el toro
Sr Member
Although I have posted several times I don't think I've made it clear I don't believe Lucas will buy back LFL, ltd.
BUT, would Disney consider letting Sony (or another major studio) license Star Wars for a period of time, say 10-15 years? Before you dismiss the idea Sony is working with Bad Wolf to make Doctor Who for the BBC, and the BBC has a limited role inputting ideas. Would another studio want such an arrangement with selected Disney properties?
Would it win back fans if new creatives were in charge of Star Wars?
This is all nothing more than speculation on my part. That said, Disney is in trouble. I do think they will need to make some tough decisions, and I could see them selling or licensing out IP.
I’m sure that idea has popped into Disney’s collective brain. Although the target buyer is probably not Sony, b/c of their competitive nature. Spider man is a different beast b/c in that case Sony holds the film license.
Anyway, I agree that I can’t see Disney selling Star Wars. Licensing makes sense so that someone can rejuvenate the brand name while that company can pay Disney for that right. Then Disney can take back control or establish a co-investment instead.
It also allows someone else to reboot the storyline. I think Disney’s trapped themselves into a corner with their current storylines, and really need the new movies to establish another dynasty. Without that, Disney will be slowly running into high-budget Syfy movies territory. Entertaining, but long term fans tend to be cultish rather than generational.
And I agree with some of the other posters that Disney believed their treasure trove of cash and resources could produce an extraordinary product on a consistent basis. But how many times have you seen a well-funded and staffed project (in the industries of sports, business, entertainment) blow up in the founders faces? It happens unfortunately. The issue is recognizing poor decision making and realistically assessing them. However, for some, the only option is doubling down on their bad decisions, b/c the other choice means waving a white flag in defeat. There is a human aspect to management, and an individual’s pride and career is at stake.
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