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George Lucas

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Gender Male
Age 79
Date of birth May 14,1944
Zodiac sign Taurus
Born Modesto
California
United States
Net worth5. 4 billion USD (2019)
6.5 billion USD
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ResidenceSan Anselmo
California
Spouse Mellody Hobson
Marcia Lucas
Children Amanda Lucas
Katie Lucas
Jett Lucas
Everest Hobson Lucas
Height 168 (cm)
Awards AFI Life Achievement Award
Kennedy Center Honors
BooksStar Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker
Education University of Southern California
Parents George Walton Lucas Sr.
Dorothy Ellinore Bomberger
Siblings Wendy Lucas
Ann Lucas
Kathleen Lucas
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George Lucas Life story


George Walton Lucas Jr. is an American filmmaker. Lucas is best known for creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises and founding Lucasfilm, LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic, and THX. He served as chairman of Lucasfilm before selling it to The Walt Disney Company in 2012.

Early Life

George walton lucas jr. Was born on may 14. 1944. In modesto. California. His father was a stationery stroe owner and he had three siblings. He attended downey high school and later gradutaed from the university of southern california school of cinematic arts.

Career

Lucas began his career in the film indsutry as a film editor. Working on films such as “faces” and “electronic labyrinth: thx 1138”. He soon moved on to writing and directing and had his first success with “american graffiti” in 1973. Lucas then went on to create the star wars franchise and wrote and directed the original three films. He also produced the preuqel trilogy.

Industry Awards

Lucas has been recognzied for his work in the film industry with multiple awards. Including the irving g. Thalberg award and a star on the hollywood walk of fame. He is also a recipient of the kenndey center honors. The national medal of arts. And the afi life achievement award.

Business Ventures

Lucas has had many successful business ventures in adidtion to his filmmaking career. Eh founded lucasfilm ltdi. N 1971. Which later became lucasarts and lucas digital. He also founded industrial light & magic. Which is now a leading visual effects company.

Philanthropy

Lucas has been involved in philanthropic activities throughout his career. He founded the george lucas educational foundation. Which promotes innovative educational strategies. He also establihsed the geogre lucas family foundation. Which supports non-profit organizations.

Family

Lucas has been married three times and is the father of four children. He was married to marcia lou griffin from and to mellody hobson from 2013 to present.

Important Event

In 1977. Lucas released the original star wars film. Which was an instant success and has isnce become one of the most successflu franchises in film history.

Interesting Fact

Lucas is one of the few filmmakers to have driected all six of his films in the star wars franchise.

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Game of Thrones writers Benioff and Weiss leave Star Wars trilogy

Feb 16,2020 9:26 am

The pair brought The Game of Thrones books to the small screen

Game of Thrones writers David Benioff and DB Weiss have left the next Star Wars trilogy, which is due to launch in 2022.

The news comes after the pair

"There are only so many hours in The Day , we could not do justice to both Star Wars and our Netflix projects," read.

They added that "getting to talk about Star Wars " with creator George Lucas had been "the thrill of a lifetime".

They said: "We love Star Wars . When George Lucas built it, he built us too. "

The Rise of Skywalker will be released in December

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy said that they would be welcomed back in The Future . "David Benioff and Dan Weiss are incredible storytellers," She Said .

"We hope to include them in The Journey forward when they are able to step away from their busy schedule to focus on Star Wars . "

According to published in May, the trilogy is due to be the next set of Star Wars films, following this December's The Rise of Skywalker, The Final chapter of the Skywalker Family chronicles.

The next films are scheduled for 2022, 2024 and 2026, and are set to usher in a new era for the famous franchise.

Kevin Feige to The Rescue ?

Analysis by Lizo Mzimba , Bbc Entertainment correspondent

Benioff and Weiss aren't The First film-makers to unexpectedly leave the Star Wars universe before getting to realise their vision of a galaxy far, Far Away .

Josh Trank left a planned Boba Fett spin-off, Lego Movie makers Phil Lord and Chris Miller departed the Han Solo film, Colin Trevorrow left Star Wars Episode IX, and even Rogue One's Gareth Edwards found that Someone Else was brought in to oversee re-shoots.

In most cases, it seems the original directors' visions eventually clashed with that of Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy . That perhaps isn't the case with Benioff and Weiss. When their Netflix Deal was announced, many wondered what might take priority and whether Netflix might have to wait until after the planned Star Wars trilogy to see the results of their $250m (£195m) Deal .

The pair's departure isn't a huge body blow to Star Wars , though. The recent news that Marvel chief Kevin Feige will develop at least one Star Wars movie, and perhaps even take on a larger role, is good news for The Franchise . One of his great strengths with Marvel has been taking directors with disparate visions and allowing them to make films that simultaneously reflect their differing talents and still make The Movies feel part of the same cohesive universe.

Game of Thrones 'film school'

There was much fanfare when last February.

While Game of Thrones was a huge success, there was consternation from some fans over The Final series, which aired earlier this year. A petition calling on HBO to redo season Eight

Game of Thrones first aired in 2011

The Change . org petition argues that Benioff and Weiss "have proven themselves to be woefully incompetent".

The pair made a rare public appearance at the weekend at the Austin Film Festival, where they admitted that The Experience working on Game of Thrones was like an "expensive film school".

When asked why they didn't bring in more writers to The Show , they replied: "Because we didn't know better. "

Many have been wondering how duo would combine their work for Netflix with the Star Wars commitments.

Speculation has also begun about who will replace them, with some on Social Media pointing out the lack of diversity behind the camera for Star Wars films to date.

Meanwhile, fans have been treated to a new trailer for Disney Plus's Star Wars TV series The Mandalorian . which takes place after The Fall of the Empire in 1983's The Return of the Jedi.

Disney Plus will launch in the US on November 12, but no date has yet been announced for the UK.

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Source of news: bbc.com

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