Tag Archives: George Lucas

Favorite Films: Star Wars

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Morgan R. Lewis

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…. Star Wars is a film that virtually everybody in western civilization recognizes, and just about everybody has seen. From the vantage point of 2012, the film’s 35th anniversary, it almost … Continue reading →

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News: Disney Buys Lucasfilm

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Morgan R. Lewis

In a move sure to grab some attention, the Walt Disney Company has announced plans to acquire Lucasfilm, Ltd., and all its properties. This includes, of course, Star Wars, which will be receiving a new sequel in 2015, with Star … Continue reading →

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Four for the Fourth

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Morgan R. Lewis

It’s Independence Day in the U.S., which means that not only am I not sitting at my computer, but most of my audience isn’t as well. To my international readers, I’m sorry, but you’ll have to put up with a … Continue reading →

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The Special Edition Sin

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Morgan R. Lewis

It seems some people just can’t leave well enough alone. I refer, of course, to George Lucas, and his celebrated Star Wars franchise. Though in this case, I’m not just referring to his revisions of his original trilogy, but also … Continue reading →

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News: No more Lucas blockbusters?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Morgan R. Lewis

According to interviews, George Lucas plans on stepping away from directing big-budget blockbuster movies after the release of Red Tails, claiming that he is “retiring… moving away from the business, from the company, from all this kind of stuff” and … Continue reading →

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