Disney buying ‘Star Wars’ maker Lucasfilm

Michael JanairoOctober 30, 2012Cool Things

It’s a small Death Star, after all.

The AP is reporting that George Lucas is calling it quits and cashing in, for more than $4 billion.

The news brings with it some ominous news: Star Wars Episode 7, slated for release in 2015, with plans to follow it with Episodes 8 and 9 and then one new movie every two or three years.

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4 thoughts on “Disney buying ‘Star Wars’ maker Lucasfilm”

Laura says:

October 30, 2012 at 5:35 pm

Please tell me this is some kind of joke.

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Michael Janairo, Arts & Entertainment Editor says:

October 30, 2012 at 6:43 pm

No joke. Now Princess Leia will be just another Disney princess.

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Mark says:

October 30, 2012 at 9:15 pm

I first reacted in horror. I reacted the same way when I heard the news about Disney buying Marvel. But since that purchase, Disney has created Marvel magic (Avengers, Captain America, Iron Man 3 next summer). I think this will give Star Wars a new life and will continue to thrill audiences!

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jack straw says:

October 30, 2012 at 10:33 pm

an absolute travesty, what’s next: indiana jones 4? godfather part 3? (i may have problems with denial)

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