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SWC Can George Lucas alter the movies now?

Discussion in 'Star Wars Community' started by DBZGTKOSDH, Mar 13, 2014.

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  1. DBZGTKOSDH

    DBZGTKOSDH Jedi Master star 1

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    Now that Disney owns Star Wars, can George Lucas altered the 6 movies like he has done all these years?
     
  2. scooper121s

    scooper121s Jedi Youngling star 2

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    Probably, he just probably has to ask know.
     
  3. Bazinga'd

    Bazinga'd Saga / WNU Manager - Knights of LAJ star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    It depends on what, if any, rights he retained after the acquisition. I would bet, he cant or at least not without the consent of Disney.
     
  4. Mr. K

    Mr. K Moderator Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    hey hey, that's actually a pretty good question. Moreover, can Disney release the OT in it's original form or do they have to release the SE from here on out? Disney has such an archival sensibility, it's a sound question.
     
  5. Bazinga'd

    Bazinga'd Saga / WNU Manager - Knights of LAJ star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    After the experience of Twenty-Century Fox in allowing Lucas to retain royalty rights from the OT, I would highly doubt that Disney would agree to that. Now, there may be some right to suggest changes under his role as "consultant" but Disney in all liklihood retains final say.

    Thats an even better question, what is the "official version" of Star Wars? If I was a shrewd lawyer, (which I am) I would cover that in the acquisition agreement as well.
     
  6. Darth_Furio

    Darth_Furio Chosen One star 8

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    Noooooooooooooooooo
     
  7. Jedi General Gelderd

    Jedi General Gelderd Jedi Master star 5

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    I would like to think Disney wouldn't want to now....hopefully!
     
  8. Bazinga'd

    Bazinga'd Saga / WNU Manager - Knights of LAJ star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    I dont think that Disney would want to potentially alter continuity especially in light of, TCW, Rebels and the ST
     
  9. Deputy Rick Grimes

    Deputy Rick Grimes Jedi Grand Master star 6

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  10. darth-sinister

    darth-sinister Manager Emeritus star 10 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    I don't see Lucas actively coming in and saying, "I've got a list of changes I want to make." Rather, Iger and Kennedy will ask if he wants to participate in future releases of the films and he may or may not ask about make changes.
     
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