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The Lucas Effect: George Lucas and the New Hollywood

Author : Patti J. McCarthy

Publisher : Teneo Press

Page : 338 pages

File Size : 24,61 MB

Release : 2014-10-25

Category : Performing Arts

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A filmmaker, visionary, and entrepreneur, George Lucas has not only changed the way we experience film and filmmaking, but also revolutionized film industry practices and standards. George Lucas, on an economic, aesthetic, and cultural level, has contributed more than any other individual to the shaping of the New Hollywood and is one of the most important figures in film history. His contribution to the film industry and our culture can be defined as the "Lucas Effect." Until now Lucas' work has been studied categorically. That is, popular books have been written that focus specifically on his life, his marketing skills, his films, his fans, or his various business accomplishments and practices. This is the first book to weave these threads together into a cohesive, rigorous study that illustrates the far reaching impact and importance of his creative genius. This book is important not only for film academics, students of film criticism and theory, popular culture scholars, and film devotees, but also for industry power brokers, Lucas fans and anyone who is interested in the work, life, and legacy of one of film's most important visionaries, George Lucas.



The Lucas Effect

Author : Patti Jaclyn McDaniel

Publisher :

Page : 874 pages

File Size : 16,32 MB

Release : 2004

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George Lucas

Author : Brian Jay Jones

Publisher : Little, Brown

Page : 560 pages

File Size : 46,71 MB

Release : 2016-12-06

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0316257451

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The essential biography of the influential and beloved filmmaker George Lucas. On May 25, 1977, a problem-plagued, budget-straining independent science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theaters. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker named George Lucas, the movie originally called The Star Wars quickly drew blocks-long lines, bursting box-office records and ushering in a new way for movies to be made, marketed, and merchandised. It is now one of the most adored-and successful-movie franchises of all time. Now, the author of the bestselling biography Jim Henson delivers a long-awaited, revelatory look into the life and times of the man who created Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Indiana Jones. If Star Wars wasn't game-changing enough, Lucas went on to create another blockbuster series with Indiana Jones, and he completely transformed the world of special effects and the way movies sound. His innovation and ambition forged Pixar and Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and THX sound. Lucas's colleagues and competitors offer tantalizing glimpses into his life. His entire career has been stimulated by innovators including Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola, actors such as Harrison Ford, and the very technologies that enabled the creation of his films-and allowed him to keep tinkering with them long after their original releases. Like his unforgettable characters and stories, his influence is unmatched.



The Cinema of George Lucas

Author : Marcus Hearn

Publisher :

Page : 274 pages

File Size : 21,52 MB

Release : 2005-03

Category : Biography & Autobiography

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Destined to be the classic illustrated survey of Lucas's career, the book is sure to fascinate not only die-hard fans but also general film and popular culture enthusiasts.



Masters of Cinema: George Lucas

Author : Karina Longworth

Publisher : Phaidon Press

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 21,48 MB

Release : 2012-09-17

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 9782866429041

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George Lucas (born 1944) is a producer, screenwriter and director, who played a major role in the anti-establishment New Hollywood movement of the 1970s and helped define the blockbuster era of the 1980s. He is best known as the creator of the Star Warsspace opera and the producer of the iconic Indiana Jonesadventure film series. Lucas had directed THX 1138(1971) and American Graffiti(1973) before launching, in 1977, the first film in the Star Warsfranchise. Rapidly a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, this was followed by two sequels- The Empire Strikes Back(1980) and Return of the Jedi(1983). Sixteen years later a new trilogy, The Phantom Menace(1999), Attack of the Clones(2002) and Revenge of the Sith(2005), were released. The Star Warsseries has spawned a range of other media, including tv series, video games and comic books. With this simple yet powerful saga, lucas has created a brand, a business empire and a technological revolution.



Lucas

Author : Richard Ravalli

Publisher : University Press of Kentucky

Page : 337 pages

File Size : 22,11 MB

Release : 2024-05-14

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 1985900092

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George Lucas is an innovative and talented director, producer, and screenwriter whose prolific career spans decades. While he is best known as the creative mind behind the Star Wars franchise, Lucas first gained renown with his 1973 film American Graffiti, which received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Director and Best Picture. When Star Wars (1977) was released, the groundbreaking motion picture won six Academy Awards, became the highest grossing film at the time, and started a cultural revolution that continues to inspire generations of fans. Three decades and countless successes later, Lucas announced semiretirement in 2012 and sold his highly successful production company, Lucasfilm, to Disney. His achievements have earned him the Academy's Irving G. Thalberg Award, the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award, induction into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame and the California Hall of Fame, and a National Medal of Arts presented by President Barack Obama. Lucas: His Hollywood Legacy is the first collection to bring a sustained scholarly perspective to the iconic filmmaker and his legacy beyond the Star Wars films. Edited by Richard Ravalli, this volume analyzes Lucas's overall contribution and importance to the film industry, diving deep into his use and development of modern special effects technologies, the history of his Skywalker Ranch production facilities, and more. With clearly written and enlightening critiques by experts consulting rare collections and archival materials, this book is an original and robust project that sets the standard for historical and cultural studies of Lucas.



Who Is George Lucas?

Author : Pam Pollack

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 114 pages

File Size : 34,90 MB

Release : 2014-05-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0448479478

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As a child his passions were comics and cars, but George Lucas grew up to be one of the most successful filmmakers of all time. He is a producer, screenwriter, director and entrepreneur whose company Lucasfilms pioneered the movie effects that changed the world of animation. He founded Industrial Light and Magic, which transformed special sound and visual effects throughout the Hollywood film industry. He is best known, of course, as the creator of the Star Wars movie, television, gaming, toy and merchandise empire, as well as the archeologist-adventure series Indiana Jones. Discover the man behind the magic in Who Is George Lucas?



American Graffiti

Author : Peter Krämer

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 118 pages

File Size : 28,94 MB

Release : 2023-03-03

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1134814054

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Combining a detailed film analysis with archival research and social science approaches, this book examines how American Graffiti (1973), a low-budget and star-less teen comedy by a filmmaker whose only previous feature had been a box office flop, became one of the highest grossing and most highly acclaimed films of all time in the United States, and one of the key expressions of the nostalgia wave washing over the country in the 1970s. American Graffiti: George Lucas, the New Hollywood and the Baby Boom Generation explores the origins and development of the film, its form and themes as well as its marketing, reception, audiences and impact. It does so by considering the life and career of the film’s co-writer and director George Lucas; the development and impact of the baby boom generation to which he, many of his collaborators and the vast majority of the film’s audience belonged; the transformation of the American film industry in the late 1960s and 1970s; and broader changes in American society which gave rise to an intense sense of crisis and growing pessimism across the population. This book is ideal for students, scholars and those with an interest in youth cinema, the New Hollywood and George Lucas as well as both Film and American Studies more broadly.



The Lucas Effects

Author : Patti Jaclyn McDaniel

Publisher :

Page : 437 pages

File Size : 10,20 MB

Release : 2004

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The Genius Of George Lucas: His Life, Accomplishments And Keys To Success

Author : The Sapiens Network

Publisher : Hernando Chavez

Page : 38 pages

File Size : 39,64 MB

Release : 2022-05-27

Category : Self-Help

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THE GENIUS OF GEORGE LUCAS: HIS LIFE, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND KEYS TO SUCCESS UNRAVEL THE MAN WHO REVOLUTIONIZED CINEMA, SCIENCE FICTION AND CREATIVITY ABOUT THIS BOOK George Lucas is a genius because of his ability to create and shape successful franchises. George Lucas founded Lucasfilm Ltd., which has been responsible for creating several hit movies, including the Star Wars and Indiana Jones series. He also helped to shape the filmmaking industry with his contributions as an inventor and entrepreneur. Lucas created "special-effects" software that changed how filmmakers tell stories on film. He invented new ways of making movies more realistic by using computer graphics technology in conjunction with traditional filmmaking methods (such as using puppets or animatronics). CONTENT Introduction: Why Is George Lucas A Genius? Who Is George Lucas? How Was George Lucas' Childhood? How Did George Lucas’ Parents Influence His Life Philosophy? How Was Geroge Lucas Almost Killed In Car Racing? How Did George Lucas Benefit From His Friendship With Francis Ford Coppola? Why Is George Lucas A Great Filmmaker? Why Is George Lucas A Great Producer? How Was George Lucas Inspired By Classic European Films? How Has George Lucas Always Followed His Passions? How Did George Lucas Found Lucasfilm, Ltd.? How Did George Lucas Help Shape The Filmmaking Industry? How Did George Lucas Influence Science Fiction Movies Today? How Did George Lucas Come Up With The Idea For Star Wars? Why Did Star Wars Become Such A Successful Franchise? How Did George Lucas Come Up With The Idea For Indiana Jones? Why Did Indiana Jones Become Such A Successful Franchise? Why Does George Lucas Have So Many Cult Followers? How Many Awards And Achievements Does George Lucas Have? George Lucas Pledged To Give Half Of His Wealth To Charitable Organizations? George Lucas Thinks Everybody Has Talent? How Has George Lucas Stayed True To Himself? Why Does George Lucas Think It’s Important To Get Feedback? Why Does Geroge Lucas Think That You Should Also Listen To Yourself? ABOUT THE SAPIENS NETWORK The content in this guide is based on extensive official research and comes from a variety of sources, mostly from books published by experts who have mastered each of the topics presented here and who are backed by internationally recognized careers. Therefore, the reader will be able to acquire a large amount of knowledge from more than one reliable and specialized source. This happens because we rely only on official and endorsed media. In addition, we also collect information from different web pages, courses, biographies, and interviews, so we give the reader a broad overview of their topics of interest. We have not only checked that the sources of knowledge are relevant, but we have also made a very careful selection of the final information that makes up this guide. With great practicality, we have compiled the most useful concepts and put them in a way that are easiest for the reader to learn. Our ultimate goal is to simplify all the ideas that they are fully understandable and so that the reader can enjoy a pleasant, practical, and simple reading. This is why we strive to provide only the key information from each expert. In this guide, the reader will not find redundancies or unnecessary or irrelevant content. Each chapter covers the essential and leaves out everything that could be deemed as extra or that does not add anything new to the selected concepts. Thus, the reader will be able to enjoy a text where they will easily find specialized information that comes exclusively from experts and that has been selected with the greatest effectiveness.