Dr. Gonzo
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Maybe this question has an obvious answer but in thinking "who will own the rights to Indiana Jones after Lucas passes on?" I came upon several different scenarios...
A. Lucasfilm will retain the rights after Lucas' death and an unknown will have control.
B. Spielberg will take the reigns.
C. Paramount will be the entity in control of the franchise.
D. Is it possible since Raiders is based on a story by Lucas and Philip Kaufman that Kaufman will get his say?
E. One of Lucas' (adopted) children?
I ask these questions because usually in the US the studio owns the property, but I think Lucas or "Lucasfilm" is in charge. But it was really created by Lucas, Spielberg and Kasdan. I know for a fact Kasdan is not in contention. I'm not really a legal buff.
So what do you all think? Who will legally own Indiana Jones after Lucas "becomes one with the force"?
A. Lucasfilm will retain the rights after Lucas' death and an unknown will have control.
B. Spielberg will take the reigns.
C. Paramount will be the entity in control of the franchise.
D. Is it possible since Raiders is based on a story by Lucas and Philip Kaufman that Kaufman will get his say?
E. One of Lucas' (adopted) children?
I ask these questions because usually in the US the studio owns the property, but I think Lucas or "Lucasfilm" is in charge. But it was really created by Lucas, Spielberg and Kasdan. I know for a fact Kasdan is not in contention. I'm not really a legal buff.
So what do you all think? Who will legally own Indiana Jones after Lucas "becomes one with the force"?
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