If George Lucas Ruled the World

What would our planet be like if George Lucas was in charge? Would he be benevolent as ruler, or would he perhaps fall victim to the absolute corruption of absolute power?

I have no idea, but I bet the world would be a much more interesting place. So here’s what I imagine would change if we had Emperor Lucas.


1) That’s No Moon…

Come on, this one was too easy! How could you NOT want to build an orbital weapons platform?

2) NASA Gets a Blank Check

We’d be on Mars in the next year, not the next decade

3) There’d Be One Religion

Hope your blood is full of Midichlorians. Whatever the hell they are.

4) History of the World, Part 2

George would rewrite history books to meet HIS version of the past, and figure that all old history books would have disintegrated within the next century.

5) Cloning Humans Made Legal

How else would he build his army?

6) Robotics: The Next BIG Thing

Hey, I want my own R2 unit!

7) Eventually, We’d All Be Bald

That’s right, a THX joke. And just like the movie, not a very good one. But just think how the hat industry would flourish!

8) Plastic Politicians

If you get a job with the new Galactic Government, they’ll make an action figure of you. No matter how minor your role is.

9) C-SPAN Becomes CGI-SPAN

Every senator is replaced by a CGI alien. As long as there are no Gungans, that might not be too bad.

10) The World WILL End in 2012

According to Seth Rogen, George actually believes that the world will end in 2012. So come what may, he’ll make sure it happens. See #1.

So there you have it; the top 10 things that George would do if he ever became emperor of the world. I have to admit, it’s not a terrible future. Tons of money would get dropped into research and science, we’d all be using lightsaber letter openers, and Harley-Davidson could make a REALLY cool speeder bike. I can certainly think of worse futures.

What do YOU think would change? Tell us in the comments, or hit us up on Facebook and let us know!

Unique Q&A Sessions With TPVGL Team In Denver on 6/18

If you’re yet to decide whether you should come watch The People Vs George Lucas in Denver, we’ve just gotten some exciting news that you wont want to miss.

On 2 special screenings this upcoming Saturday, both Director Alexandre Philippe and Producer Robert Muratore will host a Q & A session right after the film. The Q&A happens right after the 7:15 and 9:45pm screenings.

TPVGL Goes Mile High

The People Vs George Lucas will premiere in Denver at the Denver FilmCenter this Friday, June 17th, and is scheduled to run until 6/23. The FilmCenter will have 4 daily TPVGL sessions: 2:00, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45 daily from Friday, June 17th through Thursday June 23rd (no 7:15 show on 7/23)

Dont Miss It:

  • TPVGL in Denver at the Denver FilmCenter
  • Starting on 6/17
  • 4 daily sessions: 2:00, 4:30, 7:15 and 9:45pm
  • Q&A with Director Alexandre Philippe and Producer Robert Muratore on 6/18 after the 7:15 and 9:45pm sessions

Tickets available at The Denver FilmCenter website

Screening At The Alamo Drafthouse in Houston

We’ll be screening TPVGL at the Mason Park Alamo Drafthouse in Houston, TX on July 18th.
Come enjoy this one-night-only event, and bring your friends!

More Details

Where: Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park
When: 07/18
Address: 531 South Mason Road, Katy, TX 77450
Phone: (281) 492-6900
Website: Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park

Opening at The Loft Cinema in Tucson, AZ

The People vs George Lucas will be showing at The Loft Cinema, known as “Tucson’s nonprofit independent art house”, from 7/29 to 8/04.
The Loft was Voted Tucson’s Favorite Movie Theatre by readers of the Tucson Weekly, 2003 – 2010, and we look forward to seeing you there!

More Details

Where: The Loft Cinema – Tucson, AZ
Address: 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716
When: 7/29 to 8/04
Theater website: The Loft Cinema

Top 5 Most Awesome Pieces of Star Wars Merchandise

George Lucas has all of the merchandising rights for star Wars, and he pimps that license out like a dedicated street hustler, with little regard for anything other than profit. You can get almost anything with Star Wars on it. They even make Lightsaber Chopsticks. Perfect for when your sushi isn’t small enough, but makes the actual task of eating difficult. However, for every idea like chopsticks, someone comes up with something really inspired.

5)Darth Vader Toaster

It’s a toaster that chars the likeness of Darth Vader on your toast. This is just brilliant. Think of all the wonderful jokes you can make at breakfast! “I find your lack of butter disturbing.” Or “We would be honored if you would join us. For breakfast.”

4) Darth Tater

This is amazing. Hey, let’s take a beloved children’s potato toy and make him resemble a genocidal super villain! Yes, Darth Vader is one of the coolest bad guys out there, but he’s also really, really evil. This is kind of like making a Mr. Potato Hitler if you think about it.

3) Jar Jar Carbonite Shirt

Finally, a way to shut that thing up! Somehow I doubt Leia and Luke would have gone to such extreme measures to rescue Jar Jar. I wouldn’t rescue him at all.

2) Taun-Taun Sleeping Bag

Originally an April fools joke by ThinkGeek, fan clamor quickly brought this farce to life. It’s amazing no one thought of it before. But every time I got in it, I’d have to comment on the smell.

1) LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon

This is the pinnacle of the Lego Star Wars Universe. Three feet long, and several thousand pieces, it’s not for the faint of heart. And as the most expensive Lego Star Wars set, at $1,899.99, it’s not for the light of wallet either. I still want one though.

So those are my favorite Star Wars collectibles. I’m sure most of you have your own.

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