George Lucas retires, finally
Apparently, all the bitching we do about the prequels and the changes George Lucas made to the original Star Wars films actually hits home. He’s retiring from blockbusters and vows to never make another Star Wars movie because fanboys have scared him off.
(from Nerd Approved, George Lucas “Retires”, Blames Fans For Crushing His Spirit To Make Another Star Wars Film)
Personally, I think the whole Star Wars franchise started downhill with, “Luke, I am your father.” Every retcon, every perversion and “improvement” to Star Wars and the five sequels started there.
George Lucas is deluded. He lucked into creating a masterpiece because he was surrounded by brilliant people, and he’s spent the last 35 years trying to ruin it. Good riddance.