GEORGE LUCAS PREVIEWS LETTERMAN DIGITAL ARTS CENTER

Chris Isaak (L) jokes about San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom taking his coat as George Lucas looks on at the preview opening of the new George Lucas campus, the Letterman Digital Arts Center, in San Francisco on June 25, 2005. The newly constructed 23 acre complex is in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)

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Lucas visits Spike TV awards show

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Hollywood producer George Lucas made a surprise appearance at the "Scream 2008" awards event in Los Angeles, Spike TV says.

Spielberg: Fans wanted 4th 'Indiana Jones'

CANNES, France, May 26 (UPI) -- U.S. movie director Steven Spielberg says he, producer George Lucas and actor Harrison Ford made a fourth "Indiana Jones" film because fans requested one.

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Hollywood sending lone film to Cannes

HOLLYWOOD, April 19 (UPI) -- This year's Cannes Film Festival in France will likely feature only a single U.S. film, "Synecdoche, New York."

Lucas suing 'Star Wars' prop maker

LONDON, April 7 (UPI) -- U.S. filmmaker George Lucas reportedly is suing a British prop designer for $20 million in London's High Court for selling replica costumes without permission.

Yoda, Anakin to appear in new cartoons

LOS ANGELES, March 19 (UPI) -- Hollywood filmmaker George Lucas said his new "Clone Wars" animated movie and TV series will feature familiar "Star Wars" characters like Yoda and Anakin.

Lucas: New 'Indiana' should satisfy fans

LOS ANGELES, March 18 (UPI) -- Hollywood filmmaker George Lucas said "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" maintains the spirit of the franchise's first three installments.

'Star Wars' saga lives again on-screen

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Hollywood's "Star Wars" franchise lives again with a new animated feature film and TV series called "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," set to debut this year.

Lucas working on 'Star Wars' TV show

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Hollywood producer George Lucas recently began working on a live-action "Star Wars" TV series that focuses on minor characters from his blockbuster films.

Chicago museum unveils 'Star Wars' exhibit

CHICAGO, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry unveiled its new "Star Wars" exhibit last week, including memorabilia from the classic films.