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Lupercal:


So there's been a lot of news lately.

One tiny particle of that news has been about George Lucas selling Lucasfilm to Disney for just over $4 billion.

Disney have said that feature films will most definitely be a part of their taking-over of Lucasfilm (and expect Indiana Jones at some point, I guess) and that a "new feature film" will be released in 2015. Whether this will be entitled "Episode VII" is another story. Lucas is staying on as creative consultant, but I suppose the exciting part is that if a decent director is brought in, this new movie (and supposedly, new trilogy) could be brilliant. Out of Lucas's hands, it might be more cohesive than the last trilogy that was released. (Personally, II & III were brilliant, I is getting more annoying to watch as I age, and Hayden Christensen is a terrible, terrible actor)

Essentially, Disney seemed to have let their various money-making factions that they've aquired over the years a lot of independence. Marvel have had their ups and downs, but its been ups since Iron Man came out. Then there's the Pixar thing, with Cars, Toy Story, all that. Very successful. Avengers just pulled in record figures. Its a good time to be a part of that, I think. Disney are obviously a corporation after franchises that they can milk forever more, and while I hate that Star Wars is going to be involved in that, I also love it. It needs a good vision from someone who isn't also writing and directing the thing, surrounded by yes men. A fresh vision could 'reboot' Star Wars in a very good way.

Also, they're talking TV series and a hell of a lot of other stuff. I'm quite excited, but the buyout in general has been interesting, although rather inevitable when you think about it.

I also have no idea where the plot will go for a new film, or who will be in it. I hope that the guys in charge have the clairvoyance to NOT get all the old actors in (Harrison Ford is NEVER coming back), and just do something new. Lots of Expanded Universe stuff to draw from but stuff like the Thrawn or Jedi Academy trilogy rely far too much on Luke Skywalker being the new self-appointed head of the New Jedi Order.

Anyway, geeking out here.

Bluesummers:
I could see Harrison Ford doing a cameo (as a different character than his signature ones) in either Indy or SW.

And I think the whole concept of Disney-Star Wars is good, because you're right, they do give a lot of creative control. The current co-president of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy, is staying on as President of the newly acquired division, and is in charge of Brand Management of the Star Wars franchise. Disney's smart enough to know not to piss off millions of die-hard Star Wars fanatics.

tl;dr: Me gusta.

Kugai:
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Bluesummers:

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Are those good dots or bad dots? Or do you not like Star Wars? (I feel sorry for you if that's the case)

ackblom12:
I have no problems with this for two reasons:

1. Disney won't ruin Star Wars. Star Wars was ruined years ago. Since I haven't had any hope of interesting Star Wars related media for 10 years or so, this hurts me none at all. Also, nothing they do will harm the original trilogy, which leads into...

2. I guarantee you the original theatrical release of Episodes IV - VI will get released on Blu-Ray because Disney loves money.

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