George Lucas originally planned to write and direct the new Star Wars film
And he would have if Disney hadn't given him $4 billion. George Lucas originally planned to write and direct the new Star Wars film Chris Coplan
View ArticleWatch Black Angel, the long-lost short film that ran before Star Wars: The...
The dark fantasy short was made by Roger Christian at the request of George Lucas. Watch Black Angel, the long-lost short film that ran before Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Pat Levy
View ArticleSimon Pegg says Star Wars prequels were like “George Lucas killing his kid”
Comedic actor and writer serves as consultant for The Force Awakens. Simon Pegg says Star Wars prequels were like “George Lucas killing his kid” Ben Kaye
View ArticleGeorge Lucas on why he left Star Wars: “It’s not much fun”
Don't expect to see him in line for The Force Awakens. George Lucas on why he left Star Wars: “It’s not much fun” Michael Roffman
View ArticleGeorge Lucas “really liked” Star Wars: The Force Awakens
The franchise's creator will also appear at premiere events for the new film. George Lucas “really liked” Star Wars: The Force Awakens Alex Young
View ArticleHow a Meme Culture Remembers Mediocre Blockbusters
Are Indy 4, Spider-Man 3 and Phantom Menace really as terrible as we remember? How a Meme Culture Remembers Mediocre Blockbusters Matt Melis
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View ArticleWhipping Indiana Jones Back Into Fortune and Glory
Wake up, Indy! You're our best friend! We love you! Whipping Indiana Jones Back Into Fortune and Glory Michael Roffman
View ArticleBoba Fett was originally supposed to be the main villain in Return of the Jedi
When George Lucas decided not to make a third trilogy, he "completely jettisoned" Episode VI's original storyline. Boba Fett was originally supposed to be the main villain in Return of the Jedi Collin...
View ArticleGeorge Lucas won’t be involved in Indiana Jones 5
Character's creator won't return for fifth film now that Disney's at the reins. George Lucas won’t be involved in Indiana Jones 5 Ben Kaye
View ArticleThe Best and Worst Star Wars Video Games
Hokey titles and ancient software are no match for a good controller at your side, kid. The Best and Worst Star Wars Video Games Michael Roffman
View ArticleR.I.P. Carrie Fisher, actress best known as Star Wars’ Princess Leia, has...
Iconic actress and Star Wars star suffered heart attack on flight from London to Los Angeles. R.I.P. Carrie Fisher, actress best known as Star Wars’ Princess Leia, has died at 60 Collin Brennan
View ArticleIt’s looking likely that the original cuts of Star Wars will get re-released...
The re-release would coincide with the 40th anniversary of A New Hope. It’s looking likely that the original cuts of Star Wars will get re-released this year Randall Colburn
View ArticleFive Awesome Reveals From Star Wars Celebration 2017
From Carrie Fisher tributes to first looks at The Last Jedi, Battlefront II, and the future. Five Awesome Reveals From Star Wars Celebration 2017 Cap
View ArticleHow Star Wars Almost Didn’t Happen
“Nobody’s ever going to let anybody just make a movie. You have to go out and do it!" How Star Wars Almost Didn’t Happen Michael Roffman
View Article$1 billion George Lucas Museum approved by Los Angeles City Council
The museum will feature selections from Lucas' personal collection as well as memorabilia from his iconic films. $1 billion George Lucas Museum approved by Los Angeles City Council Donovan Farley
View ArticleFilm Review: Spielberg
A lovingly casual look at one of the indisputable greats of American cinema. Film Review: Spielberg Blake Goble
View ArticleStar Wars: Revenge of the Sith Is Just The Room in Space
Manufactured drama falls flat whether you're in San Francisco or a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Is Just The Room in Space Matt Melis
View ArticleTop 10 Movies of 1977
Journey back to a time of disco nights, alien encounters, and rebellion in a galaxy far, far away. Top 10 Movies of 1977 Matt Melis
View ArticleState of the Empire Episode 48: The Future is the Past
Exploring old Star Wars scripts that give insight into how the new trilogy might end. State of the Empire Episode 48: The Future is the Past Cap
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