In a statement issued this morning, Lucas said: Creating magic is not for amateurs.
When I soldLucasfilmjust over a decade ago.
When Bob recently returned to the company during a difficult time, I was relieved.
Ian McDiarmid, director George Lucas, Samuel L. Jackson on set of ‘Star Wars: Episode III’Everett Collection
No one knows Disney better.
I have voted all of my shares for Disneys 12 directors and urge other shareholders to do the same.
It was one of a trio of deals, along with Marvel and Pixar, that cemented Igers reputation.
Former Marvel chief and Disney executive Ike Perlmutter, also a major Disney shareholder, is supporting Trian.
Trian has been waging an aggressive outreach campaign to woo Disney stockholders.
The stock hasnt cooperated with Peltz, however, rallying in recent months to near its 52-week high.
Votes have been coming in and the tally will be revealed at Disneys annual meeting on April 3.
Both side have spent massive amounts on the fight.
