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'''Lucasfilm Limited''' is an [[United States|American]] [[film]] production company owned by [[Walt Disney Productions]] as |
'''Lucasfilm Limited''' is an [[United States|American]] [[film]] production company owned by [[Walt Disney Productions]] as a subsidary, founded by [[George Lucas]] in 1971, based in [[San Francisco, California]]. Lucas is the company's current co-chairman and [[Chief executive officer|CEO]], with his intended successor [[Kathleen Kennedy (film producer)|Kathleen Kennedy]] currently acting as co-chair.<ref name=SWcom1Jun2012>[http://www.starwars.com/news/kathleen_kennedy_to_become_co-chair_of_lucasfilm-ltd.html "Kathleen Kennedy to become Co-Chair of Lucasfilm Ltd."], ''StarWars.com'', June 1, 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-27.</ref><ref name=LATimes2Jun2012>Richard Verrier and Ben Fritz, [http://articles.latimes.com/2012/jun/02/business/la-fi-ct-lucas-kennedy-20120602 "Kathleen Kennedy to helm Lucasfilm as George Lucas phases out"], ''Los Angeles Times'', June 02, 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-27.</ref> |
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The company is best known for producing the ''[[Star Wars]]'' films, and has also produced other box office hits, including the [[Indiana Jones franchise|''Indiana Jones'']] franchise and ''[[American Graffiti]]''. It has also been a leader in developing new film technology in [[special effects]], sound, and [[computer animation]], and because of their expertise its subsidiaries often help produce non-Lucasfilm pictures. Lucasfilm is set to move away from films and more into TV, due to rising budgets.<ref>{{cite news | title = Lucas tilts at studio tentpoles| publisher = Variety| date = 2006-10-04| url = http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117951284.html?categoryid=13&cs=1| accessdate = 2006-10-04 | first=David S. | last=Cohen}}</ref> |
The company is best known for producing the ''[[Star Wars]]'' films, and has also produced other box office hits, including the [[Indiana Jones franchise|''Indiana Jones'']] franchise and ''[[American Graffiti]]''. It has also been a leader in developing new film technology in [[special effects]], sound, and [[computer animation]], and because of their expertise its subsidiaries often help produce non-Lucasfilm pictures. Lucasfilm is set to move away from films and more into TV, due to rising budgets.<ref>{{cite news | title = Lucas tilts at studio tentpoles| publisher = Variety| date = 2006-10-04| url = http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117951284.html?categoryid=13&cs=1| accessdate = 2006-10-04 | first=David S. | last=Cohen}}</ref> |
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| File:Lucasfilm Ltd. logo.svg | |
| Industry | Film |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Headquarters | Letterman Digital Arts Center Presidio of San Francisco, California, United States |
Key people | George Lucas (Chairman and CEO) Kathleen Kennedy (President) |
| Products | Motion pictures |
| Parent | The Walt Disney Company |
| Website | http://www.lucasfilm.com |
Lucasfilm Limited is an American film production company owned by Walt Disney Productions as a subsidary, founded by George Lucas in 1971, based in San Francisco, California. Lucas is the company's current co-chairman and CEO, with his intended successor Kathleen Kennedy currently acting as co-chair.[1][2]
The company is best known for producing the Star Wars films, and has also produced other box office hits, including the Indiana Jones franchise and American Graffiti. It has also been a leader in developing new film technology in special effects, sound, and computer animation, and because of their expertise its subsidiaries often help produce non-Lucasfilm pictures. Lucasfilm is set to move away from films and more into TV, due to rising budgets.[3]
On July 8, 2005, Lucasfilm's marketing, online, and licensing units moved into the new Letterman Digital Arts Center located in the Presidio in San Francisco. It shares the complex with Industrial Light & Magic and LucasArts.
Lucasfilm had planned an expansion at Skywalker Ranch in Marin County, California, but shelved the plan[when?] due to opposition from neighbors. However, it still plans to expand elsewhere.[4]
On October 30, 2012, The Walt Disney Company announced a deal to acquire Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion, with approximately half in cash and half in shares of Disney stock.[5] Lucasfilm and Disney had previously collaborated at times to create Star Wars and Indiana Jones attractions for various Walt Disney Parks and Resort attractions worldwide. A new Star Wars film was announced at the same time, tentatively titled Star Wars Episode VII, the release of which is expected in 2015.[6]
History
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Disney acquisition
Kathleen Kennedy, current co-chairman of Lucasfilm, will become president of Lucasfilm, reporting to Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn. Additionally she will serve as the brand manager for Star Wars, working directly with Disney's global lines of business to build, further integrate, and maximize the value of this global franchise. Kennedy will serve as executive producer on new Star Wars feature films, with George Lucas serving as creative consultant.[7]
Under the deal, Disney will acquire ownership of Lucasfilm and its operating businesses in live action film production, consumer products, video games, animation, visual effects, and audio post production. Disney will also acquire Lucasfilm's portfolio of entertainment technologies. The present intent is for Lucasfilm employees to remain in their current locations.[8]
The company also announced the future release of new Star Wars movies, starting with Star Wars Episode VII in 2015.[7]
Related companies
Subsidiaries
- Industrial Light & Magic - visual effects
- Skywalker Sound - post-production sound design
- LucasArts - video and computer games
- Lucas Licensing - licensing and merchandising
- Lucas Learning - educational materials
- Lucas Books - book publishing
- Lucasfilm Animation - animation
- Lucas Marketing - marketing
- Lucas Online - websites
Former subsidiaries
- THX Ltd. - theater sound system (spun off in 2001)
- Pixar Animation Studios - computer animation film production company (sold to Steve Jobs in 1986, and is now a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company). Lucasfilm was reunited with Pixar after The Walt Disney Company bought Lucasfilm.
- Kerner Optical - Practical effects division (model shop) and 3D development team (spun off from ILM in 2006)
Filmography
Canceled films
- Ewoks III (Late 1980s)[9]
- The Curse of Monkey Island (2000)[10]
In development
- Star Wars live-action TV series (TBA)[11]
- Untitled CGI Animated Musical Project
- Star Wars Episode VII (2015)
- Star Wars Episode VIII (TBA)
- Star Wars Episode IX (TBA)
Status unknown
Television series
- Star Wars: Droids (1985-1986)
- Star Wars: Ewoks (1985-1987)
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992-1996)
- Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003-2005)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-present)
- Star Wars Detours (TBA)
Television films and specials
- The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) (uncredited)
- Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984)
- Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985)
- The Great Heep (1986)
Other productions
- The Making of Star Wars (1977) (produced in association with 20th Century Fox Television)
- SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) (produced in association with 20th Century Fox Television)
- From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga (1983) (produced in association with 20th Century Fox Television)
- Return of the Ewok (1982)
- Captain EO (1986)
- Star Tours (1987)
- R2-D2: Beneath the Dome (2001)
- Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004) (produced by Prometheus Entertainment in association with Fox Television Studios)
- Lego Star Wars shorts:
- Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed (2007) (produced by Prometheus Entertainment in association with The History Channel)
- Lego Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Brick (2008)
- Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (2011)
See also
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References
- ^ "Kathleen Kennedy to become Co-Chair of Lucasfilm Ltd.", StarWars.com, June 1, 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
- ^ Richard Verrier and Ben Fritz, "Kathleen Kennedy to helm Lucasfilm as George Lucas phases out", Los Angeles Times, June 02, 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
- ^ Cohen, David S. (2006-10-04). "Lucas tilts at studio tentpoles". Variety. Retrieved 2006-10-04.
- ^ Les Christie CNN Money 5:43 p.m. PDT, May 21, 2012 (May 21, 2012). "After ritzy neighbors block Skywalker Ranch expansion, George Lucas strikes back with proposed low-income housing development - KCPQ". Q13fox.com. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Disney to Acquire Lucasfilm Ltd". Yahoo!. 2012-10-30. Retrieved 2012-10-30.
- ^ "Disney purchases Lucasfilm, announces new Star Wars". 3 News. October 30, 2012. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ a b "NEW STAR WARS MOVIES ANNOUNCED AS DISNEY ENTERS AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE LUCASFILM LTD". http://starwars.com. October 30, 2012. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ Smith, Ethan (October 30, 2012). "Mickey, Darth Vader Join Forces in $4.05 Billion Deal". The Wallstreet Journal Online. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ According to an interview with Warwick Davis, a second sequel to Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure was at least in the planning stages around the late 1980s, but the project has been shown to have never come through. The plot of the film, if one was ever developed, was never published.
- ^ Staff (2009). "Tails from Monkey Island". Retro Gamer (70). Imagine Publishing: 28–35.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Peaty, James. "Rick McCallum interview: Dennis Potter, Star Wars TV series, George Lucas & Red Tails" Den of Geek.com, June 2012.
- ^ Adler, Shawn (2008-06-13). "Warwick Davis Enthusiastic About Possibility For 'Willow 2′". MTV News. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
