Since the beginning of his Hollywood career, George Lucas has always done things his own way. Almost 60 years later, he hasn’t changed a bit. Appearing at a 45th anniversary screening of “The ...

There are many questions that Star Wars fans have about the George Lucas produced and co-written 1980 sequel The Empire Strikes Back which kicked off the 16th TCM Class Film Festival last night at ...

By Nicole Fell The 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival kicked off with a screening of the 1980 hit Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, featuring a rare pre-movie discussion with director George Lucas.

Despite their flaws, parts of the trilogy now seem unnervingly prescient. In writing and directing the films, Lucas drew upon history in crafting the Republic’s fall and the rise of Emperor ...

In a conversation with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz, Lucas explained that he never felt intimidated by the prospect of failing to live up to “Star Wars,” because he had written th ...

In the pantheon of Hollywood greats, George Lucas is a name that towers high above many. Known best as the creator of Star Wars and Indiana Jones, Lucas hasn’t just reshaped the world of science ...

Rep. Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) said he’s exploring legislation that would ensure the Federal Reserve remains independent of political influence amid the Trump administration’s threat to fire Fed ...

Dear Lucas: My family is planning a trip to the Grand Canyon for later this summer, but we have one holdout: my mom. Ever since I can remember she has been afraid of flying. For some reason she ...

It seems this premise is at least partially based on George Lucas’ early ideas for the sequel trilogy. Back in 2020, author Paul Duncan revealed that in Lucas’ original treatment, the main ...

PAWNEE — After nine seasons coaching boys basketball at New Berlin High School, Blake Lucas is returning to the MSM Conference as the Pawnee boys coach. He was also approved as the new athletic ...

The famed filmmaker will be honored by the American Film Institute on Saturday, with a star-studded group of supporters on hand at the Dolby Theater. By Kirsten Chuba Events Editor When Francis ...