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Jim Carrey Saddened By Death of 'The Mask' Director Chuck Russell

Published: 07/24/2026

Jim Carrey is saddened by the sudden death of “The Mask” director Chuck Russell ... and he's explained why their connection was so profound. Jim tells TMZ ... “I consider it a privilege to have worked with Chuck Russell, who, during the shooting of 'The Mask,' created an ebullient, childlike…

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'The Mask' Director Chuck Russell Dead at 74

Published: 07/24/2026

Chuck Russell -- the director behind 1994's "The Mask" and other massive films -- is dead ... TMZ has learned. Russell -- born Charles Raymond Russell -- died unexpectedly at his San Diego-area home Wednesday, his family tells TMZ. We've also learned the local fire department responded to his home…

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George Lucas' Museum Tickets Just Went on Sale, And The Line is Insane

Published: 07/21/2026

Tickets for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art just went on sale ... and the wait to secure admission is longer than watching back-to-back 'Star Wars' films! TMZ got a look at the queue ... and a fan at position 6,427 has an estimated wait time of five freaking hours. Oh, and the queue window had…

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Tom Hanks Mocks MS Now Ratings During Interview With Reporter

Published: 06/19/2026

Tom Hanks took a major shot at MS Now's ratings during an on-camera interview with one of the station's correspondents ... who, to his credit, took it all in stride. The embarrassing moment was captured on national TV after MS NOW journalist Jacob Soboroff, mic in hand, approached the…

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George Lucas' Ex-Wife and 'Star Wars' Unsung Hero Marcia Lucas Dead at 80

Published: 05/29/2026

George Lucas's ex-wife Marcia Lucas, an unsung hero of 'Star Wars' who has been called the original film's "secret weapon," is dead ... TMZ has learned. A rep for the family tells TMZ ... Marcia died on Wednesday from metastatic cancer. We're told she passed peacefully at her home in Rancho…

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Former 'Mandalorian' Star Gina Carano Seemingly Shades 'Star Wars'

Published: 03/11/2026

Gina Carano may still feel a certain way about getting canned from "The Mandalorian" ... she told us she couldn't think of one actor from the entire Lucas universe who could take a fight. We caught up with Carano Tuesday outside of the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, where she was holding a press…

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Lucasfilm Leadership Shakeup as Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down

Published: 01/15/2026

Big changes are underway at Lucasfilm ... because studio president Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down after nearly 14 years ... and George Lucas protege, Dave Filoni, is stepping up as the creative leader. Lucasfilm and Walt Disney Studios announced the leadership changes Thursday ... revealing…

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'Star Wars' Director George Lucas Rocks Stormtrooper Tee On St. Barts Vacation

Published: 01/02/2025

George Lucas is still the biggest fan of his own galaxy, sporting a super cool 'Star Wars' shirt, even though he sold his production company Lucasfilm to Disney over a decade ago. The 80-year-old legend was looking like a true fashion Jedi, rocking a bright red Stormtrooper tee while living his…

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George Lucas Finally Meets Baby Yoda on Set of 'Mandalorian'

Published: 01/17/2020

George Lucas gently cradling Baby Yoda is already the best thing to happen in 2020 -- and if you're not feeling that ... ya might be dead inside. The 'Star Wars' creator finally met arguably the most popular character to come outta the Disney+ series, "The Mandalorian." He's, for sure, the most…

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Disneyland's New 'Star Wars' Attraction Opens with Luke, Han, Lando on Hand

Published: 05/30/2019

Disneyland is bringing the galaxy far, far away closer than ever ... and Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian and Han Solo simply couldn't miss it. The famed California theme park is launching a new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge attraction, and 3 of the biggest stars from the franchise -- Mark Hamill,…

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Original 'Star Wars' Vehicle Blueprints Hit Auction Block

Published: 05/19/2019

George Lucas might wanna pay close attention to this -- original design blueprints for 3 major vehicles from his 1977 sci-fi classic are up for auction, and we know he's got a spot for 'em. The folks over at RR Auction are handling the "Hollywood Auction" bids featuring blueprints for the iconic…

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Jar Jar Binks Actor Ahmed Best Says George Lucas' Approval Offers Closure

Published: 04/18/2019

Ahmed Best -- the man who played the most despised and ridiculed 'Star Wars' character -- says George Lucas naming Jar Jar Binks as his favorite character is helping him heal lasting wounds. Ahmed tells us George's surprise pick is putting him on a really strong path to healing ... after dealing…

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