George Lucas
- Born: May 14, 1944
- Birthplace: Modesto, California
- Studio: Lucasfilm
- Known For: Star Wars, Indiana Jones
Latest George Lucas News
The Best Star Wars Parody Finally Getting Sequel?
The original Star Wars trilogy has become such a cultural touchstone that dozens of well-made parody films, television episodes, and …
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Star Wars Greedo Actor Weighs In On The Notorious Maclunkey Scene
Oh, George Lucas, we love you, but it’s time to leave the Greedo scene from Star Wars: A New Hope …
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A Dog Inspired Two Of The Best Characters In Hollywood History
At first glance, Chewbacca and Indiana Jones don’t have much in common. One is the Star Wars franchise’s resident co-pilot …
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The Empire Strikes Back Nearly Made C-3PO A Murderer
Throughout the nine mainline Star Wars films, C-3PO is many things: a worrywart, a nuisance, a translator, and even briefly, …
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Star Wars Was Barely A Year Old When Someone Used It To Sell Cars
Fans of Star Wars have gotten used to this franchise being used to sell just about anything, which is only …
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Star Wars Already Has The Perfect Rogue Squadron Movie Written
Now that Patty Jenkins is back working on a Rogue Squadron movie, Star Wars fans have been buzzing with excited …
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Star Wars By Way Of Spaghetti Westerns
All movies and art, at some level, are derivative, taking from the things that have come before it. George Lucas’ …
George Lucas Chooses Sides In Disney Executive Showdown
Legendary filmmaker, Star Wars creator, and Disney shareholder, George Lucas has publicly commented on the contentious proxy battle between The …
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Star Wars Could Be Fixed By One Sci-Fi Director
It’s official: everyone loves Dune: Part Two. Denis Villeneuve’s follow-up to Dune (2021) is raking in the cash at the …
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The Worst Star Wars Movie Trailer Intentionally Lied To Fans
The first teaser for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace released on November 20, 1998, was a game-changer. It …
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The Empire Is Coming For Star Wars In Sci-Fi Satire
Prepare for the modern Spaceballs to take the United States by storm. In a thrilling development for fans of high-concept sci-fi and …
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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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