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George Lucas

Ad: Pre-Order George Lucas in Stormtrooper Disguise Action Figure at Entertainment Earth

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Ad: Get New Hasbro George Lucas in Stormtrooper Disguise - there was a 3 3/4-inch one 15 years ago, this is his debut in the 6-inch size!

 

Star Wars The Black Series George Lucas Stormtrooper Figure

These are due around March, but you can place your pre-orders right now.

George Lucas Museum - Chicago Wins!

By Adam Pawlus — Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Reuters confirms it: Chicago selected for George Lucas' 'storytelling' museum.  Last week NPR reported on the project which is said to feature such American treasures as Star Wars props and Norman Rockwell paintings.    The project is still several years off - the plans for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art aren't expected until later this year - but at least you'll have one more stop in Chicago next time you visit after the Improv Olympic and Second City.

George Lucas Museum - Three Cities Competing for Lucas' Art, Archives

By Adam Pawlus — Friday, June 20, 2014

Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are competing for George Lucas' vast archives which include his art collection as well as cinematic artifacts.  From NPR:

BIG NEWS: Disney Acquires Lucasfilm, Episode VII In 2015

By Mike — Tuesday, October 30, 2012

In an announcement that is so stunning and game changing in its scope that we had to check the date to make sure that it wasn't April 1st, Walt Disney Company has entered into an agreement to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd. from George Lucas as we enter into Kathleen Kennedy's stewardship of the most beloved space fantasy franchise in history.

Kathleen Kennedy Named Co-Chair of Lucasfilm

By Mike — Friday, June 1, 2012

Lucasfilm Ltd. today announced that Kathleen Kennedy will become Co-Chair of Lucasfilm. In an effort to move forward with his retirement plans, George Lucas will work with Kathleen Kennedy to transition into her new role. Lucas will become Co-Chairman of the Board of Lucasfilm and continue as CEO. Micheline Chau will remain as President and COO of Lucasfilm, and continue to focus on the day-to-day operations of the business.

George Lucas On Prophets Of Science Fiction Season Finale

By Mike — Monday, March 5, 2012

Ridley Scott, the creative genius behind several Hollywood blockbuster films such as “Alien,” “Blade Runner” and “Gladiator,” returns to SCIENCE this February with the remaining four episodes of the critically acclaimed PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION. Through the series, Scott explores the connections between science fiction and science fact.

'I'm Retiring"

By Mike — Wednesday, January 18, 2012

The New York Times conducts a revealing and insightful interview with George Lucas for his Tuskegee Airmen biopic, Red Tails, which hits theaters this Friday. Some highlights include his desire to back away from big blockbuster type movies and focus on smaller personal art films, the pushback he received from the studios for the World War II adventure drama resulting in Lucas putting up the money himself, and what he really thinks about all those complaining fanboys. After all these years, he's still the renegade.