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George Lucas Proposes Museum In San Francisco
“Star Wars” creator George Lucas wants to build a museum dedicated to visual storytelling in San Francisco’s Presidio that would house an art collection he amassed over more than four decades.
Stuart Freeborn, ‘Star Wars’ Makeup Artist, Dies
Stuart Freeborn, a pioneering movie makeup artist behind creatures such as Yoda and Chewbacca in the “Star Wars” films, has died. He was 98…
‘Star Wars’ 3D Prequels Postponed To Focus On ‘Episode VII’
It seems Lucasfilm wants to make sure the force is as strong as possible when it comes to the upcoming “Star Wars” sequel. The film studio’s attention has…
J.J. Abrams On ‘Star Wars’: ‘Surreal’ & ‘Exciting’
J.J. Abrams calls getting assigned to direct the seventh live-action “Star Wars” film “as surreal as it is exciting.” The director-producer-writer spoke with…
‘Indiana Jones’ & ‘Yoda’ Statues Get The Green Light For A San Anselmo Park
San Anselmo has approved a new downtown park to be built on land donated by filmmaker George Lucas that will feature statues of Indiana Jones & Yoda…
Marin Film Creator George Lucas Engaged
A spokeswoman for Lucasfilm Ltd. says the 68-year-old director is engaged to 43-year-old investment firm president Mellody Hobson. No other details were provided.
Disney Completes $4.06B LucasFilm Acquisition
Disney said it has completed its acquisition of San Francisco-based Lucasfilm Ltd. for $4.06 billion in cash and stock…
Regulators Clear Disney Purchase Of Lucasfilm
Federal antitrust regulators have cleared Disney’s $4 billion deal to buy Lucasfilm, the filmmaking empire behind the “Star Wars” franchise.
George Lucas Plans For Second Yoda Statue In Bay Area
Filmmaker George Lucas plans to help build a small park in Marin County that would include bronze statues of the popular Star Wars character and Indiana Jones…
Pixar Director Will Not Helm New ‘Star Wars’
Brad Bird says he will be first in line to see the new “Star Wars” movie, but that he won’t be the one directing it. The director of Pixar’s “The Incredibles” took his name out of the running…
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