Entertainment giant Walt Disney Co is to buy director George Lucas’s world-renowned Lucasfilm Ltd, including his legendary Star Wars franchise, for just over $4 billion, it announced Tuesday.
The deal “combines a world-class portfolio of content including Star Wars, one of the greatest family entertainment franchises of all time, with Disney’s unique and unparalleled creativity,” said Disney chief Robert Iger.
Disney buys Lucasfilm for $4 billion: company
