Finally we will see Buzz Lightyear in outer space?

Can't wait for The Mouse Unleashed.

Wait guys... Disney is actually a good company. Pirates anyone? The Avengers? Yeah all under Disney. So it's not Disneys fault. I just hope Lucas as a 'consultant' effs this up.

I agree with Rudydog13. The thing is, everyone loves the "original trilogy", and detests the new one, but if you notice, one of the big differences behind the cameras was that George Lucas had a lot more control over the newer films than he did with the older ones. The best rated of the six films, The Empire Strikes Back, wasn't even directed by Lucas.

If there is some good talent both in front of and behind the cameras, it is highly possible that we'll get better films than Episodes I-III.

Also keep in mind that, between Episode IV and Episode I, Lucas hadn't directed a film in 22 years.

@Dragon
Yes, GL did say all that (and more comments to the same effect) over the years — although he's also over the years made contradictory statements regarding any potential VII-IX storylines (such as saying he had the storylines in his head, etc). It's been more recenlty — since and during the prequel trilogy — that he's been more firm about "No More Movies", as the prequels resulted in him rebranding the Saga as basically just "The Adventures of Anakin Skywalker (and Son)".

It's something he's gone back on more recently. In the video released regarding the sale:

At any rate, it's out of his hands now. And honestly, it's a good thing — GL is a great storyteller and creative force, but not such a great writer or director. I hope that regardless of what they do with the new movies, that the storylines/scripts/ideas are written or contributed to by some of the better EU authors like Zahn, Luceno, Allston, et al.

Can't wait! I'm optimistic (which is rare).

Hopefully, the Thrawn Trilogy will be Episodes VII-IX, so I can see Mara Jade on the big screen for the first time...I'm actually liking this news more and more when I think about it.

Dont forget Jim Henson Studios is also owned by Disney.

What if they bought Nintendo?

Actually if I'm not mistaken, Disney just bought the rights to The Muppets specifically. There are still other productions under the Jim Henson label that Disney doesn't own.

Please, I don't want nightmares.

I thought it was all of Jim Henson's cause I remember seeing the Buena Vista logo after Dinosaurs.

Oh yeah and I forgot to add that Disney also owns ABC and Touchstone Pictures as well.

The Avengers was all Marvel. They already had it finished in terms of writing and all that by the time Disney bought out Marvel. Beginning with Iron man 3 and every Marvel forward will Disney Actually have control.

And have you seen the trailer to Iron Man 3? From what it seems, this is no happy Disney movie, it still looks like it under Marvel's control, but under Disney's name but that seems to change nothing.

Disney is on a quest to buy everything.

Honestly it would be pretty tough for them to make it worse than the prequels, disney might do a good job you never know.

I have miiiiixed feelings about this!

On one hand I am so excited that we finally get a new trilogy, but on the other hand: Lucasfilm sold to Disney?! What the....!!

I guess Disney only bought it for the merchandising rights! There was already lots and lots of merchandising, now there will be even much more!! So I fear that the movies will suck big time, because they will be only made to sell merchandising. Hopefully I am wrong! As long as the movies aren't worse then episode 2 and 3 (wich where still pretty fun by the way), I am happy!

Guess we also see a new Indiana Jones (and/or a CGI TV-series) pretty soon. Not much expectations though, since Indiana Jones 4 was pretty dissapointing!

Well I am not sure of the Indy series since that was a joint collaboration between Lucas and Spielberg. I know the movie rights for Indy are owned by Paramount and that wasnt part of the deal.

But just think of the epic crossovers! XD