http://www.mail.com/people/37712-george-lucas.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/37712-george-lucas.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2149138-women-film-turns-40-honors-lucas-linney.html BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Women in Film is turning 40, and the organization celebrated its milestone birthday at its annual Crystal + Lucy Awards. But while the night was one of celebration, honorees and guests said women's move toward equality in the entertainment industry remains slow, even after four decades of organized efforts. "There certainly is... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:49:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2149138-women-film-turns-40-honors-lucas-linney.html 2013-06-13T14:49:09Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2135928-scorsese-de-niro-honor-mel-brooks-afi-tribute.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert De Niro and Morgan Freeman never worked with Mel Brooks, and the Oscar winners came to a ceremony in his honor to let him know they resent it. Brooks received the American Film Institute's 41st Life Achievement Award Thursday, and Freeman and De Niro were among a galaxy of stars who paid tribute to the man behind "Blazing Saddles... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:22:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2135928-scorsese-de-niro-honor-mel-brooks-afi-tribute.html 2013-06-07T15:22:24Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2068982-special-effects-master-ray-harryhausen-dies-92.html LONDON (AP) — 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 desire as an adult, thrilling audiences with skeletons in a sword fight, a gigantic octopus destroying the Golden Gate Bridge, and a six-armed dancing goddess. On Tuesday, Harryhausen died at London... Tue, 07 May 2013 21:55:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2068982-special-effects-master-ray-harryhausen-dies-92.html 2013-05-07T21:55:28Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2057976-miss-ricin-letters-case-headed-to-grand-jury.html OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — A dust mask that tested positive for ricin also contained DNA from a Mississippi man suspected of sending poison-laced letters to President Barack Obama and others, an FBI agent testified Thursday. The testimony came during a preliminary hearing for James Everett Dutshcke, 41, who was arrested Saturday at his home in Tupelo and charge... Fri, 03 May 2013 03:14:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2057976-miss-ricin-letters-case-headed-to-grand-jury.html 2013-05-03T03:14:21Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2054568-tests-link-deadly-ricin-to-obama-letter-suspect.html TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — When poison-laced letters were sent to President Barack Obama and two other officials, it didn't take long to track down a suspect based on a phrase often used by an Elvis impersonator named Kevin Curtis: "I am KC and I approve this message." Curtis was soon arrested at his house in north Mississippi and charged in the case. He swore ... Wed, 01 May 2013 12:41:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2054568-tests-link-deadly-ricin-to-obama-letter-suspect.html 2013-05-01T12:41:26Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1999062-queen-elizabeth-ii-honored-supporting-uk-film.html LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has received an honorary British Academy award in recognition of her support of British film and television. John Willis, chairman of the British Academy Film and Television Awards, joked that the prize was also in honor of the queen's performance as the "most memorable Bond girl yet" during the London Olympics opening cer... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:26:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1999062-queen-elizabeth-ii-honored-supporting-uk-film.html 2013-04-04T20:26:49Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1981998-ford-yet-ready-to-talk-star-wars-sequels.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Harrison Ford isn't ready — "yet" — to talk about his reported part in Disney's planned "Star Wars" sequel, but he praises its director, J.J. Abrams. "I think he's fantastic," Ford said in a recent interview. "I did his first movie, 'Regarding Henry,' with Mike Nichols. A wonderful talent. Extraordinary guy." The 70-year-old actor — who... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:02:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1981998-ford-yet-ready-to-talk-star-wars-sequels.html 2013-03-27T13:02:56Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1938426-lucas-star-wars-trio-returning-film.html NEW YORK (AP) — It appears the Force is still strong with Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher. In an interview posted online Thursday, George Lucas said the trio from the original "Star Wars" trilogy will reprise their iconic roles of Hans Solo, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia in the new "Star Wars" film. Lucas told Bloomberg... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:50:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1938426-lucas-star-wars-trio-returning-film.html 2013-03-07T23:50:46Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1936326-george-lucas-proposes-museum-san-francisco.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — "Star Wars" creator George Lucas wants to build a museum dedicated to visual storytelling in San Francisco's Presidio that would house an art collection he amassed over more than four decades. The filmmaker said he has long sought to showcase his collection of 150 years of populist art, which includes illustrations by Norman Rockwell ... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:29:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1936326-george-lucas-proposes-museum-san-francisco.html 2013-03-06T21:29:16Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1878566-suggestions-disney-star-wars-spinoffs.html NEW YORK (AP) — Having recently purchased the "Star Wars" franchise from Lucasfilm for $4 billion, the Walt Disney Co. is shifting the films into hyperdrive. Not only has Disney already begun working on a new trilogy, to start with J.J. Abrams directing episode seven, but studio chief Bob Iger said this week have said possible spinoffs are being developed... Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1878566-suggestions-disney-star-wars-spinoffs.html 2013-02-08T20:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1873320-freeborn-makeup-artist-yoda-dies-98.html LONDON (AP) — Stuart Freeborn, a pioneering movie makeup artist behind creatures such as Yoda and Chewbacca in the "Star Wars" films, has died. He was 98. LucasFilm confirmed Wednesday that Freeborn had passed away, "leaving a legacy of unforgettable contributions." "Star Wars" director George Lucas said in a statement that Freeborn was "already a makeup ... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 03:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1873320-freeborn-makeup-artist-yoda-dies-98.html 2013-02-07T03:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1872470-vegas-abrams-hints-star-wars.html LAS VEGAS (AP) — A newly announced "Star Wars" sequel was on everyone's mind when J.J. Abrams took the stage Wednesday at a Las Vegas video game conference, but he made only a sideways mention of the film he has been hired to direct. The reference was a throw-away joke from his last franchise reboot. The director played a scene from his 2009 "Star Trek" f... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1872470-vegas-abrams-hints-star-wars.html 2013-02-06T21:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1863430-washington-wins-3-trophies-naacp-image-awards.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kerry Washington was a triple threat at the NAACP Image Awards. The star of ABC's "Scandal" picked up a trio of trophies at the 44th annual ceremony: outstanding actress in a drama series for "Scandal," supporting actress in a motion picture for "Django Unchained" and the President's Award, which is given in recognition of special achie... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1863430-washington-wins-3-trophies-naacp-image-awards.html 2013-02-02T17:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1850782-analysis-jj-abrams-good-fit-star-wars.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — This may sound sacrilegious to the legions of hardcore "Star Wars" fans, but having J.J. Abrams direct "Episode VII" will be a vast improvement and the best thing to happen to the franchise in a very long time. Yes, it was incredibly cool in 2005's "Episode III — Revenge of the Sith" to see the completion of Anakin Skywalker's transform... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1850782-analysis-jj-abrams-good-fit-star-wars.html 2013-01-28T14:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1849312-abrams-star-wars-surreal-exciting.html BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — J.J. Abrams calls getting assigned to direct the seventh live-action "Star Wars" film "as surreal as it is exciting." The director-producer-writer spoke with a handful of media outlets on the red carpet before darting into the Producers Guild Awards on Saturday night. Abrams was there to accept the Norman Lear Achievement Awar... Sun, 27 Jan 2013 15:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1849312-abrams-star-wars-surreal-exciting.html 2013-01-27T15:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1847424-disney-jj-abrams-to-direct-star-wars.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's official. The force is with J.J. Abrams. The Walt Disney Co. issued a statement Friday night confirming reports that had been circulating for two days that Abrams, Emmy-award-winning creator of TV's "Lost" and director of 2009's "Star Trek" movie, has been pegged to direct the seventh installment of the "Star Wars" franchise. ... Sat, 26 Jan 2013 05:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1847424-disney-jj-abrams-to-direct-star-wars.html 2013-01-26T05:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1809166-yoda-statue-features-n-calif-park.html SAN ANSELMO, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California park being built on land donated by filmmaker George Lucas will feature statues of Indiana Jones and Yoda, two of his most popular characters. The Marin Independent Journal reports (http://bit.ly/Ws4CcS ) that the San Anselmo Planning Commission voted unanimously Monday to approve the downtown park. It coul... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1809166-yoda-statue-features-n-calif-park.html 2013-01-10T00:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1809530-dark-horse-wood-start-star-wars-comic.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — There's excitement brewing for fans of the original "Star Wars" trilogy. Writer Brian Wood and Dark Horse Comics began a new monthly series Wednesday that focuses on Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Organa, Han Solo and Chewbacca, along with R2D2 and C3P0, as they seek to establish a foothold for the rebellion in the aftermath of the Deat... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1809530-dark-horse-wood-start-star-wars-comic.html 2013-01-09T19:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1806766-fueled-fanboy-ism-empire-swells-nerdist.html NEW YORK (AP) — There's no media entity more pleased to be called an empire than Nerdist, the online factory of earnest pop culture enthusiasm. This is largely because in the Nerdist universe, "Star Wars" is gospel; the kind of fandom those films have inspired is in many ways Nerdist's model of engagement. It would probably cheer Nerdist creator Chris Har... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1806766-fueled-fanboy-ism-empire-swells-nerdist.html 2013-01-08T22:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1802446-saban-bama-players-honor-opportunity.html FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban says he and his team "honor the opportunity" to play for a national title. Speaking on Sunday morning, a day before the second-ranked Crimson Tide faces No. 1 Notre Dame, Saban said that means getting players to stay focused on the moment and what they can control. Saban says "great preparation gives y... Sun, 06 Jan 2013 13:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1802446-saban-bama-players-honor-opportunity.html 2013-01-06T13:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1798936-star-wars-creator-george-lucas-engaged.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Star Wars" creator George Lucas is engaged. A spokeswoman for Lucasfilm Ltd. says the 68-year-old director is engaged to 43-year-old investment firm president Mellody Hobson. No other details were provided. Hobson serves as chairman of DreamWorks Animation and is a financial contributor to ABC's "Good Morning America." ... Fri, 04 Jan 2013 02:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1798936-star-wars-creator-george-lucas-engaged.html 2013-01-04T02:10:00Z