George Lucas

George Lucas

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  JJ Abrams boldly going from 'Trek' to 'Star Wars'

  J.J. Abrams is master of one universe — and he's about to try conquering another. The director who rebooted "Star Trek" for a new generation, sending ... 

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  Special effects master Ray Harryhausen dies at 92

  When Ray Harryhausen was 13, he was so overwhelmed by "King Kong" that he vowed he would create otherworldly creatures on film. He fulfilled his ... 

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  Queen Elizabeth II honored for supporting UK film

  Queen Elizabeth II has received an honorary British Academy award in recognition of her support of British film and television. John Willis, chairman ... 

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  Freeborn, makeup artist behind Yoda, dies at 98

  Stuart Freeborn, a pioneering movie makeup artist behind creatures such as Yoda and Chewbacca in the "Star Wars" films, has died. He was 98.