He sold Star Wars for $4 billion — and then watched Disney reshape it forever. When George Lucas handed the franchise to Disney for $4.05 billion in 2012, it marked more than a business transaction; it closed the chapter on a universe he had personally nurtured since 1977. Lucas expected Disney to help the saga grow beyond his original blueprint. But once the deal was done, the company unleashed a new trilogy, multiple spin-offs, streaming series, and a massive wave of merchandise that left long