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[Tinker to Evers to Chance]

DPD.

I went looking for the Indy 4 thread, but it appears it was lost in the great rattoing of aught nine.  This thread makes a good stand in, though.

Bonerific.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

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

Global leader in high-quality family entertainment agrees to acquire world-renowned Lucasfilm Ltd, including legendary STAR WARS franchise.

Acquisition continues Disney's strategic focus on creating and monetizing the world's best branded content, innovative technology and global growth to drive long-term shareholder value.

Lucasfilm to join company's global portfolio of world class brands including Disney, ESPN, Pixar, Marvel and ABC.

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

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"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.

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[Quality Start Machine]

...to say nothing of whatever Star Wars-themed attraction(s) that will pop up in Orlando.

[Slaky]

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[Chuck to Chuck]

...to say nothing of whatever Star Wars-themed attraction(s) that will pop up in Orlando.

You are aware there are already two, plus the Indiana Jones ride.

[Quality Start Machine]

...to say nothing of whatever Star Wars-themed attraction(s) that will pop up in Orlando.

You are aware there are already two, plus the Indiana Jones ride.

Fully aware. I'm thinking they just say fuck it and build a whole fucking park like Universal's Harry Potter park. They've certainly got the real estate for it.

[Bort]

...to say nothing of whatever Star Wars-themed attraction(s) that will pop up in Orlando.

You are aware there are already two, plus the Indiana Jones ride.

Fully aware. I'm thinking they just say fuck it and build a whole fucking park like Universal's Harry Potter park. They've certainly got the real estate for it.

If they make a Mos Eisley cantina, I will never get tired of drinking there.

[Internet Apex]

...to say nothing of whatever Star Wars-themed attraction(s) that will pop up in Orlando.

You are aware there are already two, plus the Indiana Jones ride.

Fully aware. I'm thinking they just say fuck it and build a whole fucking park like Universal's Harry Potter park. They've certainly got the real estate for it.

If they make a Mos Eisley cantina, I will never get tired of drinking there.

Until they slice your arm off, you mean.

[Bort]

...to say nothing of whatever Star Wars-themed attraction(s) that will pop up in Orlando.

You are aware there are already two, plus the Indiana Jones ride.

Fully aware. I'm thinking they just say fuck it and build a whole fucking park like Universal's Harry Potter park. They've certainly got the real estate for it.

If they make a Mos Eisley cantina, I will never get tired of drinking there.

Until they slice your arm off, you mean.

[SKO]I'm not some stupid Aqualish.[/SKO]

[Gilgamesh]

I really have no idea what to make of this announcement.  I guess I'm just excited for more Star Wars, but I'm curious if they're going to use the Expanded Universe as the template.

As a separate issue, I find the incessant complaining about potentially ruined childhoods to be severely annoying.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

I guess I'm just excited for more Star Wars, but I'm curious if they're going to use the Expanded Universe as the template. Episode VII from Disney looks interesting.

It should be quite the event'd