Disney will own and release all future films in the series, the deal does NOT include the distribution rights to the pre-existing pics says THR
Fox owns distribution rights to the original 1977 film in perpetuity in all media worldwide.
It also has theatrical, non-theatrical and home video rights worldwide to the other five films in the series through May 2020.
This means Disney can't issue a 'complete saga' set unless a deal with Fox is made. It also means fan hopes for quality Blu-ray editions of the theatrical cuts of the original trilogy are highly unlikely.
Shrewd Uncle George--Uluimately it will benefit both companies (and the fans) if a side deal is made for a super disc set...
Fox still plans for prequels "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones" and "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith" to get back-to-back 3D theatrical re-releases early next Fall. 'Clones' hits theaters on September 20th 2013 with 'Sith' to follow three weeks later on October 11th 2013.
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