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Xithras

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7. Not really the case. Lucas is done with it.

Fri Apr 17, 2015, 12:02 PM

Apr 2015

Lucas sold LucasArts, ILM, and Lucasfilm to Disney, so he no longer wants or needs a studio on the property. He also doesn't actually live at Skywalker Ranch, so he has no qualms about low income residents moving in. After the beating he took from the Bay Area press and activist groups when he tried to build the studio AND when he was pummeled over his museum idea (which will now be built in Chicago), I don't think he's too worried about public opinion either.

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Star Wars director George Lucas strikes back against nimby neighbours [View all] closeupready Apr 2015 OP

Ha! Good for him. NV Whino Apr 2015 #1

It's a time-honored strategy for getting what you want. MineralMan Apr 2015 #2

He is retired. AngryAmish Apr 2015 #4

Not really the case. Lucas is done with it. Xithras Apr 2015 #7

How very Auntie Mame. valerief Apr 2015 #3

It's the first time I've ever heard of poor people being used for spite. Vinca Apr 2015 #5

That was one level on which I thought a lot of WTF to go around. closeupready Apr 2015 #6

Sign me up for one of the 104 residences for pensioners Downwinder Apr 2015 #8

Except it's a horrible location for affordable housing cally Apr 2015 #9

"no public transportation, no sidewalks, no services for miles" - LA, anyone. closeupready Apr 2015 #10

People who are jumping on this story -- Hell Hath No Fury Apr 2015 #11

Uh, you have no idea what you are talking about. Hell Hath No Fury Apr 2015 #12

This is not a communist country. He can use his property as he wishes. closeupready Apr 2015 #13