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It was released on December 6 , The definitive biography of one of the most influential filmmakers ever--George Lucas. On May 25, , a problem- plagued, budget-straining, independent science-fiction opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theatres. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker named George Lucas, Star Wars reinvented the cinematic landscape, ushering in a new way for movies to be made, marketed, and merchandised. And if that wasn't game-changing enough, Lucas went on to create another blockbuster series with Indiana Jones, and completely revolutionized the world of special effects, not to mention sound systems. His work and legacy have led to a rash of innovation and democratization in film and television. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Cybersecurity Mobile Policy Privacy Scooters. Phones Laptops Headphones Cameras. Tablets Smartwatches Speakers Drones. Accessories Buying Guides How-tos Deals. Health Energy Environment. YouTube Instagram Adobe. Kickstarter Tumblr Art Club. Film TV Games. Fortnite Game of Thrones Books. Comics Music. NOOK Book. Home 1 Books 2. Add to Wishlist. Sign in to Purchase Instantly. Members save with free shipping everyday! See details. Overview The essential biography of the influential and beloved filmmaker George Lucas. On May 25, , a problem-plagued, budget- straining independent science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theaters. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker named George Lucas, the movie originally called The Star Wars quickly drew blocks-long lines, bursting box-office records and ushering in a new way for movies to be made, marketed, and merchandised. It is now one of the most adored-and successful-movie franchises of all time. Now, the author of the bestselling biography delivers a long-awaited, revelatory look into the life and times of the man who created , , and Indiana Jones. If Star Wars wasn't game-changing enough, Lucas went on to create another blockbuster series with Indiana Jones, and he completely transformed the world of special effects and the way movies sound. Lucas's colleagues and competitors offer tantalizing glimpses into his life. His entire career has been stimulated by innovators including and , actors such as Harrison Ford, and the very technologies that enabled the creation of his -and allowed him to keep tinkering with them long after their original releases. Like his unforgettable characters and stories, his influence is unmatched. About the Author. He worked for nearly two decades as a public policy analyst and speechwriter, and has a degree in English literature from the University of New Mexico. George Lucas - Wikipedia

I listened to the audiobook version and heard it cover to cover. While today, George Lucas is on the Forbes list as one of the wealthiest people in the U. Growing up in Modesto, California and the son of a business man who owned a stati Fascinating Insights Into the Life of George Lucas Well-written biographies are revealing and filled with valuable lessons for the reader. Growing up in Modesto, California and the son of a business man who owned a stationary shop, Lucas was not instantly successful. The storytelling details in this book are excellent and enjoyable. I highly recommend this audiobook. Sep 03, Andrew rated it really liked it. I'm guessing this not an authorised biography, as Lucas comes across as less than mythical and certainly no saint, but rather as an eccentric artist and business manager with an almost pathological need for total control. It isn't a hatchet-job, either, but rather a more realistic, non-hagiographical, non-sensational, non-scandalous narrative of the life of one of our generation's last great shapers of western culture. The greatness, the flaws, the creativity, the mis-steps, the vision, the blin I'm guessing this not an authorised biography, as Lucas comes across as less than mythical and certainly no saint, but rather as an eccentric artist and business manager with an almost pathological need for total control. The greatness, the flaws, the creativity, the mis-steps, the vision, the blindness, everything is a mixed bag in this biography, with the result that this is story of a life, artistic, and business career that will warn as well as inspire. Jul 08, CJ Spear rated it really liked it. Brian Jay Jones has written an incredibly compelling account of Lucas's life and his impact on cinema. The insights this book offers illuminate how each of his iconic films were affected and formed by his life experiences and crises. Lucas doesn't get enough credit for his influence, and yet he doesn't care about that. The biography doesn't portray a man obsessed with his image, but instead a loyal friend, a shrewd businessman, a stubborn artist, and a caring father. Jul 31, James rated it really liked it. For such a dull, humorless, somewhat authoritarian and anti-social, and stubborn director and writer and, honestly, a bit of a genius, George Lucas makes a pretty fascinating subject of a biography. This takes you from his childhood in Modesto, CA right up to his billionaire status after selling his empire, of sorts, to Disney. You learn about his relationships with Spielberg and the prickly, yet mentor-like friendship with Francis Ford Coppola. He wanted to make art films and he did in film sch For such a dull, humorless, somewhat authoritarian and anti-social, and stubborn director and writer and, honestly, a bit of a genius, George Lucas makes a pretty fascinating subject of a biography. He wanted to make art films and he did in film school and wanted to change the way the public saw films and how they watched them. So many films copied it and today it seems But it changed movies in many ways. The creation of that unexpected blockbuster changed his direction and altered his life and his fortune and his marriage. The man predicted and foretold the streaming of films in our homes, DVDs, social networking and video gaming. Kind of impressive person. In many ways, he is our modern day Disney and, ironically, sold it all off to that company that promised him story approval and such Then they lied. He isn't happy right now, but this book was a 'happy' easy surprising educating read for anyone interested in movies.. Mar 29, Phil rated it it was amazing. I cannot give this book high enough praise, based mainly on the author's research and easy style, which makes the book flow from start to finish much like a Jedi's strength flows from the Force. I went into this book with a masters in Star Wars, I emerged with a Ph. It should have been called "A History of Star Wars, with oh yeah, some George Lucas too" which is praise, not criticism. The book was less about George's emotional, interpersonal life, and more about his professional life, which, l I cannot give this book high enough praise, based mainly on the author's research and easy style, which makes the book flow from start to finish much like a Jedi's strength flows from the Force. The book was less about George's emotional, interpersonal life, and more about his professional life, which, let's face it, is inextricably wound up with the greatest film franchise ever conceived. George's desire for control, and the Hollywood politics move the narrative along well but, in my opinion, the real unsung hero of this tale is George's ex-wife, Marcia Lucas. I'd love to have gotten more of her perspective. A brilliant editor and collaborator in her own right, she played second fiddle to George's love affair with his work, and I was surprised to discover in the acknowledgments that this bio was "unauthorized. May the Force be with you. I realize this review is a little scattered, but I'm cooking dinner at the same time I'm reviewing. Being on this journey to read about ultimately giving away his baby to Disney was heartbreaking to read. You genuinely felt sorrow for the loss of the creation of a franchise he made with just a pencil and yellow line note pad. This book has inspired me more to tell stories and most importantly, to not le Motivational! This book has inspired me more to tell stories and most importantly, to not let others get involved and to tell the stories I want and the way I want to tell them. May 28, Julie rated it it was amazing Shelves: non-fiction , star- wars , biography-or-memoir , from-library , It feels like quite an accomplishment to have gotten through this hefty tome. It was endlessly fascinating, though, and I learned so much about not just George Lucas, but the strides in film technology that came from his mind and his companies. Feb 10, Matthew rated it liked it Shelves: biographies. I have mixed feelings about this book, but overall I enjoyed it. Last year I read Jones's book on Jim Henson, and I feel like that one was much better researched and more of a passion project for Jones. That said, Lucas does not have some of Jim Henson's character flaws that tainted my opinion of him, so it was easier for me to enjoy this book. It was fun to read about George Lucas as a film student. I loved the story about Steven Spielberg also a film school student at the time watching one o I have mixed feelings about this book, but overall I enjoyed it. I loved the story about Steven Spielberg also a film school student at the time watching one of Lucas's student films and saying, "I hate that guy, he's so much better than me! Going into this book, I was interested to hear some funny stories about the making of Star Wars. The original trilogy came out before I was born, but I remember growing up with them and watching our bootlegged VHS of "" so many times that we completely wore it out. I also remember getting out of school early in 8th grade to go see Phantom Menace, and having to watch the pod race from the front row of the theater. I wouldn't say I'm a die-hard fan, but now that I have my own kids, it has been fun to share this part of my childhood with them. This book did contain a bunch of great little stories about the making of the movies, so in that regard I wasn't disappointed. I'll just share one funny fact here, because it made me laugh out loud in the middle of the book. Can you imagine how epic that would have been! So good! What impressed me most of all with this book is just how much of an impact Lucas has had on the as a whole. Ignoring for a second what he created with Star Wars, he has left such a tremendous impact on the industry. The special effects shop he founded, Industrial Light and Magic, was the leader in computer graphics for decades, and did the CGI for Jurassic Park which really changed how movies today are made. He also founded Pixar, which he didn't think would amount to much and sold oops , but still he got it started. He was also the driving force behind the THX sound system, which has improved sound for all movies. He also led the charge behind making movies digital, rather than on film. Before that they jumped straight from PG to R. He really has had a huge impact on movies, and I appreciate him all the more now that I know this. Finally, I'll just close with one other cool thing I learned in the book. Some of the original filming for Star Wars was done in Tunisia, and when they wrapped filming they just abandoned some of the sets there. Two decades later, they returned to shoot for Episode One, and they found native people living in the original sets! Think about that for second Definitely a fun book for anyone who enjoys Star Wars or Indiana Jones. Apr 17, Cindy rated it it was amazing Shelves: biography- autobiography-memoir , giveaway , 5-stars. Fascinating book and one of the best biographies I've read lately. It is well written and pulls no punches. George Lucas is a complicated man and, whether you love him or not, there's no denying his passion. When the technology wasn't there, the Lucas companies developed new technologies to help power his visions and dreams. The behind the scenes and developments we Fascinating book and one of the best biographies I've read lately. The behind the scenes and animation developments were where I geeked out most. You don't have to be a huge Star Wars fan to appreciate Lucas. Great read and I recommend to everyone. Shout out to Goodreads giveaways, the publisher and the author for my copy. I love it! Mar 07, Barry Hammond rated it really liked it. Despite his being one of the most famous film-makers on the planet, I really didn't know much about George Lucas prior to reading this biography. Brian Jay Jones takes you inside Lucas's life and allows you to understand the people, places, interests, and drives that shaped his life. What emerges most is his desire for control, though that's softened when you understand his frustrations at his lack-of-control and the somewhat arbitrary nature of studio decisions on his early films. It's an inter Despite his being one of the most famous film-makers on the planet, I really didn't know much about George Lucas prior to reading this biography. It's an interesting read and one that brings into focus the force behind Star Wars, Indiana Jones, , and other classic films. Feb 25, L. Sevilla rated it liked it. Jam-packed with every detail you wanted or didn't want to know about George Lucas, although long, tedious and boring at times. All kinds I love to watch them. I love to make them. But if I didn't have anyone to enjoy them or appreciate them, there wouldn't be any point. So thank you all for going to the movies - especially mine! No, no, no," Lucas shot back, slightly exasperated. He was intensely insular emotionally - being the "Logos" and maybe "Ethos" but no "Pathos" in that rhetorical triangle of himself - and got into a divorce by closing up completely. He loved his kids, it seems, most of all. And as for Star Wars I think Brian Jay Jones made this a special biography to the farthest extent that he could take it. It's difficult for me to give this one review for one group of readers, because there's going to be two, or even more depending on some variables: if you know almost nothing about who the man was who created Threepio and Artoo and Chewbacca and Yoda and Indiana Jones nay Smith , then this is a fantastic place to learn as much as possible about the man. If you already have read, say, Biskind's "Easy Riders, Raging Bulls," which is, yeah, more gossipy but is still from what I could recall sourced quite a bit, or even seen the 'Empire of Dreams' documentary on the Star Wars DVD, or simply know things through reading up on the man or seeing interviews or being a "movie buff," then, with some small exceptions, there's not much "new" here. I considered this a lot reading this; unlike the previous Jones book I read and only recently , on the life of Jim Henson, I knew or thought I knew a good many of the details of Lucas's life and businesses; his seemingly good at first against expectations but troubled marriage to Marcia Lucas, and the coldness that came with a divorce that locked Marcia out of his circle of friends; the massive fortunes and some of the losses Pixar, Howard the Duck of the 80's; how no one would tell him "No" or to rethink the massive melodrama of the prequels. It is there. But I think the contradictions of this man, how he was someone who rallied against the "Man" that was Hollywood but, in his ironic way unintentionally, sort of , ended up creating two franchises that gave Hollywood more and more impetus to gravitate towards the "Blockbuster," and reaped the kind of rewards as an independent that put him in the same ballpark as, well, studio heads more than his fellow "USC Mafia. My criticisms of Jones's writing are more to do with little tics - he has a tendency here to repeat certain phrases, like "he wasn't going to be happy about it" or "he need not have worried" or getting little historical things wrong that should be easy enough i. Superman II in , uh, what. And the very occasional but grating little 'cute' writing thing like "little did Harrison Ford know it wouldn't be the first time he would don a hat" or something to that effect in a passage on American Graffiti. I learned about little 'personal' details that made me perk up - did Scorsese have a 'thing' for Marcia Lucas during the 70's as she edited his film, hmm, funny, how he doesn't come up much, despite Scorsese once personally it's on film bring Lucas to his set of Gangs of New York, where he infamously trolled him with "You can do this with computers now" - or on the end of things he came in and helped do as much as he could for the releases of uncompromising Return to Oz and Mishima, underrated films both, and uncredited. I wonder if even Kubrick had the level of control over his films the way Lucas did after a while. By this I mean he was always a super-stubborn man who sometimes got his way just by, you know, standing around, saying this or that. And ultimately there were two major things that made this lifelong career possible: his traumatic car accident when he was 18 that nearly killed him and made him straighten up from being a greaser-car-freak, and then especially in when he met Coppola. Hell, I wonder after reading this if Lucas would've made THX, much less anything else, had he not the serendipity happened in stepping on to the set of Finian's Rainbow and being told by his "big brother" that he wasn't a filmmaker unless he learned how to write; it's always interesting for me when reading such biographies to find those moments where life changes so distinctively Lucas was by then the creator of several astonishing student films, including Electronic Labyrinth , and I pondered the alternate timeline where Lucas became like the Stan Brakhage or Albert Maysles of Modesto. When pigs fly, perhaps? But in all seriousness, I think the winding-road sort of depiction of Lucas and Coppola's relationship is a major reason of interest in reading this; maybe the 'Easy Riders' version had too much gossip, and was about the whole group filmmakers anyway. Here the focus is a little more narrow, and the story of these two friends and brothers in collaboration is most fascinating. There's also time about Lucas and Spielberg, but that's more like they're cut from the same cloth. I'm not sure if by the end of this I entirely 'Liked' Lucas actually, but that's not the point. It's a portrait of an American artist, yeah, artist, all of the toys and other bullshit, and how he did in some small ways mature and change from the tight-lipped, 'do-it-my-way-or-nothing' mentality of a young iconoclast into a 'I-still-do-it-my-way-but-now-less-urargh-due- to-my-kids' mentality. It doesn't pull punches or pull favorites, but at the same time it's not out to be a deliberate attack piece either. This is a book that sees its figure as conflicted, contradictory, passionate, cold, hurtful, hurt, funny, apt to make mistakes, unable to see his successes as much as he gets on the other side to be so high on himself to see his failures, and But he's what America can produce when it's at its not-shittiest. PS: this is easily one of my favorite passages in the book, this in the contest of Lucas unsuccessfully suing Reagan over the "Star Wars" program nonsense. But Campbell would never forget it. Nov 15, Breck rated it it was amazing. Lucas is a fascinating, quirky kind of guy, creative, fiercely independent, much of the book is about his struggle to run his own studio outside of Hollywood. Aug 19, Mark rated it really liked it Shelves: biography. I didn't know much about George Lucas going into this but I had assumptions based on the sale of Lucasfilm to Disney and also the Star Wars prequels. However this biography completely changed my mind. I liked that this biography was very well researched and honest; the author didn't she away from the fact that Lucas doesn't come across well all the time. The writing style is engaging and I was hooked to the story as I would have been with good fiction. I was not aware of just how much Lucas' dete I didn't know much about George Lucas going into this but I had assumptions based on the sale of Lucasfilm to Disney and also the Star Wars prequels. I was not aware of just how much Lucas' determination and drive has changed the film making industry, whether that be through technology, marketing or merchandising. I am in awe of how much he has achieved and have all the more admiration for the genius that is the original . Overall this was a fascinating and inspirational read that I would recommend to any Star Wars fan and anyone interested in the creative industries. Apr 08, Liz Dee rated it it was amazing. This was really eye opening. I didn't even know that George Lucas had other movies! I'm interested in seeing American Graffiti and re-watching the Indiana Jones movies. Javascript is not enabled in your browser. Enabling JavaScript in your browser will allow you to experience all the features of our site. Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. NOOK Book. Home 1 Books 2. Add to Wishlist. Sign in to Purchase Instantly. Members save with free shipping everyday! See details. Overview The essential biography of the influential and beloved filmmaker George Lucas. On May 25, , a problem-plagued, budget-straining independent science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theaters. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker named George Lucas, the movie originally called The Star Wars quickly drew blocks-long lines, bursting box-office records and ushering in a new way for movies to be made, marketed, and merchandised. It is now one of the most adored-and successful-movie franchises of all time. Now, the author of the bestselling biography Jim Henson delivers a long-awaited, revelatory look into the life and times of the man who created Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Indiana Jones. If Star Wars wasn't game-changing enough, Lucas went on to create another blockbuster series with Indiana Jones, and he completely transformed the world of special effects and the way movies sound. Lucas's colleagues and competitors offer tantalizing glimpses into his life. His entire career has been stimulated by innovators including Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola, actors such as Harrison Ford, and the very technologies that enabled the creation of his films-and allowed him to keep tinkering with them long after their original releases. The definitive biography of one of the most influential filmmakers ever--George Lucas. On May 25, , a problem-plagued, budget-straining, independent science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theatres. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker named George Lucas, Star Wars reinvented the cinematic landscape, ushering in a new way for movies to be made, marketed, and merchandised. And if that wasn't game-changing enough, Lucas went on to create another blockbuster series with Indiana Jones, and completely revolutionized the world of special effects, not to mention sound systems. His work and legacy have led to a rash of innovation and democratization in film and television. Simply put, George Lucas is one of the most influential filmmakers of the past fifty years. George Lucas: A Life by Brian Jay Jones

In , Lucas re-enrolled as a USC graduate student in film production. Navy students who were being taught documentary cinematography, Lucas directed the short film Electronic Labyrinth: THX 4EB , which won first prize at the —68 National Student film festival. Lucas was awarded a student scholarship by Warner Bros. The film he chose was Finian's Rainbow which was being directed by Francis Ford Coppola , who was revered among film school students of the time as a cinema graduate who had "made it" in Hollywood. In , Lucas was one of the camera operators on the classic Rolling Stones concert film Gimme Shelter. In , Lucas co-founded the studio with Coppola, hoping to create a liberating environment for filmmakers to direct outside the perceived oppressive control of the Hollywood . Lucas then created his own company, Lucasfilm, Ltd. Lucas then set his sights on adapting Flash Gordon , an adventure serial from his childhood that he fondly remembered. When he was unable to obtain the rights, he set out to write an original space adventure that would eventually become Star Wars. It was only because Alan Ladd, Jr. Star Wars quickly became the highest-grossing film of all-time , displaced five years later by Spielberg's E. The original Star Wars film went through a tumultuous production, and during editing, Lucas suffered chest pains initially feared to be a heart attack, but actually a fit of hypertension and exhaustion. Following the release of the first Star Wars film, Lucas worked extensively as a writer and producer, including on the many Star Wars spinoffs made for film, television, and other media. Lucas acted as executive producer for the next two Star Wars films, commissioning to direct , and Richard Marquand to direct Return of the Jedi , while receiving a story credit on the former and sharing a credit with Lawrence Kasdan on the latter. The animation studio Pixar was founded in as the Graphics Group, one third of the Computer Division of Lucasfilm. The sale reflected Lucas' desire to stop the cash flow losses from his 7-year research projects associated with new entertainment technology tools, as well as his company's new focus on creating entertainment products rather than tools. At this point, Lucas had no desire to return to Star Wars , and had unofficially canceled the sequel trilogy. Having lost much of his fortune in a divorce settlement in , Lucas was reluctant to return to Star Wars. When Star Wars became popular once again, in the wake of Dark Horse 's line and Timothy Zahn 's trilogy of spin-off novels , Lucas realized that there was still a large audience. His children were older, and with the explosion of CGI technology he began to consider directing once again. By , it was announced, in Variety among other sources, that Lucas would be making the prequels. He began penning more to the story, indicating that the series would be a tragic one, examining Anakin Skywalker's fall to the dark side. Lucas also began to change the prequels status relative to the originals; at first, they were supposed to be a "filling-in" of history tangential to the originals, but now he saw that they could form the beginning of one long story that started with Anakin's childhood and ended with his death. This was the final step towards turning the film series into a "Saga". In , to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Star Wars, Lucas returned to the original trilogy and made numerous modifications using newly available digital technology, releasing them in theaters as the Star Wars Special Edition. For DVD releases in and Blu-ray releases in , the trilogy received further revisions to make them congruent with the prequel trilogy. The first Star Wars prequel was finished and released in as Episode I — The Phantom Menace , which would be the first film Lucas had directed in over two decades. Following the release of the first prequel, Lucas announced that he would also be directing the next two, and began working on Episode II. Numerous fans and critics considered the prequels inferior to the original trilogy, [34] [35] [36] though they were box office successes. Like the Star Wars prequels, reception was mixed, with numerous fans and critics once again considering it inferior to its predecessors. From to , Lucas also served as the creator and executive producer and for a second Star Wars animated series on Cartoon Network, Star Wars: The Clone Wars which premiered with a feature film of the same name before airing its first episode. The supervising director for this series was Dave Filoni , who was chosen by Lucas and closely collaborated with him on its development. The animated series also featured the last Star Wars stories on which Lucas was majorly involved. He also took over direction of reshoots while director Anthony Hemingway worked on other projects. In January , Lucas announced his retirement from producing large blockbuster films and instead re-focusing his career on smaller, independently budgeted features. In June , it was announced that producer Kathleen Kennedy , a long- term collaborator with Steven Spielberg and a producer of the Indiana Jones films, had been appointed as co-chair of Lucasfilm Ltd. Lucas worked as a creative consultant on the Star Wars sequel trilogy 's first film, The Force Awakens. You can do that. They fly with antigravity. I know all that stuff. The Force Awakens , directed by J. Abrams , was released on December 18, Kathleen Kennedy executive produced the film and its sequels. Lucas described the previous six Star Wars films as his "children" and defended his vision for them, while criticizing The Force Awakens for having a "retro feel", saying, "I worked very hard to make them completely different, with different planets, with different spaceships — you know, to make it new. The film was produced at . Gary Rydstrom directed the movie. Lucas originally did not specify whether the selling of Lucasfilm would affect his involvement with the film. In October , Lucas announced his decision to not be involved in the story of the film, but would remain an executive producer. It told the story of the rebels who stole the plans for the featured in the original Star Wars film, and it was reported that Lucas liked it more than The Force Awakens. Abrams before the latter began writing the script to the sequel trilogy's final film, The Rise of Skywalker , which was released in Lucas has pledged to give half of his fortune to charity as part of an effort called The Giving Pledge led by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to persuade America's richest individuals to donate their financial wealth to charities. In , The George Lucas Educational Foundation was founded as a nonprofit operating foundation to celebrate and encourage innovation in schools. The Foundation's content is available under the brand Edutopia , in an award-winning web site, social media and via documentary films. Lucas, through his foundation, was one of the leading proponents of the E-rate program in the universal service fund , [73] which was enacted as part of the Telecommunications Act of On June 24, , Lucas testified before the United States House of Representatives subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet as the head of his Foundation to advocate for a free wireless broadband educational network. As I start a new chapter in my life, it is gratifying that I have the opportunity to devote more time and resources to philanthropy. Memorial on the National Mall in Washington D. It is the largest single donation to USC and the largest gift to a film school anywhere. They adopted a daughter, Amanda Lucas , in , [91] and divorced in Following his divorce, Lucas was in a relationship with singer Linda Ronstadt in the s. Lucas was born and raised in a Methodist family. Lucas has come to state that his religion is " Buddhist Methodist". He resides in Marin County. Lucas is a major collector of the American illustrator and painter Norman Rockwell. A collection of 57 Rockwell paintings and drawings owned by Lucas and fellow Rockwell collector and Steven Spielberg were displayed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum from July 2, , to January 2, , in an exhibition titled Telling Stories. MacFarlane has said that Lucasfilm was extremely helpful when the Family Guy crew wanted to parody their works. Lucas supported Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in the run-up for the U. In , Lucas was awarded the Inkpot Award. He received the Academy's Irving G. Thalberg Award in During the speech, Spielberg and Coppola talked about the joy of winning an Oscar, making fun of Lucas, who has not won a competitive Oscar. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. For other people named George Lucas, see George Lucas disambiguation. American film director, producer, screenwriter, and entrepreneur. Lucas at the Venice Film Festival. Modesto, California , U. Director producer writer entrepreneur. Marcia Griffin. Mellody Hobson. I'm moving away from the business From the company, from all this kind of stuff. Main article: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Main article: George Lucas filmography. Previously Lucas had received a special award at the World Convention for Star Wars and annual professional achievement awards voted by fantasy fans in and Retrieved May 7, George Lucas. Lerner Publishing Group. Retrieved January 21, New England Historic Genealogical Society. Archived from the original on October 18, Life : 85 — Retrieved October 13, Retrieved October 11, The World According to Star Wars. Harper Collins. September Retrieved September 28, November 17, Retrieved September 25, New Statesman. Retrieved May 26, Chapter 2. Penguin Press. Empire Magazine. June Retrieved May 8, Low End Mac. Retrieved March 1, Life : Star Wars Insider 45 : Chicago Sun-Times. May 10, Rotten Tomatoes. May 9, May 16, Box Office Mojo. Retrieved June 21, September 26, December 11, The New York Times. Retrieved January 17, Not Counting Indiana Jones 5 ". Movie Line. Retrieved September 27, October 30, The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 31, August 27, Bloomberg Businessweek. The Guardian. Retrieved January 23, Archived from the original on January 27, Cinema Blend. Retrieved January 20, Business Insider Australia. BBC News Website. British Broadcasting Corporation. October 31, Retrieved April 18, Deseret News. The Hollywood Reporter. January 27, Archived from the original on January 30, October 24, The interference that Tanen imposed on the film left Lucas with a deep mistrust of film executives and the bureaucratic apparatus that makes up major studios. Star Wars emerged from this mix of stubborn impulses and defiant independence. Its extraordinary success redefined cinema for decades to come, which gave Lucas an edge when he was negotiating and financing other projects. Fast-forward two decades, and Lucas set out to return to the Star Wars universe, writing and directing The Phantom Menace , Attack of the Clones , and Revenge of the Sith, each of which stirred up passionate feelings from fans who were still smarting from his decisions to tinker with the re-release of the original films. Jones lays out a compelling backstory for Lucas that helps explain the later part of his career. A lifetime of frustrations with entrenched studio bosses and trade unions, and that ongoing desire for complete creative control, both led him to producing the films he wanted to make. Jones paints a picture of a creator who has given up his creation and retired, but still struggles with the direction the sequels have taken. George Lucas: A Life shows a man who essentially reshaped the film industry, going up against the biggest organizations and overcoming them. 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George Lucas - Movies, Wife & Age - Biography

Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker named George Lucas, the movie originally called The Star Wars quickly drew blocks-long lines, bursting box-office records and ushering in a new way for movies to be made, marketed, and merchandised. It is now one of the most adored-and successful-movie franchises of all time. Now, the author of the bestselling biography Jim Henson delivers a long-awaited, revelatory look into the life and times of the man who created Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Indiana Jones. If Star Wars wasn't game-changing enough, Lucas went on to create another blockbuster series with Indiana Jones, and he completely transformed the world of special effects and the way movies sound. Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. NOOK Book. Home 1 Books 2. Add to Wishlist. Sign in to Purchase Instantly. Members save with free shipping everyday! See details. Overview The essential biography of the influential and beloved filmmaker George Lucas. On May 25, , a problem-plagued, budget-straining independent science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theaters. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker named George Lucas, the movie originally called The Star Wars quickly drew blocks-long lines, bursting box-office records and ushering in a new way for movies to be made, marketed, and merchandised. It is now one of the most adored-and successful-movie franchises of all time. Now, the author of the bestselling biography Jim Henson delivers a long-awaited, revelatory look into the life and times of the man who created Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Indiana Jones. If Star Wars wasn't game-changing enough, Lucas went on to create another blockbuster series with Indiana Jones, and he completely transformed the world of special effects and the way movies sound. Lucas's colleagues and competitors offer tantalizing glimpses into his life. His entire career has been stimulated by innovators including Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola, actors such as Harrison Ford, and the very technologies that enabled the creation of his films-and allowed him to keep tinkering with them long after their original releases. Like his unforgettable characters and stories, his influence is unmatched. About the Author. The Hollywood Reporter. January 27, Archived from the original on January 30, October 24, Retrieved April 25, Digital Spy. Retrieved March 14, Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 22, Retrieved April 22, The Verge. Retrieved May 15, Boston Globe. August 5, The Giving Pledge. Archived from the original PDF on January 31, Retrieved January 31, My pledge is to the process; as long as I have the resources at my disposal, I will seek to raise the bar for future generations of students of all ages. I am dedicating the majority of my wealth to improving education. Ed Markey's opening statement on universal service". Archived from the original on June 25, Ars Technica. Retrieved May 25, Chicago Tribune. April 10, Retrieved May 20, Archived from the original on November 23, Archived from the original on November 7, Retrieved June 24, Lucas Museum. Retrieved November 6, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Retrieved March 11, New York Times. June 24, Retrieved June 26, Times. January 10, Retrieved January 18, National Memorial , October 20, Archived from the original on April 20, Archived from the original on December 16, Retrieved October 22, Retrieved August 15, March 26, Chicago Business. Retrieved May 19, The Denver Post via AP. Retrieved September 26, January 18, Retrieved May 3, January 3, Retrieved January 3, Huffington Post. August 12, Retrieved August 12, Retrieved September 2, Washington, D. Archived from the original on April 11, Archived from the original on September 5, Retrieved September 21, Archived from the original on April 26, Retrieved August 19, Press release March 15, Science Fiction Museum sfhomeworld. Archived April 26, Retrieved April 10, Monday, May 15, The Cohenside. Retrieved December 26, September 10, Archived from the original on December 18, Retrieved December 31, BBC News. July 11, Retrieved July 13, Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. November 10, Retrieved February 1, Retrieved August 4, This was the official website of the hall of fame to Locus Publications. Author:George Lucas. Look at Life Freiheit Herbie Awards for George Lucas. Britannia Awards. Albert R. Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay. David Shapiro Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. Darryl F. Zanuck Hal B. Wallis David O. Wallis Darryl F. Zanuck Arthur Freed Cecil B.

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