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4:53 pm, October 30th, 2012
(Lucasfilm)
Star Wars: Episode 7 is being prepared for a 2015 release date, it was revealed on Tuesday.
The news comes in conjunction with the announcement that Disney has acquired George Lucas’ Lucasfilm Ltd, which includes the rights to the Star Wars franchise.
Disney also said there will be more movies in the franchise to come in the future.
The deal is worth an estimated $4.05 billion.
“For the past 35 years, one of my greatest pleasures has been to see Star Wars passed from one generation to the next,” said Lucas in a statement. ”It’s now time for me to pass Star Wars on to a new generation of filmmakers.”
Lucas will serve as a creative consultant on the upcoming Star Wars films, including Episode 7, which the statement says is “targeted for release in 2015.”
Disney chairman and CEO Bob Iger said, “Lucasfilm reflects the extraordinary passion, vision, and storytelling of its founder, George Lucas.”
He added, “This transaction combines a world-class portfolio of content including ‘Star Wars,’ one of the greatest family entertainment franchises of all time, with Disney’s unique and unparalleled creativity across multiple platforms, businesses, and markets to generate sustained growth and drive significant long-term value.”
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