53 Years Ago Today: George Lucas' "American Graffiti" Debuted Paving The Way For Star Wars
The 1973 coming-of-age film grossed over $140 million worldwide and helped launch George Lucas’s career, along with future stars Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard and Harrison Ford.
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53 Years Ago, An Award-Winning Teen Dramedy From A Freshman Filmmaker Made Star Wars Possible
Image courtesy of Universal Pictures Star Wars is one of the largest media franchises on the planet, stretching across theatrical releases, TV shows, video games, comic books, novels, and a toy and collectibles business that brings in billions of dollars every year. With the franchise approaching its 50th anniversary in 2027, the galaxy far, far away keeps expanding, with Disney […]
53 Years Ago Today: George Lucas' "American Graffiti" Debuted Paving The Way For Star Wars
On this day 53 years ago, August 11, 1973, American Graffiti, the coming-of-age classic directed by a then little-known George Lucas, opened in theaters nationwide and permanently reshaped American cinema. A warm, nostalgic tribute to the early 1960s, the film won over audiences and secured its place as a cultural landmark, weaving together the thrill […] The post 53 Years Ago Today: George Lucas’ “American Graffiti” Debuted Paving The Way For S…
‘Star Wars’ Just Broke George Lucas’ Strict Rule About the Force
Star Wars just released a new story, and fans are already noticing that it pushes one of George Lucas’ oldest ideas about the Force into completely new territory. For decades, the franchise has given audiences a fairly consistent explanation for who can connect with the Force. Jedi, Sith, and other Force-sensitive characters may come from different species, but they share one important trait: they’re living beings. A new Star Wars release asks w…
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