The original Star Wars film released in 1977 stunned the Hollywood establishment for its brash reliance on special effects, many of which had to be invented by IndustrialLight and Magic, the company Lucas started in 1975 to make the film.
In this transaction we will acquire rights to the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises, a highly talented and expert team, Lucasfilm's best-in-class post production businesses, IndustrialLight and Magic and Skywalker Sound, and a suite of cutting edge entertainment technologies.