Most consider George Lucas one of the all-time great American filmmakers. He’s the creative force behind the Star Wars franchise as well as the Indiana Jones series. And to many fans, he’s a true pioneer behind the genre of blockbuster films. Lucas started making films in the ’60s, going on to produce the cult classic American Graffiti, and in 1977, his life changed forever with the release of his surprise hit Star Wars. While Lucas’ personal life doesn’t make headlines like his professional projects, he met his second wife in a surprising way.
George Lucas and his first wife were married for more than a decade
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George Lucas and his first wife were married for more than a decade
Episode 2 of Forgotten Women of Genre celebrates film editor Marcia Lucas whose work helped make #StarWars one of the most successful films of all time #WomensHistoryMonth #FWOGhttps://t.co/vFiz05SxwQ pic.twitter.com/uSm2eq6h3C
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- 4/2/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Warning: Spoilers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens follow... Fan theories focused on Star Wars are rich and plentiful. We should know, we’re big fans of playing in the field of speculation around here. One of the most frequently proposed fan theories surrounding Star Wars: The Force Awakens may have just been debunked by none other than J.J. Abrams himself. During a recent interview, /Film asked the director why Leia embraced Rey after she learned of Han’s death rather than Chewbacca, who she has a long-standing history with. Here’s what he said: “My thinking at the time was that Chewbacca, despite the pain he was feeling, was focused on trying to save Finn and getting him taken care of. So I tried to have Chewbacca go off with him and focus on Rey, and then have Rey find Leia and Leia find Rey. The idea being that...
- 3/9/2016
- by Roth Cornet
- Hitfix
Alright, boys and girls, we have some juicy information for you today!!
Remember in that interview that Jett Lucas recently (Click Here) did where he confirmed that his dad, George Lucas, was working on the treatments to the Sequel Trilogy before Disney approached him for the sale? Of course you do.
I was exclusively told that during that time, it seems that George had two working titles for Star Wars: Episode VII that were competing in his mind: Return of the Sith and Rise of the Jedi! These working titles were turned over to the Disney Company through the sale, But, there is no guarantee whatsoever that Disney will use these titles for the movie.
Now, personally, I like Rise of the Jedi a lot better for the movie over Return of the Sith. I think that Return of the Sith is too close to both Return of the Jedi...
Remember in that interview that Jett Lucas recently (Click Here) did where he confirmed that his dad, George Lucas, was working on the treatments to the Sequel Trilogy before Disney approached him for the sale? Of course you do.
I was exclusively told that during that time, it seems that George had two working titles for Star Wars: Episode VII that were competing in his mind: Return of the Sith and Rise of the Jedi! These working titles were turned over to the Disney Company through the sale, But, there is no guarantee whatsoever that Disney will use these titles for the movie.
Now, personally, I like Rise of the Jedi a lot better for the movie over Return of the Sith. I think that Return of the Sith is too close to both Return of the Jedi...
- 10/11/2013
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
The "Star Wars" rumor mill is spinning fast and furious this week. First came word that Disney was about to announce the casting and title of "Star Wars: Episode VII." Today, Latino Review claims that there are two working titles for the new movie: "Rise of the Jedi" and "Return of the Sith."
There's a big caveat, though: A source tells the site that George Lucas came up with those working titles before he sold Lucasfilm to Disney. And now, the newest "Star Wars" projects sits in the hands of director J.J. Abrams.
Still, Lucas's son, Jett, recently revealed that his father is still very much involved with "Star Wars."
"He's constantly talking to J.J. Obviously J.J. was handpicked," Jett Lucas said. "[George Lucas] is there to guide, whenever, he'll help where he can. At the same time, he wants to let it go and become its new generation.
There's a big caveat, though: A source tells the site that George Lucas came up with those working titles before he sold Lucasfilm to Disney. And now, the newest "Star Wars" projects sits in the hands of director J.J. Abrams.
Still, Lucas's son, Jett, recently revealed that his father is still very much involved with "Star Wars."
"He's constantly talking to J.J. Obviously J.J. was handpicked," Jett Lucas said. "[George Lucas] is there to guide, whenever, he'll help where he can. At the same time, he wants to let it go and become its new generation.
- 10/11/2013
- by Kelly Woo
- Moviefone
If J.J. Abrams thought George Lucas would go quietly into the Tatooine desert night just because Disney now owns his studio, he was sadly mistaken. Or happily, depending.
'Cause according to Lucas' son, the creator of all-things-Jedi is still very much in the mix when it comes to developing "Star Wars: Episode VII," the first installment of the spacey franchise that he's not directing himself.
Lucas is, after all, a walking, talking Force monger encyclopedia of the nerdiest little character and setting deets and pretty much everything far, far away. So, not an intimidating presence for Abrams to manage around at all, right?
Sureeeee, especially not when he's pretty much regarding the series as his own flesh and blood.
Jett Lucas, the human offspring of Papa Ewok, recently revealed that Georgie Porgie had been enjoying a little wheel-turnage — that's him actually writing new installments — shortly before the House of Mouse...
'Cause according to Lucas' son, the creator of all-things-Jedi is still very much in the mix when it comes to developing "Star Wars: Episode VII," the first installment of the spacey franchise that he's not directing himself.
Lucas is, after all, a walking, talking Force monger encyclopedia of the nerdiest little character and setting deets and pretty much everything far, far away. So, not an intimidating presence for Abrams to manage around at all, right?
Sureeeee, especially not when he's pretty much regarding the series as his own flesh and blood.
Jett Lucas, the human offspring of Papa Ewok, recently revealed that Georgie Porgie had been enjoying a little wheel-turnage — that's him actually writing new installments — shortly before the House of Mouse...
- 10/9/2013
- by Amanda Bell
- NextMovie
Jett Lucas reveals that his father, George, was 'very torn' over decision to sell rights to franchise despite having 'handpicked' replacement director Jj Abrams
• Saoirse Ronan confirms Star Wars audition
After the disappointment of the prequel trilogy there are those who greeted George Lucas's decision to step down as Star Wars head honcho last year with some degree of joy. Now Lucas's son Jett has revealed his father is still very much involved with production of the upcoming Episode VII, and keeps in almost constant contact with director Jj Abrams.
Speaking to Flicks and the City, the younger Lucas pointed out that George remains a creative consult in the wake of Disney's $4.05bn purchase of all rights to the long-running space saga in October. He said his father had been "very torn" by letting go of the series and had actually written outlines for future films.
"He's constantly talking to Jj,...
• Saoirse Ronan confirms Star Wars audition
After the disappointment of the prequel trilogy there are those who greeted George Lucas's decision to step down as Star Wars head honcho last year with some degree of joy. Now Lucas's son Jett has revealed his father is still very much involved with production of the upcoming Episode VII, and keeps in almost constant contact with director Jj Abrams.
Speaking to Flicks and the City, the younger Lucas pointed out that George remains a creative consult in the wake of Disney's $4.05bn purchase of all rights to the long-running space saga in October. He said his father had been "very torn" by letting go of the series and had actually written outlines for future films.
"He's constantly talking to Jj,...
- 10/9/2013
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Star Wars will forever be George Lucas’ baby, and because of that, it’s understandable that he would be a little bummed out about letting go of his “40-year-old brainchild.” Fortunately for Lucas, he’s still somewhat involved in the pre-production process of Episode VII, which is being direct by J.J. Abrams. And according to Lucas’ son, Jett, he and Abrams are “constantly talking” about the upcoming film.
Jett Lucas told the YouTube channel Flicks and the City that his father was “torn” about the Disney deal (heard round the world).
“Yeah, as any parent watching their kid going to college would. He’s constantly talking to J.J. [Abrams, director of Episode VII]. Obviously J.J. was handpicked. He [Lucas] is there to guide, whenever, he’ll help where he can. At the same time, he wants to let it go and become its new generation.”
Even though Star Wars is no longer officially his,...
Jett Lucas told the YouTube channel Flicks and the City that his father was “torn” about the Disney deal (heard round the world).
“Yeah, as any parent watching their kid going to college would. He’s constantly talking to J.J. [Abrams, director of Episode VII]. Obviously J.J. was handpicked. He [Lucas] is there to guide, whenever, he’ll help where he can. At the same time, he wants to let it go and become its new generation.”
Even though Star Wars is no longer officially his,...
- 10/9/2013
- by Laura Frances
- LRMonline.com
Letting go of a loved one is tough, but it’s something we all must do at some point. And George Lucas is no different. He and his son, the twenty year-old Jett Lucas, recently went through a similar experience, of a father releasing his child into the world to grow and develop on its own, without that constant parental influence. The child in question, of course, isn’t Jett Lucas. It’s Star Wars: Episode VII. The younger Lucas described his father as keeping a close eye on his beloved franchise, “as any parent watching their kid going to college would.” But the Star Wars creator seems to have had a tough time staying away, and has, as it turns out, been exerting far more influence over Episode VII than previously thought. Jett Lucas (in an interview with Flicks and the City) had this to say: “He’s constantly talking to J.J...
- 10/8/2013
- by Adam Bellotto
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
News Glen Chapman 9 Oct 2013 - 03:27
In a recent interview, George Lucas' son reveals that work began on a new Star Wars trilogy a year before Disney bought LucasFilm...
It's fair to say that Disney's acquisition of the Star Wars franchise, and immediate announcement of a new trilogy, was something of a surprise back when it was announced earlier in the year. But the majority of fans seemed pleased at the prospect of a new trilogy with a new creative team, with the hope being that the feel of the original trilogy would be recaptured.
Yet according to an interview with George Lucas' son Jett, the new trilogy was planned a year before the sale. Chatting to Flicks And The City, he revealed that "we knew probably a year prior [before the LucasFilm sale] he had started writing and kind of researching, starting his whole little process. About half way through that...
In a recent interview, George Lucas' son reveals that work began on a new Star Wars trilogy a year before Disney bought LucasFilm...
It's fair to say that Disney's acquisition of the Star Wars franchise, and immediate announcement of a new trilogy, was something of a surprise back when it was announced earlier in the year. But the majority of fans seemed pleased at the prospect of a new trilogy with a new creative team, with the hope being that the feel of the original trilogy would be recaptured.
Yet according to an interview with George Lucas' son Jett, the new trilogy was planned a year before the sale. Chatting to Flicks And The City, he revealed that "we knew probably a year prior [before the LucasFilm sale] he had started writing and kind of researching, starting his whole little process. About half way through that...
- 10/8/2013
- by glenchapman
- Den of Geek
Back in June, George Lucas said he had yet to speak to director J.J. Abrams about "Star Wars: Episode VII," suggesting that his involvement in the new trilogy would be minimal. But now, Lucas's son has revealed that that couldn't be further from the truth.
In an interview with YouTube channel "Flicks and the City," Jett Lucas said that his father was "very torn" over whether or not to sell Lucasfilm to Disney, and had been working on the story for "Episode VII" for more than a year when the deal was finalized.
"He's happiest when he's writing and doing something with his time," Jett Lucas said, adding that his father has already established some "guidelines" for the new film. And the elder Lucas has also been in frequent communication with Abrams, Jett revealed, staying in the loop on "Episode VII"'s progress "as any parent watching their kid going to college would.
In an interview with YouTube channel "Flicks and the City," Jett Lucas said that his father was "very torn" over whether or not to sell Lucasfilm to Disney, and had been working on the story for "Episode VII" for more than a year when the deal was finalized.
"He's happiest when he's writing and doing something with his time," Jett Lucas said, adding that his father has already established some "guidelines" for the new film. And the elder Lucas has also been in frequent communication with Abrams, Jett revealed, staying in the loop on "Episode VII"'s progress "as any parent watching their kid going to college would.
- 10/8/2013
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
According to Jett Lucas his dad, some bloke called George Lucas, had started writing a new trilogy a year prior to Disney purchasing Lucasfilm. “We knew probably a year prior (to the purchase) he had started writing and king of researching, starting his whole little process. About half way through that process was when the idea of selling to Disney came up...It's nice because he's happiest when he's writing and doing something with his time." Not giving anything away, Jett Lucas went on to say that he already knows whats going to happen in the new Star Wars movies."I already know what happens. I'm happy with what's going to happen." The full interview from flicksandthecity is below and well worth a watch. Star Wars Episode VII arrives in 2015!
- 10/8/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (Vic Barry)
- www.themoviebit.com
"He was very torn on the matter," Jett Lucas revealed when asked how his father felt about handing over Lucasfilm to Disney for a whopping $4 billion, before adding that George had been actively researching and writing a new movie well over a year before the sale took place. What remains now are "guidelines" for J.J. Abrams to follow...if he chooses to do so presumably! Apparently, "He's constantly talking to J.J. Abrams. Obviously J.J. was handpicked. He is there to guide, whenever, he'll help where he can. At the same time, he wants to let it go and become its new generation. Apparently, Jett is "happy with what's going to happen" in Episode VII, but would reveal no more than that! You can check out the interview in full in the video below.
- 10/8/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
George Lucas isn't as hands off as some may have expected in regards to the upcoming "Star Wars: Episode VII" and the two other new films of the next trilogy.
Speaking with Flicks and the City, Lucas' 20-year old son Jett Lucas says that his father actually spent about a year planning the franchise's future before handing the reigns of Lucasfilm over to Disney.
"We knew probably a year prior (to the purchase) he had started writing and researching, starting his whole little process. About a year later was when the idea of selling to Disney came up...It's nice because he's happiest when he's writing and doing something with his time."
He adds that the letting go of the franchise was tough for his father:
"I knew that he was very torn on the matter, he was like a kid who had turned 18 and was ready to leave the house.
Speaking with Flicks and the City, Lucas' 20-year old son Jett Lucas says that his father actually spent about a year planning the franchise's future before handing the reigns of Lucasfilm over to Disney.
"We knew probably a year prior (to the purchase) he had started writing and researching, starting his whole little process. About a year later was when the idea of selling to Disney came up...It's nice because he's happiest when he's writing and doing something with his time."
He adds that the letting go of the franchise was tough for his father:
"I knew that he was very torn on the matter, he was like a kid who had turned 18 and was ready to leave the house.
- 10/8/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Barely a week has passed since word was kicking around about the future of the "Star Wars" franchise, which is now sitting in the hands of J.J. Abrams, and even though 'Episode 7' is still a distance from its 2015, it seems it's all anyone can talk about. Moreover, it looks like George Lucas is feeling a bit conflicted about not being a bigger part of that conversation. Flicks And The City (via Mashable) recently caught up with "Star Wars" creator's son, Jett Lucas, and peppered him with questions about "Star Wars: Episode 7" and beyond, and while he was cagey for obvious reasons—He says, "I already know what happens. I'm happy with what's going to happen"—he does reveal his father has had a hard time letting go. "He was very torn on the matter," Jett Lucas said. "He's happiest when he's writing and doing something with his time." Noting...
- 10/7/2013
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
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