The Underappreciated Strategy That Should Make Disney a Winner

When Walt Disney tapped J.J. Abrams to direct the next film in its recently acquired "Star Wars" franchise, it wasn't just disappointing Trekkies everywhere. Rather, the House of Mouse was continuing a strategy that's brought in billions so far.

Specifically, Disney is hiring experienced television writers to build epic film franchises. Joss Whedon, whose TV credits include the brilliant but short-lived "Firefly" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," has set the bar high with Marvel's "The Avengers," which grossed $1.5 billion at the worldwide box office.

Now Abrams joins the stable, bringing with him long-running TV hits "Alias" and "Lost." Does that mean we should expect "Avengers"-sized returns on the next Star Wars film? Can that even be done? I answer this question and more in the video below. Please watch, and then be sure to leave a comment to let us know what you think.

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