George Lucas

Latest George Lucas News

  1. Would You Pay $50 to See a Flick? Some Fans Did

    Wed, 26 Jun 2013

    not been for its timing: The special showings came just a few days after Hollywood heavyweights Steven Spielberg and George Lucas , speaking at the University of Southern California, issued dire predictions about the future of movie prices, with

  2. Strong Museum to House Toy Industry Hall of Fame

    Tue, 25 Jun 2013

    Industry Hall of Fame, whose inductees have included Milton Bradley, Frederick August Otto Schwarz, Walt Disney and George Lucas , has been without a physical presence for about eight years following the closure of the International Toy Center in

  3. Toy Industry Hall of Fame to Locate at Toy HOF

    Tue, 25 Jun 2013

    Hall of Fame, which honors individuals. Past inductees include Milton Bradley, Frederick August Otto Schwarz and George Lucas . Officials say the groups have been talking for some time about combining their respective halls as a way to raise

  4. Marriage, the Sequel for 'Star Wars' Creator Lucas

    Mon, 24 Jun 2013

    It's marriage, episode II for George Lucas . A Lucasfilm spokeswoman confirms the "Star Wars" creator married longtime girlfriend Mellody Hobson in a weekend ceremony at

  5. Yoda, Indiana Jones Statues Shown at Calif. Park

    Fri, 21 Jun 2013

    Filmmaker George Lucas has unveiled statues of two of his most iconic and popular characters at a park in Northern California. The Marin Independent

  6. Movie Theater Ticket Prices Could Reach $150, Says George Lucas

    Fri, 14 Jun 2013

    George Lucas and Steven Spielberg attend the dedication of the Sumner M. Redstone movies is going to cost you $50, maybe $100, maybe $150," says George Lucas , the creator of " Star Wars" and founder of Lucasfilm, which is now

News

  1. Original Cast of 'Star Wars' Then and Now

    Fri, 3 May 2013

    unofficial holiday for "Star Wars" fans after creator George Lucas was asked to repeat the movie's famous line, "May Other than Daniels thinks he was the greatest gift to George Lucas and I was merely a nobody who operated a robot's controls

  2. Black History Often Miscast in Hollywood

    Fri, 1 Feb 2013

    make black historical films without a central white character discover it's a tough sell in Hollywood. That's what George Lucas found out when he made 2012's "Red Tails" about World War II's black Tuskegee Airmen, and was turned away by

  3. 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' Was 'Ghastly'? Film Critics Spar in 1983 'Nightline' Interview

    Tue, 29 Jan 2013

    typically used to describe "The Empire Strikes Back," the second installment of the "Star Wars" film franchise. When George Lucas began his sci-fi creation, it was hailed as ahead of its time. It still tops "Greatest Films Ever Made" lists

  4. The Force Will Be With J.J. Abrams in 'Star Wars: Episode VII,' Reports Claim

    Fri, 25 Jan 2013

    Although Disney and Lucasfilm are mum, multiple sources are confirming Star Trek director — and lifelong Star Wars fan — J.J. Abrams will in fact be directing Star Wars: Episode VII. The news came as a shock to fans of Lucas’ saga, as Abrams recently...

  5. Guillermo del Toro and 9 Others Who Turned Down Big Movies

    Thu, 10 Jan 2013

    the world's most famous mustachioed crusader (after The Rent Is Too Damn High Guy , naturally), but story writer George Lucas wasn't feeling it . Mel Gibson: The Terminator Mel Gibson as The Terminator? "I'll be back" just wouldn't

  6. J.J. Abrams Has Turned Down 'Star Wars Episode VII'

    Wed, 26 Dec 2012

    wouldn't even want to be involved in the next version of those things." Abrams praised producer Kathleen Kennedy, George Lucas ' hand-picked successor at the now-Disney-owned Lucasfilm, saying the franchise is "in great hands." Disney

  7. Harry Potter Tops Highest-Grossing Film Franchises

    Fri, 14 Dec 2012

    wrote the books that inspired the movies. 2. Star Wars The second-highest-grossing film series on the list is George Lucas ' Star Wars. There have been seven films so far, including the animated film, "The Clone Wars," from 2008. But

More »

Videos

  1. Kardashian Family Quiet on Baby Name, Early Delivery

    Mon, 17 Jun 2013

    the "f bt bomb, the "s" bomb, all that stuff dropped on the show. Crazy. Amazing to watch carrie fishe give george lucas an award. Spend time with betty white, monty hall backstage, that was amazing too. There was this feeling in the

    George Lucas found at 4:23

    stuff dropped on the show. Crazy. Amazing to watch carrie fishe give george lucas an award. Spend time with betty white, monty hall backstage, that was amazing too. There was this feeling in the air that
  2. Blockbuster Directors Predict Mega Movie Ticket Price Rise

    Sun, 16 Jun 2013

    custom 3d glasses. A movie poster. And a small popcorn. And it comes just days after movie titan steven spielberg and george lucas made a dire prediction. If the movie industry doesn't change the way it does business, it may be headed for a scene

    George Lucas found at 0:41

    popcorn. And it comes just days after movie titan steven spielberg and george lucas made a dire prediction. If the movie industry doesn't change the way it does business, it may be headed for a scene
  3. Hollywood Re-Thinks Blockbuster Strategy

    Sat, 15 Jun 2013

    what. Going to the that the helicopter fifty bucks maybe a hundred 150. The USC panel discussion that aired on CNBC George Lucas and Steven Spielberg explained all. In the future some movie tickets will cost more than others you're gonna have

    George Lucas found at 0:52

    a hundred -- 150. The USC panel discussion that aired on CNBC George Lucas and Steven Spielberg explained all. In the future some movie tickets will cost more than others you're gonna have to pay 25
  4. Janet Jackson Joins List of Billionaires

    Thu, 23 May 2013

    billion. Movies ranging from "the nutty professor" to "the klump" brought her more. Getting up near madonna, george lucas and steven spielberg. Filthy rich and working on a new album. On her way to 2 billion. Yes, exactly. This story

    George Lucas found at 0:41

    nutty professor" to "the klump" brought her more. Getting up near madonna, george lucas and steven spielberg. Filthy rich and working on a new album. On her way to 2 billion. Yes, exactly. This story is
  5. George Lucas , 'Red Tails' Cast Discuss Movie

    Wed, 18 Jan 2012

    When George Lucas cannot find a film company to bankroll the first black In the military will George Lucas what did he do he used his own money know I enjoyed talking with director George Lucas and actors David yellow neo. And Nate

    George Lucas found at 0:00, 0:41, 1:17

    When George Lucas cannot find a film company to bankroll his film red tails a story of the Tuskegee airmen the first black -- -- In the military will George Lucas what did he do he used his own money over ninety million dollars to get this film made. And as even John
    In the war -- so you know I enjoyed talking with director George Lucas and actors David -- yellow neo. And Nate Parker -- attempts. George this has been a true labor of love for you
    up you better have your popcorn early because you are about action George Lucas no this is. This is a true old fashioned popcorn movie just exciting that you. Do last few cries here on the
  6. The Wisdom of George Lucas

    Tue, 7 Aug 2012

    important thing of Now Hanks experience and Lucas film doesn't just and there. You can check back to follow he meets with George Lucas 's animation sound and special effects experts. I'm standing up for here.

    George Lucas found at 4:02

    there. You can check back to follow -- -- he meets with George Lucas's animation sound and special effects experts. I'm standing up for here.
  7. History Buff George Lucas

    Wed, 24 Oct 2007

    history teacher. We'll leave it to director producer George Lucas to make that happen his award winning series the adventures it's just the beginning of what He has in store in George lucas '. Good thing you could see you here. So you in high

    George Lucas found at 0:13

    Indiana Jones for the history teacher. We'll leave it to director producer George Lucas to make that happen his award winning series the adventures of young Indiana Jones has just been released. An extraordinary box set combining a young Indies rollicking exploits with the facts behind the fiction. And it's just the beginning of what He has in store in George lucas' . Good thing you could see you here. So you in high school good student. Not a very good -- not a very
More »

Photos

Related Connections

ABC News on FaceBook

follow us

Social Tools Facebook Twitter Twitter RSS Mobile