George Lucas, father of 'Star Wars,' to head panel at San Diego Comic-Con
Lucas will sit on a panel alongside director Guillermo del Toro and artist Doug Chiang at San Diego Comic-Con on Sunday, July 27. The trio will discuss illustrated storytelling and offer a sneak peek of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, according to the San Diego Comic-Con website. The panel will be moderated by musician and actress Queen Latifah.
David Glanzer, San Diego Comic-Con chief communications and strategy officer, said the convention is thrilled to host Lucas this month.
"Nearly five decades ago, 'Star Wars' made one of its earliest public appearances at our convention, along with a booth featuring Howard Chaykin's now legendary 'Star Wars' poster as a promotional item," Glanzer said in a news release. "Now, to have Mr. Lucas return – this time to debut the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art – is a true full-circle moment. His lifelong dedication to visual storytelling and world-building resonates deeply with us and our community, and the museum's mission to celebrate narrative art in all its forms perfectly reflects what Comic-Con has championed from the very beginning."
"Star Wars" made its San Diego Comic-Con debut in 1976, when comic book artists Roy Thomas and Howard Chaykin sports shaggy hair and bell bottoms, told a less-than-packed crowd about the new movie. The panel was the second to last event of the entire convention.
Roy Thomas and Howard Chakin tell a less than packed audience about a film called Star Wars at @Comic_Con in 1976. #ThrowbackThursday #SDCC pic.twitter.com/XIrJgaAfrL
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 20, 2017
When will George Lucas be at San Diego Comic-Con?
The filmmaker will appear on the "Sneak Peek: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art" panel between 11 a.m. and noon PT on Sunday, July 27.
Who can attend George Lucas' panel at San Diego Comic-Con?
San Diego Comic-Con badge-holders may attend any panel at the convention. Badges for this year's convention are sold out.
Will fans be able to meet George Lucas at San Diego Comic-Con?
San Diego Comic-Con, unlike other comic conventions, does not host meet-and-greet experiences. The convention does not have any scheduled events for Lucas to meet one-on-one with attendees.
Can you watch George Lucas' panel at home?
San Diego Comic-Con does not livestream its panels, but audience members may share photos and videos during and after the panel.
Fans hope for something bigger
The San Diego Comic-Con website states that the panel will discuss illustrative storytelling and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, but "Star Wars" superfans are hoping Lucas' appearance may be part of a bigger announcement.
"He's gotta be dropping some huge news! Surely," one TikTok user commented on Dino Joe Reviews' video outlining the panel.
"Apparently he's there to talk about his museum that's open, which is super cool, but there's gotta be more than that, right? Maybe we're finally getting our Midi-chlorian movie," TikTok user I Am Jessica says with a laugh in a video.
In "Star Wars," midi-chlorians are microscopic lifeforms that reside in the cells of all living life forms, according to "Star Wars" blog Wookieepedia. The Force speaks through midi-chlorians and those with more midi-chlorians are able to better tap into The Force. Anakin Skywalker possessed the highest known count of midi-chlorians, even surpassing Yoda.
"Imagine being in the same room as this guy as he discusses about the future of 'Star Wars.' Oh my gosh, that's like a once in a lifetime thing, I think," TikTok user Fry4guy said in a video.
What is the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art?
Expected to open in 2026, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art was co-founded by Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson. The 300,000-square-foot, spaceship-like museum will sit on 11 acres in Los Angeles's Exposition Park. The five-story museum, designed by Ma Yansong, will feature galleries, two movie theaters and spaces for educational programming, retail, dining and events. Ground was broken on the museum in March 2018.
Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
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