Although known for his Star Wars legacy, George Lucas has directed a mere six films. However, his contributions to the craft of filmmaking have forever altered the industry. From the groundbreaking special effects of Star Wars to THX to the innovations of Industrial Light and Magic, George has forever upped the barre on our expectations of the movie going experience. Explore with us in our Tribute to George Lucas.
Rumors, stories and internet gossip tell us that George Lucas has many projects ahead. But which are true? Is he going to direct a play on Broadway about a Parisian cabaret owner starring Whoopi Goldberg? Is there really going to be a live action television Star Wars show? Is there going to be an Indiana Jones V? Stayed tuned as we find out the answers.
Just for fun. While we are waiting for the answers to those burning questions we can all watch a trailer for a movie about some really hard core George Lucas fans.
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Destination Hollywood Suggests this Tribute dedicated to two of George Lucas's movies ...
From the mastermind of special effects and storytelling lore comes the timeless saga, Star Wars. George Lucas speaks to all generations when he spawned "May the Force be with you…"
We're glad to hear that Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford are planning a fourth installment of this action-packed adventure series – we think Indy rocks! But until the next one's released you can ease your anticipation by celebrating the first three in our Tribute to Indiana Jones.
George Lucas was awarded the prestigious Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Academy Award in 1991 for his body of work, but how many Academy Awards has George Lucas won for his individual films?