Disney just bought Lucasfilm (George Lucas' film company) for just over $4 billion in cash and stock. They're already announced a new Star Wars movie for 2015 with more 'episodes' to follow. Lucas will stay on as a Creative Consultant. How could he part with Star Wars?? Here's what he had to say:
“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.”
*Courtesy of Disney & Lucasfilm
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