George Lucas, Disney CEO discuss Lucasfilm sale

George Lucas, Disney CEO discuss Lucasfilm sale

October 30, 2012 7:14 PM

The Walt Disney Company has agreed to buy Lucasfilm Ltd., the production company behind "Star Wars" franchise, for $4.05 billion from its founder and chairman George Lucas. The company also announced that it will be releasing three new "Star Wars" movies, with the first set for release in 2015.

Disney buying Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion, slates new "Star Wars" movie for 2015
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