'I am very honored to share this award with George Lucas' - Kathleen Kennedy: The dynamic duo honored by Producers Guild Awards, celebrating 50 years of Lucasfilm

A Stellar Tribute to the Stars Behind Star Wars

"Together, George and Kathleen have carved out a fantastic empire of entertainment that inspires and entertains billions," were the powerful words of PGA presidents Gail Berman and Lucy Fisher as they announced the recognition of George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy with the 2022 Milestone Award. This event celebrates their unparalleled contribution to the galaxy of entertainment, marked by Lucasfilm's golden jubilee year.

Lucas and Kennedy: Shaping the 'Rebel Base' of Entertainment

Once described by George Lucas as a “rebel base” outside Hollywood, Lucasfilm is the birthplace of the legendary "Star Wars" franchise. Lucas pioneered this Bay Area-based production banner since its inception in 1971 until October 2012, when he sold the studio and its golden vault of "Star Wars" IP to Disney for a staggering $4 billion.

Kennedy, a veteran producer known for co-founding Amblin with Steven Spielberg and her partnership with Frank Marshall, took over as Lucasfilm's president, propelling its IP to new heights.

A Milestone Celebration: Creativity, Technology, and Collaboration

The Milestone Award from the Producers Guild of America is not just an award; it's a celebration of creativity, technology, and lifelong achievements. "Being recognized alongside my longtime friend and fellow producer Kathleen Kennedy makes this honoring of our shared and individual works even more meaningful," Lucas reflected.

Kennedy reciprocated the sentiment, stating, "I am very honored to share this award with George Lucas who has inspired a generation of filmmakers who were coming of age, not only through his storytelling but through technological innovation that unlocked our imagination."

This honoring is more than a mere tribute; it's a testament to what the duo has built - an empire that has enriched every facet of filmmaking. Their colossal creativity, technical genius, and brilliant boundary-breaking films have not only amazed the world but have continued to inspire and entertain billions across the globe.

Scheduled for March 19 as part of the 33rd annual Producers Guild Awards at the Fairmont Century Plaza, this occasion serves as a timely and fitting acknowledgement of the mark that Lucas and Kennedy have left on the world of entertainment, as reported by Variety.

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