In 1973, George Lucas was offered $500k to direct Star Wars.
He countered with $150k + all future merchandising and sequel rights.
After minting billions, he sold LucasFilm to Disney in 2012 for $4B.
IN SUM: Lucas effectively swapped $350k for $5B-$10B. 🤯
He countered with $150k + all future merchandising and sequel rights.
After minting billions, he sold LucasFilm to Disney in 2012 for $4B.
IN SUM: Lucas effectively swapped $350k for $5B-$10B. 🤯
When you worth $5-10B, you make dad shoes look like Travis Scott Air Jordan’s
Look how young he looked on set!
Another nugget.
When Mel Brooks made a Star Wars spoof (Spaceballs in 1987), Lucas agreed to it only if Brooks sold NO merch.
So — in this scene — a character (played by Brooks) jokingly shows off Spaceball merch...but it never existed in real life:
When Mel Brooks made a Star Wars spoof (Spaceballs in 1987), Lucas agreed to it only if Brooks sold NO merch.
So — in this scene — a character (played by Brooks) jokingly shows off Spaceball merch...but it never existed in real life:
Another another nugget.
@elonmusk loves Spaceballs, hence:
-- the flamethrower
-- "ludicrous speed" / "plaid" in the Tesla
@elonmusk loves Spaceballs, hence:
-- the flamethrower
-- "ludicrous speed" / "plaid" in the Tesla
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