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Mod Edit: http://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disney-news/press-releases/2012/10/disney-acquire-lucasfilm-ltd

In 2015, we're planning to release Star Wars Episode 7 – the first feature film under the "Disney-Lucasfilm" brand. That will be followed by Episodes 8 and 9 – and our long term plan is to release a new Star Wars feature film every two to three years. We're very happy that George Lucas will be creative consultant on our new Star Wars films and that Kathleen Kennedy, the current Co-Chair of Lucasfilm, will executive produce. George handpicked Kathy earlier this year to lead Lucasfilm into the future. She'll join Disney as President of Lucasfilm, reporting into Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn and integrating and building the Star Wars franchise across our company.

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STAR WARS: EPISODE 7 feature film targeted for release in 2015.

http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Disney+to+Acquire+Lucasfilm+Ltd./7828436.html

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.

 

[Violater]

Why?
I thought the good guys already won.

 

[AkuMifune]

This can't be happening. This isn't real. I'm stuck in a nightmare.

 

[ghst]

so, is this gonna be disney's avengers/justice league?

 

[Lakitu]

If they come up with a decent story and keep Lucas as far away from it as possible. I might be on board. Might, I use that term as loose as I can.

 

[mxgt]

FUCK

 

[FACE]

Why?
I thought the good guys already won.

$$$$

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Who's gonna play captain Kirk?

 

[Count Dookkake]

Why?
I thought the good guys already won.

Ghost of Palpatine vs Skywalker and apprentice.

 

[Milchjon]

Nope. Nope. Nope.

 

[StriKeVillain]

Haha - can't wait to see how this ends up.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Is this a joke?

 

[Dresden]

Could be good if Lucas doesn't get to meddle too much.

 

[mrWalrus]

Please go with the Timothy Zahn trilogy..

 

[5amshift]

Worse news of the day right here.

 

[Kagari]

What the fuck?

 

[Borgnine]

AAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[Salvadora]

Is this real?

 

[DrFunk]

looooool

 

[funkystudent]

Is George involved?


Might be interested if he isnt.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Noooooooooooooooo!!!

 

[bjork]

Fuck you, Disney! Put out the last DuckTales dvd box first, you bastards!

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

 

[twofold]

George Lucas is only a "creative consultant". Thank god. Get some good writers and directors on board, please!

 

[DopeyFish]

I A M CONFUSED

 

[eznark]

It can only get better.

 

[Cat Party]

I bet the guy who played Kyle Katarn in Dark Forces II's live action sequences is available.

 

[Dresden]

Third time will be the charm for Mr. Kitsch.

Is George involved?


Might be interested if he isnt.

OP, dude.

"Ms. Kennedy will serve as executive producer on new Star Wars feature films, with George Lucas serving as creative consultant."

 

[GCX]

Johnny Depp as Luke Skywalker.

 

[JordanLMiller]

lol $$$

 

[Father_Brain]

wait, WHAT?

I feel like I fell through a hole into some bizarre alternate reality

 

[ErasureAcer]

Didn't someone just joke about this is Disney thread? GAF R PSYCHICS!

 

[SCULLIBUNDO]

Can we get a real source please?

 

[ezekial45]

Hopefully this'll mean Lucas's dictatorship will be brought to end?

 

[belvedere]

Star Wars as envisioned by not so much George anymore.

Hey it worked for Batman.

 

[iAmMaximus]

i jus dont know guys

 

[ScreenSplitter]

Wut. What. Who. Where am I?

 

[Gentleman Jack]

I just finished re-watching the Red Letter Media review of Phantom Menace too.

I guess the silver lining is they'll do more reviews for the next (3) movie(s).

 

[Omegasquash]

Please go with the Timothy Zahn trilogy..

Seconded, though I have no hopes. They will be crushed, you see.

 

[Live Free or Die]

Awesome, loved episodes 1-3. They are the best. Will see this one.

 

[Biggzy]

 

[slit]

They just announced the Disney acquisition and already this? Wow!

 

[StylusX]

lol no way this is real

 

[red13th]

Whoa...

 

[strafer]

STAR WARS: EPISODE 7 feature film targeted for release in 2015.

http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Disney+to+Acquire+Lucasfilm+Ltd./7828436.html

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.

What?

 

[Bread]

It can only get better.

exactly, not sure why people are upset about this. disney knows it's a huge gamble, and there's no way they would be so ready to announce it if they didn't have a great idea for a trilogy. this should be fucking awesome.

 

[Acid08]

WWWWWHAAAAAAAAAAT

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHEEEEEE

FFFFFFUUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKK

 

[Bulbo Urethral Baggins]

YES!!
what could go wrong

 

[commedieu]

I feel like i'm in an alternative world.

People are pretending this is a bad thing for the Franchise...

and lucas was a good thing, for the franchise?

weird.

 

[John Dunbar]

looking forward to the plinkett reviews.