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  1. Poison-Letters Suspect Faces Detention Hearing

    Thu, 2 May 2013

    flight risk, as they did during his initial appearance Monday. Dutschke has denied any involvement. His lawyer, George Lucas , declined comment. On April 19, the FBI interviewed a witness who said Dutschke had made comments years ago about knowing

  2. Tests Link Deadly Ricin to Obama Letter Suspect

    Wed, 1 May 2013

    Dutschke told The Associated Press last week that he didn't send the letters. His lawyer, federal public defender George Lucas , had no comment Tuesday about the information in the affidavit. Annette Dobbs, who owns the small shopping center

  3. The Hollywood Reporter's Best Stories of the Week

    Thu, 18 Apr 2013

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  4. 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

  5. '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

  6. 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...

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 'Star Wars' Director Hint Dropped by Producer

    Wed, 14 Nov 2012

    films, thanks to his wife Kathleen Kennedy, who produced films like "Raiders of the Lost Ark" with him. Kennedy is George Lucas ' hand-picked successor at Lucasfilm, which he recently agreed to sell to Disney. At the premiere for the final

  5. 10 Directors Who Could Take on Star Wars Episode 7

    Thu, 8 Nov 2012

    the franchise needs is the right director to take what George Lucas started to the next level. The first of the rumored directors to be meeting with George Lucas is Colin Trevorrow, the man behind one of our favorite

  6. Stephenie Meyer Not Ruling Out More 'Twilight' Stories

    Fri, 2 Nov 2012

    Lucasfilm this week for $4 billion and its plan to release a new "Star Wars" movie, joked, "We keep sending her the George Lucas press releases." "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2? opens Nov. 16.

  7. What Fans Expect for New 'Star Wars' Movies

    Wed, 31 Oct 2012

    successful "Star Wars" movie series, from founder George Lucas for $4.05 billion in stock and cash. Along with seven scant paragraphs that promised new movies. When George ( Lucas ) talked about the future of 'Star Wars,' over 20

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  1. 2013 Tribeca Film Festival: All You Need to Know

    Tue, 23 Apr 2013

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  2. George Lucas , 'Red Tails' Cast Discuss Movie

    Wed, 18 Jan 2012

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  3. The Wisdom of George Lucas

    Tue, 7 Aug 2012

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  4. 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

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    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
  5. Critics Spar Over 'Star Wars' Trilogy on 1983 'Nightline' Episode

    Tue, 29 Jan 2013

    Gene Siskel, Roger Ebert disagree with John Simon's assessment of the George Lucas films.

  6. A Hero Meets Superheroes

    Tue, 21 Aug 2012

    Going behind the curtain at George Lucas' legendary Industrial Light and Magic.

  7. Standing Up for Heroes on 'World News'

    Tue, 7 Aug 2012

    Director George Lucas serves as moviemaking mentor to Army veteran Henry Hughes.

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