SirLink
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Not when they are buying paint made by a village near Nepal when down the road it costs a couple of bucks - amirite
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Disney Buying LucasFilm! WHOA
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Not when they are buying paint made by a village near Nepal when down the road it costs a couple of bucks - amirite
fractal
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You meant to say " I wish my beloved Universal had bought Lucasfilms but a guy can dream that Disney would be moronic enough to license it to IOA."
GrumpyFan
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You have a point. The IP is worth far more than any of the others, but what I was pointing out was the fact that the others potentially give Disney an advantage as well with businesses/functions that can stand on their own as well help support other units within the company.
Spike-in-Berlin
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If Disney builds it i'll come. And by "it" I specifically mean something of worthwhile substance, not the majority of what they've been doing at WDW for the past decade or greater. No more trying to pretend that meet & greets, glorified bathrooms, pretty restaurants, and other accessories to theme parks devoid of actual substance are going to cut it for new experiences (especially at the ticket prices being charged). Real tangible rides with detailed physical set pieces and physical animatronic figures. I want something substantial and at LEAST on the same caliber as Indiana Jones in California. We've got too many video screen attractions as it is (one or two is fine, but no more). And they're going to have to start approving competent budgets for these attractions as well.
I just hope Disney doesn't sit on these franchises and let them just continue to print money on what they've already
Hm maybe. One supposes they could strip them down and use all the parts for still-existing animatronics.
Exactly what I was thinking, I am increasingly annoyed by the increase of M+G in the parks because TDO really seems to believe they are attractions and they are adequate substitutes for new rides etc. They are NOT. And even the best themed restaurant or shop in the World is not an attraction either. Rides are attractions, shows are, even walk-thrus and exhibitions are. That's what I want and not 10 more places where I wait 45 minutes to get a picture of myself with some Disney characters.
Jedeye80
Active Member
If they go with the continuation of the original trilogy then Nathan fillon gets my vote for Han Solo son or recasting, as for director then either Whedon or finally let Spielberg have a go. But seeing as there is little chance of that then let either brad bird or Andrew Stanton write and direct it. Lets hope now that uni pulls out all the stops with additions and forces disney to pull their finger out, the only ones that win are us!
DarthDisney
Member
Well they have 2 one day parks in California, In Fla they are aiming to keep you on property the whole time. When it was just the MK, they would offer tickets to Silver Springs and Sea World. Just a different strategy. One wants you to come to Southern California, as they used to want to give you reasons to come to FLA. Now they want to give you a reason to come to Disney World and Disney only.
Clever Name
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I'm glad to see that the Nerdiverse is so happy!
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
Are you saying that everyone that likes this is a nerd?
DisneyDad1977
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I was thinking the same thing. Why wouldn't Disney want to steal the 24-55 female demographic?
Clever Name
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Of course not. Shareholders are happy too.
WDW1974
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Some Spirited Halloween thoughts without going thru all 57 pages of this discussion/droolfest in the midst of a national/natural disaster and with a very important election in less than a week:
This IS NOT, IS NOT, IS NOT about theme parks and WDW isn't building another gate based on Lucas props and Marvel props etc, no matter how excited the thought makes you when you sleep on your Star Wars sheets (matter of full disclosure: The Spirit had those sheets too, but he had them when he was 11 ... when it was ... ya know ... normal!);
Despite most analysts and folks in the industry (and even ME) thinking this was a very good deal, Wall Street didn't agree today as WDC shares plunged 1.92%. No, nothing big. But they didn't see a any gain at all;
This is, much like Pixar, about acquiring talent and rights to IP that many already feel is part of Disney, much more than anything else and exploiting that in the future thru more films, new TV series and, naturally, oodles of merchandise;
Theme parks are way down the list, but sure they'll see more product at some point. Will this result in anything in the near term? Almost no chance of that. This is Disney, after all. They purchased Marvel in 2009 and won't announce ANY theme park project involving said IP until fourth quarter of fiscal '13;
Does this mean anything for the Studios makeover? Hard to tell since Lucas-props have made the rumour mill as getting in on the action already. A larger presence is possible. The Fanboi coined Lucasland is ... well, best left to the fanbois. You are still more likely to see Cars land and Avatar than any MAJOR SW addition at TPFKaTD-MGMS. What it does look like is EPCOT is just going to sit back and rot while resources are spent elsewhere and the VP of the moment uses seasonal events to try and drive attendance and, more importantly, F&B sales;
Wondering if that HKDL expansion pad originally set aside for Star Tours, but seemingly set for a Marvel attraction winds up reverting back to its original purpose;
Read Al Lutz's take on it today. Don't disagree with much. He does suggest a very large Star Wars presence in Shanghai, which is something that doesn't mesh with what I know. Although they certainly are at a stage when things can change (this is about the time when 60% of HKDL got axed, for instance);
Funny how a man who only talks about technology and is spending an obscene sum at WDW on Next Gen, winds up consistently buying CONTENT. After all, you have nothing if you don't have it and that is what the focus seems to be on;
This deal, despite what some may tell you, wasn't a years in the making deal. It only got very serious, very recently. But again, Lucas (much like Pixar) didn't have bunches of suitors lining up. Sometimes, no matter how valuable your assets may be, the number of folks wanting to buy are very limited;
Oh, and I have yet to see a Trick or Treaters wearing any Avatar costumes, but I haven't seen any wearing Star Wars outfits either. I have seen lots of Meridas and Buzz Lightyears and Spideys ... make of that what you will.
This IS NOT, IS NOT, IS NOT about theme parks and WDW isn't building another gate based on Lucas props and Marvel props etc, no matter how excited the thought makes you when you sleep on your Star Wars sheets (matter of full disclosure: The Spirit had those sheets too, but he had them when he was 11 ... when it was ... ya know ... normal!);
Despite most analysts and folks in the industry (and even ME) thinking this was a very good deal, Wall Street didn't agree today as WDC shares plunged 1.92%. No, nothing big. But they didn't see a any gain at all;
This is, much like Pixar, about acquiring talent and rights to IP that many already feel is part of Disney, much more than anything else and exploiting that in the future thru more films, new TV series and, naturally, oodles of merchandise;
Theme parks are way down the list, but sure they'll see more product at some point. Will this result in anything in the near term? Almost no chance of that. This is Disney, after all. They purchased Marvel in 2009 and won't announce ANY theme park project involving said IP until fourth quarter of fiscal '13;
Does this mean anything for the Studios makeover? Hard to tell since Lucas-props have made the rumour mill as getting in on the action already. A larger presence is possible. The Fanboi coined Lucasland is ... well, best left to the fanbois. You are still more likely to see Cars land and Avatar than any MAJOR SW addition at TPFKaTD-MGMS. What it does look like is EPCOT is just going to sit back and rot while resources are spent elsewhere and the VP of the moment uses seasonal events to try and drive attendance and, more importantly, F&B sales;
Wondering if that HKDL expansion pad originally set aside for Star Tours, but seemingly set for a Marvel attraction winds up reverting back to its original purpose;
Read Al Lutz's take on it today. Don't disagree with much. He does suggest a very large Star Wars presence in Shanghai, which is something that doesn't mesh with what I know. Although they certainly are at a stage when things can change (this is about the time when 60% of HKDL got axed, for instance);
Funny how a man who only talks about technology and is spending an obscene sum at WDW on Next Gen, winds up consistently buying CONTENT. After all, you have nothing if you don't have it and that is what the focus seems to be on;
This deal, despite what some may tell you, wasn't a years in the making deal. It only got very serious, very recently. But again, Lucas (much like Pixar) didn't have bunches of suitors lining up. Sometimes, no matter how valuable your assets may be, the number of folks wanting to buy are very limited;
Oh, and I have yet to see a Trick or Treaters wearing any Avatar costumes, but I haven't seen any wearing Star Wars outfits either. I have seen lots of Meridas and Buzz Lightyears and Spideys ... make of that what you will.
My 13yo girl went as a Jedi, complete with Jedi cape and light saber purchased at DHS during Star Wars Weekends last year. The boy went as Capt Rex. Saw a Wookie, Yoda, and 3 Darths......Maybe the Midwest is still a bit behind the times?
Allow me to chime on what I saw tonight. Jedis. Jedis. Jedis. Jedis. Jedis. Leia. Pod racin' Anakin. Not one of the boy with an Emo scar on his head. Might just be the area people are in as to what costumes are popular. Kinda interesting how you see more of something in one locale and something totally different elsewhere. When you wisshhh uponnn a deathhh star!
Saw SEVERAL Incredibles as well as Toy Story. Disney seemed to take the take of kids I saw.Disclaimer: My post is not a stab or jab at anyone yet stating a different observation in a far different region.
Taylor
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My little bros went as Thor and Woody my little sis as Snow White and I saw tons of star wars and avengersAllow me to chime on what I saw tonight. Jedis. Jedis. Jedis. Jedis. Jedis. Leia. Pod racin' Anakin. Not one of the boy with an Emo scar on his head. Might just be the area people are in as to what costumes are popular. When you wisshhh uponnn a deathhh star!
fractal
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The stock was down to reflect the dillution of ownership when they issue 40 million shares to fund half of the cost. If Wall street didnt like the deal the stock would have been down 5-6 pts.
Additionaly, as I previously posted in this thread, Fitch maintained their A debt rating on Disney's debt despite the $2 billion cash outlay and stock dillution. They feel that Disney will be able to recoup their investment in 24 months. - but nice try.
CinematicFusion
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Thought this was interesting, I remember reading this guys books as a kid...
http://www.thewrap.com/movies/colum...-says-george-lucas-biographer-exclusive-63006
TheWrap spoke to Dale Pollock, the author of an unauthorized biography of George Lucas, who said he was given permission to read the "Episode VII," "Episode VIII" and "Episode IX" story treatments back in the 1980s.
"It was originally a 12-part saga," Pollock told TheWrap. "The three most exciting stories were 7, 8 and 9. They had propulsive action, really interesting new worlds, new characters. I remember thinking, 'I want to see these 3 movies.'"
As TheWrap notes, despite interviewing Lucas over 80 times, Pollock and the director no longer have a relationship, and Lucas wasn't pleased with the book. (Hence why it's unauthorized.)
How things have developed over the 29 years since Pollack read those treatments remains to be seen, but in a statement to E!, a Lucasfilm representative said the storyline for the new "Star Wars" trilogy would be new.
"It's an original story," the source said.
Sorry posted in wrong thread.
http://www.thewrap.com/movies/colum...-says-george-lucas-biographer-exclusive-63006
TheWrap spoke to Dale Pollock, the author of an unauthorized biography of George Lucas, who said he was given permission to read the "Episode VII," "Episode VIII" and "Episode IX" story treatments back in the 1980s.
"It was originally a 12-part saga," Pollock told TheWrap. "The three most exciting stories were 7, 8 and 9. They had propulsive action, really interesting new worlds, new characters. I remember thinking, 'I want to see these 3 movies.'"
As TheWrap notes, despite interviewing Lucas over 80 times, Pollock and the director no longer have a relationship, and Lucas wasn't pleased with the book. (Hence why it's unauthorized.)
How things have developed over the 29 years since Pollack read those treatments remains to be seen, but in a statement to E!, a Lucasfilm representative said the storyline for the new "Star Wars" trilogy would be new.
"It's an original story," the source said.
Sorry posted in wrong thread.
sshindel
The Epcot Manifesto
Did y'all see that Lucas plans to donate a majority of his take to charity?
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-deal-george-lucas-will-384947
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-deal-george-lucas-will-384947
erasure fan1
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At my daughters Halloween school parade star wars was well represented. The winner this year by us was definitely Marvel but 2nd was star wars. I will agree that avatar was nonexistent.