Post #604421

Author: Cobra Kai
Parent topic: Disney Acquires LucasFilm for $4.05 billion, Episode 7 in 2015, 8 and 9 to Follow, New Film Every 2-3 Years
Link to post in topic: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/604421/action/topic#604421
Date created: 31-Oct-2012, 2:34 PM

digitalfreaknyc said:

I thought Fox owned Ep. 4 in perpetuity?? no?

yes, Fox retains ep IV rights in perpetuity. Empire and Jedi distribution rights turn back over to Disney in 2020. That being said, I'm sure Fox and Disney could work out a deal to include Ep IV on any future releases.