Disney Just Bought Lucasfilm

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Just a few things worth mentioning.

1. This is the first time since 1997 that we have a decent chance of seeing original theatrical versions restored to their full glory. In fact, it's near certain that disney will release the theatrical versions in the near future on Bluray.
2. Lucas produced his drafts for Ep's VII-XII and handed them to Disney when he negotiated the sale. In fact, he even hired screenwriters to help him present a saleable product.
3. I'm pretty sure that he also liaised with Hamill, Fisher and Ford and had them all agree to reprise their roles prior to the sale to Disney. Whether Disney will use them is up to the company, but reportedly Hamill is returning.
4. Disney plans to release VII in 2015, VIII in 2017 and IX in 2019, although obviously "planned" release dates and actual release dates are two very different things.
5. Disney plans to release episodes X-XII as well, but at this stage don't have a release schedule. This is also based on the drafts Lucas supplied to Disney.
6. Lucas claimed at one point that SW was a 12-part story. Then he told everyone that it was only a six part story. Then he told Disney that it was a 12-part story.
7. It's near certain that if Disney produces the six films and they are commercially successful that they will continue to produce movies beyond Ep XII.

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George Lucas is such a whore.

Yes he is, sold out to Hollywood who he hated with such a passion for over 30 years.