We've been keeping you informed, over the years, about the status of George Lucas' plans for a live action Star Wars TV series. As a reminder, the understanding is that approximately 50 scripts have been written but they're still too [...]
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George Lucas Moves Toward Retirement; Names Kathleen Kennedy New Lucasfilm Co-Chair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kathleen Kennedy to become Co-Chair of Lucasfilm Ltd. SAN FRANCISCO, California—June 1, 2012—Lucasfilm Ltd. today announced that Kathleen Kennedy will become Co-Chair of Lucasfilm. In an effort to move forward with his retirement plans, George Lucas will work with [...]
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George Lucas Says Han Never Shot First; Simon Pegg Explains Why Episode I Sucks
The 3D re-release of Star Wars: Epidode I - The Phantom Menace managed to rack up $1.1 million in midnight showings this past Friday. To mark the event, George Lucas spoke with the fine folks over at THR and decided [...]
Read moreGeorge Lucas Is Retiring From the Blockbuster Film Business
While it's not the first time in his career to have done so, creator, writer, director and flannel connoisseur George Lucas is apparently retiring from the blockbuster film business entirely. With his Tuskegee Airmen flick Red Tails that has been [...]
Read moreStar Wars Live Action TV Series Update
Sorry, but this is not the news you're looking for. It is news, nevertheless, with a lot of interesting information about the series and about the state of TV in general, according to one industry insider. First, a brief history [...]
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Why I Want to Force Choke George Lucas
As a total fanboy of the Star Wars franchise, I've grown to accept that certain things will never happen. I know I will never likely see a high definition version of The Star Wars Holiday Special in its entirety, nor [...]
Read moreGeorge Lucas Needs Technology To Catch Up To His Imagination
I wonder what else George Lucas has in his garage. Oscar-winner, Lucas touts that he already has fifty hours worth of scripts at the ready for a live-action Star Wars TV series. But the world isn’t ready for such awesomeness. [...]
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STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS – Season Finale Tonight Features Chewie
Tonight, Star Wars: The Clone Wars will conclude its third season with an hour-long finale beginning with Ahsoka Tano taken captive and stranded with a familiar furry character in “Padawan Lost” and “Wookiee Hunt.” Check out this excerpt from the [...]
Read moreAre You Ready for Jar Jar in 3D? Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace Gets A 3D Release Date
Back in September, we brought you the news that 20th Century Fox and Lucasfilm Ltd. were converting the live-action Star Wars Saga to 3D for a theatrical re-release, with Industrial Light & Magic supervising the project. At the time, John [...]
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Trailer for Encore’s Industrial Light and Magic: Creating the Impossible
Back in September, we told you about Encore networks' upcoming original documentary celebrating the legacy of Industrial Light & Magic, which is narrated by Tom Cruise and directed by Academy Award and Emmy nominated director Leslie Iwerks. Check out the [...]
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STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS – Can’t Keep A Good Assassin Down: Aurra Sing Returns
In tonight’s episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Aurra Sing, voiced by Jaime King, returns in an episode aptly titled, “Assassin.” Check out the details of this episode, King’s take on her hot, strong, and bad-ass character, and two [...]
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STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS: George Lucas Becomes An Action Hero
Tomorrow night’s episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars takes you into the life of Pantoran Chairman Papanioda, the character of that series creator George Lucas played in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. In Episode III, the Chairman is [...]
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