Walt Disney Acquires LucasFilm

[JimmyMess]

Website for the article here (http://ca.ign.com/articles/2012/10/30/the-walt-disney-company-acquires-lucasfilm-star-wars-episode-vii-set-for-2015)

Holy crap, fanboys!

Not only did the news break today that the Walt Disney Company has acquired Lucasfilm Ltd. for $4.05 billion, but the studio press release also announces that a Star Wars: Episode VII feature film is targeted for a 2015 release! Yes, 2015 will give us The Avengers 2, Justice League of America and now a new Star Wars movie!

The original press release as follows:

Continuing its strategy of delivering exceptional creative content to audiences around the world, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has agreed to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd. in a stock and cash transaction. Lucasfilm is 100% owned by Lucasfilm Chairman and Founder, George Lucas.

Under the terms of the agreement and based on the closing price of Disney stock on October 26, 2012, the transaction value is $4.05 billion, with Disney paying approximately half of the consideration in cash and issuing approximately 40 million shares at closing. The final consideration will be subject to customary post-closing balance sheet adjustments.

“Lucasfilm reflects the extraordinary passion, vision, and storytelling of its founder, George Lucas,” said Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. “This transaction combines a world-class portfolio of content including Star Wars, one of the greatest family entertainment franchises of all time, with Disney’s unique and unparalleled creativity across multiple platforms, businesses, and markets to generate sustained growth and drive significant long-term value.”

“For the past 35 years, one of my greatest pleasures has been to see Star Wars passed from one generation to the next,” said George Lucas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lucasfilm. “It’s now time for me to pass Star Wars on to a new generation of filmmakers. I’ve always believed that Star Wars could live beyond me, and I thought it was important to set up the transition during my lifetime. I’m confident that with Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy, and having a new home within the Disney organization, Star Wars will certainly live on and flourish for many generations to come. Disney’s reach and experience give Lucasfilm the opportunity to blaze new trails in film, television, interactive media, theme parks, live entertainment, and consumer products.”

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.

Kathleen Kennedy, current Co-Chairman of Lucasfilm, will become President of Lucasfilm, reporting to Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn. Additionally she will serve as the brand manager for Star Wars, working directly with Disney’s global lines of business to build, further integrate, and maximize the value of this global franchise. Ms. Kennedy will serve as executive producer on new Star Wars feature films, with George Lucas serving as creative consultant. Star Wars Episode 7 is targeted for release in 2015, with more feature films expected to continue the Star Wars saga and grow the franchise well into the future.

The acquisition combines two highly compatible family entertainment brands, and strengthens the long-standing beneficial relationship between them that already includes successful integration of Star Wars content into Disney theme parks in Anaheim, Orlando, Paris and Tokyo.

Driven by a tremendously talented creative team, Lucasfilm’s legendary Star Wars franchise has flourished for more than 35 years, and offers a virtually limitless universe of characters and stories to drive continued feature film releases and franchise growth over the long term. Star Wars resonates with consumers around the world and creates extensive opportunities for Disney to deliver the content across its diverse portfolio of businesses including movies, television, consumer products, games and theme parks. Star Wars feature films have earned a total of $4.4 billion in global box to date, and continued global demand has made Star Wars one of the world’s top product brands, and Lucasfilm a leading product licensor in the United States in 2011. The franchise provides a sustainable source of high quality, branded content with global appeal and is well suited for new business models including digital platforms, putting the acquisition in strong alignment with Disney’s strategic priorities for continued long-term growth.

The Lucasfilm acquisition follows Disney’s very successful acquisitions of Pixar and Marvel, which demonstrated the company’s unique ability to fully develop and expand the financial potential of high quality creative content with compelling characters and storytelling through the application of innovative technology and multiplatform distribution on a truly global basis to create maximum value. Adding Lucasfilm to Disney’s portfolio of world class brands significantly enhances the company’s ability to serve consumers with a broad variety of the world’s highest-quality content and to create additional long-term value for our shareholders.

The Boards of Directors of Disney and Lucasfilm have approved the transaction, which is subject to clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, certain non-United States merger control regulations, and other customary closing conditions. The agreement has been approved by the sole shareholder of Lucasfilm.

HEY-OOOOO!

[Ermaximus]

Not sure how to feel about a new trilogy considering how old most of the original actors are now.

[Emperor Smeat]

$4.05 billion seems pretty cheap of a buy for Disney compared to other buyouts or offers in recent time.

[JimmyMess]

How much was marvel?

[The Destroyer]

Think it was round about the same price.

[Triple Naitch]

Guess they're keeping the ride at MGM.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

A New Star Wars Trilogy. I bet it'll be animated. If it's not I'll give a shit.

[Shadow]

Huh...wonder where they'll go with the next 3 episodes.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

New methods of wooden acting, I suspect.

[XCaliber]

WOAH!

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[Kalyx triaD]

Star Wars Eps. VII for 2015. Very fucking interesting. And they'll have to get down on it right now.

[Kane Knight]

Huh...wonder where they'll go with the next 3 episodes.

Intergalactic politics as a thin metaphor for whoever is in office at the time, interspersed with lightsaber battles and shiny CGI?

[Blitz]

Incredible. Very interested in what happens next.

[mitchables]

Be interesting to see if they pick up from Jedi or if they head to the Old Republic.

Kinda scares me how huge Disney is getting though.

[XCaliber]

I'd like to see a KOTOR movie done but not first off the next one should take after the events of ROTJ think it would be cool to see Jacen Solo on screen provided they don't totally miscast the part by using Shia LaBeouf heh.

[Requiem]

Don't think they've actually said 'trilogy' have they?

Correct me if I'm wrong of course. But I only see it said that they will be releasing a Star Wars movie every 2-3 years, not that they are doing another trilogy.

I see far more potential than just another trilogy. There is no end of Star Wars lore to work from.

[mitchables]

And yet, the prequels.

[Kalyx triaD]

Yes, trilogy.

[Droford]

Episode 7: the fallout of john carter

[Requiem]

Yes, trilogy.

Show me. Don't just repeat it.

[Skippord]

come on return of Darth Maul

[Outsider]

As much as I fear what they will do:

1. They didn't fuck up Pixar
2. No more George Lucas

.........although all hope leads to disappointment.

[Ermaximus]

Dear Disney, please slaughter the Gungans once and for all. Also, we need more Nien Nunb.

[Kalyx triaD]

More than likely the media will be left alone like the Marvel deal. We'll probably see a new Star Wars show on Disney XD, perhaps at the cost of Clone Wars on CN.

[Skippord]

bet Disney opens a new theme park totally for nerds with this and Marvel

#inmydreams

[Kalyx triaD]

I'd fucking love that.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

bet Disney opens a new theme park totally for nerds with this and Marvel

#inmydreams

They do already have the Speeder bike ride from ROTJ, or at least they did when i went in 2001.

That would be cool. They should include Marvel, The Muppets, Star Wars and maybe Pixar. Make it the "stuff we didn't create we just bought" park.

[Lock Jaw]

They should just adapt the good novels that are post-ROTJ since I am too lazy to read the novels. They can recast all the characters who are too old now. I do not have an issue with it.

[dronepool]

Not really a Star Wars fan, but wow Marvel and Star Wars?

Holy crap. Good for them, I guess.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

They should just adapt the good novels that are post-ROTJ since I am too lazy to read the novels. They can recast all the characters who are too old now. I do not have an issue with it.

There characters will be old now too so they should be in the movies. Hope Carrie Fischer can clean up enough to be involved. I think she's the only red flag for using the original cast.

[Kalyx triaD]

Indiana Jones as well, kiddies.

[JimmyMess]

Indiana Jones as well, kiddies.

:y: I was at work when we realized this as well.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

What about Howard the Duck?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Well apparently they are going for an original story for the next movie. So, Thrawn trilogy is out. Fuck.

[Kalyx triaD]

It seems Lucas had a treatment for a sequel trilogy for a while, and I always figured that he had something up his sleeve.

[Fignuts]

Yeah, all you guys hoping for thrawn trilogy, or kotor, need to realize that there is not snowball's chance in hell of anything expanded universe getting adapted.

[Tommy Gunn]

I wish the last trilogy were sequels, instead of 3 movies of back-story to A New Hope.

[Ace]

https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/18142/7d/img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/2012/10/31/article-1351679077142-15C4607A000005DC-135115_466x539.jpg


This.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Disney now also own all the rights to the games. I'd probably be happier if they announced a new Grim Fandango instead.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

OBVIOUSLY WOULDN'T BE THE SAME MEGATON ANNOUNCEMENT THOUGH, I GET THAT.

[DaveBrawl]

Is it wrong to hope for more Ewoks?

[Ermaximus]

I hope Dash Rendar is in the new trilogy at least.

[El Fangel]

If it starts with a massive bloody massacre of these

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llrnupfC1a1qjeyv9o1_500.jpg


Ill give it a 10/10 and go see it twice.

[Tommy Gunn]

If they also own Lucas Arts, make more graphic adventures. I've been waiting 20 years for a graphic adventure sequel to Fate of Atlantis!

[JimmyMess]

If they also own Lucas Arts, make more graphic adventures. I've been waiting 20 years for a graphic adventure sequel to Fate of Atlantis!

Yeah it looks like they own it all. LucasFilm was the parent to LucasArts, ILM, Skywalker Sound

[Fignuts]

I hope Dash Rendar is in the new trilogy at least.

I suppose there is a chance of that one, since Shadows was originally intended to be a part of the original film franchise.

But if anything, the new trilogy will fly in the face of all the EU stuff released so far, just like the prequel trilogy.

So much retconning, even after only episode I.

[JimmyMess]

Just re-read the article. Definitely have it all.

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.

[James Steele]

Walt Disney's cryogenically frozen head is laughing maniacally. The Plan is almost complete. Soon, he will be reanimated and take over the world.

[Adder]

New Star Wars without Lucas is a good thing.

I would be surprised if the first new film DIDN'T have cameos of Luke, Lea and Han

[Fignuts]

Yeah, I'm definitely intrigued by the idea of someone else handling the films.

[Blitz]

You gotta believe Mark Hamil has been sitting by his phone since yesterday, screaming at anyone else who comes near it to get away because they might be calling soon.

[McLegend]

I'm excited for this. I want a whole new cast along with new characters.

[Jura]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7dvu0CBc71rao9e3o1_500.gif

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[Droford]

What about Howard the Duck?
When Howard met Donald..er..

Probably not

[Kalyx triaD]

Try not to freak the fuck out but;

a) It's been confirmed that the trilogy will not adapt any EU material and is an original story Lucas already had.

b) He spoke with Mark fucking Hamill and Carrie Fisher about what 7, 8, and 9 is about back in August. So yeah, guessing they're gonna play their characters age-accurately.

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah I'm the fighting game, Halo, Transformers, comic book movie guy - but Star Wars is a huge fucking deal to me. I love all six movies, lived and breathed KOTOR I/II, enjoyed all the cartoons, and even studied Nick Gilard's lightsaber style at length.

I'm ecstatic about these recent developments.

[El Fangel]

Then I find it surprising Kalyx that you haven't mentioned the possibility of fighting Vader in Kingdom Hearts if Disney decides to be that awesome.

[James Steele]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--LFtsZH_94A/T9eV43XOi7I/AAAAAAAADIM/_K1Ha9ihmhY/s1600/vader-1.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

Then I find it surprising Kalyx that you haven't mentioned the possibility of fighting Vader in Kingdom Hearts if Disney decides to be that awesome.

Like Marvel, I doubt they'd have that kind of fun with that series. There's a Phineas/Ferb crossover with Avengers coming so I imagine there will be wild things like that, but not with Square Enix's series.

[Tom Guycott]

As much of a Star Wars fan I am, I would be more excited by this news if they announced some sort of game remake, sequel, or film adaptation to Maniac Mansion... and any of the three would have to contain the song "Flashbulb Funk" and the requisite token black guy to accompany it.

[Ermaximus]

Walt Disney's cryogenically frozen head is laughing maniacally. The Plan is almost complete. Soon, he will be reanimated and take over the world.

Before or after he goes hungry for blood and Elian Gonzalez shoots him?

[El Fangel]

Like Marvel, I doubt they'd have that kind of fun with that series. There's a Phineas/Ferb crossover with Avengers coming so I imagine there will be wild things like that, but not with Square Enix's series.

My only question here, is why wouldn't they? I would pay $60 gladly to beat the crap out of Vader with the Pumpkin King.

[Kalyx triaD]

I'd pay $100 for Star Wars Battlefront 3, but we already know cool ideas tend to remain imagined.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

They'd probably have to wait for the 3rd set of movies to have a valid reason for Battlefront 3. Three games for three eras.

[El Fangel]

I await the day Kalyx reacts to its announcement.

[Fignuts]

You gotta believe Mark Hamil has been sitting by his phone since yesterday, screaming at anyone else who comes near it to get away because they might be calling soon.

Mark Hamill doesn't strike me as "that guy".

He probably hasn't gotten where he wanted when he originally started acting, but he's hardly some tragic failure.

Carrie Fisher on the other hand...

[D Mac]

I recon Luke will be heading up a Jedi Academy and some young blood will be introduced.

Isn't there a novel where Luke actually turns dark side?

[mitchables]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcstxjt3xM1qc8xtpo1_500.jpg

“Disney buying Lucasfilm and Star Wars, it’s being overlooked that Disney now also owns all the Indiana Jones rights as well” (via The Glory Days (http://unrealitymag.com/index.php/2012/10/31/the-glory-days/))

[#BROKEN Hasney]

“Disney buying Lucasfilm and Star Wars, it’s being overlooked that Disney now also owns all the Indiana Jones rights as well” (via The Glory Days (http://unrealitymag.com/index.php/2012/10/31/the-glory-days/))

In the conference call, Disney said, "we didn't ascribe any value to Indiana Jones as part of the valuation of this deal."

[YOUR Hero]

Is it wrong to hope for more Ewoks?
btw

yes

yes it is

[Schlomey]

wondering if the comics will stay at dark horse...i hope soo

[XCaliber]

If it's going to be set in the future I wouldn't mind seeing a Kyle Katarn cameo in there somewhere at least have someone from the gaming cannon.

[DaveBrawl]

btw

yes

yes it is
I was wondering if that was ever going to be acknowledged.

[Kane Knight]

My only question here, is why wouldn't they? I would pay $60 gladly to beat the crap out of Vader with the Pumpkin King.

Disney Exec: Hey, we've gotta jump on this now, Fallen Angel's gonna buy it!

Mark Hamill doesn't strike me as "that guy".

He probably hasn't gotten where he wanted when he originally started acting, but he's hardly some tragic failure.

Carrie Fisher on the other hand...

Wasn't Mark supposedly done with the series and uninterested in reprising the role in any media?

Mayne I'm wrong here, I don't know.

[JimmyMess]

Mark Hamill doesn't strike me as "that guy".

He probably hasn't gotten where he wanted when he originally started acting, but he's hardly some tragic failure.

Carrie Fisher on the other hand...

Isn't Carrie Fisher a writer or something now?

[Lock Jaw]

Everyone in the world is suddenly buzzing about Star Wars. This afternoon it was announced that The Walt Disney Company has signed a deal to acquire Lucasfilm, the company founded by George Lucas, and will be moving forward with the Star Wars franchise, planning to release Episode VII in 2015 and more sequels beyond that.

But fans know that Star Wars isn’t the only major franchise held by Lucasfilm – they have the rights to the series of Indiana Jones movies as well. So what’s going to happen with the future of everyone’s favorite professor/adventurer?

For now, the answer is apparently nothing. Following the announcement of the major acquisition executives from the Walt Disney Company held a conference call, and when the subject of Indiana Jones came up Bob Iger said that the character was not factored into the equation during the deal. This is because Paramount Pictures, which distributed the previous movies featuring the character, still has a contract in place. How the situation may change in the future is unknown at this time.

So how did Disney get away with making new Star Wars movies? While 20th Century Fox handled all six previous movies in that sci-fi universe, apparently they don’t have the rights for any future films, which is what allowed Disney to step in and take the reins of the franchise.

Source: www.cinemablend.com/new/Indiana-Jones-Return-Disney-33838.html

[mitchables]

I know it's really Pirates of the Caribbean-ish(and their whole mutual ripping-off-each-other-in-one-way-or-another relationship) but I'd love to see a Monkey Island movie. CGI animated would be just fine. Don't know that a live-action one would be readily discernable from the Pirates franchise. But shit, if they could get the games' voice cast (British Elaine thx), I would squeal like a child.

Also Sam & Max. That could be amazing. Though I don't know if Telltale actually "owns" the rights to those LucasArts franchises now or if they just develop the games for LucasArts.

[Tom Guycott]

In the conference call, Disney said, "we didn't ascribe any value to Indiana Jones as part of the valuation of this deal."

... for now. I can just see it:

Disney: See too it the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises get marketed right away. Paramount, we will be aquiring the distribution rights for the "Raiders" properties.

Paramount: You said we'd sit on the rights until the contract expired!

Disney: We are altering the deal. Pray we don't alter it any further.

[Kalyx triaD]

Clones Wars is indeed going to Disney XD.

[Lock Jaw]

I have only watched maybe the first two episodes of that show.

[Kalyx triaD]

It's a great show.

[El Fangel]

Perhaps I assumed wrong in thinking the clone wars was as terribad as Attack of the Clones. Mayhaps I will try it out.

[Kalyx triaD]

This cartoon shits on the prequel movies.

[Tom Guycott]

This cartoon shits on the prequel movies.

Truer words have never been uttered in this thread. :y:

[Fignuts]

Yep.

Clone Wars is the shit.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

I've not seen the cartoons before actually even though I've meant to for a long time, and I've been thinking I'm gonna go through the films again in the near future, so I'll watch the cartoons too.

I asked here in the past at some point but I've forgotten so I'll ask again... what order do they fit in? I seem to remember that there's "Clone Wars" and also "The Clone Wars". Are they completely seperate series'? They both fit between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith right?

[Fignuts]

Between "Attack of the Clones" and "Revenge of the Sith"

[Corporate CockSnogger]

What's the order of the two seperate series and also the animated film though?

[Fignuts]

Yeah there was a clone wars series way back when episode 2 got rerleased. They were just a bunch of cartoon shorts, as opposed to the ongoing CG series we have now.Both are awesome and worth checking out.

The last episode of the cartoon shorts also leads directly into episode 3. They're all made by the guy who does the Samurai Jack cartoons, and have the same art and feel.

[Fignuts]

The two series aren't connected at all. They were made years apart.

[Fignuts]

The film is the start of the tv series.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Episode VII will be written by the guy who did Little Miss Sunshine and Toy Story 3.

http://arstechnica.com/business/2012/11/little-miss-sunshine-screenwriter-gets-nod-for-star-wars-episode-vii/

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Hope the movie is awesome. Although the over-hype of Phantom Menace made an epic let-down.

Don't want them to over-hype this.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Of course it will be overhyped. Even if it is the best film ever made, it will be hyped as being better as it will get people buying tickets.

[DLVH84]

George Lucas sold his soul to a company full of closet Nazis.

Case in point...

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[Corporate CockSnogger]

Oh good. This thread was really lacking some groundbreaking humour.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Daily Express is reporting that Darth Vader will be resurrected for the films.

Well, the hope of it being good lasted over 12 hours. Not bad.

[Kalyx triaD]

Bah. Keep him dead.

[Kalyx triaD]

Unless of course...

[McLegend]

I was going to ask if Episodes 1-3 actors could possibly make an appearance in 7-9?

[XCaliber]

Nah they shouldn't have Vader come back unless they cloned him and as he grows up prevent him from drifting over to the dark side again to help against a new threat which may have also somehow was reincarnated like Revan?

[Fignuts]

Is this Daily Express in any way reliable?

[Fignuts]

Nah they shouldn't have Vader come back unless they cloned him and as he grows up prevent him from drifting over to the dark side again to help against a new threat which may have also somehow was reincarnated like Revan?

EU stuff isn't happening dude. Only things from outside the films that might show up are clone wars stuff, since it's canon, and MAYBE Shadows of the Empire characters, since it was intended to be a part of the original trilogy.

[Skippord]

they should resurrect Darth Maul instead

Darth Maul for world champion

[Lock Jaw]

Darth Maul in a Darth Vader suit. Luke will be all "what", and unmask New Vader to reveal Old Maul and then he will be all "WHAT?!"

[mitchables]

Dash Rendar 4 Ep VII

[Fignuts]

Maul could actually happen since he came back in clone wars.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Daily Express is reporting that Darth Vader will be resurrected for the films.

Well, the hope of it being good lasted over 12 hours. Not bad.

The Expanded universe had a shitton of Papaltine clones.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

I wonder if they will Ewan McGreggor Obi-Won's ghost.

Luke: Who the fuck are you?

ObiWon: I'm a younger ghost of Obi-Won. Deal with it.

Will this de-canonize the Expanded Universe?

[Fignuts]

Expanded Universe was never canon to begin with.

Prequels contradicted a bunch of EU stuff.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Most of it is considered canon by LucasFilms.

[Kalyx triaD]

Lucas himself can give a fuck.

[Fignuts]

Most of it is considered canon by LucasFilms.

That doesn't mean anything though. If they want to kill off Luke, and make hundreds of EU stories irrelevant, then they will.

Lucas has said he considers it a seperate world.

There might be a small cameo as an easter egg, ala Aayla Secura, but I wouldn't count on anything EU being a major character, or central to the plot.

[Kane Knight]

Daily Express is reporting that Darth Vader will be resurrected for the films.

Well, the hope of it being good lasted over 12 hours. Not bad.

Daily Express is bullshit, though. I wouldn't let that drag you down.

[Lock Jaw]

Zack Snyder might not be directing one of the episodes in the new Star Wars trilogy, but he still appears to be working on something for the Disney-owned franchise. A new report contends the Man of Steel director will helm a Star Wars spinoff, likely one of the films that Laurence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg are working on.

According to Vulture, the movie “will not be considered part of the ‘numbered’ episodes, but rather a stand-alone film set sometime post–Episode VI events.” The project reportedly will be loosely based on Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai.

There’s no word yet on an anticipated timeline. However, Disney CEO Bob Iger had said fans can expect a Star Wars feature film “every two or three years” after Star Wars: Episode VII debuts in 2015, so it could be that some of those projects will be spinoffs while others will be numbered sequels. A Lucasfilm representative declined to comment on the Vulture piece.

When he was asked in November about directing Star Wars: Episode VII, Snyder told the Los Angeles Times he had no interest in touching the franchise.

“I don’t think I’d be interested in [directing it],” he said. “I’m a huge Star Wars fanatic. I just think doing [episodes] seven, eight and nine is just a slippery slope. It’s a whole other mythological experiment I’m excited to see, but it’s a lot of effort.”

[Kalyx triaD]

Hmm...

[Blitz]

Hey Folks, Harry here... Contrary to the story Quint wrote below - Zack Snyder has come out DENYING any involvement in this. His press person told HOLLYWOOD REPORTER:

"While he is super flattered because he is a huge fan, Zack is not involved in any way with the new Star Wars. He is currently in post on his two films, Man of Steel and 300: Battle of Artemisia.”

SO There ya go...

[Kalyx triaD]

Hmm...

[DaveBrawl]

A new 300 movie? Sweet.

[whiteyford]

It's a prequel.

[DaveBrawl]

Even better. I can remember why I used to respect Gerard Butler.

[whiteyford]

It's to do with the rise of the Persians apparently, not sure if there's any Spartans in it.

[VSG]

Kneel before Xerxes then?

[whiteyford]

It's his rise to power from what I read.

[DaveBrawl]

Well my excitement is slipping away by the second now. :(

[Kalyx triaD]

Very good chance J.J. Abrams locked down the director's chair for Episode VII. Kinda funny really.

[RoXer]

Was just gunna post this. Don't we have a Star Wars thread?

[JimmyMess]

JJ Abrams..... May The Force Live Long and Prosper

[Kalyx triaD]

Was just gunna post this. Don't we have a Star Wars thread?

A 300yo one, I think.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://tpww.net/forums/showthread.php?t=110264&highlight=star+wars

[Fignuts]

I dunno. I liked Star Trek, but I haven't cared for everything else he's done.

[Kalyx triaD]

His style would fit Star Wars, I think.

[Lock Jaw]

As long as I can sit through a lightsaber battle without getting blinded by LENS FLARES.

[Kalyx triaD]

Lens flares is almost certainly gonna be most of the movie, especially since there will be lightsabers.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

So apparently in between the episodic movies, there's going to be a film about a pre-New Hope Han Solo and one about Boba Fett.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Hopefully they read over the Han Solo books already written for pointers.

[VSG]

How about a pre-Phantom Menace about Darth Maul then?

[Kalyx triaD]

Nah. Rather see a young Palpatine in Sith training.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

I can see it now. Darth Plagueis finds a 10 year old Palpatine working as a slave on a distant planet, where he dreams of being important and spends his free time pod racing.

[The Rogerer]

Daily Express is reporting that Darth Vader will be resurrected for the films.

Well, the hope of it being good lasted over 12 hours. Not bad.I think they meant Princess Diana

[Blitz]

Chiwetel Ejiofor simply must be young Lando Calrissian. No argument.

[Fignuts]

I can see it now. Darth Plagueis finds a 10 year old Palpatine working as a slave on a distant planet, where he dreams of being important and spends his free time pod racing.

Nah they actually made a book about plagueis and palpatine. He wasn't any slave. Really good book too.

[YOUR Hero]

:|

[Skippord]

Nah they actually made a book about plagueis and palpatine. He wasn't any slave. Really good book too.
*woosh*

[Fignuts]

I DIDN'T READ HIS WHOLE POST OKAY?

ANYTHING ELSE YOU PEOPLE WANT TO CRUCIFY ME FOR, YOU FAGGOT CUNT ASSHOLES?

[Fignuts]

GOD

[Miotch]

If you're talking about crucifixion shouldn't it have been "JESUS"?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Anakin was created by either Plaqueuis or Palpatines midichlorian control powers, so Anakin is Jesus.

[Lock Jaw]

Dark Horse Comics is going to do an 8-issue miniseries entitled The Star Wars based on an early/rough draft of Star Wars by George Lucas. Featuring "Lazer Swords", Jedi Annikin Starkiller, veteran Jedi General Luke Skywalker, a six-foot tall alien lizard Han Solo, and evil Sith Knights.

[Swiss Ultimate]

I...might buy that.

[LoDownM]

Sounds like an April 1st joke to me.

[Kalyx triaD]

It's a joke either way, really.