At the center of Lucas’ sequel trilogy plans was Darth Maul, a character Lucas never viewed as expendable. While Maul was cut down in The Phantom Menace, Lucas later reconceived him as a long-term antagonist whose true power came from influence rather than Sith hierarchy.

Maul: Shadow Lord introduces a canon version of Darth Talon, realizing George Lucas' original Episode VII plan after Kathleen Kennedy's exit from Lucasfilm.

While James Earl Jones provided the iconic voice for Darth Vader, it was bodybuilder David Prowse who actually wore the intimidating suit, using his prodigious height to absolutely terrify moviegoers around the world.

This is the way. George Lucas’ protege Dave Filoni is officially taking over the Star Wars empire after Kathleen Kennedy handed in her light saber. Now, many die-hard Star Wars have a new hope for the franchise.

It turns out that while George Lucas was developing the first Star Wars movie he wasn’t really happy with Anthony Daniels ’ voice as C-3PO. Daniels, the actor behind the golden protocol droid, was at

After more than 13 years at the helm of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from the “Star Wars” factory founded by George Lucas.

Kathleen Kennedy has officially stepped down as president of Lucasfilm, ending a long and controversial era for Star Wars. What happens next for the franchise?

Lucas, who is opening a new narrative art museum in Los Angeles next year, sold the iconic franchise to Disney in 2012 for $4.05 billion "I’m building a museum. A museum is harder than making movies," he said George Lucas has moved well beyond Star Wars ...

Appearing at Fan Expo New Orleans on Jan. 9, the Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith actor, 44, recalls the battle between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. While the intense moment was one for the books on its own, it was made even more memorable by a special guest on set.