Disney Ruining Star Wars? Let’s Get Real!
Summary
In this Q&A article, we discuss the possibility of Disney ruining Star Wars after acquiring it. We also analyze their acquisition of Marvel and how the superhero movies have turned out. The article highlights the fact that Star Wars is for kids with poop jokes, chase romance, and made-up swear words, all of which have been a staple content of Disney movies for years. We also touch on the differences between J.J. Abrams’ reboot of Star Trek and what it could mean for Star Wars. The article ends with an invitation to the readers to leave their comments and opinions.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Disney’s purchase of Marvel
- Star Wars as a kid-friendly franchise
- J.J. Abrams’ reboot of Star Trek
- Will Disney kidify Star Wars?
- Star Wars and its silly musical numbers
- Conclusion
Introduction
Many Star Wars fans were outraged when they heard that Disney had acquired Star Wars from Lucasfilm. They feared that Disney would ruin the franchise, giving us Jedi with mouse ears and Sith Lords singing Disney tunes. But is this fear well-founded? Let’s find out.
Disney’s purchase of Marvel
Before we delve into the possibility of Disney ruining Star Wars, let’s look at their purchase of Marvel. Disney acquired Marvel before the release of the first Iron Man film. Since then, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been a hit with fans and non-fans alike. The movies have received widespread acclaim for their storyline, action sequences, and character development. It’s safe to say that Disney’s acquisition of Marvel was a success.
Star Wars as a kid-friendly franchise
Star Wars has always been a kid-friendly franchise. It has poop jokes, chase romance, and made-up swear words. Additionally, all but one of the movies have been rated PG. This is the same rating that most Disney films receive. The Disney Marvel films and the Pirates of the Caribbean films, in particular, have had violence, swearing, and risqué humor that warranted a PG-13 rating.
J.J. Abrams’ reboot of Star Trek
Many fans were unhappy with J.J. Abrams’ reboot of Star Trek, claiming that it betrayed Gene Roddenberry’s vision of the franchise. Instead of a talkie, character-driven TV series, the reboot became a sensory overload of frantically paced action sequences and effects. However, these differences could help the Star Wars franchise. Abrams’ universe of faith and spiritualism relies on belief in oneself. This theme resonates with the Star Wars franchise, unlike Star Trek.
Will Disney kidify Star Wars?
Some fans fear that Disney will tone down the dark themes in the Star Wars franchise to appeal to children. However, Disney has been making PG-13 films for years that captured the adult audience’s attention. There is no reason to believe that they will turn Star Wars into a kiddie movie. After all, Star Wars has always been a kid-friendly franchise.
Star Wars and its silly musical numbers
Finally, fans worry that Disney will add silly musical numbers to Star Wars movies. Well, Star Wars has had its fair share of silly musical numbers before, like “Yub Nub” and the Ewok celebration scene. Moreover, the franchise has had some questionable moments, like the prequels, but they still remained a fan favorite despite their flaws.
Conclusion
Disney’s acquisition of Star Wars has been one of the most controversial and divisive acquisitions in recent memory. However, there is no reason to believe that Disney will ruin Star Wars. The franchise has always been kid-friendly, which aligns perfectly with Disney’s portfolio. Additionally, Disney’s acquisition of Marvel has been a success, convincing fans that Disney knows how to handle beloved franchises. Finally, the differences between Star Wars and Star Trek make J.J. Abrams’ rebooted Star Trek a potential template for what the Star Wars films could become.
