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SXSW Review: The People v. George Lucas

SXSW Review: The People v. George Lucas

You don’t have to be a child of the 70’s to understand the phenomenal impact of Star Wars. The career of creator George Lucas has been nothing short of mercurial since the release of the first Star Wars film in 1977. But as the years passed, Lucas made a series of decisions that, well, to say these decisions upset fans would be a massive understatement.

By Brian Salisbury on March 14, 2010 | View Comments

Harrison Ford Loves Angry Fanboys; Continues to Ramble On About Indiana Jones 5

Harrison Ford Loves Angry Fanboys; Continues to Ramble On About Indiana Jones 5

“Steven [Spielberg] and George [Lucas] and I are sort of agreed on a germ of an idea and we’re seeing what comes of it.” It’s likely that some of you will be upset about that quote, which was given to the folks at the BBC by Indiana Jones himself, Harrison Ford. The rest of us are wondering one thing: germ? As in virus?

By Neil Miller on March 2, 2010 | View Comments

Lucas Directs Reshoots On Another Director’s Film

Lucas Directs Reshoots On Another Director’s Film

Whatever the reason, it looks like George Lucas is taking over on Red Tails while Anthony Hemingway heads back to television.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on March 2, 2010 | View Comments

When New Star Wars Movie Talk Emerges, Geek Blood Boils

When New Star Wars Movie Talk Emerges, Geek Blood Boils

As you probably know by now, it doesn’t take much. Here on the movie blogosphere, one tiny little off-hand comment can start a wildfire of rumor and speculation…

By Neil Miller on December 10, 2009 | View Comments

Ford Ready to Crack Whip on ‘Indy 5′

Ford Ready to Crack Whip on ‘Indy 5′

As guaranteed by the box office take, Indiana Jones and the Half-Blood Prince has got its story line. Now, all they need is a script that Harrison Ford smiles at, and we’re on our way to a fifth adventure.

By Neil Miller on September 15, 2009 | View Comments

Star Wars In Concert Officially Announced

Star Wars In Concert Officially Announced

Have you ever watched Star Wars and thought “this would be great as a concert experience?” Well continue on my friend.

By David Baxter on July 23, 2009 | View Comments

Discuss: What Should Indiana Jones’s Next Adventure Be?

Discuss: What Should Indiana Jones’s Next Adventure Be?

Proving yet again that old actors never die (they just keep playing the same roles), Harrison Ford is poised to put on the fedora and return as that most adventurish of professors – Indiana Jones. At least, that’s the word on the street.

By Robin Ruinsky on July 7, 2009 | View Comments

Culture Warrior: ‘Star Trek’ and the Franchise Relaunch

Culture Warrior: ‘Star Trek’ and the Franchise Relaunch

This week Culture Warrior asks, just how ‘new’ is the new Star Trek, anyway?

By Landon Palmer on May 12, 2009 | View Comments

Exclusive: Alexandre Philippe Leads The People vs. George Lucas

Exclusive: Alexandre Philippe Leads The People vs. George Lucas

We got the chance to talk in-depth with director Alexandre Philippe, the director of The People vs. George Lucas. He set the record straight on the intentions of the film (It’s not a fanboy whine-fest), the initial reaction to the trailer and whether George Lucas has heard about the documentary.

By Adam Sweeney on April 8, 2009 | View Comments

FSR’s Weekly Report Card for 02.20.09

FSR’s Weekly Report Card for 02.20.09

Kevin Carr reviews the movies the studios didn’t allow him to see early this week: Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail, Fired Up and Fanboys.

By Kevin Carr on February 20, 2009 | View Comments

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 104 – F.U. Spells Fatten Up!

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 104 – F.U. Spells Fatten Up!

Kevin waxes poetic about how awesome it is to watch cheerleader movies while both of them complain about how they never get to see Tyler Perry movies in advance. Also, Kevin promises drastic consequences if WALL-E doesn’t win Best Animated Film.

By Kevin Carr on February 20, 2009 | View Comments

Must See: The People vs. George Lucas Movie Trailer

Must See: The People vs. George Lucas Movie Trailer

Back in February of ‘08 we told you about a rebel filmmaker named Alexandre Philippe who was looking for the help of Star Wars fans in the making of his documentary The People vs. George Lucas. We now have a trailer and another call to action.

By Neil Miller on February 13, 2009 | View Comments

Officially Cool: Star Wars Yoga

Officially Cool: Star Wars Yoga

For those of you out there struggling with those New Years diets and failed exercise routines, try this, you must. It’s called ‘Star Wars Yoga’ and its exactly what you’d think it would be — Yoga positions that channel The Force.

By Neil Miller on January 30, 2009 | View Comments

George Lucas Still Feeling Around for His Artifact

George Lucas Still Feeling Around for His Artifact

ComingSoon.net got all up in George Lucas’s grill recently and asked him a few questions about a follow-up to this summer’s box office smash Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

By Josh Radde on December 4, 2008 | View Comments

In Response to Spike’s 10 Most Overrated Directors List

In Response to Spike’s 10 Most Overrated Directors List

Spike just published a list of what they believe to be the Ten Most Overrated Directors. The only thing it does is prove Spike as one of the Most Overrated Online Magazines.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on November 21, 2008 | View Comments

Indiana Jones Cracks His Whip in Glorious 1080p

Indiana Jones Cracks His Whip in Glorious 1080p

I did not count Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull among the BD releases that were sure to knock me off of my sofa. And it turns out, I was right and wrong, all at the same time.

By Neil Miller on October 16, 2008 | View Comments

WTF: Spielberg Should Be Protected From Satire Because He’s Jewish?

WTF: Spielberg Should Be Protected From Satire Because He’s Jewish?

South Park has a rich history of offending people. I was waiting for some fallout from this episode pissing off somebody.

By Kevin Carr on October 15, 2008 | View Comments

George Lucas Continues to Have Thoughts; Fans Continue to Cringe

George Lucas Continues to Have Thoughts; Fans Continue to Cringe

And as fans have feared since the release and subsequent box office success of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, an Indiana Jones 5 is gaining momentum.

By Neil Miller on October 4, 2008 | View Comments

Could We Really Be Talking About Another Star Wars Movie?

Could We Really Be Talking About Another Star Wars Movie?

According to the LA Times, Haden Blackman, the producer of Force Unleashed, would love to be able to walk into a theatre and see his tale of Darth Vader’s apprentice on the big screen.

By Joe Ngo on September 25, 2008 | View Comments

Movie Drinking Games: Star Wars – The Clone Wars

Movie Drinking Games: Star Wars – The Clone Wars

While Anakin Skywalker and his young Padawan apprentice are saving the stinky Hutt baby, knock a few back and enjoy the newest installment in the Star Wars universe like you’re in a cantina.

By Kevin Carr on August 15, 2008 | View Comments