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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Disney Buying ‘Star Wars’ Maker Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion from George Lucas

Disney is paying $4.05 billion to buy Lucasfilm Ltd., the production company behind “Star Wars,” from its chairman and founder, George Lucas. It’s also making a seventh movie in the “Star Wars” series.
The Walt Disney Co. announced the agreement to make the purchase in cash and stock Tuesday. Disney added that “Star Wars Episode 7” is scheduled for release in 2015.
The deal brings Lucasfilm under the Disney banner with other brands including Pixar, Marvel, ESPN and ABC.

4 comments:

Daddio said...

Disney stock is near an all-time high now.

I'm not surprised they would make such a move.

Anonymous said...

what goes up, must come down.

Anonymous said...

If Disney ruins starwars i'm going to scream!

Anonymous said...

If "DISNEY" ruins Star Wars? George Lucas all ready ruined Star Wars with those 3 embarrassing stains that should not even share the same name as the original trilogy. Exhibit A: Jar Jar Binks. I rest my case.