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Special effects master Ray Harryhausen dies at 92

George Lucas, who borrowed some of Harryhausen's techniques for his "Star Wars" films, commented: "I had seen some other fantasy films before, but none of them had the kind of awe that Ray...

Fisher to reprise Leia for new 'Star Wars' films

The Walt Disney Co. is producing a new "Star Wars" trilogy to take place after George Lucas' original three space epics.

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 four decades.

Suggestions for Disney on 'Star Wars' spinoffs

The "Star Wars" universe is set to rapidly expand, with every penny drained out of George Lucas' franchise.

Freeborn, makeup artist behind Yoda, dies at 98

"Star Wars" director George Lucas said in a statement that Freeborn was "a makeup legend" whose artistry will live on forever.

'Star Wars' reboot director Abrams speaks in Vegas

"Star Wars" creator George Lucas facilitated the latest round of "Star Wars" spin-offs when he sold his Lucasfilm empire to The Walt Disney Co. for $4.05 billion last fall.

Washington wins 3 trophies at NAACP Image Awards

I beat Quentin Tarantino," beamed "Red Tails" executive producer George Lucas as he accepted the award.

Abrams on 'Star Wars': 'surreal' and 'exciting'

"Star Wars" creator George Lucas personally endorsed Abrams in a statement: "I've consistently been impressed with J.J. as a filmmaker and storyteller.

Disney says JJ Abrams to direct next 'Star Wars'

"I may be even more grateful to George Lucas now than I was as a kid," Abrams said.

Dark Horse, Wood start new 'Star Wars' comic

"I know the original trilogy best," he explained, noting that George Lucas' creation has spawned its own universe of expanded characters, books, comics and more.

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Blogs

Eerie Pics Show Tunisia's Abandoned 'Star Wars' Sets

Its dramatic, desolate landscape provided an ideal setting to help bring George Lucas'...

What are some movies you can't or must love at dvdtalk?

Be sure to mention how great Lord of the Rings is and how Peter Jackson is cinema's God whenever...

Cannes facts: glamour, drama and offbeat

George Lucas, Ken Loach, Steven Soderbergh and Quentin Tarantino all showed their first features...

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Rumor: So Boba Fett Was The Hero Of 'Star Wars 1313´

Well, it seems like part of the reason for that was because behind the scenes, as recently as...

Disney to Shut LucasArts Videogames

Walt Disney Co. is shutting down LucasArts, the once-pioneering videogame unit of George Lucas's...

Original 'Star Wars' Screenplay To Become Limited Comic Book Series

George Lucas' original draft of the "Star Wars" screenplay has always been the stuff of legends.