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George Walton Lucas Jr. [1] (born May 14, 1944) is an American filmmaker and philanthropist. He created the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises and founded Lucasfilm, LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic and THX. He served as chairman of Lucasfilm before selling it to The Walt Disney Company in 2012. [2]
Apr 2, 2014 · George Lucas is a writer, producer and director known for his creation of the enormously successful 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones' film franchises. Updated: Mar 26, 2021. Photo: Michael...
May 24, 2024 · George Lucas got candid about criticism of the first six “Star Wars” films during a conversation at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday. When speaking about the success of the franchise ahead of...
George Lucas. Writer: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. George Walton Lucas, Jr. was raised on a walnut ranch in Modesto, California. His father was a stationery store owner and he had three siblings. During his late teen years, he went to Thomas Downey High School and was very much interested in drag racing.
George Walton Lucas, Jr. (Modesto, California, May 14, 1944) is an American filmmaker, creator of the film sagas of Star Wars and Indiana Jones, and former president of Lucasfilm Limited, LucasArts Entertainment Company, Lucas Digital Ltd, Lucas Licensing, LucasBooks and Lucas Learning Ltd.
May 26, 2024 · George Lucas, American motion-picture director, producer, and screenwriter who created several of the most popular films in history, most notably the original trilogy of Star Wars movies, which spawned one of the largest pop culture phenomena of all time.
Jan 13, 2004 · Today, George Lucas remains one of the most popular filmmakers of all time. For the past few decades, he has been at the forefront of American culture and creative technology both predicting...
Oct 14, 2020 · George Lucas and the Origin Story Behind 'Star Wars' Movies & TV. Movies Based on True Stories. George Lucas and the Origin Story Behind 'Star Wars' In an era of dark, dystopian...
May 25, 2024 · George Lucas Receives Honorary Palme d’Or From Francis Ford Coppola At Cannes Film Festival; Watch Rapturous Reception. By Nancy Tartaglione, Andreas Wiseman. May 25, 2024 10:57am. US executive ...
May 21, 2020 · May 21, 2020. On May 21, 1980, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back made its theatrical debut. To celebrate the classic film’s landmark 40th anniversary, StarWars.com presents “ Empire at 40,” a special series of interviews, editorial features, and listicles. There is a note of hope in George Lucas’s voice as he considers whether or not ...
