Lucasfilm Leadership Transition
President Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from her role. Kennedy will return to full-time producing
President Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from her role. Kennedy will return to full-time producing
Every year, Lucasfilm honors employees from across the company who have reached milestone anniversaries in their tenure, including 20, 30, or sometimes even 40 years. While 2025 includes more than two dozen 20-year honorees and more than a dozen 30-year honorees, it also marks an exceptional occasion with the company’s...
Like many in his generation, stop-motion animator Tom “Gibby” Gibbons took inspiration for his ultimate career when he saw Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) as a child. Unlike his peers however, one very particular sequence became his obsession: the dejarik holochess monsters. Little did he know that nearly 40 years later, he’d...
Drew Struzan, a prolific artist and movie poster illustrator who has been enchanting fans of the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises since the late 1970s, has sadly passed away. “When one thinks of iconic movie poster artists, Drew Struzan is the first name that comes to mind,” says Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. “Drew’s...
It takes an army to bring a film or TV series from the imagination of the writers to screens around the world, and that means teamwork is key, as Mohen Leo explains. “This project was somewhat unique in terms of how collaborative people were. You have certain projects where the...
“It was a good opportunity to expand our horizons,” says TJ Falls, vice president of visual effects at Lucasfilm, about the team’s work to create a grounded aesthetic for both seasons of Andor (2022-25). After Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) established the tone for the adventures of Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), the Andor production opted to...
This is a historical lecture about changes in world culture, science, and politics in the early 20th century with Professor H.W. Brands. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Producer: David Schneider Writer: H.W. Brands Associate Producers: Jennifer Petrucelli & Summer Wilson Editor:...
This is a historical lecture about changes in world culture, science, and politics in the early 20th century with Professor H.W. Brands. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Producer: David Schneider Writer: H.W. Brands Associate Producers: Jennifer Petrucelli & Summer Wilson Editor:...
This is a historical lecture about changes in world culture, science, and politics in the early 20th century with Professor H.W. Brands. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Producer: David Schneider Writer: H.W. Brands Associate Producers: Jennifer Petrucelli & Summer Wilson Editor:...
German Colonel Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck was nicknamed the “Phantom” during World War I but died a forgotten hero. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Writer & Producer: Karena O’Riordan Associate Producer: Mike Welt Field Producer: Kristin Pichaske Editor: Greg Sirota Series Producer:...
World War I helped sow increased conflict in the Middle East. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Writer & Producer: Sharon Wood Co-producer: Todd Wagner Associate Producer: Grace Raso Editor: Joe De Francesco Series Producer: David Schneider Executive Producers: George Lucas &...
When he died, Franz Kafka asked for his books to be destroyed but instead they became classics. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Writer & Producer: Adam Sternberg Associate Producers: Jennifer Huang Editor: Marta Wohl Series Producer: David Schneider Executive Producers: George...
Winston Churchill faced triumphs and failures before leading Great Britain in war. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Writer & Producer: Sharon Wood Associate Producers: Todd Wagner Editor: Marta Wohl Series Producer: David Schneider Executive Producers: George Lucas & Rick McCallum Visit...
The list of Thomas Edison’s inventions is a history of modern technology and convenience. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Writer & Producer: Doug Hamilton Associate Producers: Betsy Bayha Editor: Greg Sirota Series Producer: David Schneider Executive Producers: George Lucas & Rick...
In 1916 Mexican revolutionary Francisco “Pancho” Villa sent troops into the United States. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Writer & Producer: Mark Page Associate Producers: Jennifer Petrucelli Editor: Marta Wohl Series Producer: David Schneider Executive Producers: George Lucas & Rick McCallum...
In 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter unearthed the most intact Egyptian burial tomb ever. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Writer & Producer: Adam Sternberg Associate Producers: Kristin Pichaske Editor: Greg Sirota Series Producer: David Schneider Executive Producers: George Lucas & Rick McCallum...
Dr. Sigmund Freud helped change the way we view the human mind. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Writer & Producer: Adam Sternberg Associate Producers: Kristin Pichaske Editor: Joe De Francesco Series Producer: David Schneider Executive Producers: George Lucas & Rick McCallum...
An unlikely band of rebels tried to end British rule over Ireland. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Writer & Producer: Karena O’Riordan Associate Producers: Mike Welt Editor: Stephanie Challberg Series Producer: David Schneider Executive Producers: George Lucas & Rick McCallum Visit...
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British officer T. E. Lawrence became famous helping lead Arab revolts in World War I. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Writer & Producer: Sharon Wood Associate Producers: Todd Wagner Editor: Joe De Francesco Series Producer: David Schneider Executive Producers: George Lucas...
“Jar Jar walks so Gollum can run and the Na’vi could fly.” That’s how original Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best describes the importance of his character in the advent of digital visual effects. Best recently joined director Joe Johnston and a host of creative leadership from Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) to discuss...
Erich von Stroheim was an extravagant pioneer of Hollywood filmmaking. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Writer & Producer: Adam Sternberg Associate Producers: Jennifer Huang Editor: Joe De Francesco Series Producer: David Schneider Executive Producers: George Lucas & Rick McCallum Visit Lucasfilm...
There’s just one week to go before Star Wars Celebration Japan, and attendees on opening day – Friday, April 18 – will be able to hear a unique panel discussion among veteran Japanese anime professionals. “Telling Stories Across Culture: Star Wars and Japan” explores how the storytelling, history, art, and...
In 1920s Chicago, a crusading detective took on America’s toughest gangster and won. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Writer & Producer: Sharon Wood Associate Producers: Grace Raso & Todd Wagner Editor: Stephanie Challberg Series Producer: David Schneider Executive Producers: George Lucas...
Edgar Degas was an unconventional Impressionist painter with a distinct style. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Writer & Producer: Mark Page Associate Producer: Jennifer Petrucelli Editor: Marta Wohl Series Producer: David Schneider Executive Producers: George Lucas & Rick McCallum Visit Lucasfilm...
The celebrated actor appeared in Lucasfilm’s Willow as his career approached world-recognition. Everyone at Lucasfilm mourns the loss of Val Kilmer. The actor was 27-years-old when he was cast as the roguish but lovable Madmartigan in the fantasy-adventure Willow (1988), which was directed by Ron Howard and executive produced by George Lucas....
President Woodrow Wilson had bold intentions for America’s role on the international stage. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Writer & Producer: Adam Sternberg Associate Producer: Jennifer Huang Editor: Greg Sirota Series Producer: David Schneider Executive Producers: George Lucas & Rick McCallum...
Viewer discretion is advised. Throughout history, slavery has affected millions, and the struggle against it continues. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Writer & Producer: Mark Page Associate Producer: Jennifer Petrucelli Editor: Greg Sirota Series Producer: David Schneider Executive Producers: George Lucas...
Frederick Selous became a famous hunter in Africa and died while fighting on the continent. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Writer & Producer: Karena O’Riordan Associate Producer: Mike Welt Field Producer: Kristin Pichaske Editor: Greg Sirota Series Producer: David Schneider Executive...
The African country of Congo is one of the largest with also one of the saddest histories. Made by JAK Documentary for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, 2007. Writer & Producer: Karena O’Riordan Associate Producer: Mike Welt Editor: Marta Wohl Series Producer: David Schneider Executive Producers: George...