The "Star Wars" universe is full of colorful creatures and characters which make this feel like a lived-in universe. Likewise, the "Star Wars" movies are full of cameos from both little-known actors at the time, like Rose Byrne or Keira Knightley, and also established celebrities like Daniel Craig and Prince Harry (and almost Nsync). But George Lucas is not just a filmmaker, he is also a family man. When it came time to make the prequel trilogy, Lucas started bringing in his kids — and also himself — into his films in small roles.
Indeed, all three of Lucas' eldest children, Amanda, Katie, and Jett, appear in the prequel trilogy in various roles. Amanda did the voice of one of the Neimoidian controllers in the Trade Federation ship in "The Phantom Menace," as well as one of the senators that work with Bail Organa and Mon Mothma in "Revenge of the Sith,...
Indeed, all three of Lucas' eldest children, Amanda, Katie, and Jett, appear in the prequel trilogy in various roles. Amanda did the voice of one of the Neimoidian controllers in the Trade Federation ship in "The Phantom Menace," as well as one of the senators that work with Bail Organa and Mon Mothma in "Revenge of the Sith,...
- 8/6/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Most consider George Lucas one of the all-time great American filmmakers. He’s the creative force behind the Star Wars franchise as well as the Indiana Jones series. And to many fans, he’s a true pioneer behind the genre of blockbuster films. Lucas started making films in the ’60s, going on to produce the cult classic American Graffiti, and in 1977, his life changed forever with the release of his surprise hit Star Wars. While Lucas’ personal life doesn’t make headlines like his professional projects, he met his second wife in a surprising way.
George Lucas and his first wife were married for more than a decade
Episode 2 of Forgotten Women of Genre celebrates film editor Marcia Lucas whose work helped make #StarWars one of the most successful films of all time #WomensHistoryMonth #FWOGhttps://t.co/vFiz05SxwQ pic.twitter.com/uSm2eq6h3C
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George Lucas and his first wife were married for more than a decade
Episode 2 of Forgotten Women of Genre celebrates film editor Marcia Lucas whose work helped make #StarWars one of the most successful films of all time #WomensHistoryMonth #FWOGhttps://t.co/vFiz05SxwQ pic.twitter.com/uSm2eq6h3C
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- 4/2/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
This Star Wars article contains spoilers.
Star Wars villain Asajj Ventress remains one of the most popular characters introduced in the Clone Wars era, but she’s missing from The Clone Wars season 7. With the animated series coming to an end, fans might be wondering what happened to this fan-favorite baddie and why she’s not in the final season. Fortunately, this is a plot thread that Lucasfilm did address, but not in the TV series.
Faced with the strangest and most important choice in her life, Asajj Ventress gets one last Clone Wars adventure in Dark Disciple, a novel by Christie Golden built from unaired episodes from the original run of the show. The novel also represents an interesting time in the show’s history.
While The Clone Wars originally went off the air in 2013 after five seasons on Cartoon Network, the animated series found new life on Netflix...
Star Wars villain Asajj Ventress remains one of the most popular characters introduced in the Clone Wars era, but she’s missing from The Clone Wars season 7. With the animated series coming to an end, fans might be wondering what happened to this fan-favorite baddie and why she’s not in the final season. Fortunately, this is a plot thread that Lucasfilm did address, but not in the TV series.
Faced with the strangest and most important choice in her life, Asajj Ventress gets one last Clone Wars adventure in Dark Disciple, a novel by Christie Golden built from unaired episodes from the original run of the show. The novel also represents an interesting time in the show’s history.
While The Clone Wars originally went off the air in 2013 after five seasons on Cartoon Network, the animated series found new life on Netflix...
- 4/27/2020
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Actor Sam Witwer is a real Star Wars fan himself. Witwer is the voice of Star Wars’ Starkiller in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed video game and also the voice of The Son and Darth Maul in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. When the subject the future of Star Wars came up in his Q&A session at this month’s Sci-Fi Expo, Witwer revealed some insider information regarding George Lucas’ intentions for the franchise. Witwer explained that Lucasfilm’s sale to Disney last October really meant that George Lucas “gave Star Wars to the world:”
“Star Wars has always been independent movies. You don’t think of them that way because the scale is so big but they are independent movies. They are independently financed. Little indie movies with budgets of $200 million! So the moment you hear it’s no longer going to be an...
“Star Wars has always been independent movies. You don’t think of them that way because the scale is so big but they are independent movies. They are independently financed. Little indie movies with budgets of $200 million! So the moment you hear it’s no longer going to be an...
- 2/20/2013
- by Lillian 'zenbitch' Standefer
- ScifiMafia
The television personality is now lending her keen eye for style to an upcoming holiday accessories collection for Avon. Get all the details here! Paula Abdul, 50, is working with the iconic beauty brand to curate their latest new accessories line, "Forever selected by Paula Abdul." Her glamorous and sparkly festive pieces will be sure to compliment your holiday fashion and makeup wardrobes! Of Paula, Avon's Fashion Director, Katie Lucas, says, “as a multi-talented, empowered woman who has achieved so much on her own terms, Paula Abdul is a great fit for Avon. She was such a great partner in helping us design this collection – it truly embodies her approachable brand of glamour.” Paula's collection will include earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, and handbags. Studs, stones, and gems will characterize her pieces. The fabulous black cross-body bag, studded with silver and gold stars, is definitely a hot item to look out for.
- 8/22/2012
- by HL Intern
- HollywoodLife
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Episode 14 – Witches of the Mist
Written by Katie Lucas | Directed by Giancarlo Volpe
“Anakin and Obi-Wan, sent to track down the mysterious figure behind the deaths of several Jedi, soon find themselves on the trail of the monstrous apprentice that Ventress has created: Savage Opress, who has been trained in the ways of the Sith by Dooku.
Dooku sends Opress to Toydaria to capture King Katuunko. However, Dooku and Ventress also discover that this new apprentice has a will of his own.”
The third and final episode in the Ventress/Savage Opress arc, which has a very interesting ending and quite a few links and homages to other areas of the Star Wars universe; The Katarn-class armour wearing clone commandos seen early in the episode are Sev, Fixer, Scorch, and Boss – Delta Squad from the Republic Commando video game and novels. Dooku looming over his...
Written by Katie Lucas | Directed by Giancarlo Volpe
“Anakin and Obi-Wan, sent to track down the mysterious figure behind the deaths of several Jedi, soon find themselves on the trail of the monstrous apprentice that Ventress has created: Savage Opress, who has been trained in the ways of the Sith by Dooku.
Dooku sends Opress to Toydaria to capture King Katuunko. However, Dooku and Ventress also discover that this new apprentice has a will of his own.”
The third and final episode in the Ventress/Savage Opress arc, which has a very interesting ending and quite a few links and homages to other areas of the Star Wars universe; The Katarn-class armour wearing clone commandos seen early in the episode are Sev, Fixer, Scorch, and Boss – Delta Squad from the Republic Commando video game and novels. Dooku looming over his...
- 2/13/2011
- by Baron Fornightly
- Nerdly
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Episode 13 – Monster
Written by Katie Lucas | Directed by Kyle Dunlevy
“When Count Dooku calls upon the Nightsisters seeking a replacement for Ventress, she and her kin seize the opportunity to exact revenge. Ventress visits the far side of Dathomir and the males of the planet seeking the most brutal and powerful warrior among them. Talzin has Asajj secretly select a warrior from the distant Nightbrother village: Savage Opress. With the power of dark magic, Talzin transforms Savage into a hulking warrior ultimately loyal to Asajj. She then delivers Opress to Dooku, where he will serve as his secret Sith apprentice in a plot to overthrow Darth Sidious.”
A solid episode and after all the previous jumping around in time this season it’d nice to see a continuation to the story begun in episode 12. What impressed me the most was the voice work and manipulation of the voices.
Written by Katie Lucas | Directed by Kyle Dunlevy
“When Count Dooku calls upon the Nightsisters seeking a replacement for Ventress, she and her kin seize the opportunity to exact revenge. Ventress visits the far side of Dathomir and the males of the planet seeking the most brutal and powerful warrior among them. Talzin has Asajj secretly select a warrior from the distant Nightbrother village: Savage Opress. With the power of dark magic, Talzin transforms Savage into a hulking warrior ultimately loyal to Asajj. She then delivers Opress to Dooku, where he will serve as his secret Sith apprentice in a plot to overthrow Darth Sidious.”
A solid episode and after all the previous jumping around in time this season it’d nice to see a continuation to the story begun in episode 12. What impressed me the most was the voice work and manipulation of the voices.
- 1/17/2011
- by Baron Fornightly
- Nerdly
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Episode 12 – Nightsisters
Written by Katie Lucas | Directed by Giancarlo Volpe
“Troubled by Asajj Ventress’ growing prowess with the dark side of the Force, Darth Sidious commands Count Dooku to eliminate her. But Ventress survives Dooku’s assassination attempt, and the jilted former apprentice vows to take revenge, enlisting the aid of her kinswomen — the mystical Nightsisters — in her sinister scheme.
Mother Talzin, leader of the Nightsisters, veils Asajj and her fellow assassins in a cloak of invisibility, and they infiltrate Dooku’s palace on Serenno. Though they fail to kill the Count, their use of captured Jedi lightsabers leads Dooku to mistakenly believe that the Jedi have tried to kill him. Interested in protection, he requests a new apprentice from Mother Talzin.”
I get the impression that if you’re name is Lucas you can mess with Star Wars continuity, I suppose its George’s...
Written by Katie Lucas | Directed by Giancarlo Volpe
“Troubled by Asajj Ventress’ growing prowess with the dark side of the Force, Darth Sidious commands Count Dooku to eliminate her. But Ventress survives Dooku’s assassination attempt, and the jilted former apprentice vows to take revenge, enlisting the aid of her kinswomen — the mystical Nightsisters — in her sinister scheme.
Mother Talzin, leader of the Nightsisters, veils Asajj and her fellow assassins in a cloak of invisibility, and they infiltrate Dooku’s palace on Serenno. Though they fail to kill the Count, their use of captured Jedi lightsabers leads Dooku to mistakenly believe that the Jedi have tried to kill him. Interested in protection, he requests a new apprentice from Mother Talzin.”
I get the impression that if you’re name is Lucas you can mess with Star Wars continuity, I suppose its George’s...
- 1/15/2011
- by Baron Fornightly
- Nerdly
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Katie Lucas Talks About How Savage Opress Is Like Frankenstein’s Monster
Star Wars: The Clone Wars fanswon’t want to miss this! Part two of the three-part “Nightsisters” arc continues tonight with the introduction of Count Dooku’s new protégé, Savage Opress, voiced by Clancy Brown (Cowboys and Aliens, Highlander)! Writer Katie Lucas (yes, daughter of George Lucas), talks about her “Monster” creation and how Savage Opress is like Frankenstein’s monster.
Writer Katie Lucas discusses “Monster,” the second chapter of the thrilling Clone Wars storyline!
Count Dooku visits the witches of Dathomir, seeking to replace Asajj Ventress with a new, deadlier apprentice. Little does he know that his new protégée – the formidable Savage Opress – has been selected by Ventress herself, and that the Nightsisters have used their witchcraft to transform the warrior into a monstrous killer without remorse, compassion or loyalty. The second chapter of a three-part Clone Wars arc, “Monster” airs at 8:30 p.m. Et/Pt Friday, January 14 on Cartoon Network.
Writer Katie Lucas discusses “Monster,” the second chapter of the thrilling Clone Wars storyline!
Count Dooku visits the witches of Dathomir, seeking to replace Asajj Ventress with a new, deadlier apprentice. Little does he know that his new protégée – the formidable Savage Opress – has been selected by Ventress herself, and that the Nightsisters have used their witchcraft to transform the warrior into a monstrous killer without remorse, compassion or loyalty. The second chapter of a three-part Clone Wars arc, “Monster” airs at 8:30 p.m. Et/Pt Friday, January 14 on Cartoon Network.
- 1/14/2011
- by Lillian 'zenbitch' Standefer
- ScifiMafia
In "Monsters," which airs Friday night at 8:30Pm Et/Pt, Dooku seeks to replace Asajj Ventress with a new, deadlier apprentice. Little does he know that his new protégée – the formidable Savage Opress – has been selected by Ventress herself, and that the Nightsisters have used their witchcraft to transform the warrior into a monstrous killer without remorse, compassion or loyalty. “I've really fallen for Ventress, and here the audience gets to learn a lot about her history. She's an extremely complicated character,” says Katie Lucas, writer of the three-part Nightsisters arc. “She’s a cold-hearted harpy, but she has good reason to be – and now she’s displaying a much more independent side of herself. Ventress is nobody's pawn anymore. She finally owns herself. I grew up on Buffy and Tank Girl, so writing for strong females is second nature to me. I listened to a lot of early...
- 1/11/2011
- ComicBookMovie.com
In "Monsters," which airs Friday night at 8:30Pm Et/Pt, Dooku seeks to replace Asajj Ventress with a new, deadlier apprentice. Little does he know that his new protégée – the formidable Savage Opress – has been selected by Ventress herself, and that the Nightsisters have used their witchcraft to transform the warrior into a monstrous killer without remorse, compassion or loyalty. “I've really fallen for Ventress, and here the audience gets to learn a lot about her history. She's an extremely complicated character,” says Katie Lucas, writer of the three-part Nightsisters arc. “She’s a cold-hearted harpy, but she has good reason to be – and now she’s displaying a much more independent side of herself. Ventress is nobody's pawn anymore. She finally owns herself. I grew up on Buffy and Tank Girl, so writing for strong females is second nature to me. I listened to a lot of early...
- 1/11/2011
- ComicBookMovie.com
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Episode 7 – Assassin
Written by Katie Lucas, Drew Z. Greenberg, Brian Larsen | Directed by Kyle Dunlevy
“Tasked to protect Senator Padmé Amidala during a political mission to Alderaan, Padawan Ahsoka Tano is plagued by recurring visions of recently-deceased bounty hunter, Aurra Sing. Unable to clear her mind, Ahsoka worries that the stress of conflict is finally getting to her until her visions indeed prove prophetic. Padmé narrowly avoids death when Aurra Sing attempts to assassinate her. Together, Padmé and Ahsoka trap the hunter, and Ahsoka”
Aurra Sign has become the next Boba Fett for Lucasfilm, she appeared for seconds in the Phantom Menace, but has since appeared in comics, novels and games, with her bounty hunting career spanning over seven decades in the Star Wars universe.
This is a great cat and mouse style episode, with Sing becoming more and more Ahsoka’s dark reflection. Actress...
Written by Katie Lucas, Drew Z. Greenberg, Brian Larsen | Directed by Kyle Dunlevy
“Tasked to protect Senator Padmé Amidala during a political mission to Alderaan, Padawan Ahsoka Tano is plagued by recurring visions of recently-deceased bounty hunter, Aurra Sing. Unable to clear her mind, Ahsoka worries that the stress of conflict is finally getting to her until her visions indeed prove prophetic. Padmé narrowly avoids death when Aurra Sing attempts to assassinate her. Together, Padmé and Ahsoka trap the hunter, and Ahsoka”
Aurra Sign has become the next Boba Fett for Lucasfilm, she appeared for seconds in the Phantom Menace, but has since appeared in comics, novels and games, with her bounty hunting career spanning over seven decades in the Star Wars universe.
This is a great cat and mouse style episode, with Sing becoming more and more Ahsoka’s dark reflection. Actress...
- 11/14/2010
- by Baron Fornightly
- Nerdly
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Episode 4 – Sphere of Influence
Written by Katie Lucas, Steven Melching, Drew Z. Greenberg? | Directed by Kyle Dunlevy
“Chi Eekway and Che Amanwa, Chairman Papanoida’s daughters, are kidnapped and held for ransom. Ahsoka Tano teams up with the Senator from Pantora, Riyo Chuchi, to aid the new chairman in recovering his family before the Trade Federation can unduly influence the future of his planet.
The Chairman and his son, Ion, track down the kidnapper – Greedo – on Tatooine, and rescue Che Amanwe. Meanwhile, Ahsoka and Chuchi find Chi Eekway held captive aboard a blockading Trade Federation battleship over Pantora, and expose Trade Federation officer Sib Canay as a Separatist conspirator.”
A decent episode and of interest for a few reasons, firstly ,Chairman Papanoida is a character played by George Lucas in a cameo during Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the SIth and as such...
Written by Katie Lucas, Steven Melching, Drew Z. Greenberg? | Directed by Kyle Dunlevy
“Chi Eekway and Che Amanwa, Chairman Papanoida’s daughters, are kidnapped and held for ransom. Ahsoka Tano teams up with the Senator from Pantora, Riyo Chuchi, to aid the new chairman in recovering his family before the Trade Federation can unduly influence the future of his planet.
The Chairman and his son, Ion, track down the kidnapper – Greedo – on Tatooine, and rescue Che Amanwe. Meanwhile, Ahsoka and Chuchi find Chi Eekway held captive aboard a blockading Trade Federation battleship over Pantora, and expose Trade Federation officer Sib Canay as a Separatist conspirator.”
A decent episode and of interest for a few reasons, firstly ,Chairman Papanoida is a character played by George Lucas in a cameo during Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the SIth and as such...
- 10/27/2010
- by Baron Fornightly
- Nerdly
MTV News sent a team of reporters to Haiti to chronicle the recovery effort in the wake of January 12th devastating earthquake. We followed their journey via e-mails, tweets, BBMs and video. Reporter Suchin Pak sent us these recollections of her trip in advance of tonight's Bet telethon, "Sos Saving Ourselves: Help for Haiti."
This is what humanitarian relief looks like first hand. Adonis Garcia is a firefighter in Miami and along with a few other members of his crew, Project Medishare has brought them to Haiti to hand out food and water and to help the doctors struggling with the masses of wounded in Haiti. Medishare is a Florida non-profit founded in 1994 by a pair of University of Miami School of Medicine doctors that has worked to provide modern healthcare services to the people of Haiti. We ran into this group by accident en route to a small hospital...
This is what humanitarian relief looks like first hand. Adonis Garcia is a firefighter in Miami and along with a few other members of his crew, Project Medishare has brought them to Haiti to hand out food and water and to help the doctors struggling with the masses of wounded in Haiti. Medishare is a Florida non-profit founded in 1994 by a pair of University of Miami School of Medicine doctors that has worked to provide modern healthcare services to the people of Haiti. We ran into this group by accident en route to a small hospital...
- 2/5/2010
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
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