George Lucas may be known as the father of Star Wars, but Lucas may have never had the chance to make the movie the way he did if it weren't for Alan Ladd, Jr.(known as “Laddie” to his friends). Now a new documentary dives into Ladd’s career as an agent, producer, executive, and studio head, where he worked on movies ranging from Blade Runner to Young Frankenstein.
Check out the Laddie trailer:
The documentary is made by Ladd’s daughter, filmmaker Amanda Ladd-Jones. She was able to speak with some of Hollywood's elite including Ridley Scott, Morgan Freeman, and Sigourney Weaver to talk about their interactions with her father.
When Ladd was at Fox, he saw potential in Lucas where others did not. Lucas credited Ladd by saying that he “invested in me, he did not invest in the movie,” and Ladd’s foresight is ultimately the...
Check out the Laddie trailer:
The documentary is made by Ladd’s daughter, filmmaker Amanda Ladd-Jones. She was able to speak with some of Hollywood's elite including Ridley Scott, Morgan Freeman, and Sigourney Weaver to talk about their interactions with her father.
When Ladd was at Fox, he saw potential in Lucas where others did not. Lucas credited Ladd by saying that he “invested in me, he did not invest in the movie,” and Ladd’s foresight is ultimately the...
- 12/19/2017
- by Kristian Odland
- GeekTyrant
George Lucas will forever be the father of Star Wars, but you might have never heard of the guy who actually gave Lucas the freedom to actually execute his wild vision and ultimately change the world. That man’s name is Alan Ladd, Jr. – better known as “Laddie” to his friends – and now a new documentary dives into Ladd’s storied career as an […]
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- 12/16/2017
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Even before Disney acquired Fox’s entertainment assets as part of its historic Hollywood merger, keeping track of those all-important film rights within the industry’s leading franchises was a difficult, and often confusing, gig. But now that the Disney-Fox merger is ostensibly signed, sealed and delivered, the Mouse House’s roster of characters and properties is about to expand quite drastically – and we couldn’t be more excited about it.
For Star Wars fans in particular, there’s much reason to celebrate, as Disney now has complete control over the franchise. True, they’ve owned Lucasfilm since 2012, when they purchased the company for $4 billion, but until today, Fox has held onto the rights to the Original Trilogy, and though you can currently buy each of those films on Blu-ray and have been able to for a while, the versions you’ll get are the ones with all those controversial...
For Star Wars fans in particular, there’s much reason to celebrate, as Disney now has complete control over the franchise. True, they’ve owned Lucasfilm since 2012, when they purchased the company for $4 billion, but until today, Fox has held onto the rights to the Original Trilogy, and though you can currently buy each of those films on Blu-ray and have been able to for a while, the versions you’ll get are the ones with all those controversial...
- 12/14/2017
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Well, it’s that time of year again. No, I don’t mean Christmas. I don’t mean New Year. I don’t mean end of the semester or the start of a much-needed vacation. It’s December, which in recent years means that it’s time for the latest Star Wars movie. After buying Lucas Arts, Disney gained access to all of the great movie series that George Lucas had squirreled away over the years. And while it definitely included a few ringers, the undisputed jewel in the Disney crown afterward was Star Wars: the science fantasy epic that seems to be every person on
‘The Last Jedi’ Is Officially Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes...
‘The Last Jedi’ Is Officially Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes...
- 12/14/2017
- by Brian Hadsell
- TVovermind.com
Artist Ralph McQuarrie is arguably as responsible for the look of Star Wars as George Lucas himself. McQuarrie’s original designs and concept art shaped not only Lucas’s original movie, but multiple films and TV projects throughout the franchise’s storied history. McQuarrie passed away in 2012, but his influence on the world of science fiction will live […]
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- 12/13/2017
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
I'm sure a lot of Star Wars fans would like to know what George Lucas thought of Rian Johnson's Star Wars: The Last Jedi. After all, he is the guy who created the universe! As it turns out, Lucas was impressed with it!
Connie Wethington, a rep for George Lucas reached out to THR and told them that Lucas thought the film was "Beautifully made." She also went on to add, "And in speaking with director Rian Johnson after viewing was complimentary."
It seems like it has Lucas' seal of approval, so that's a plus! I loved Star Wars: The Last Jedi and in case you missed my review, you can check it out here. It's definitely one of the best Star Wars movies to date and is up there with The Empire Strikes Back. I'm not the only one to say this either, this movie is being...
Connie Wethington, a rep for George Lucas reached out to THR and told them that Lucas thought the film was "Beautifully made." She also went on to add, "And in speaking with director Rian Johnson after viewing was complimentary."
It seems like it has Lucas' seal of approval, so that's a plus! I loved Star Wars: The Last Jedi and in case you missed my review, you can check it out here. It's definitely one of the best Star Wars movies to date and is up there with The Empire Strikes Back. I'm not the only one to say this either, this movie is being...
- 12/13/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Although Star Wars today has become much more than just a movie, there was a time when it was nothing more than a risky business proposition. This is a look at how classic film and cultural changes helped that original film blossom into the most popular and profitable film-based franchise in history.
Let me take you back to a time before midichlorians and Gungans. Before lightsabers and tie fighters. This is a time when Death Star could have referred to a Shuriken, and Skywalker was the nickname for future NBA Hall of famer David Thompson. It was 1973 and George Lucas began writing the script for what would become Star Wars, later Episode IV: A New Hope. At this time, Lucas had completed filming his second feature film, American Graffiti, which would become a hit. His first feature film was 1971’s Thx-1138, a dystopian sci-fi, and a flop in theaters. However,...
Let me take you back to a time before midichlorians and Gungans. Before lightsabers and tie fighters. This is a time when Death Star could have referred to a Shuriken, and Skywalker was the nickname for future NBA Hall of famer David Thompson. It was 1973 and George Lucas began writing the script for what would become Star Wars, later Episode IV: A New Hope. At this time, Lucas had completed filming his second feature film, American Graffiti, which would become a hit. His first feature film was 1971’s Thx-1138, a dystopian sci-fi, and a flop in theaters. However,...
- 12/13/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (G.S. Perno)
- Cinelinx
Ever since selling Lucasfilm to Disney, George Lucas has mostly stayed out of the limelight. “Star Wars,” the franchise that was his baby for decades, is now out of his hands, and the filmmaker has largely been selective out the words he’s chosen when talking about the new movies.
“I think the fans are going to love it. It’s very much the kind of movie they’ve been looking for,” Lucas said diplomatically about “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” shortly before it opened.
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“I think the fans are going to love it. It’s very much the kind of movie they’ve been looking for,” Lucas said diplomatically about “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” shortly before it opened.
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- 12/13/2017
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Star Wars: The Last Jedi now has the ringing endorsement of the franchise’s creator, George Lucas. Though the director stepped away from the sci-fi series after Lucasfilm was acquired by Disney, Lucas is far from divorced from the series that has dominated so much of his life for the past 40 years. Lucas saw The Last Jedi shortly after its […]
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- 12/13/2017
- by Hoai-Tran Bui
- Slash Film
By now, you’ve probably heard that Star Wars: The Last Jedi is a dazzling epic full of thrilling set pieces, wonderful performances and beautiful cinematography. Indeed, the embargo lifted earlier today and already, Rotten Tomatoes has over 150 reviews, with the film sitting at a 93% at the time of writing. In other words, it’s another smash hit for the iconic sci-fi series and everyone seems to love it. But what does George Lucas think of the latest chapter in the Skywalker saga?
That’s a good question, and one that The Hollywood Reporter now has the answer to. Though the writer/director didn’t say much, he did recently screen The Last Jedi and apparently thinks it was “beautifully made.” That’s all he said, though, and it’s a bit unfortunate that we didn’t get more from him. Still, it’s nice to know that he seemingly approves of Episode VIII,...
That’s a good question, and one that The Hollywood Reporter now has the answer to. Though the writer/director didn’t say much, he did recently screen The Last Jedi and apparently thinks it was “beautifully made.” That’s all he said, though, and it’s a bit unfortunate that we didn’t get more from him. Still, it’s nice to know that he seemingly approves of Episode VIII,...
- 12/13/2017
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
George Lucas has seen The Last Jedi, and he was highly impressed.
The Star Wars creator recently screened the highly anticipated upcoming installment and thought it was "beautifully made," Connie Wethington, a rep for Lucas, told Heat Vision.
"And in speaking with director Rian Johnson after viewing was complimentary," she added.
Lucas created the world of Star Wars and directed the initial film, A New Hope, which launched the space adventure franchise in 1977.
Lucas also wrote and directed the prequels.
In 2012, Disney acquired Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion.
Lucas said in interviews after the sale that he had ideas for future...
The Star Wars creator recently screened the highly anticipated upcoming installment and thought it was "beautifully made," Connie Wethington, a rep for Lucas, told Heat Vision.
"And in speaking with director Rian Johnson after viewing was complimentary," she added.
Lucas created the world of Star Wars and directed the initial film, A New Hope, which launched the space adventure franchise in 1977.
Lucas also wrote and directed the prequels.
In 2012, Disney acquired Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion.
Lucas said in interviews after the sale that he had ideas for future...
- 12/13/2017
- by Ryan Parker
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Beyond George Lucas, there are many people to thank for the existence fo Star Wars, but had it not been for Ralph McQuarrie's visionary concept art, the franchise we all know and love may very well have never happened. McQuarrie was the first person who Lucas hired to help him envision Star Wars, and the artist wound up designing and inspiring many of the franchise's major characters... Read More...
- 12/12/2017
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
From Hot Toys, Sneak Peek the deluxe, 1/6 scale 'Luke Skywalker' figure, in the likeness of actor Mark Hamill, as he appears in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi":
"...the figure features a newly-developed head sculpt, outfit with 'poncho', a 'lightsaber', a variety of accessories, and a specially designed character-themed figure stand. The deluxe version also includes a highly detailed backpack, and a lightning rod.
"'Luke Skywalker' (Hamill), the son of 'Anakin Skywalker/'Darth Vader' and 'Padmé Amidala' is an aging, but powerful 'Jedi Master' in self-imposed exile on the planet 'Ahch-To'.
"During filming of the original 'Star Wars' trilogy, director George Lucas informed Hamill he would be needed to reprise the role again, when he was middle aged. Lucas further explained that his role as Luke would be like handing 'Excalibur to the next generation'.
"Hamill had no reaction at the time, as he thought of making '...
"...the figure features a newly-developed head sculpt, outfit with 'poncho', a 'lightsaber', a variety of accessories, and a specially designed character-themed figure stand. The deluxe version also includes a highly detailed backpack, and a lightning rod.
"'Luke Skywalker' (Hamill), the son of 'Anakin Skywalker/'Darth Vader' and 'Padmé Amidala' is an aging, but powerful 'Jedi Master' in self-imposed exile on the planet 'Ahch-To'.
"During filming of the original 'Star Wars' trilogy, director George Lucas informed Hamill he would be needed to reprise the role again, when he was middle aged. Lucas further explained that his role as Luke would be like handing 'Excalibur to the next generation'.
"Hamill had no reaction at the time, as he thought of making '...
- 12/12/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
When Disney bought the entire Star Wars franchise from Lucasfilm for all the money in the galaxy, the deal forced a reckoning: Over 40 years, George Lucas garnered a massive and rabid fanbase for his singular vision of old-fashioned matinees refashioned for a galaxy far, far away — but it also remained tethered to his whims. (Knock those dopey prequels all you want, but they were the movies Lucas wanted to make.)
Millions of fans clamored for satisfaction after the first trilogy, but what they faced was an unwieldy assemblage of Star Wars media in a constant state of identity crisis. There was Jar Jar Binks; there was Hayden Christensen as a young Darth Vader; there were plans to re-release “Attack of the Clones” and “Revenge of the Sith” in 3D.
The first post-acquisition movie, J.J. Abrams'” The Force Awakens,” took some stabs at creating a more vital and singular vision,...
Millions of fans clamored for satisfaction after the first trilogy, but what they faced was an unwieldy assemblage of Star Wars media in a constant state of identity crisis. There was Jar Jar Binks; there was Hayden Christensen as a young Darth Vader; there were plans to re-release “Attack of the Clones” and “Revenge of the Sith” in 3D.
The first post-acquisition movie, J.J. Abrams'” The Force Awakens,” took some stabs at creating a more vital and singular vision,...
- 12/12/2017
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
In 1967 George Lucas made a short sci-fi film at USC film school called Electronic Labyrinth: Thx 1138 4Eb. This short film allowed him to make the feature film version Thx: 1138 four years later, which pretty much launched his career and led him on the path to creating Star Wars. I've never seen this short before and it's pretty awesome! It's not hard to see why people saw potential in Lucas.
The short film is being presented by Dust and it will only be available to watch for a limited time, so catch it while you can. It will be removed from the internet in three days.
While monitored and pursued, a man races to escape through a futuristic labyrinth. "Electronic Labyrinth Thx 1138 4Eb" by Star Wars creator George Lucas was the student film that helped launch his film career. Dust is proud to present it to you as part of USC Student Week.
The short film is being presented by Dust and it will only be available to watch for a limited time, so catch it while you can. It will be removed from the internet in three days.
While monitored and pursued, a man races to escape through a futuristic labyrinth. "Electronic Labyrinth Thx 1138 4Eb" by Star Wars creator George Lucas was the student film that helped launch his film career. Dust is proud to present it to you as part of USC Student Week.
- 12/12/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
After Disney bought Lucasfilm, George Lucas handed off everything involving Star Wars to them. All of his concepts and his ideas. He even shared his thoughts on where he thought the future of the Start Wars saga should go. But, in the end, Lucasfilm ended up taking things in their own direction and they didn't use much of anything that Lucas suggested.
George Lucas hasn't really been involved with the franchise since the acquisition, but Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy previously said that he will whisper in her ear every now and then. "Usually it’s something specific or important to him about Jedi training. Things like that."
During a recent interview with Metro, Mark Hamill talked about Lucas' involvement a bit and he said that he wishes Disney would have been more open to the idea Lucas had for the franchise. He explained:
“What I wish is that they...
George Lucas hasn't really been involved with the franchise since the acquisition, but Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy previously said that he will whisper in her ear every now and then. "Usually it’s something specific or important to him about Jedi training. Things like that."
During a recent interview with Metro, Mark Hamill talked about Lucas' involvement a bit and he said that he wishes Disney would have been more open to the idea Lucas had for the franchise. He explained:
“What I wish is that they...
- 12/11/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
It turns out that “creative consultant” is little more than a title, as George Lucas and Star Wars: The Last Jedi star Mark Hamill have learned. When Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, it turned the Star Wars franchise upside down, with the creator of that galaxy far, far away relinquishing his creative control to new filmmakers. Lucas was kept […]
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- 12/11/2017
- by Hoai-Tran Bui
- Slash Film
Five years ago, Disney made history with its acquisition of Lucasfilm and all of its leading assets (see: Star Wars, Indiana Jones).
The landmark deal led to a $4.05 billion windfall for George Lucas and his team, who placed their treasured franchise in the hands of up-and-coming filmmakers – filmmakers in the vein of J.J. Abrams (The Force Awakens) and Rian Johnson (The Last Jedi) – who have been tasked with determining the immediate future of Lucasfilm’s far-away galaxy. Hell, thanks to the ongoing anthology saga, the likes of Gareth Edwards and Ron Howard (Solo: A Star Wars Story) have helped flesh out the rich history underpinning this most beloved of franchises.
But soon after Disney’s plans were made official, and the future of Star Wars was ostensibly set in stone, it was then revealed that George Lucas had his own vision for Episodes VII, VIII and IX. And it’s...
The landmark deal led to a $4.05 billion windfall for George Lucas and his team, who placed their treasured franchise in the hands of up-and-coming filmmakers – filmmakers in the vein of J.J. Abrams (The Force Awakens) and Rian Johnson (The Last Jedi) – who have been tasked with determining the immediate future of Lucasfilm’s far-away galaxy. Hell, thanks to the ongoing anthology saga, the likes of Gareth Edwards and Ron Howard (Solo: A Star Wars Story) have helped flesh out the rich history underpinning this most beloved of franchises.
But soon after Disney’s plans were made official, and the future of Star Wars was ostensibly set in stone, it was then revealed that George Lucas had his own vision for Episodes VII, VIII and IX. And it’s...
- 12/11/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
All cinematic lightsaber battles are not equal. This is a ranking of the Star Wars films based on the Lightsaber battles that they portray.
The Lightsaber is an iconic and unique part of the Star Wars universe much in the same way we associate the Proton Pack with Ghostbusters, or the phaser to Star Trek. The inclusion of this futuristic light sword into Star Wars came from George Lucas’ love of fantasy serials, which frequently featured characters with swords. Much in the same way that medieval Knights represented a regal and noble order of combatants, the Jedi represents an individual devoted towards upholding peace and justice. It was only fitting then that they received a weapon that would represent the dignity of their status and charge. Of course, those good guys need someone to fight, and so the major enemies of the Jedi also tend to have Lightsabers.
Aside from...
The Lightsaber is an iconic and unique part of the Star Wars universe much in the same way we associate the Proton Pack with Ghostbusters, or the phaser to Star Trek. The inclusion of this futuristic light sword into Star Wars came from George Lucas’ love of fantasy serials, which frequently featured characters with swords. Much in the same way that medieval Knights represented a regal and noble order of combatants, the Jedi represents an individual devoted towards upholding peace and justice. It was only fitting then that they received a weapon that would represent the dignity of their status and charge. Of course, those good guys need someone to fight, and so the major enemies of the Jedi also tend to have Lightsabers.
Aside from...
- 12/6/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (G.S. Perno)
- Cinelinx
Gunpowder & Sky’s sci-fi brand Dust has announced that it will digitally premiere George Lucas’ 1967 student short film, Electronic Labyrinth: Thx 1138 4Eb. The short will make its premiere on Dec. 11 to align with the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi — a franchise that started as a brainchild of Lucas. The news comes after a year of Dust’s launch. The release of one of Lucas’ first film projects is part of a partnership with the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where…...
- 12/4/2017
- Deadline
When listening to greats like Spielberg, Lucas, and Scorcese from interviews given back in 1990 it really becomes obvious how each of these men have gone on for as long as they have and what type of style they’ve used to create their own success. Back then none of them had a real idea of just what the future might bring or what would happen to film in the future. But somehow they all stuck around and hung in and eventually made something worth watching no matter how they went at it. 27 years ago no one could have predicted
Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Martin Scorsese on the Future of Movies from 1990...
Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Martin Scorsese on the Future of Movies from 1990...
- 12/2/2017
- by Wake
- TVovermind.com
The geek world imploded a few weeks back when it was reported that Disney is working on purchasing the bulk of 20th Century Fox. Shortly after this report came out, though, we were told that the whole thing might already be dead in the water, as talks between the two companies had apparently cooled.
Now, however, we’ve learned that we should ignore that second report as the notion has allegedly not yet been thrown out. According to Deadline, the two parties are still very much in discussions and Disney is apparently “progressing speedily toward” the acquisition. As we heard before, the plan is still for Fox to keep their sports and news properties, while the House of Mouse takes everything else in terms of film and TV.
“I know you want to talk about the legacies of those exposed in these sexual assault and harassment scandals, but I just...
Now, however, we’ve learned that we should ignore that second report as the notion has allegedly not yet been thrown out. According to Deadline, the two parties are still very much in discussions and Disney is apparently “progressing speedily toward” the acquisition. As we heard before, the plan is still for Fox to keep their sports and news properties, while the House of Mouse takes everything else in terms of film and TV.
“I know you want to talk about the legacies of those exposed in these sexual assault and harassment scandals, but I just...
- 12/1/2017
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
A long time ago, a grade-schooler got his hands on a spaceship. He followed the assembly instructions as best he could, snapping on the cannons, the landing gear, the tiny interstellar-chess table. Soon enough, Rian Johnson was holding his very own Millennium Falcon. "The first thing I did," he recalls, "was throw it across the room, to see how it would look flying." He grins. "And it broke."
Johnson grew up, went to film school, made some good stuff, including the entertainingly twisted 2012 sci-fi drama Looper. He's nearly 44 now, though...
Johnson grew up, went to film school, made some good stuff, including the entertainingly twisted 2012 sci-fi drama Looper. He's nearly 44 now, though...
- 11/29/2017
- Rollingstone.com
It’s hard to determine what makes a film timeless, since films are like technology: they only improve as time moves forward. Great works of the past, whether they were westerns, comedies or science fiction, reside in a figurative Smithsonian, and deservedly so. That’s where paradigm-shifting, zeitgeist-infusing, thrill-inducing wonders belong after setting the stage for a new generation of movies. Movies that have eclipsed them in special effects, writing, acting, costumes, cinematography, set design, and direction. We don’t realize it because nostalgia clouds judgment even worse than the dark side. No one really acknowledges greatness until it’s far behind in the rear view mirror.
And yet, there are some things that remain as extraordinary as when they were invented. Sunglasses. In N Out. Game 7. Star Wars.
Of all the reasons to keep watching Star Wars movies, one is often overlooked: there are lots of secrets stashed in that galaxy far,...
And yet, there are some things that remain as extraordinary as when they were invented. Sunglasses. In N Out. Game 7. Star Wars.
Of all the reasons to keep watching Star Wars movies, one is often overlooked: there are lots of secrets stashed in that galaxy far,...
- 11/22/2017
- by Sean Galusha
- We Got This Covered
Francis Coppola’s Apocalypse Now came out in 1979, but it remains one of the most famous films that can be found out there. Given that it was supposed to be a Vietnam-based update of Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, it is perhaps unsurprising that there are numerous stories about what happened behind the scenes throughout its production. Here are some of the most interesting behind-the-scene stories for Apocalypse Now: George Lucas Was Supposed to Direct Originally, George Lucas was supposed to be the one to direct Apocalypse Now. However, Coppola and Lucas were unable to find the funding, with the
Amazing Behind the Scenes Stories from “Apocalypse Now”...
Amazing Behind the Scenes Stories from “Apocalypse Now”...
- 11/17/2017
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
Rob Leane Nov 13, 2017
A live-action Star Wars TV series is on the way! Let’s look back at Underworld, the last attempt to get one made...
Last Friday was an exiting day for Star Wars fans, with UK followers of that galaxy far, far away waking up to some massive news. While we were sleeping, Disney chief Bob Iger announced a new trilogy of Star Wars films and a live-action Star Wars TV series.
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Iger’s announcement included some details about the new movie trilogy (The Last Jedi’s Rian Johnson is helming it, with the story being totally separate to the Skywalker-centric ‘episode’ films), but the TV project was left utterly mysterious. All the fans were told is that the live-action TV series will be released...
A live-action Star Wars TV series is on the way! Let’s look back at Underworld, the last attempt to get one made...
Last Friday was an exiting day for Star Wars fans, with UK followers of that galaxy far, far away waking up to some massive news. While we were sleeping, Disney chief Bob Iger announced a new trilogy of Star Wars films and a live-action Star Wars TV series.
See related The Greatest Showman: first pics from Hugh Jackman musical The Greatest Showman On Earth: Zendaya joins Hugh Jackman in cast
Iger’s announcement included some details about the new movie trilogy (The Last Jedi’s Rian Johnson is helming it, with the story being totally separate to the Skywalker-centric ‘episode’ films), but the TV project was left utterly mysterious. All the fans were told is that the live-action TV series will be released...
- 11/12/2017
- Den of Geek
John Mollo (pictured to the left), the costume designer who brought to life Ralph McQuarrie and George Lucas’ conceptual vision for Star Wars, has died. He was 86.
His death was reported in The Times of London.
A military history expert, Mollo had never seen a science-fiction film before agreeing to meet with Lucas, who was planning his third feature after his Oscar-nominated American Graffiti (1973).
“We discussed a few concepts when I joined the team, and George had a clear vision of what he was looking for. He liked the idea of the baddies having a fascist look about them, with...
His death was reported in The Times of London.
A military history expert, Mollo had never seen a science-fiction film before agreeing to meet with Lucas, who was planning his third feature after his Oscar-nominated American Graffiti (1973).
“We discussed a few concepts when I joined the team, and George had a clear vision of what he was looking for. He liked the idea of the baddies having a fascist look about them, with...
- 10/28/2017
- by Rhett Bartlett
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For a special Halloween episode, Legends of Tomorrow is doing another take-off of a beloved classic movie. Season 2 previously paid homage to Star Wars by featuring a young George Lucas and, in next week’s episode, the show will tip its hat to the work of Lucas’ pal Steven Spielberg.
In “Phone Home,” as you can probably guess from the title, the Legends will find themselves in an adventure inspired by E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. When our ragtag heroes discover that Ray apparently dies as a child due to the time jumble that they caused, they travel back to the 1980s to find out what happened to him. It turns out that itty bitty Ray befriended a baby Dominator (the species first introduced in last year’s Arrowverse crossover). Not only does this make him wanted by the Us government, but the Dominator’s mother is on his tail, too.
In the newly released photos below,...
In “Phone Home,” as you can probably guess from the title, the Legends will find themselves in an adventure inspired by E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. When our ragtag heroes discover that Ray apparently dies as a child due to the time jumble that they caused, they travel back to the 1980s to find out what happened to him. It turns out that itty bitty Ray befriended a baby Dominator (the species first introduced in last year’s Arrowverse crossover). Not only does this make him wanted by the Us government, but the Dominator’s mother is on his tail, too.
In the newly released photos below,...
- 10/27/2017
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
In April 1984, Steven Soderbergh was a 21-year-old aspiring filmmaker. Soderbergh had skipped attending college at Louisiana State University in order to try and make it in Hollywood. Soderbergh worked as a game show scorer and a freelance film editor to make money, and one of his efforts to break big apparently included sending a demo reel to George Lucas at Lucasfilm. The young director spent his high school years making a handful of short films on Super 8mm.
Unfortunately, whatever dreams Soderbergh had of getting into the Lucasfilm family were denied when he received a rejection letter returning the tape he sent in. “Please know our returning your tape is in no way a reflection upon its merits,” the letter reads, claiming the volume of videos and ideas Lucasfilm receives each day is so high it’s impossible for Lucas or any executive at the company to see them all.
Unfortunately, whatever dreams Soderbergh had of getting into the Lucasfilm family were denied when he received a rejection letter returning the tape he sent in. “Please know our returning your tape is in no way a reflection upon its merits,” the letter reads, claiming the volume of videos and ideas Lucasfilm receives each day is so high it’s impossible for Lucas or any executive at the company to see them all.
- 10/17/2017
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Ryan Lambie Oct 12, 2017
For decades, the Ewoks have divided fan opinion, and with Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Porgs look set to do the same...
They helped bring down the Empire, but for some, they helped ruin an entire franchise. When Return Of The Jedi arrived in 1983, its cuddly, mischievous Ewoks immediately divided opinion among Star Wars fans: for some, George Lucas' space opera ended not with a bang, but with a bunch of spear-waving teddy bears frolicking about in a forest.
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Almost 35 years later, and it might seem as though history's about to repeat itself. As footage from writer-director Rian Johnson's The Last Jedi emerged, debate over things like Rey's origins and Luke's grim utterances was joined by another conversation: what are those cute, wide-eyed things that look like...
For decades, the Ewoks have divided fan opinion, and with Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Porgs look set to do the same...
They helped bring down the Empire, but for some, they helped ruin an entire franchise. When Return Of The Jedi arrived in 1983, its cuddly, mischievous Ewoks immediately divided opinion among Star Wars fans: for some, George Lucas' space opera ended not with a bang, but with a bunch of spear-waving teddy bears frolicking about in a forest.
See related Netflix's Stranger Things: Shawn Levy interview Netflix's Stranger Things: spotting the movie references
Almost 35 years later, and it might seem as though history's about to repeat itself. As footage from writer-director Rian Johnson's The Last Jedi emerged, debate over things like Rey's origins and Luke's grim utterances was joined by another conversation: what are those cute, wide-eyed things that look like...
- 10/11/2017
- Den of Geek
Susan Lacy's documentary Spielberg debuts October 7th on HBO, trots out an all-star team of interviewees – from film critics to famous friends, the Toms (Cruise and Hanks) to God herself, a.k.a. Oprah Winfrey. The voices film buffs will undoubtedly want to hear from the most, however, belong to his fellow "movie brats": Francis Ford Coppola, Brian De Palma, George Lucas and Martin Scorsese, who all talk at length about their heady New Hollywood days alongside Spielberg in the early Seventies. All of them partied together, bounced...
- 10/6/2017
- Rollingstone.com
As Ridley Scott lives and breathes — and lord knows he will, so long as there are more Alien prequels to be made — there is always the chance that Blade Runner: The Final Cut‘s title may yet become anachronistic. But for going on ten years now, the seventh distinct full-length cut of Scott’s magnum opus has fulfilled its promise of being the last word on Blade Runner. Released in 2007, this version of the iconic 1982 sci-fi film mixes and matches various scenes and edits from multiple previous editions, while digitally tweaking the visual effects, colors, and audio mixing in preparation for Blade Runner‘s inaugural release in high-definition formats. Out of the many previous incarnations, The Final Cut most closely resembles Scott’s 1992 Director’s Cut, with some subtle but noteworthy modifications.
Though the film is based on Philip K. Dick’s novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?...
Though the film is based on Philip K. Dick’s novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?...
- 10/5/2017
- by The Film Stage
- The Film Stage
By Jacob Oller
The director analyzes his work in this video essay. eorge Lucas comes from (and/or helped create) the New Hollywood era of ambitious film students that set out to change the game in the film industry. They wanted to bring depth and an indie spirit to their films, contrasting with the oppression of the studio system. […]
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The director analyzes his work in this video essay. eorge Lucas comes from (and/or helped create) the New Hollywood era of ambitious film students that set out to change the game in the film industry. They wanted to bring depth and an indie spirit to their films, contrasting with the oppression of the studio system. […]
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- 9/27/2017
- by Jacob Oller
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
By now, Star Wars fans should be well aware of the impact that concept artist Ralph McQuarrie had on the franchise. George Lucas once described McQuarrie’s contribution to Star Wars as “incalculable” because of how integral the artist’s early sketches were to translating Lucas’s script into a visual guide for the talented craftspeople to be able to bring the story […]
The post ‘Han Solo’: Ron Howard Reveals Reference to Concept Artist Ralph McQuarrie appeared first on /Film.
The post ‘Han Solo’: Ron Howard Reveals Reference to Concept Artist Ralph McQuarrie appeared first on /Film.
- 9/26/2017
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
The ultimate “Star Wars” gift could be yours for a price. Profiles in History, the dealer behind the upcoming Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds personal property auction, has announced that fans will be able to place bids on some of Carrie Fisher’s personal “Star Wars” scripts, which include annotations from Fisher herself and inscriptions from director George Lucas. The auction takes place October 7-9 in Los Angeles.
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Fischer’s personal scripts being auctioned include her original 1977 script for the “Star Wars,” her 158-page shooting script for “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back,” and her bound presentation script for “Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi.” The original script and the “Return of the Jedi” script are signed by Lucas and feature dedications written by him to her. Every script is expected...
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Fischer’s personal scripts being auctioned include her original 1977 script for the “Star Wars,” her 158-page shooting script for “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back,” and her bound presentation script for “Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi.” The original script and the “Return of the Jedi” script are signed by Lucas and feature dedications written by him to her. Every script is expected...
- 9/14/2017
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
“You can type this sh*t, but you can’t say it.”
That’s Harrison Ford there, offering his critique on the dialogue written by Star Wars creator George Lucas way back when. A long time ago – 1977, to be specific – the former Lucasfilm head introduced movie fans to a galaxy far, far away with the release of A New Hope, and once claimed that he’d like to direct the final Star Wars movie, whenever that may be.
But now that Lucas has entered a state of semi-retirement, the chances of him returning to the studio’s prized franchise are slim to none. Ditto for Ford himself, who recalled poking fun at George’s writing as part of GQ’s cover story. Echoing that famous, aforementioned line, the Indiana Jones actor revealed:
George usually sits near a monitor, far removed, so I had to convey my impression…or my feelings…...
That’s Harrison Ford there, offering his critique on the dialogue written by Star Wars creator George Lucas way back when. A long time ago – 1977, to be specific – the former Lucasfilm head introduced movie fans to a galaxy far, far away with the release of A New Hope, and once claimed that he’d like to direct the final Star Wars movie, whenever that may be.
But now that Lucas has entered a state of semi-retirement, the chances of him returning to the studio’s prized franchise are slim to none. Ditto for Ford himself, who recalled poking fun at George’s writing as part of GQ’s cover story. Echoing that famous, aforementioned line, the Indiana Jones actor revealed:
George usually sits near a monitor, far removed, so I had to convey my impression…or my feelings…...
- 9/14/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Stars: Caroline Munro, David Hasslehoff, Christopher Plummer, Marjoe Gortner, Robert Tessier, Joe Spinell, Nadia Cassini, Judd Hamilton, Hamilton Camp | Written by Luigi Cozzi, Nat Wachsberger | Directed by Lewis Coates (aka Luigi Cozzi)
The entire galaxy is in peril and infamous space-smuggler Stella Star, the greatest star pilot ever to command a vessel, is its only hope. The evil Count Zartharn from the League of the Dark Worlds has constructed a weapon of unlimited power capable of destroying anything in its path. Our heroine Stella Star and her loyal crew must navigate the darkest corners of the solar system to find the Count’s hideout and bring his reign of terror to an end.
The success of George Lucas’ Star Wars in 1977 led to a myriad of clones and quick cash-ins, the most famous (or infamous) of which was Starcrash. A heady mix of Barbarella, Star Wars and even the films of Ray Harryhausen,...
The entire galaxy is in peril and infamous space-smuggler Stella Star, the greatest star pilot ever to command a vessel, is its only hope. The evil Count Zartharn from the League of the Dark Worlds has constructed a weapon of unlimited power capable of destroying anything in its path. Our heroine Stella Star and her loyal crew must navigate the darkest corners of the solar system to find the Count’s hideout and bring his reign of terror to an end.
The success of George Lucas’ Star Wars in 1977 led to a myriad of clones and quick cash-ins, the most famous (or infamous) of which was Starcrash. A heady mix of Barbarella, Star Wars and even the films of Ray Harryhausen,...
- 9/11/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
In the cinema of Steven Spielberg, to say nothing of the cinema of science fiction, of Hollywood, and of practical effects, Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) is a landmark, like the silhouette of a small mountain in the night skyline. Spielberg’s Duel (1971), carried over from television to movie theaters, was a wisp of a story elevated by its visual dynamism. His theatrical debut, The Sugarland Express (1974), was another 70s American road movie, notable today for the way it combines the appealing grit of the New Hollywood (and of Duel) with a much warmer, more charitable view of America and its culture. It contains the director’s first broken family unit—a key theme in his career—and was his first film scored by John Williams, even if it has almost none of the Williams trademarks. Jaws (1975) was the breakout smash, a lurid bucket-of-blood movie turned into a light day-at-the-beach movie,...
- 9/10/2017
- MUBI
Colin Trevorrow and Star Wars: Episode IX have gone their separate ways.
That’s the announcement that shook the Internet on Tuesday evening, when Lucasfilm announced that Trevorrow, best known for resurrecting Jurassic World, is no longer directing the 2019 Star Wars flick. Subsequent reports have gone on to claim that the relationship between director and studio had become “unmanageable,” and ongoing script issues ultimately forced Lucasfilm to hit the hard reset. It’s not all bad news, though, as screenwriter Jack Thorne was hired back in August to fine-tune the pitch submitted by Trevorrow and his long-time writing partner, Derek Connolly, so we struggle to imagine that Episode IX is starting over from scratch.
Still, the search for a director continues unabated. Word is The Last Jedi‘s Rian Johnson has been earmarked as a potential replacement for the outgoing Trevorrow, though whether the Episode VIII helmer wants to dive...
That’s the announcement that shook the Internet on Tuesday evening, when Lucasfilm announced that Trevorrow, best known for resurrecting Jurassic World, is no longer directing the 2019 Star Wars flick. Subsequent reports have gone on to claim that the relationship between director and studio had become “unmanageable,” and ongoing script issues ultimately forced Lucasfilm to hit the hard reset. It’s not all bad news, though, as screenwriter Jack Thorne was hired back in August to fine-tune the pitch submitted by Trevorrow and his long-time writing partner, Derek Connolly, so we struggle to imagine that Episode IX is starting over from scratch.
Still, the search for a director continues unabated. Word is The Last Jedi‘s Rian Johnson has been earmarked as a potential replacement for the outgoing Trevorrow, though whether the Episode VIII helmer wants to dive...
- 9/7/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Now that Colin Trevorrow is no longer directing Star Wars: Episode IX there is lots of speculation about who could take over, Rian Johnson, J.J. Abrams, Ava DuVernay? One name that not too many people are talking about said decades ago that he would gladly do it: George Lucas.
A long time ago, in 1977, only months after the first Star Wars exploded in theaters, Lucas spoke to Rolling Stone magazine and said the following:
"I think the sequels will be much, much better. What I want to do is direct the last sequel. I could do the first one and the last one and let everyone else do the ones in between."
Back then, Lucas was obviously referring to what would become Return of the Jedi, a film he ended up not even directing. But he did, make three more Star Wars movies after that, only they took place before the original three.
A long time ago, in 1977, only months after the first Star Wars exploded in theaters, Lucas spoke to Rolling Stone magazine and said the following:
"I think the sequels will be much, much better. What I want to do is direct the last sequel. I could do the first one and the last one and let everyone else do the ones in between."
Back then, Lucas was obviously referring to what would become Return of the Jedi, a film he ended up not even directing. But he did, make three more Star Wars movies after that, only they took place before the original three.
- 9/6/2017
- by Kristian Odland
- GeekTyrant
Ryan Lambie Sep 7, 2017
As Colin Trevorrow joins a growing list of departing filmmakers, we ask what role directors even have in major franchises like Star Wars...
It must be a good couple of years ago already by now, but in a corner of Hollywood far, far away, someone at Disney-Lucasfilm took a photograph of four film directors.
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On the left, Gareth Edwards, then on the cusp of making the Star Wars spin-off, Rogue One. Next to him, Phil Lord and Chris Miller,...
As Colin Trevorrow joins a growing list of departing filmmakers, we ask what role directors even have in major franchises like Star Wars...
It must be a good couple of years ago already by now, but in a corner of Hollywood far, far away, someone at Disney-Lucasfilm took a photograph of four film directors.
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On the left, Gareth Edwards, then on the cusp of making the Star Wars spin-off, Rogue One. Next to him, Phil Lord and Chris Miller,...
- 9/6/2017
- Den of Geek
Okay, so I haven’t written musings on my feelings on fandom in quite a bit, so here goes nothing!
Marvel’s Secret Empire event has received a lot of flack for continuing the storyline of Captain America as a secret Hydra agent. Much of that flack has revolved around the notion that Cap being associated with Hydra is an affront to co-creator Jack Kirby, a Jewish man and a World War II veteran. By having Cap be associated with Hydra, it goes against the creator’s intent.
But – how much so we actually care about a creator’s intent?
From my experiences, it seems we don’t really care that much about a creator’s original intent if the story is considered good. A prominent example is how Gene Roddenberry was opposed to the idea of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (or at least some reported it as such...
Marvel’s Secret Empire event has received a lot of flack for continuing the storyline of Captain America as a secret Hydra agent. Much of that flack has revolved around the notion that Cap being associated with Hydra is an affront to co-creator Jack Kirby, a Jewish man and a World War II veteran. By having Cap be associated with Hydra, it goes against the creator’s intent.
But – how much so we actually care about a creator’s intent?
From my experiences, it seems we don’t really care that much about a creator’s original intent if the story is considered good. A prominent example is how Gene Roddenberry was opposed to the idea of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (or at least some reported it as such...
- 9/5/2017
- by Joe Corallo
- Comicmix.com
Article by Dane Eric Marti
Sometimes a film will speak directly to a person in an audience: A preternatural, unearthly tendril of luminous light tapping you on the shoulder, a benevolent yet mysterious voice reminding you of an obligation, or a musical, colorful Dream Message entering your eyes and speaking to your soul with wonder, awe and truth. Like other Art forms, film can do amazing things.
For me, there are definitely a few choice films of overwhelming, pristine power. Yet one cinematic work is not just great, deeply special to me: ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind.’ Directed by the Wonderkind, Steven Spielberg, directly after his landmark suspense-adventure film, ‘Jaws’.
Now, his new flick, released in 1977, also dealt with the fantastic, with riveting moments of terror… but its endgame was something quite dissimilar.
I think it would take either a first-rate Psychologist or an Exorcist with a lot of...
Sometimes a film will speak directly to a person in an audience: A preternatural, unearthly tendril of luminous light tapping you on the shoulder, a benevolent yet mysterious voice reminding you of an obligation, or a musical, colorful Dream Message entering your eyes and speaking to your soul with wonder, awe and truth. Like other Art forms, film can do amazing things.
For me, there are definitely a few choice films of overwhelming, pristine power. Yet one cinematic work is not just great, deeply special to me: ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind.’ Directed by the Wonderkind, Steven Spielberg, directly after his landmark suspense-adventure film, ‘Jaws’.
Now, his new flick, released in 1977, also dealt with the fantastic, with riveting moments of terror… but its endgame was something quite dissimilar.
I think it would take either a first-rate Psychologist or an Exorcist with a lot of...
- 8/31/2017
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
2017-08-29T06:43:50-07:00Evangeline Lilly is Sleek and Fierce in Wasp Costume
At the end of Ant-Man, we got a tease of Evangeline Lilly's alter-ego, Wasp, but not until now have we seen what she'll look like in costume. Frankly, we think she looks pretty great.
Via The Hollywood Reporter.
Evangeline Lilly on Monday suited up to celebrate late comic book artist Jack Kirby's 100th birthday.
Lilly shared the first photo of herself wearing her Wasp costume for 2018's Ant-Man and the Wasp, in which she stars opposite Paul Rudd, who plays Ant-Man.
Kirby co-created Janet van Dyne (the original Wasp) along with Stan Lee back in 1963. Lilly plays Hope, the daughter of Janet van Dyne and Hank Pym (the original Ant-Man), and though her character was actually created by writer Tom DeFalco and artist Ron Frenz in 1999, like most things in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,...
At the end of Ant-Man, we got a tease of Evangeline Lilly's alter-ego, Wasp, but not until now have we seen what she'll look like in costume. Frankly, we think she looks pretty great.
Via The Hollywood Reporter.
Evangeline Lilly on Monday suited up to celebrate late comic book artist Jack Kirby's 100th birthday.
Lilly shared the first photo of herself wearing her Wasp costume for 2018's Ant-Man and the Wasp, in which she stars opposite Paul Rudd, who plays Ant-Man.
Kirby co-created Janet van Dyne (the original Wasp) along with Stan Lee back in 1963. Lilly plays Hope, the daughter of Janet van Dyne and Hank Pym (the original Ant-Man), and though her character was actually created by writer Tom DeFalco and artist Ron Frenz in 1999, like most things in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,...
- 8/29/2017
- by EG
- Yidio
Even though for many, there was much to dislike about the George Lucas‘ “Star Wars” prequels, you have to respect the guy for seeing it through because, in the end, what we were watching was, in fact, his full cinematic vision splattered on screen. Lucas created worlds unlike any others with the prequels, and while they were heavily flawed, one must admire the way he built up these stories from scratch.
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Continue reading George Lucas Still Offers Kathleen Kennedy Jedi Ideas For ‘Star Wars’ at The Playlist.
- 8/16/2017
- by Jordan Ruimy
- The Playlist
Ever since selling his company to Disney for a whopping $4 billion back in 2012, George Lucas hasn’t been too involved in the Star Wars franchise. And frankly, that’s probably for the best at this stage. However, that doesn’t mean he’s totally distanced himself from his baby, with Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy revealing that the iconic director still has some input on one thing in particular.
Entertainment Weekly, who brought us a boatload of new information on Star Wars: The Last Jedi last week thanks to their new cover story, revisited a comment made to them by Kennedy back at Celebration in April. We’re not sure why they’re just digging this up now, but according to the outlet, when they asked the studio head honcho if Lucas still has any input into the development of future films in the franchise, she said the following:
“Not really,...
Entertainment Weekly, who brought us a boatload of new information on Star Wars: The Last Jedi last week thanks to their new cover story, revisited a comment made to them by Kennedy back at Celebration in April. We’re not sure why they’re just digging this up now, but according to the outlet, when they asked the studio head honcho if Lucas still has any input into the development of future films in the franchise, she said the following:
“Not really,...
- 8/15/2017
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
George Lucas is Still Offering Star Wars Movie Suggestions, But He's Adjusting To Not Having Control
Even though it's been a few years since George Lucas sold the rights of Star Wars to Disney, he still offers suggestions on how to handle the franchise from time to time. What kind of things does he offer suggestions on? Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy tells EW:
“Not really, but he’ll whisper in my ear every now and then. Usually, it’s something specific or important to him about Jedi training. Things like that.”
I guess he's just making sure that the Jedi are being handled right. I imagine that it would be extremely hard to completely let go of something that you created and built and spent so much time with over the course of 40 years. According to Kennedy, though, he's getting used to it and settling in to just being a fan. She says:
“I think he’s starting to settle into this and just be a fan.
“Not really, but he’ll whisper in my ear every now and then. Usually, it’s something specific or important to him about Jedi training. Things like that.”
I guess he's just making sure that the Jedi are being handled right. I imagine that it would be extremely hard to completely let go of something that you created and built and spent so much time with over the course of 40 years. According to Kennedy, though, he's getting used to it and settling in to just being a fan. She says:
“I think he’s starting to settle into this and just be a fan.
- 8/15/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Fans have a love-hate relationship with Star Wars creator and former Lucasfilm overlord George Lucas. While the man created one of the most beloved world known to mankind — with countless films, series, books, comics, and video games taking place in said world (be it canon or not) — he’s also been widely criticized by ruining things with the prequel films in the late ‘90s to mid-‘00s. That’s not to even mention all the countless changes he made to the existing films.
It wasn’t long before fan started to resent George Lucas for keeping himself involved in the franchise for as long as he did. While his mindset and tastes largely seemed to be in sync with audiences early on, as he grew older, it became clear that he no longer had interest in the same aspects of his own world that fans did. While many fans were...
It wasn’t long before fan started to resent George Lucas for keeping himself involved in the franchise for as long as he did. While his mindset and tastes largely seemed to be in sync with audiences early on, as he grew older, it became clear that he no longer had interest in the same aspects of his own world that fans did. While many fans were...
- 8/15/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
In a galaxy not so far, far away—the South of France—George Lucas now has a new plot of land.
In late April, the Star Wars creator quietly purchased a historic chateau with a working vineyard in the Var in Provence for $11.2 million. His new estate is directly north of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie‘s Château Miraval, local newspaper Var Matin first reported on Sunday.
This is the latest addition to his Skywalker Vineyards collection, which already owns properties in California and Italy.
Margüi consists of 253 acres, including 33 acres of vineyards. Separated by fields of forest from the Château Miraval estate,...
In late April, the Star Wars creator quietly purchased a historic chateau with a working vineyard in the Var in Provence for $11.2 million. His new estate is directly north of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie‘s Château Miraval, local newspaper Var Matin first reported on Sunday.
This is the latest addition to his Skywalker Vineyards collection, which already owns properties in California and Italy.
Margüi consists of 253 acres, including 33 acres of vineyards. Separated by fields of forest from the Château Miraval estate,...
- 8/14/2017
- by Peter Mikelbank
- PEOPLE.com
As if Princess Leia wasn't already the baddest female in a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars fans were shocked to learn over the weekend that not only was she a Senator, a military leader, but she also had her Ph.D, and got it at the age of 19.
This overlooked detail was pointed out by Twitter user Becca Harrison, who discovered the news in the book Superwomen: Gender, Power, and Representation by Carolyn Cocca.
According to Cocca, in 2004 commentary for Star Wars: A New Hope George Lucas said that Leia obtained her doctorate — among other accolades — while Luke was on tatooine being a "naive farm boy."
"She's like a very sophisticated, urbanized ruler, a senator, so she's a politician," said Lucas, according to Cocca's book. "She's accomplished, graduated, got her Ph.D. at 19 and she rules people."
Star Wars fans have long known Leia was tough and intelligent but getting her Ph.
This overlooked detail was pointed out by Twitter user Becca Harrison, who discovered the news in the book Superwomen: Gender, Power, and Representation by Carolyn Cocca.
According to Cocca, in 2004 commentary for Star Wars: A New Hope George Lucas said that Leia obtained her doctorate — among other accolades — while Luke was on tatooine being a "naive farm boy."
"She's like a very sophisticated, urbanized ruler, a senator, so she's a politician," said Lucas, according to Cocca's book. "She's accomplished, graduated, got her Ph.D. at 19 and she rules people."
Star Wars fans have long known Leia was tough and intelligent but getting her Ph.
- 8/7/2017
- by Kristian Odland
- GeekTyrant
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