If 20th Century Fox was hoping for another Star Wars (and the evidence suggests it was), the studio had another think coming.

如果20世纪福克斯正在期待另外一部星球大战(证据表明《异形》完全可以与之媲美)，那么工作室则有另外一套打算。

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When negotiating with Twentieth Century-Fox in 1975 for his next movie, Star Wars, Lucas gave up a larger salary and instead insisted on things Fox regarded as near worthless: ownership of the merchandising, music, publishing rights--and of all sequels.

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At an original cost of only 13 million 1977 dollars, that makes Star Wars an incredible steal for studio 20th Century Fox.

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Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox have announced the official release dates for the 3D theatrical launch of Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith.

ENGADGET: Star Wars Episode II and III 3D re-releases officially dated for theaters in September and October 2013