George Lucas Retires from Filmmaking
IQ Exclusive footage of the reaction of Star Wars fans around the galaxy*
http://youtu.be/07M3waPg6DU
After a rough reception from studio distributors for his latest film, “Red Tails”, the silver haired Father of the Force is going to hang up the Jedi robe for good and focus on smaller esoteric films… unless, of course, Indiana Jones 5 happens **
He was careful to leave himself an out clause for a fifth “Indiana Jones” film. But otherwise, “Red Tails” will be the last blockbuster Lucas makes. “Once this is finished, he’s done everything he’s ever wanted to do,” says Rick McCallum, who has been producing Lucas’s films for more than 20 years. “He will have completed his task as a man and a filmmaker.”
— New York Times | Read the Full Article
*Yeah, I know, the original was better…
** Seriously Mr. Lucas, thanks for everything. We only make fun because you’re fantastically successful. Enjoy your well deserved retirement. Maybe you can convert some of Skywalker Ranch into a winery.
Good Luck and THANK YOU!
“He will have completed his task as a man and a filmmaker.”
While this should make me happy for him, especially if he really does feels that way, it is incredibly depressing sounding.
good luck but it does suck cause the one movie missing in the starwars saga is the clone wars.