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Kathleen Kennedy thinks it would be “fantastic” if George Lucas returned to Star Wars but doubts it will happen

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Kathleen Kennedy, the president of Lucasfilm, thinks it would be “fantastic” if George Lucas returned to the studio and the Star Wars franchise but doubts it would happen. George Lucas holds an interesting place in the heart of Star Wars fans. On the one hand, he is the man who started it all and the […]

George Lucas talked with J.J. Abrams about Midi-chlorians ahead of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

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J.J. Abrams has revealed that George Lucas spoke with him about Midi-chlorians ahead of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. December’s release date for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is fast approaching, with fans speculating about what they might see in the new film. Is it possible that Midi-chlorians get a mention? Midi-chlorians, the […]

George Lucas has changed the Han and Greedo scene from Star Wars… again

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With the surprise arrival of the very first 4K versions of the Star Wars saga on Disney+ this week, it has been revealed that another change has been made to the infamous Han Solo and Greedo scene from 1977’s Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Now, before you get too excited, Han still […]

Anthony Daniels is “really p*ssed off” that George Lucas hasn’t received enough recognition from the Oscars

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According to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker star Anthony Daniels, George Lucas hasn’t been properly recognised by the Oscars. George Lucas is truly one of cinemas iconic figures. With Star Wars alone, his influence has been staggering, but has he been properly recognised by the Oscars? Well, according to C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels, he […]

George Lucas was angry with Disney over Star Wars Sequel Trilogy

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When Disney first purchased Lucasfilm back in 2012, the acquisition came with story treatments for a Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, although ultimately the House of Mouse decided to go in a different direction, jettisoning George Lucas’ original ideas for Episodes VII through IX. Writing in his new book The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned […]

Mark Hamill says Luke would have died at the end of Episode IX in George Lucas’ Sequel Trilogy

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Although we didn’t get an announcement on a Star Wars Sequel Trilogy until Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm, franchise creator George Lucas had been quietly formulating his plans for three new movies picking up after 1983’s Return of the Jedi. As Lucas has previously revealed, the Mouse House jettisoned all of his ideas for the new […]

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

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Ricky Church on the 20th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace… For children of the 1980s and 90s, the Star Wars trilogy was exciting, groundbreaking and amazing, but it was all we would ever get of the galaxy far, far away. That is until this day 20 years ago on May 19th, 1999 […]

The Top 10 Star Wars Rebels Scenes

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Ricky Church with the top ten Star Wars Rebels scenes… It has been over a year since the conclusion of Star Wars Rebels, but the void left by the series finale is still being felt. Over the course of its run, Rebels delivered some of the best Star Wars media ever made with some great […]

The Mandalorian star discusses George Lucas’ involvement with the Star Wars series

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Giancarlo Esposito, one of the stars of The Mandalorian, has detailed George Lucas’ involvement in the TV show. 2019 is shaping up to be a big year for Star Wars and new Disney+ TV series The Mandalorian is going to be a big part of that. One thing that many fans will certainly be pleased […]