George Lucas

Star Wars

The first film of 1977 became a global phenomenon.

💡 Did you know? It helped create modern blockbuster cinema.

he kept the merchandising rights

With toys and fan products he earned far more than from the film.

💡 Did you know? The studio underestimated the value of those rights at the time.

Lucasfilm

It also produced the „Indiana Jones“ films.

💡 Did you know? The company was Lucas’s biggest asset.

to Disney

The sale made him a multi-billionaire for good.

💡 Did you know? Disney continued the Star Wars series afterwards.

Industrial Light & Magic

It created groundbreaking special effects for countless films.

💡 Did you know? Without ILM many Hollywood blockbusters would look quite different.

Indiana Jones

This series too became a box-office hit.

💡 Did you know? Lucas had the idea, Spielberg directed.

for education

He announced he would donate much of the money.

💡 Did you know? He is also funding an art museum of his own.

Skywalker Ranch

The site in Marin County north of San Francisco houses sound studios and archives.

💡 Did you know? It is named after Luke Skywalker from ‘Star Wars’.

George Lucas