Why 'Star Wars: Episode VII' Won't Have A Traditional May Release Date

Yesterday, Disney announced "Star Wars: Episode 7" will hit theaters December 18, 2015. If you're a fan, you know that will be a big shift. Historically, every "Star Wars" movie has always been released in May. So, why that date? Well, the most obvious explanation is that Disney and Marvel's big "Avengers" sequel is set to debut in May 2015. That's been set in stone for some time.  Disney CEO Bob Iger offered another explanation during the company's Q4 earnings call: "It’s also the date Avat...