Moviemaker of the Week: George Lucas

by MovieMaker Staff | Published May 21, 2007

Even the most casual of moviegoers are intimately acquainted with the many contributions that George Lucas has made to the motion picture medium over the last three decades. From his light years-ahead special effects to his foresight in securing the merchandising rights to his movies, Lucas has been on the bleeding edge of cinema technology since his student days at USC.

So why honor him now?

This week--May 25th, to be exact--marks the 30th anniversary of the U.S. release Lucas’ seminal Star Wars. In addition to the film’s millions of rabid fans worlwide, The History Channel is also paying homage to this iconic moviemaker with a brand-new documentary, Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed, premiering Monday, May 28th at 9:00 p.m. EST. Featuring interviews with moviemakers (Peter Jackson, Kevin Smith), journalists and media pundits (Tom Brokaw, Stephen Colbert), critics (Elvis Mitchell) and more, Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed explores the reasons behind the lasting impact of the film.

Now, MM wants to know about your most memorable Star Wars experience: Whether you were the first in line back in 1977 or saw it for the first time on DVD in recent years, share your fondest memories by e-mailing with “Star Wars” as the subject line.

One grand prize winner--chosen at random--will receive:
*Insignia 8” Portable DVD Player
*Portable iPod Speaker Case
*Limited Edition Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed T-Shirt
*Limited Edition Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed 3D trading cards
*Limited Edition Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed poster
*SnapTV Arcade Trivia DVD Game

One first-runner up--also chosen at random--will receive:
*Portable iPod Speaker Case
*Limited Edition Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed T-Shirt
*Limited Edition Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed 3D trading cards
*Limited Edition Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed poster
*SnapTV Arcade Trivia DVD Game

15 other readers will win one of several additional prizes--includeing T-shirts, trading cards, posters and more.

Email with the subject line “Star Wars.” Winners will be chosen on June 15, 2007.

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Comment by rent portable toilet on 1/08/08 at 7:00 pm: I’m such a Luca’s Arts freak! I love this man for The Curse of Monkey Island! The best thing from my childhood.
Comment by nail salon st george utah on 2/23/08 at 6:08 pm: I think that Lord of The Rings is today’s Star Wars. They are different, but both epic. I still say Lucas is one of the most brilliant minds of the 20th century.
Comment by a star wars fan on 5/12/08 at 4:21 am: I’m waiting for his upcoming movie “the Clone Wars”. Actually what I really want is another trilogy about Yuuzhan Vong invasion. We can still use Hamill, Fisher and Ford with their aged looks.