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Pounder · 10-30-2012, 09:51 PM

Let's hope Shia Labeouf is kept far far away from these new movies.

R3P0 · 10-30-2012, 09:51 PM

Disney apparently acquired all the technology as well

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Under the deal, Disney will acquire ownership of Lucasfilm, a leader in entertainment, innovation and technology, including its massively popular and “evergreen” Star Wars franchise and its operating businesses in live action film production, consumer products, animation, visual effects, and audio post production. Disney will also acquire the substantial portfolio of cutting-edge entertainment technologies that have kept audiences enthralled for many years. Lucasfilm, headquartered in San Francisco, operates under the names Lucasfilm Ltd., LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic, and Skywalker Sound, and the present intent is for Lucasfilm employees to remain in their current locations.

Also means they probably got THX as well

Shanderson88 · 10-30-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pgestradasp1

Let's hope Shia Labeouf is kept far far away from these new movies.

So you would be upset if they announced Shia Lebeouf was going to Direct, Write, and Star in Episode 7?

Ernest Rister · 10-30-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FruityOatyBar

In case you haven't noticed - it is broke. In a big way. The PT was an embarrassment in all but the money it drew in.

My real question is what are these next three films going to focus on? An older Luke Skywalker? A completely new cast? Will C-3PO and R2-D2 be part of it? It seems to me that whatever they do, it's got to allow for future installments as well. Disney wont be happy with only three new Star Wars films.

I think it's obvious...just imagine Luke as a Dumbledore figure, while the series focuses on a new young jedi. Luke, Han, and Leia will have cameos, but will not be central characters.

anomynous · 10-30-2012, 09:52 PM

They also got Indy

Jumpman · 10-30-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by R3P0

Disney apparently acquired all the technology as well

Also means they probably got THX as well

They better not screw up ILM. That's all I'm asking. Screw up Star Wars and Indiana Jones all you want but don't ****ing touch ILM.

FruityOatyBar · 10-30-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by vladtepes

On the plus side, new blood to take a crack at the saga and reinvigorate it.

On the dark side, if you thought Star Wars oversaturation was bad under Lucas you ain't seen nothing yet.

You said it. Di$ney will milk this series WAY more than Luca$ ever has.

R3P0 · 10-30-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jumpman

They better not screw up ILM. That's all I'm asking. Screw up Star Wars and Indiana Jones all you want but don't ****ing touch ILM.

Can you image now all Disney and marvel distributions with THX sound OMG OMG OMG

ObiWanShinobi · 10-30-2012, 09:55 PM

Not sure how I feel about this.

I mean...there's is massive potential to make some AWESOME Star Wars films but I sincerely hope they choose directors and actors wisely and I also hope they leave the original characters alone.

....and no Michael Bay, please

MifuneFan · 10-30-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by R3P0

Also means they probably got THX as well

THX spun off from Lucasfilm in 2001

Velmeran · 10-30-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FruityOatyBar

In case you haven't noticed - it is broke. In a big way. The PT was an embarrassment in all but the money it drew in.

My real question is what are these next three films going to focus on? An older Luke Skywalker? A completely new cast? Will C-3PO and R2-D2 be part of it? It seems to me that whatever they do, it's got to allow for future installments as well. Disney wont be happy with only three new Star Wars films.

With the SW:EU there are a lot of ways they could go.

Personally I hope they do the Thrawn Trilogy; and then should they want to make more films (and most likely they will) have them jump back to the Old Republic Era. There are some great 'Tales of the Jedi' stories that could make for some nice movies.

TheWildWhelk · 10-30-2012, 09:55 PM

Guys, look at the bright side of this jawdropping announcement; there is a plethora of quality official sequel novels to source from for the new trilogy, be it Tim Zahn's Thrawn trilogy, Kevin Anderson's Dark Apprentice trilogy or even the Tom Veitch Dark Empire 1 and 2 graphic novels.

Plus Lucas wasn't even a half-decent writer as the prequels proved. He had to get British playright Tom Stoppard to polish the dailogue for Revenge Of The Sith!

The downside is that Disney is going to absolutely market the crap out of every single Star Wars thing bigtime. Nothing is going to be safe for them to make a return on thier investment. Jar-Jar appearing on Sesame Street anyone?

Josh5890 · 10-30-2012, 09:55 PM

Marvel has gone on nicely since 2010 so I feel good about the future of LucasFilm

ObiTrentKenobi · 10-30-2012, 09:57 PM

Coming soon in 2015... Star Wars: Episode VII

And - what started it all.................. the FREAKING UNALTERED ORIGINAL TRILOGY IN HIGH DEFINITION BLURAY to coincide with the new theatrical release!

suckaz!

FruityOatyBar · 10-30-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

I think it's obvious...just imagine Luke as a Dumbledore figure, while the series focuses on a new young jedi. Luke, Han, and Leia will have cameos, but will not be central characters.

I like that scenario. A new bad @$$ villain would be great. No more Darth Vader, Jaba, Emperor. Fresh start requires new avenues.

R3P0 · 10-30-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWildWhelk

Guys, look at the bright side of this jawdropping announcement; there is a plethora of quality official sequel novels to source from for the new trilogy, be it Tim Zahn's Thrawn trilogy, Kevin Anderson's Dark Apprentice trilogy or even the Tom Veitch Dark Empire 1 and 2 graphic novels.

Plus Lucas wasn't even a half-decent writer as the prequels proved. He had to get British playright Tom Stoppard to polish the dailogue for Revenge Of The Sith!

The downside is that Disney is going to absolutely market the crap out of every single Star Wars thing bigtime. Nothing is going to be safe for them to make a return on thier investment. Jar-Jar appearing on Sesame Street anyone?

The Thrawn Trilogy as well as the Corilian Trilogy are what id want to see most on the screen, problem is Hamil is like 55 now?

The Shrike · 10-30-2012, 09:58 PM

This is nothing but fantastic news. I'm excited for Star Wars for the first time in nearly 15 years.

Beast · 10-30-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWildWhelk

Jar-Jar appearing on Sesame Street anyone?

Why not? Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, and R2-D2 all appeared on Sesame Street. And the Muppet Show.

prkprkprk · 10-30-2012, 09:59 PM

Yes! A new Star Wars film!

Don't care about the prequel haters, I can't wait!

Solidus911A · 10-30-2012, 10:00 PM

Just got back from Disneyland and I am not surprised Disney went after Lucasfilm. Other then their own main attractions and merchandise it's Indiana Jones and Star Wars they sell as well. I am wondering if this was to happen years ago or once Uncle George decided to wrap up the Trilogy only time would tell. Like Whelk said Disney is going to market the crap out of this. Go out and buy your Star Wars blu-rays before they hit the vault!

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10-30-2012, 09:51 PM	#281
Pounder Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:94 Trading Score:37	Let's hope Shia Labeouf is kept far far away from these new movies.

10-30-2012, 09:52 PM	#285
anomynous Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:185 Trading Score:40	They also got Indy

10-30-2012, 09:55 PM	#289
ObiWanShinobi Power Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Jackson, MS Blu-ray collection:407 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Not sure how I feel about this. I mean...there's is massive potential to make some AWESOME Star Wars films but I sincerely hope they choose directors and actors wisely and I also hope they leave the original characters alone. ....and no Michael Bay, please

10-30-2012, 09:55 PM	#292
TheWildWhelk Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Elsinore Blu-ray collection:63 Blu-ray reviews:4	Guys, look at the bright side of this jawdropping announcement; there is a plethora of quality official sequel novels to source from for the new trilogy, be it Tim Zahn's Thrawn trilogy, Kevin Anderson's Dark Apprentice trilogy or even the Tom Veitch Dark Empire 1 and 2 graphic novels. Plus Lucas wasn't even a half-decent writer as the prequels proved. He had to get British playright Tom Stoppard to polish the dailogue for Revenge Of The Sith! The downside is that Disney is going to absolutely market the crap out of every single Star Wars thing bigtime. Nothing is going to be safe for them to make a return on thier investment. Jar-Jar appearing on Sesame Street anyone?

10-30-2012, 09:55 PM	#293
Josh5890 Power Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Mokena, IL 4K collection:39 Blu-ray collection:601 Trading Score:26	Marvel has gone on nicely since 2010 so I feel good about the future of LucasFilm

10-30-2012, 09:57 PM	#294
ObiTrentKenobi Special Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:United States of Love 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:155 Digital collection:155 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Coming soon in 2015... Star Wars: Episode VII And - what started it all.................. the FREAKING UNALTERED ORIGINAL TRILOGY IN HIGH DEFINITION BLURAY to coincide with the new theatrical release! suckaz!

10-30-2012, 09:58 PM	#297
The Shrike Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:395 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:31	This is nothing but fantastic news. I'm excited for Star Wars for the first time in nearly 15 years.

10-30-2012, 09:59 PM	#299
prkprkprk Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:112	Yes! A new Star Wars film! Don't care about the prequel haters, I can't wait!

10-30-2012, 10:00 PM	#300
Solidus911A Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Salt Lake City 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:102 Digital collection:855 iTunes collection:791 Trading Score:48	Just got back from Disneyland and I am not surprised Disney went after Lucasfilm. Other then their own main attractions and merchandise it's Indiana Jones and Star Wars they sell as well. I am wondering if this was to happen years ago or once Uncle George decided to wrap up the Trilogy only time would tell. Like Whelk said Disney is going to market the crap out of this. Go out and buy your Star Wars blu-rays before they hit the vault!

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