Just some of what Disney now owns, includes ABC, ESPN, Disneyland, Lucasfilm, and Marvel and now 21st Century Fox (FOX). The TV, Movies, media that we watch every day.
As this is a “Saber Forum” I will limit this to what we all know and LOVE.. Star Wars Films!!!
Lucasfilm (Independent) (1971–2012)
Episode IV: Star Wars - A New Hope (1977) / Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) / Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) / Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999) / Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) / Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) / (A Movie about every 3 years)
Subsidiary of Disney (2012–present) (Disney bought Lucasfilm for $4 Billion)
Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015) / Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) / Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017) / Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) / (A Movie EVERY YEAR… Still going) /
(Galaxy Edge / Disney Theme Parks 2019) / Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) / (scrapped movies projects “Boba Fett” “Obi-Wan”).
I can remember being a young boy, (even if somewhat sheltered) and being allowed to go to a theater and see Star Wars. While I cannot say I saw every Star Wars movie in the theater, when it came out, I do own them (PRE 2012). Starting in 2015 we were given a yearly dose of Star Wars films. I am not here to review, discuss aspects of canon, changes in canon, or comment on what I think of these movies.
What I will comment on is this: Disney is all about the “D” DOLLARS… BIG S’s with lines through them $$$. I recently posted pics of my Lego collection (Yes I am a Star Wars Nerd) I also considered spending my upcoming birthday at Galaxy’s Edge. Then I came across this… The Rancor Tooth Beer Flight Board retails for $75.00 and is only available at Oga’s Cantina. No I am not opposed to drinking or sad that I could now get a drink at Disneyland. I am opposed to Disney taking something we know and love and only looking for the “D”. Yes, you can also make a $200 lightsaber at a workshop, is not far off from the kid’s plastic lightsabers they sell. I doubt you can duel with it (if you own one please tell me I am wrong). OK, so I am off track again… After Lucas films was sold to Disney, the new Star Wars movies began. I will try to be brief and to the point here. Executives and Producers two who come to mind, Kennedy and Johnson. Why do these two come to mind? Personal agenda’s and disregard for fans. YES, I am now an Old White guy, No I have not lived a life of privilege, YES I have worked and sacrificed for everything I have. NO I WILL NOT SUPPORT THE MONEY GRAB THAT IS Disney. Yes I LOVE Star Wars, and will continue to enjoy the parts I choose, and the canon as I see fit. But this is my INFORMED CHOICE. Do I still love my Jabba’s Palace with Rancor Pit. YES. Will I now sell my Lego collection2 or stop playing with my AWESOME Light Sabers? NO!!! Will I go to every new Disney owned film.. NO. I will choose where I invest my time and money. I think UltraSabers is a Great Investment!!!
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Look at the TRUE EMPIRE "D"