Coverage of George Lucas’ smashing performance in Long Beach this weekend. Thanks, Bonnie!
In the News: Lucas, Kasdan, fans
George’s stint in the Toyota Pro-Celebrity Race on Saturday ended with a bang – a collision with CSI: Miami’s Emily Procter.
Lawrence Kasdan, who scripted The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and Raiders of the Lost Ark, will script a Clash of the Titans remake for Warner Bros. But… how can they remake Clash of the Titans? The crappiness is 90% of its charm!
Meanwhile, Two fan groups on different sides of the country were profiled last week: The Star Wars Association of Pittsburgh and the Dune Sea Garrison in Arizona.
George has 501st escort at Grand Prix
Star Wars in the news
George Lucas has been named Grand Marshall of next weekend’s Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. He’s also participating in the 31st Annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race on Saturday.
Putting together the London Star Wars exhibit.
Star Wars is getting namechecked as movies in 3-D get press coverage, but remember, far as we know the saga in 3-D is still on hold.
Plans to make major additions to Skywalker Ranch (two screening rooms and a bridge) were approved by Marin County last month.
Who knew?
The ladies just love George. Girls and cars, man.
Hearsay no longer: Lucas talks TV
Starwars.com has audio of George Lucas talking about Clone Wars and the other television project at the Paley festival; Hyperspace members can download the whole hour.
George can still buy and sell us all
Let’s just say he’s not optimistic
Star Wars Newsbits
– Obi-Wan’s Jedi robe goes on sale
– George heads back for another round at the annual Toyota Pro-Celebrity Race.
– Star Wars illustrator Dave Dorman gives up appearances in exchange for being there for his family
– One collector loses his collection to thieves
George Lucas at the Paley Festival
Variety reports. No revelations, but independent confirmation of a few of the things reported on Saturday.