Una nuova, bella immagine di cosplay limitato sull’argomento principale di questo post.
Il secondario ricalca quanto già scritto all’inizio del mese a caldo.
Proprio così, all’inizio di novembre le agenzie hanno diramato (come ormai sapete a memoria) l’interessante notizia dell’avvenuto acquisto della Lucasfilm da parte della Disney:
Global leader in high-quality family entertainment agrees to acquire world-renowned Lucasfilm Ltd, including legendary STAR WARS franchise.
Acquisition continues Disney’s strategic focus on creating and monetizing the world’s best branded content, innovative technology and global growth to drive long-term shareholder value.
Lucasfilm to join company’s global portfolio of world class brands including Disney, ESPN, Pixar, Marvel and ABC.
Come vi sarete resi conto, amici lettori, il titolo ha messo insieme due fatti e concetti diversi fra loro, pur avendo la Disney come centro di interesse.
Nella foto sopra e in quella sotto, Bob Iger (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company) e George Lucas (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lucasfilm).
Qui il podcast della conferenza stampa sull’acquisto della Lucasfilm, tentasi il giorno 30, in pieno uragano Sandy.
Prima di giungere nell’italico Stivale, indugiamo ancora sull’importante lancio stampa (di ieri):
Under the terms of the agreement and based on the closing price of Disney stock on October 26, 2012, the transaction value is $4.05 billion, with Disney paying approximately half of the consideration in cash and issuing approximately 40 million shares at closing. The final consideration will be subject to customary post-closing balance sheet adjustments.
“Lucasfilm reflects the extraordinary passion, vision, and storytelling of its founder, George Lucas,” said Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company.
“This transaction 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 across multiple platforms, businesses, and markets to generate sustained growth and drive significant long-term value.”
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Under the deal, Disney will acquire ownership of Lucasfilm, a leader in entertainment, innovation and technology, including its massively popular and “evergreen” Star Wars franchise and its operating businesses in live action film production, consumer products, animation, visual effects, and audio post production. Disney will also acquire the substantial portfolio of cutting-edge entertainment technologies that have kept audiences enthralled for many years.
Lucasfilm, headquartered in San Francisco, operates under the names Lucasfilm Ltd., LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic, and Skywalker Sound, and the present intent is for Lucasfilm employees to remain in their current locations.
E veniamo alla nostra ultima fatica italica.
Per evitare che la tiratura si esaurisca completamente nell’arco di questi primi giorni di novembre, escludendo così dall’acquisto gli appassionati che potranno solo rimanere a casa loro, Edizioni NPE mette a disposizione 30 copie dell’edizione sul sito [Cliccare, please, impetuosamente qui per sapere come acquistare il volume]
L’Edizione Limitata contiene due stampe in B/N realizzate su carta di alta qualità, ad opera del Maestro Giorgio Cavazzano ed è caratterizzata da una sovraccoperta numerata con bandelle, riproducente la copertina in bianco e nero.
