George Lucas is best known as the man behind the Star Wars trilogy, three of the most popular movies of all time. He developed new technology and filmmaking techniques that revolutionized Hollywood, and the phenomenon continues with three much-anticipated new movies, beginning with Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
When he was young, George didn't take school--or anything else--seriously. But when he enrolled in film school, it was clear he'd found his calling. His first successful film was American Graffiti, followed by the Star Wars trilogy and the popular Indiana Jones series with Steven Spielberg. George now owns five companies, which are involved in a variety of entertainment projects.
Author Dana White tells the intriguing story of George Lucas, whose talent and innovative contributions to film technology continue to entertain us with each new movie.
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