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George Lucas

George Lucas, born in 1944, is a successful US filmmaker and businessman best known for his film series "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones."

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An intimate chat with Hollywood director George Lucas

American filmmaker George Lucas has profoundly influenced the movie industry and inspired generations of filmmakers.
FilmJune 15, 202426:06 min
Ford on the film set of the new "Indiana Jones" movie.

Action star Harrison Ford turns 80

Age doesn't seem to be slowing Harrison Ford down. At 80, he's got several new movies in the works.
CultureJuly 12, 2022
Filmszene Star Wars Celebration - Episode IX Panel

Star Wars Episode IX: Is it really over?

"The Rise of Skywalker" will be the final episode of the latest Star Wars trilogy. But will it ever end?
FilmDecember 18, 2019
Filmstill "Le Mans 66 - Gegen jede Chance"

'Ford v Ferrari' and other legendary racing films

The film 'Ford v Ferrari' looks back at a legendary era in racing sports. More famous car racing movies.
FilmNovember 14, 201911 images
Peter Mayhew

'Star Wars' Chewbacca actor dies at 74

Most famous for portraying the beloved Wookie, Peter Mayhew was also an author and philanthropist.
FilmMay 3, 2019
USA Los Angeles Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

George Lucas breaks ground on new LA museum

The billion-dollar project will include onsite movie theaters, as well as paintings from Degas and Renoir.
FilmMarch 15, 2018
Los Angeles Mark Hamill bekommt Stern auf dem Hollywood Walk of Fame

Mark Hamill immortalized with Hollywood star

Beyond his most iconic role as Luke Skywalker in "Star Wars," Mark Hamill has featured in 70 movies and 200 TV shows.
FilmMarch 9, 2018
David Benioff and D.B Weiss

'Game of Thrones' creators to make new 'Star Wars' series

Writer and production team David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will move from the Seven Kingdoms to a galaxy far, far away.
CultureFebruary 7, 2018
Design for George Lucas' Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles

George Lucas builds museum in LA

Los Angeles has approved George Lucas' Museum of Narrative Art project. It will showcase his "Star Wars" collection.
ArtsJune 28, 2017
Star Wars film still

Star Wars turns 40, but the Galactic Empire isn't over

On May 25, 1977, George Lucas launched a revolution that has resulted in seven films - and no end in sight.
CultureMay 25, 2017
Star Wars Episode V The Empire strikes back Yoda, Copyright: picture allinace, Mary Evans pictures

Opinion: Why we love to write about 'Star Wars'

The media coverage surrounding "The Force Awakens" is overwhelming. An exaggerated hype? No, says DW's Silke Wünsch.
December 17, 2015
Star Wars DAS ERWACHEN DER MACHT

World premiere of 'The Force Awakens'

The seventh part of the "Star Wars" saga has celebrated its premiere in LA on Monday December 14.
December 15, 201515 images
Bildergalerie Star Wars Rückkehr der Jedi Ritter 1983

Following the Force: Star Wars then and now

Chill out, December will be here soon enough. Here are some "Star Wars" highlights from all the films to tide you over.
October 20, 201510 images

Revenge of the Sixth

For some, the Star Wars saga has been going downhill since "Return of the Jedi." With the sixth and final film now on release in Germany, DW-WORLD went to see if "Episode III" can redeem the much-maligned movie series.
May 19, 2005