George Lucas

The news comes after Lucasfilm parted ways with the original directors, Phil Lord and Chris Miller.
On May 25, 1977, "Star Wars" blasted into movie theaters across the U.S. 40 years later, George Lucas' masterpiece has spawned several films, video games, and even television series. In honor of the franchise's 40th anniversary, here are 40 facts about everyone's favorite galaxy far, far away.
Each year, costumed "Star Wars" fans gather to celebrate the beloved film franchise. This year's convention marked the 40th anniversary of the first-ever "Star Wars" film and included a tribute to actress Carrie Fisher, who passed away in 2016.
Lucas made a surprise appearance at the Star Wars Celebration in Orlando.
“Boy, I’ll never forget it as long as I live. I sometimes dream about this line.”
The "futuristic-looking" museum just found a home in Los Angeles.
"I drowned in moonlight, strangled by my own bra."
"Star Wars" creator says he used a "very inappropriate analogy."