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George Lucas says a "lot of the ideas" from the original Star Wars have been lost since the sale to Disney

"I was the one who really knew what Star Wars was"

Total Film

George Lucas, creator of Star Wars and Indiana Jones, calls risk-averse Hollywood creatively bankrupt—‘there’s almost no original thinking’

Faced with ballooning costs for movies, TV and video games, the entertainment industry prefers to bet on bankable franchises with built-in fan bases.

Fortune

Ewok Line theory explains Star Wars hate

What if a "How I Met Your Mother" hypothesis also applies to our divided opinion about the "Star Wars" prequels?

Salon

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Anora, tale of a stripper who marries a Russian oligarch, wins Palme d’Or at Cannes

Karla Sofía Gascón becomes the first trans woman to share best acting award in the film Emilia Pérez

The Guardian - UK

What will win the Palme d'Or? Cannes closes Saturday with awards and a tribute to George Lucas

The 77th Cannes Film Festival draws to a close Saturday with the presentation of its top award, the Palme d’Or, along with an honorary tribute for George Lucas

The Independent UK

George Lucas Says The Original Star Wars Will Never Get The Upgrade We Want

In a conversation ahead of the ceremony for his honorary Palme d'Or, George Lucas explains why he'll never release a 4K restoration of the theatrical versions of the original Star Wars movies.

Inverse

George Lucas hits back at Star Wars diversity criticism: ‘Most of the people are aliens!’

‘The idea is you’re supposed to accept people for what they are,’ said Lucas. ‘Whether they’re big and furry or whether they’re green or whatever’

The Independent UK

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CANNES PHOTOS: See the standout moments from this year's film festival

The Cannes Film Festival draws glamour to itself like a moth to the flame

The Independent UK

Arts24 in Cannes: Which French films are seducing the Cannes audiences?

From the big screen treatment of one of French literature's greatest classics, "The Count of Monte Cristo", starring French favourite Pierre Niney, to "Wild Diamond", a gritty social drama about a young French woman who dreams of becoming a famous influencer, arts24's Eve Jackson looks at France's offerings at the…

France 24

40 Years Ago, George Lucas Made a Controversial Movie Sequel — And Changed Hollywood Forever

Released 40 years ago on May 23, 1984, 'Temple of Doom' rejected nostalgia for something darker, and in the process it not only changed the franchise but the course of Hollywood history as well.

Inverse

Ron Howard Honored At Cannes Film Festival With Profile Award

Lily Gladstone presents Ron Howard with an award at Cannes, highlighting his impact on her career. Ron Howard reflects on mentors George Lucas and Roger Co...

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'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace' at 25: Who are the angels on the moons of Iego?

An examination of the angels of the moons of Iego from "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" on the iconic film's 25th anniversary.

Space

The Most Infamous Star Wars Moment Perfectly Captures George Lucas' Entire Career

One of the worst Star Wars lines Lucas ever wrote is epic in context, and forever memorable outside of it.

Inverse

25 Years Ago, George Lucas Changed Star Wars Forever

As a piece of cinema history, 'The Phantom Menace' still feels like a brand-new toy from 1999.

Inverse

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Inverse

26 Years Later, One Star Wars Villain’s Legacy Is Bigger Than The Movies

Darth Maul blew all our minds in 1998 in the first trailer for 'The Phantom Menace.' But, his legacy and importance to Star Wars is so much bigger than one movie.

Inverse

5 Years Later, the Star Wars Sequels Have Shockingly Redeemed the Prequels

The conversation surrounding George Lucas' prequels has completely changed over the past 10 years. Here's how the failures of Disney's Sequel Trilogy forced Star Wars fans to reconsider the franchise's Prequel Trilogy.

The Independent UK

Paul Schrader felt death closing in, so he made a movie about it

After a string of hospitalizations for long COVID, Paul Schrader had a realization

Inverse

The Star Wars Prequels Were a Triumph For a Very Specific Type of Fan

'The Phantom Menace' was a momentous occasion for existing fans, but more importantly, a chance for fresh-faced fans to finally catch a Star Wars movie in theaters.

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Inverse

The Most Notorious Star Wars Meme Represented the Best & Worst of the Prequels

Let's unpack "the high ground" meme and the strange, silly legacy it left for the prequels.

Radio France Internationale

From glitz to grit, here's what's making a buzz at this year's Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off Tuesday, is shaping up to be full of surprising and compelling moments. From Hollywood legends to canine reporters, RFI looks at a few of the hot topics at this year's festival.

International Business Times

Hollywood Heads To Cannes As Off-screen Drama Soars

The festival officially kicks off in the evening with an honorary award for Meryl Streep -- just one of a host of international A-listers flocking to the sun-drenched Cote d'Azur, where legendary directors George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola top the VIP guest list.

WhatToWatch

32 best classic movies on Netflix right now

Netflix's library contains numerous classic movies for subscribers to rewatch or discover for the first time. Here are our picks for the best to watch right now.

Total Film

A surprise Star Wars movie is Disney Plus' most-watched out of the whole franchise

Which Star Wars movie reigns supreme?

Total Film

The Obi-Wan Kenobi series is apparently one of George Lucas’s favorite new Star Wars projects

One Lucasfilm employee has heard the whispers...

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25 years later, we’re still arguing about Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

25 years later, we're still talking about Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.

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