Disney buying Lucasfilm for $4.05 Billion.

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**Ahtman**

Piston Honda wrote:
Compel wrote:
Well, Bond has ended up with 23 films in 50 years...

saw a bond film once, hated it.

yup, probably the only guy who does not like bond movies.

The problem is that Bond films vary so greatly in quality that seeing one and dismissing them all is like saying you tried Khorne Flakes once and now you know you hate pancakes.

**d-usa**

Simpsons did it first?

**Frazzled**

Ahtman wrote:
I used to be in an abusive relationship, but then I gave up on Lucas.

Until we get a trailer for Episode VII I doubt I'll be able to muster anything greater than detached amusement at the situation, and even then Star Wars stopped being an opening night event for me some time ago.

Agreed. There is great potential for a good series of films, but the dog poo fest that was the second series puts me off without proof.

But lets remember, they didn't buy Lucasfilm just for the Star Wars movies. They bought it for the special effects juggernaut that is Lucasfilms.

**reds8n**

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/10/30/more-info-on-the-disneylucasfilm-deal-regarding-what-they-bought-indiana-jones-and-tv-series/

So the entertainment industry hasn’t quite finished exploding over the news that Disney had bought Lucasfilm and are planning new Star Wars movies but more news kept coming via the Disney Conference Call with Bob Iger.

The first bit of news is that Disney are buying treatments for the next 3 movies.

We’re going to concentrate on the Star wars franchise. What we’re buying… is a pretty extensive & detailed treatment for the next 3 movies

This means that Disney are buying an already existing treatment from Lucasfilm. It will be interesting to see if these were scribed by Lucas himself or if they were from a new writer, and if so, who that write is. Lucas only has a minor role now in the future installments, but if these are his stories, then his special influence may be felt for a little while longer.

The next bit of news was all “legalese” but gives some clarity for that ‘other’ property in the Lucasfilm lockers.

There are very little encumbrance to make and distribute films going forward and exploit characters on multiple platforms…There are some encumbrances with Indiana Jones and that is from Paramount … We didn’t ascribe any value to the Indiana Jones franchise. It doesn’t factor into the equation with this acquisition.

But they assured everyone that:

There are far fewer encumbrances from when we bought Marvel.

And just to finish up, here is something that may excite you cartoon enthusiasts. By which I mean Brendon.

We really like Star Wars‘ potential on TV as well, and we think Disney will be a great home for that.We really like the idea of Star Wars on Disney XD

So where does that leave the live action Star Wars drama we have been hearing about? Maybe it will get a new breath of life. It will be interesting to see if we hear anything about this in the near future or if Disney see how Episode 7, or whatever it is, works out first.

This is one of the biggest entertainment deals in history, so expect to see news cropping up regularly for a while yet as everyone tries to get their head around what this all means.

Fox retain rights for the existing films, which presumably would rule out any complete collectors edition as/when.

But given the potential number of films, TV shows etc etc might not really matter.

.. or we'll get caught up in a legal quagmire much like the old 60s batman Tv show

.. so I guess it looks like Han will still be shooting first for quite some time.

... and no official release for the Holiday special either ? ... Having seen it, i can assure you that is a good thing for humanity as a whole.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YyqlTi7lkhY

" I always said I wasn’t going to do any more and that’s true because I’m not doing any more. " .. henceforth this shall be known as the Lucas defense !

**Do_I_Not_Like_That**

To use a phrase, this is the biggest load of horse gak I've heard in a long time. It's another nail in the coffin of cinema. We're effectively saying we don't want new ideas, innovation or up and coming talent. No, all we want is a franchise milked until it's dry, merchandise rights flogged left right and centre, and stories that a five year old could probably come up with.
The future of cinema seems to be sequels, prequels, and re-boots. Orson Welles must be spinning in his grave.

Flashman mentioned earlier something about Redtails - great action scenes, gak dialouge. That pretty much sums up his career.
It's no surprise that Empire strikes back is the best SW, as he had nothing to do with it. Between Lucas and SW fanboys, it's a wonder modern cinema is still alive. The whole thing is beyond parody! Rant over. Again!

**Yojiro**

I can see it already:

"The Rise of Darth Scrooge

The tale of an honest, hard-working duck driven to the heights of insanity due to a sith artifact - a dark side tainted coin... the Number One Dime!

Coming soon!"

**d-usa**

Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote:
To use a phrase, this is the biggest load of horse gak I've heard in a long time. It's another nail in the coffin of cinema. We're effectively saying we don't want new ideas, innovation or up and coming talent. No, all we want is a franchise milked until it's dry, merchandise rights flogged left right and centre, and stories that a five year old could probably come up with.
The future of cinema seems to be sequels, prequels, and re-boots. Orson Welles must be spinning in his grave.

Flashman mentioned earlier something about Redtails - great action scenes, gak dialouge. That pretty much sums up his career.
It's no surprise that Empire strikes back is the best SW, as he had nothing to do with it. Between Lucas and SW fanboys, it's a wonder modern cinema is still alive. The whole thing is beyond parody! Rant over. Again!

Do franchises make money?

So why would they quit making them?

**Do_I_Not_Like_That**

Does everybody remember the music shop sign in Wayne's World that said stairway denied?

Well if I ever start running a comic book/CCG/wargaming store then there will be a star wars denied sign hanging over the front door. I might open in the USA so I can shoot anybody that disagrees with me!!

**reds8n**

Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote:
Does everybody remember the music shop sign in Wayne's World that said stairway denied?

Well if I ever start running a comic book/CCG/wargaming store then there will be a star wars denied sign hanging over the front door. I might open in the USA so I can shoot anybody that disagrees with me!!

... I wouldn't mention this to the bank when applying for your business loan.

**Do_I_Not_Like_That**

reds8n, you need to get with the times. It's 2012, Bank is a dirty word. It's credit unions, and loan sharks!

Back OT. I've seen footage of Lucas signing the documents. He says he want to focus on new projects (or words to that effect) So we can look forward to another substandard Indiana Jones, a reboot of howard the duck, and another cringe fest that was redtails....Damn you Lucas!!

**WarOne**

Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote:
reds8n, you need to get with the times. It's 2012, Bank is a dirty word. It's credit unions, and loan sharks!

Back OT. I've seen footage of Lucas signing the documents. He says he want to focus on new projects (or words to that effect) So we can look forward to another substandard Indiana Jones, a reboot of howard the duck, and another cringe fest that was redtails....Damn you Lucas!!

So long as Episode 7 is just as awesome as TOT, then I'll be super-duper happy.

**Jihadin**

I like Howard the Duck.....

**d-usa**

Jihadin wrote:
I like Howard the Duck.....

Didn't the original Howard The Duck have some copyright issues when Disney was mad about him looking too much like Donald Duck?

Copyright problem solved!

**Do_I_Not_Like_That**

It's wrong, it's evil, it's an unholy alliance!

It's like Chelsea winning the champion's league, or Bruce Willis with hair on his head, or George W Bush winning the nobel prize for quantum physics. It's unnatural!

To use a Leslie Nelson phrase, I'd rather be caught in the gears of a combine than watch howard the duck.

**psychadelicmime**

All of the people raging about how hard this is gonna suck are still gonna see it.

**WarOne**

psychadelicmime wrote:
All of the people raging about how hard this is gonna suck are still gonna see it.

Hey, just like another company we loathe and love:

**Shredsmore**

For the 7h movie, I'm betting that they will skip to the Yuuzhan Vong wars because there is not really a full scale war going on until then, and people want mega super action and explosions.

**Do_I_Not_Like_That**

Well, let me stop you in your tracks. I said I'd give up on GW, and I did. I play flames of war, buy my paints from Vallejo, and when I do play warhammer fantasy I use the new knights from fireforge as Brettonians.

Star Wars/Disney, is no different. I will do a one man boycott, complete with protest, outside my local cinema if need be!!

I just have this urge to shout grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! and run down the street lashing out at people. Sadly, due to my girth, I can't run for that long these days!!

**Hlaine Larkin mk2**

I would love for them to to do the Darth Bane series but after Batman that could be more difficult (Especially as Tom hardy would be great as darth Bane as well

)

But as a general rule I do prefer the old republic stuff compared to the post Jedi stuff

**d-usa**

Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote:
Well, let me stop you in your tracks. I said I'd give up on GW, and I did. I play flames of war, buy my paints from Vallejo, and when I do play warhammer fantasy I use the new knights from fireforge as Brettonians.

Star Wars/Disney, is no different. I will do a one man boycott, complete with protest, outside my local cinema if need be!!

I just have this urge to shout grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! and run down the street lashing out at people. Sadly, due to my girth, I can't run for that long these days!!

What about Lord of the Rings?

**reds8n**

I don't think the films will follow or relate to (m)any of the non film sources. Maybe the clone wars animated series.

Far easier, and cheaper and profitable to devise their own exciting ~~range of toys and models~~ storyline.

**ProtoClone**

I am interested to see what they, Disney, will do.

I was not disappointed with Avengers...although, I can't think of many more then a few beyond that.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Disney_theatrical_feature_films

**Manchu**

Red, I think you're on to something. Even the front page of the Star Wars site is currently advertising the "Skywalker Saga." I'd guess whatever comes next will not be part of the "Skywalker Saga."

**Frazzled**

Me myself and I, would prefer something NOT focused on the freaking jedi already.

**Grey Templar**

How bout the Vong wars where the Jedi keep getting their butts kicked

**Frazzled**

Grey Templar wrote:
How bout the Vong wars where the Jedi keep getting their butts kicked

I don't really know anything about Star Wars other than the movies. I don't know what is. I'm just tired of the jedi focus. Meh at this point.

**Manchu**

Frazzled wrote:
Me myself and I, would prefer something NOT focused on the freaking jedi already.

http://www.lucasarts.com/games/1313/index.html

**Harriticus**

This is going to either be really good or really bad, no middle ground.

I also think they will (and need to) develop fresh material. The Expanded Universe is its own continuity and if it's retconned then oh well. Lord knows the Marvel movies retcon and establish their own continuity vs. the comics.

**Grey Templar**

I'd be prefectly fine with that. Most of the EU is garbage anyway.

**Testify**

It's amazing how much hate there is for the prequals. Disregarding Jar-Jar Binks and Christian Hayden there's no noticable difference in quality.

If the new films were of the same quality as the prequals I think we'd be grand.