George Lucas

'Star Wars' Day: What are the Original Cast Members Doing Now?
8:12 am 5/4/2012
- by Jordan Zakarin
As fans celebrate May the 4th, we take a look at what the stars of the iconic sci-fi series are up to today.Read more

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George Lucas Discusses Han Solo-Greedo Debate, Monkey Brains and Learjets (Video)
5:28 pm 5/1/2012
- by Paul Bond
Quizzed by Michael Milken, the filmmaker explains how he fell into the business by accident.Read more

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'Star Wars' Artist Ralph McQuarrie Dead at 82
10:41 pm 3/4/2012
- by THR Staff
The Oscar-winning designer created the look of iconic characters Darth Vader, Chewbacca, R2-D2, C-3PO, and Boba Fett.Read more

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The 'Indiana Jones' Series Set for Blu-ray Release This Fall (Video)
11:52 am 2/29/2012
- by Todd Gilchrist
Spielberg and Lucas' first three films join "Crystal Skull" in high-definition thanks to a set featuring a "best of" collection of extras and a few "new surprises."Read more

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'Star Wars: Phantom Menace' Crosses $1 Billion Mark at Box Office
4:20 pm 2/23/2012
- by Pamela McClintock
The pic soon will overtake "The Dark Knight" to become the No. 10 grosser of all time.Read more

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Glenn Beck Goes on Anti-'Star Wars' Rant (Video)
6:14 pm 2/13/2012
- by Paul Bond
The radio talk-show host says George Lucas should be "tried for movie crimes" not only for what he has done to a beloved franchise, but also for producing "Red Tails."Read more

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What 'Star Wars' in 3D Means to George Lucas
4:55 pm 2/10/2012
- by Alex Ben Block
The creator of the biggest sci-fi franchise employs the latest technology to bring the movies to a whole new generation, who can see them in theaters with their parents.Read more

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5 Questions With George Lucas: Controversial 'Star Wars' Changes, SOPA and 'Indiana Jones 5'
12:18 pm 2/9/2012
- by Alex Ben Block
"Somehow, when I make the slightest change, everybody thinks it’s the end of the world," the filmmaker tells THR about the uproar over tweaks to "Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace."Read more

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The Real Force Behind 'Star Wars': How George Lucas Built an Empire
11:57 am 2/9/2012
- by Alex Ben Block
The $20 billion in merchandise sold through the film series reveals the resonance of a simple good-versus-evil story -- and the mastermind brushstrokes of the filmmaker.Read more

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The 'Star Wars' Universe: $20 Billion Worth of Toys, Rides, Books and Games
8:37 pm 2/8/2012
- by THR Staff
Kids as young as two feel the force early on. What once was a game of cowboys and Indians on pre-"Star Wars" playgrounds has morphed in the post-Lucas era into moral battles involving characters now easily purchased.Read more

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