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George Lucas Donates $10 Million To Usc Film School
The Star Wars director's funds will be used to establish The George Lucas Foundation Endowed Student Support Fund for Diversity to bolster the recruitment of black and Hispanic students in hopes of boosting...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 October 2015
Star Wars Movie Breaks Ticket Sales Records
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, the latest installment in George Lucas' iconic sci-fi franchise, smashed the U.K. record for the most advance ticket purchases after going on sale on Monday...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 October 2015
Ahmed Best: 'Michael Jackson Wanted To Play Jar Jar Binks In Star Wars Prequels'
The King of Pop reportedly wanted to don a full suit of prosthetics and heavy make-up to achieve the look of the giant fictional Gungan species, but director Lucas was not interested....
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 July 2015
Michael Jackson Almost Played Jar Jar Binks In 'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace'
A new interview has revealed that one of the most hated movie characters of all time – Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, no less – might have been even more annoying....
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 July 2015
Michael Jackson Wanted To Play Jar Jar Binks In Star Wars
Michael Jackson wanted to star as Jar Jar Binks in the 'Star Wars' prequels.The legendary pop star - who passed away in June 2009, aged 50 - wanted to appear in the 1999 movie 'Star...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 July 2015
Carrie Fisher 'To Write Star Wars Book'
Carrie Fisher is to write a book about 'Star Wars'.The 58-year-old actress - who starred as Princess Leia in the original trilogy - has kept detailed notes of her on-set experiences and is set to...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 July 2015
George Lucas And Rita Moreno To Receive Kennedy Center Honors
Rock band the Eagles and conductor Seiji Ozawa will also be honoured for their contributions to American culture at the 38th annual ceremony, which will take place in Washington, D.C. on 6...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 July 2015
George Lucas Named Disney Legend
The moviemaker, composer Danny Elfman, and former All of My Children star Susan Lucci are among eight honourees who will be feted at the D23 Expo in Anaheim on 14 August (15)....
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 July 2015
Lucasfilm Bosses Talking About Next Indiana Jones Film
Kennedy, who was appointed president of Lucasfilm by George Lucas himself, is currently preparing for the launch of the new Star Wars sequel later this year (15), but she has another huge franchise...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 May 2015
George Lucas Building Affordable Housing In Affluent Neighbourhood: "We've Got Enough Millionaires Here"
George Lucas plans to build hundreds of affordable homes for low income families in an area which is largely affluent and with a number of millionaires living within the vicinity. Lucas plans to build 224...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 April 2015
Disney Teases Plans For 'Star Wars' Theme Park Features
With less than a year to go before The Force Awakens lands in cinemas, the top brass at Disney has given a few teasers as to what we can expect from its forthcoming ‘Star Wars’...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 February 2015
George Lucas Admits He Wanted To Direct 'Star Wars: Episode Vii'
As the hotly anticipated J.J. Abrams-directed sequel 'Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens' prepares to hit theatres later this year, the sci-fi film franchise's original creator George Lucas recently admitted he initially wanted...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 January 2015
George Lucas Adds Five Pieces To Art Collection
George Lucas has splashed out thousands of dollars on five pieces of art.The 'Star Wars' creator visited the Chicago studio of artist Hebru Brantley over the weekend and is believed to have blown a huge...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 December 2014
Mark Hamill Previews Star Wars: The Force Awakens
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' is ''about the new generation of characters''.Mark Hamill, 63, starred as Luke Skywalker in the 1977 film 'Star Wars' and its two sequels, 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 December 2014
George Lucas Hasn't Seen New Star Wars Trailer
George Lucas ''hasn't seen'' the latest 'Star Wars' trailer.The 70-year-old director may have created the space opera but since selling his franchise to Disney in 2012, he has yet to catch up on the newest...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 December 2014
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Released
The first trailer for 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' has been released.The short clip features snippets from the film including shots of Stormtroopers and a spherical droid, as well as the iconic Millennium Falcon spacecraft.The...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 November 2014
The Real 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Trailer Is Now Here [Trailer + Pictures]
It's finally here! The teaser trailer you've all been waiting for: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens', and while it's not really giving anything away, it looks pretty intense. Vehicles have updated, the stormtroopers are looking...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 November 2014
Fairies And Goblins Come To Life In George Lucas Animation 'Strange Magic' [Trailer + Pictures]
Set to captivate audiences of all ages, 'Strange Magic' is the enchanting animated comedy from George Lucas, who may have taken a step back from the big budget adventure blockbusters of 'Indiana Jones' and 'Star...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 November 2014
George Lucas Rips Into Hollywood Studios, "They Didn't Know Anything"
George Lucas says he still believes studios are the biggest problem in the movie business today, claiming the major corporations are not capable of nurturing genuine talent.George Lucas says Hollywood studios are still the main...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 October 2014
James Gunn 'Terrified' Of Releasing Guardians Of The Galaxy
James Gunn is ''terrified'' about the upcoming release of 'Guardians of the Galaxy'.The 43-year-old director of the Marvel Comics film has admitted he's nervous about finally finishing the production and seeing it enter cinemas on...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 June 2014
A Week In News: Silly Celebs Special - Lana Drama, Shia's Arrest, Oldman's Foot-in-mouth
Lana Del Rollercoaster: Lana Del Rey has had a week she'll never forget. The pop star's new album, Ultraviolence, has been met with positivity by critics and has earned Del Rey her first Billboard 200...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 June 2014
George Lucas's Proposed Museum In Chicago Is On "Solid Legal Ground," Says The City's Mayor
Only one day ago it was confirmed that the creator 'Star Wars,' George Lucas, picked the city of Chicago as the site for his forthcoming museum.On Wednesday (June 25th) the City Council met to make...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 June 2014
Chicago Embraces George Lucas Memorabilia Museum Move
The city of Chicago has welcomed George Lucas' recently announced plans to build a museum at the lakefront museum campus. The Star Wars filmmaker reportedly has plans to exhibit his vast collection of artwork and...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 June 2014
'Star Wars' Creator George Lucas Chooses Chicago As Home Of Museum
Unlucky California!The creator of the famed sci-fi franchise 'Star Wars,' George Lucas, has chosen the city of Chicago as the site for his forthcoming museum, the Chicago Tribune reported.The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts, which...
By Nick Hill in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 June 2014
George Lucas Recalls Harrison Ford's Desire To Be Killed Off In 'Empire Strikes Back'
Once upon a time there was a chance Han Solo wouldn't be returning to the big screen.George Lucas, the creator of the famed 'Star Wars franchise, recently revealed that Harrison Ford wanted his character to...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 June 2014
Harrison Ford Wanted Killing Off In Empire Strikes Back
George Lucas claims Harrison Ford wanted his character to be killed off during 'The Empire Strikes Back'.The 70-year-old director - who created the 'Star Wars' franchise - admitted the actor pleaded for his character, Hans...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 June 2014
Will Josh Trank Lend The 'Chronicle' Effect To His 'Star Wars' Standalone?
Josh Trank has been revealed as one of the directors who will be taking on his own Star Wars standalone movie to complement the planned core trilogy. The filmmaker, who made his name with the...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 June 2014
Is 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' Truly The Greatest Film Of All Time?
It may come as a bit of a surprise to hear that Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back has been voted Empire Magazine's greatest movie of all time. The new poll, which included 250,000 film...
By Sophie Miskiw in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 June 2014
The Empire Strikes Back: Movie Magazine Names Star Wars V The Best Film Ever
Empire Magazine has named Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back as the best movie of all time after 250,000 avid film fans adopted their democratic right to vote.Of course, the conspiracy theorists amongst you will...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 June 2014
It's Official 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' Is The Greatest Movie Of All Time
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back has topped a poll conducted by Empire magazine to find 'the greatest movie of all time', as voted for by film fans. The second instalment of George Lucas’s mammoth...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 May 2014
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