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George Lucas Reflects on 'Star Wars' Journey at 45th Anniversary

4/26/2025

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At the 45th anniversary screening of “The Empire Strikes Back” at the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival, George Lucas opened up about his filmmaking journey. He reflected on his deep friendship with Francis Ford Coppola, the challenges he faced with studio support for “Star Wars,” and the bold marketing tactics that ultimately propelled the film to iconic status.

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At the 45th anniversary screening of “The Empire Strikes Back” at the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival, George Lucas opened up about his filmmaking journey. He reflected on his deep friendship with Francis Ford Coppola, the challenges he faced with studio support for “Star Wars,” and the bold marketing tactics that ultimately propelled the film to iconic status.