WORD OF THE DAY! 4/19/13!

PATTON OSWALT'S STAR WARS VII FILIBUSTER

infinity [in-fin-i-tee]
noun

1. The quality or state of being infinite.

2. Something that is infinite.

3. Infinite space, time, or quantity.

4. An infinite extent, amount, or number.

5. An indefinitely great amount or number.

6. Mathematics.

a. The assumed limit of a sequence, series, etc., that increases without bound.

b. Infinite distance or an infinitely distant part of space.

7. Photography.

a. A distance between a subject and the camera so great that rays of light reflected from the subject may be regarded as parallel.

b. A distance setting of the camera lens beyond which everything is in focus.

EX. As you all know, Disney intends to release Star Wars: Episode VII in 2015 and will continue to release Star Wars films to infinity and beyond. Thankfully, maybe Disney has a sense of humor and might allow Patton Oswalt to produce a humorous direct to DVD film like he plots out in the filibuster on the newest episode of Parks and Recreation. CHECK IT OUT.

BONUS: BATMAN VS. PENGUIN (PATTON OSWALT)

WTF WED! DISNEY BUYS LUCAS FILMS FOR $4 BILLION!

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DISNEY BUYS LUCAS FILMS FOR $4 BILLION!

Yesterday, George Lucas (as seen in the link above) announced the deal he made to sell Lucas Films to the Walt Disney Co. for a cool $4 Billion. Since Lucas owned the company 100%, he gets all the money and has claimed he will give most of it to charity. Perhaps more vital to know is that Lucas announced that Star Wars Episode VII will be hitting theaters in 2015. My reaction to this news was a mix of shock, horror, and excitement...

DARTH VADER GOES TO DISNEY LAND!

Lucas is smart to put his work in the hands of Disney, as long-time collaborators and as a company that has a great history with franchising and protecting brands; the perfect example, as of late, of Disney's involvement making a successful product was in the culmination of Marvel Film's crowning achievement, The Avengers. The film was the highest grossing live action film in Disney's production history and is generally agreed to a great film. It seems like Disney's plans are to basically go, "Hey! You make good stuff? Here is all this money and resources! Make more of that stuff and we'll all be rich and happy!" Plus, this means more Disney World Star Wars attractions which just makes me giddy with expectations. Well, there is on thing I am very weary about...

Star Wars Episode VII. The very idea is full of amazing possibilities and also teaming with the fear I have of a repeat of the prequel films; Lucas thinks Star Wars is for little kids, Disney likes to appeal to little kids, and so this could end up producing a really tame film. The other problem is that, going forward, has all sorts of complications. A direct sequel would seem impossible considering the actors can't really reprise their roles (which would depressing) and they can't be replaced (which would be lame); so the only options is to go forward into the expanded universe. But even that has its dangers... So, as we look forward, I think the Star Wars fans need to be optimistic and hold out for a New Hope.

WKUK STAR WARS VII