fifth gate at WDW and this has to be it!!! Star Wars land!!

 

[danlb_2000]

I think ILM may be one of, if not the best, thing in this whole deal. Leading special effects studio for many years now, often contracted by others for that reason, and now Disney has access to all of that Skywalker "magic". I really don't see a down side in this as far as Disney and Lucasfilm are concerned. Some fans of either company may not like it based on personal bias, but from a business standpoint, it looks like a great buy.

The also get Skywalker sound which has worked on most of the recent Disney and Pixar movies not to mention tons of other major motion pictures from other studios.

 

[Timothy_Q]

Despite what Lasseter said back when Pixar Was purchased, there has been no evidence to show any interest on Disney's part to move quickly in regards to theme park developments.

Cars Land

 

[WishIwasThere]

We need a fifth gate at WDW and this has to be it!!! Star Wars land!!

We can dream, can't we?

 

[danlb_2000]

Universal likely couldn't care less. It has Harry Potter. How could it feel the least bit threatened by a franchise that faded a long time ago?

Frankly, I'm surprised ANYONE'S still a fan of Star Wars after those crappy sequels/prequels and that dopey Clone Wars cartoon...

Which franchise are you refering to because it's obviously not Star Wars. It still has a huge fan base, and quite a bit of cultural relevance. There are still constant references to it in popular culture even today.

Have you even seen Clone Wars, especially the later seasons? I know I have praised it a few times on this thread, but I will do it again. There's some real quality work there, especially for something that is aimed a a younger audiance. The current season has really been blowing me away.

 

[Spike-in-Berlin]

We need a fifth gate at WDW and this has to be it!!! Star Wars land!!

If it would be a park it surely would not be called "Land". But I wouldn't expect an entire new park but exactly a Star Wars Land expansion of DHS.

 

[Spike-in-Berlin]

Which franchise are you refering to because it's obviously not Star Wars. It still has a huge fan base, and quite a bit of cultural relevance. There are still constant references to it in popular culture even today.

Have you even seen Clone Wars, especially the later seasons? I know I have praised it a few times on this thread, but I will do it again. There's some real quality work there, especially for something that is aimed a a younger audiance. The current season has really been blowing me away.

Faded? Ever been to Star Wars Weekends?

 

[unkadug]

Universal likely couldn't care less. It has Harry Potter. How could it feel the least bit threatened by a franchise that faded a long time ago?

Frankly, I'm surprised ANYONE'S still a fan of Star Wars after those crappy sequels/prequels and that dopey Clone Wars cartoon...

Star Wars has a lot more cultural relevance than Harry Potter.

Plus HP is finished... Star Wars will continue on for years.

 

[JenniferS]

Hey Universal - BAZINGA!

 

[wsmith1978]

If it would be a park it surely would not be called "Land". But I wouldn't expect an entire new park but exactly a Star Wars Land expansion of DHS.

Well, I didn't mean that should literally be the name.

 

[Tigger1988]

Universal likely couldn't care less. It has Harry Potter. How could it feel the least bit threatened by a franchise that faded a long time ago?

Frankly, I'm surprised ANYONE'S still a fan of Star Wars after those crappy sequels/prequels and that dopey Clone Wars cartoon...

Faded? In your dreams. You can tell yourself that Potter is somehow more relevant than Star Wars all you want, it will never be true.

 

[twebber55]

Star Wars has a lot more cultural relevance than Harry Potter.

Plus HP is finished... Star Wars will continue on for years.

uh false...silly comment...HP is a lot of years left in her tank

 

[Map7711]

Can someone post our insiders comments abiut these ongoing talks w Lucas??

 

[Disneyhead'71]

Hey Universal - BAZINGA!

Hey Universal! Disney just announced that they have had the theme park rights to Star Wars for 25 years.

 

[unkadug]

uh false...silly comment...HP is a lot of years left in her tank

How many cultural references do you have to HP? None.

 

[MagicMouseFan]

Disney bought marvel in August of 09....and we have yet to see a marvel ride at any Disney theme park around the world.
On that pace, it will be 2016 before we even hear about a new Star Wars ride at the theme parks.
We still haven't heard concrete news on a marvel ride.

Hope Disney uses this momentum they have and fast track something lucasfilm related into the Orlando parks....even if they just clone the existing Indiana jones ride.