May the Magic Be with You
by Zayneb Almiggabber and Charlie Hinz
Ladies and gentlemen, the rumors are true. The Walt Disney Company now officially owns Lucasfilm Limited--the film company originally created by producer George Lucas, who is not only the producer of the Star Wars soundtrack, but also the producing and award-winning genius, director, and writer behind the Star Wars films. As of late October, Disney bought Lucasfilm LTD for 4.05 billion dollars. Additionally, there’s been an announcement that a new Star Wars film, Episode VII” is to be released in 2015.
This comes with a sense of concern. Is Disney going to have any affect on the film? Will Disney completely ruin the image of the Star Wars franchise, or will they better it? The concern is present in reference to the Indiana Jones series as well. On one hand, Disney’s consistent success in the film industry is reassuring, and perhaps there will be some changes for the better. On the other hand, if Disney owns Star Wars, there may as well be a brand new Luke Skywalker, or make Donald Duck the main antagonist in their next film. Perhaps all the original Star Wars characters will be altered.
The main concern that most Star Wars fans have over this issue is the entire concept of Star Wars and if it’s going to lose its “classic” dub. Furthermore, it’s been mentioned that George Lucas may not even direct this upcoming film.
The director’s position is being debated over, though most are predicting that Spielberg, Zemeckis, or Ron Howard could direct it. Or perhaps, Disney will bring back Avengers director Joss Whedon to take care of it. In essence, much is still undecided, but the controversy still remains, and probably will until the fans can be proven wrong.
In addition to Lucasfilm LTD, Disney also owns companies such as Marvel, Pixar, ESPN, Touchstone Pictures, ABC Productions, Buena Vista Productions, Mammoth Records, and It’s A Laugh Productions. The fact that the Walt Disney Company owns such a large amount of other corporations has always been questioned, for numerous people are wondering if this has become a monopoly. However, a positive aspect of all this is that this may be another chance for previous Star Wars fans, who have seen the films in their youth, to introduce the franchise to their own children.
So, if Lucasfilms has been sold to the Walt Disney Company, there is a final thought to say. Mickey Mouse, meet Luke Skywalker. You’ll grow to know each other quite well.
Ladies and gentlemen, the rumors are true. The Walt Disney Company now officially owns Lucasfilm Limited--the film company originally created by producer George Lucas, who is not only the producer of the Star Wars soundtrack, but also the producing and award-winning genius, director, and writer behind the Star Wars films. As of late October, Disney bought Lucasfilm LTD for 4.05 billion dollars. Additionally, there’s been an announcement that a new Star Wars film, Episode VII” is to be released in 2015.
This comes with a sense of concern. Is Disney going to have any affect on the film? Will Disney completely ruin the image of the Star Wars franchise, or will they better it? The concern is present in reference to the Indiana Jones series as well. On one hand, Disney’s consistent success in the film industry is reassuring, and perhaps there will be some changes for the better. On the other hand, if Disney owns Star Wars, there may as well be a brand new Luke Skywalker, or make Donald Duck the main antagonist in their next film. Perhaps all the original Star Wars characters will be altered.
The main concern that most Star Wars fans have over this issue is the entire concept of Star Wars and if it’s going to lose its “classic” dub. Furthermore, it’s been mentioned that George Lucas may not even direct this upcoming film.
The director’s position is being debated over, though most are predicting that Spielberg, Zemeckis, or Ron Howard could direct it. Or perhaps, Disney will bring back Avengers director Joss Whedon to take care of it. In essence, much is still undecided, but the controversy still remains, and probably will until the fans can be proven wrong.
In addition to Lucasfilm LTD, Disney also owns companies such as Marvel, Pixar, ESPN, Touchstone Pictures, ABC Productions, Buena Vista Productions, Mammoth Records, and It’s A Laugh Productions. The fact that the Walt Disney Company owns such a large amount of other corporations has always been questioned, for numerous people are wondering if this has become a monopoly. However, a positive aspect of all this is that this may be another chance for previous Star Wars fans, who have seen the films in their youth, to introduce the franchise to their own children.
So, if Lucasfilms has been sold to the Walt Disney Company, there is a final thought to say. Mickey Mouse, meet Luke Skywalker. You’ll grow to know each other quite well.
