Mo money! Mo money! Mo money!
George Lucas just got hellabandz from Disney. The Star Wars creator just sold his George Lucas Films to Disney for $4 billion. That’s billions with a B. But, wait there’s more.
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To add a cherry on top of this major deal, there will be a seventh Star Wars film in theaters in 2015.
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In a statement, Disney’s CEO Bob Iger, said:
“Lucasfilm reflects the extraordinary passion, vision, and storytelling of its founder, George Lucas,” Iger said in a release announcing the deal. “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.”
We’re geeked up! Check out the video of George Lucas chatting about the deal.
SOURCE: DEADLINE