Disney Acquires Lucasfilm   Well, it's official. The deal that
Disney (NYSE: DIS) started in October to absorb Lucasfilm has
concluded. It's a dream come true (except maybe to original Star
Wars trilogy purists). What does this mean for Disney—besides a
new installment in the Skywalker saga?  Disney is known for its
wise buys; it acquired Pixar in 2006 for $7.4 billion, which as
of early 2012 is the highest average grossing studio in the
business. Since absorbing Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion in
2009, the “Marvel Cinematic Universe” has become the fourth
highest grossing film franchises of all time, and continues to
promise box office success.  As of 2011, major competitor Warner
Bros. (NYSE: TWX) currently ranks as the second major film
studio in the world; Disney ranks fourth. But even with Warner
Bros. dominating 18.1% of the market share in 2011 (compared to
Disney's 12.2%), Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm and all its
subsidiaries is sure to give Warner Bros. a run for its money.
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