AFI George Lucas Tribute

[Captain Hawke]

On June 20th on the USA network the American Film Institute will give the Lifetime Achievement Award to George Lucas. This special will start at 9PM. (8PM CST)

George Lucas' devotion to timeless storytelling and cutting-edge innovation has resulted in some of the most successful and beloved films of all time. His contribution to the film industry is being recognized by the American Film Institute with the 2005 AFI Life Achievement Award.

Filmmaker and past Life Achievement Award recipient Steven Spielberg will present Lucas with the award during a gala presentation at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles on June 9, 2005. Recorded exclusively for USA Network, the evening will feature tributes from a number of Lucas' friends and colleagues, with guests including past Life Achievement Award recipients Tom Hanks and Harrison Ford; Richard Dreyfuss, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Jimmy Smits; intergalactic celebrities C3PO, Chewbacca, and R2D2; and a musical performance by Maroon 5. Additionally, clips from Lucas' films will be presented along with commentary from four Academy Award winning directors: Spielberg, James Cameron, Ron Howard, and Peter Jackson.

[Brie]

A well deserved award, especially considering how much George Lucas has changed not only the way films are made, but the way we watch them. Who had ever gone to a film more than once or twice before Star Wars? Not many people.

Thanks for the info, Hawke.

[Brie]

Thanks for letting us know. I really, really enjoyed that!

[Captain Hawke]

As did I. I haven't seen most of it, but I did record it. I enjoyed the "Thank You" from the public. It brought tears to my eyes.

If YOU want to thank George, I suggest checking out this website:
www.thankyougeorge.com/

It is very moving reading some of the letters.

[Brie]

If you missed it, it's on again overnight tonight at 2am, and tomorrow morning at 9am, both eastern. Don't miss the beginning, it's great!