George Lucas
- Born: May 14, 1944
- Birthplace: Modesto, California
- Studio: Lucasfilm
- Known For: Star Wars, Indiana Jones
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The Star Wars Hero With The Worst Love Life
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope set an interesting precedent when it came to Luke Skywalker’s love life. …
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1980s Fantasy Adventure Epic Revived With Gorgeous Upgrade
Fans of the 1981 cult film Dragonslayer will be delighted at the recent news regarding the fantasy movie’s re-release. The …
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The Star Wars Versions With Beer Ads Edited Into The Story
During the broadcasts of several Star Wars films in December 2003, Chile’s channel 13 aired three commercials produced by Cerveza …
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Star Wars Banking On Turning TV Show Into A Movie, Is It The Right Choice?
It’s no secret to anyone that the last three films to come from the Star Wars universe divided audiences – …
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Martin Scorsese And George Lucas Are Teaming Up
Industry legends Martin Scorsese and George Lucas are joining forces on a major project that will thrill international film buffs. …
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Dune Creator Thought Star Wars Ripped Him Off
There’s no denying that Star Wars owes a debt to Dune. The desert setting of A New Hope seems especially …
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George Lucas Was Eaten By Jaws
These days, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg are credited with essentially launching the template for the modern blockbuster film. The …
The Star Wars Prop That Has Actually Gone To Space
The year was 2007, and it was 30 years after the first film in George Lucas’ space epic, Star Wars: …
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Ewoks Let George Lucas Make Fun Of The American Military
The most common criticism of the Star Wars film Return of the Jedi is that it’s difficult for audiences to …
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Star Wars Changed Forever Because Of A Low Budget Indie Film
When fans discuss films that greatly impacted Star Wars, they typically bring up the obvious inspirations such as Akira Kurosawa’s …
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Star Wars Best Villain Inspired By America’s Worst President
Star Wars is full of some very memorable villains, and characters like Darth Vader and Boba Fett seem to have …
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Darth Vader’s Death Has An Even Darker Secret You’ve Never Caught
Relatively speaking, the original Star Wars trilogy ended on a note of upbeat optimism. Not only do the Rebels defeat …
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George Lucas Original Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Unearthed By Fan
When George Lucas brought the world a fresh take on sci-fi with 1977’s Star Wars, he certainly didn’t imagine the …
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Star Wars Lightsaber Lore So Stupid That It Was Instantly Forgotten
By now, it’s an open secret that George Lucas was always tweaking Star Wars lore and changing things as he …
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Darth Vader’s Iconic Costume Originally Lost Its Most Important Part
Darth Vader might have the most iconic head since Mickey Mouse. That helmet, with its sharp, angular features and cold …
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The Fan-Favorite Director Who Loves Star Wars But Never Got A Shot
Star Wars is one of Kevin Smith’s favorite things. The only thing the indie director loves more than the Skywalkers …
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How Samuel L. Jackson Made George Lucas Break Star Wars Rules
Why would the “second-baddest dude in the universe” carry a lightsaber that is the same color as everyone else? The …
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Why Yoda Talks So Strangely Finally Revealed?
Yoda’s strange backward speech pattern helped to make the character instantly iconic. But why does he talk that way in …
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Millennium Falcon Almost Looked A Lot Worse
When it comes to movies, some designs take a long time to perfect. Nowhere is this more evident than in …
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Star Wars Iconic Villain Originally Played By Opposite Gender
It’s officially impossible to imagine Star Wars without Emperor Palpatine: he is in six of the nine main saga films …
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Star Wars Fan-Favorite Villain Appears Earlier Than You Think
By this point, most Star Wars fans are aware that The Empire Strikes Back was not the first time we …
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Rebel Moon Does One Thing Better Than Star Wars
When Rebel Moon hit Netflix last year, it was quickly dismissed as nothing more than a derivative Star Wars ripoff. …
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George Lucas Blamed Beloved Star Wars Actor For Ruining His Best Movie
While James Earl Jones provided the iconic voice for Star Wars villain Darth Vader, it was bodybuilder David Prowse who …
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Star Wars’ Biggest Mistake Hides In Plain Sight For Decades
Star Wars fans are always scrutinizing their favorite films in search of plot holes. Most of these plot holes involve …
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Star Wars Creator Sued Government For Stealing Ideas
The ’80s were full of interesting match-ups, from Rocky vs. Mr. T to Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson to the …
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The Empire Strikes Back Saved From George Lucas
What if we told you the best Star Wars film ever made was very nearly ruined by the creator of …
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The Star Wars Prequel Argument Everyone Gets Wrong
When Star Wars prequel The Phantom Menace came out, it gave fans plenty to complain about. Complaints ranged from new …
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Michael Jackson Tried To Play An Infamous Star Wars Character
The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, was a certified nerd and a passionate gamer—he actually produced several gaming titles. However, …
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Dave Filoni Is Not The Star Wars Savior You’re Looking For
There’s a popular narrative among a certain segment of the Star Wars fandom that the recently promoted Dave Filoni is …
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See Kurt Russell Audition For Star Wars In Rare Video
A long time ago, in a galaxy known as California, future Tron star Kurt Russell auditioned for the role of …
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