EDIT: Timing for the panel has now been announced, 11:00am-12:00pm in Hall H
STAR WARS creator George Lucas is set to make Hall H a must-attend room on the Sunday of this years San Diego Comic-Con as he makes his first ever appearance at the convention, Sunday 27th July (11:00am PT Hall H), as revealed by Comic-Con International (via The Wrap).
Lucas, alongside equally acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro and ILM superstar concept artist Doug Chiang will appear in a panel showcasing Lucas’ long-gestating pet project, The Lucas Museum Of Narrative Art, moderated by the one and only Queen Latifah.
CCI are, understandably, thrilled at the prospect at having the STAR WARS mastermind attending San Diego Comic-Con, with Chief Communications & Strategy Officer David Glanzer saying in a statement, “We are beyond thrilled to welcome George Lucas to Comic-Con for the very first time. Nearly five decades ago, ‘Star Wars’ made one of its earliest public appearances at our convention, along with a booth featuring Howard Chaykin’s now legendary ‘Star Wars’ poster as a promotional item.
Now, to have Mr. Lucas return—this time to debut the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art—is a true full-circle moment. His lifelong dedication to visual storytelling and world-building resonates deeply with us and our community, and the museum’s mission to celebrate narrative art in all its forms perfectly reflects what Comic-Con has championed from the very beginning.”
The official description for the panel may sound a little dry but, with these panellists involved, the session promises to be any but: “The panel of iconic creators will discuss the power of illustrated stories and the role of narrative art in society. From ancient cave drawings and hieroglyphics to paintings, murals, illustrations, comics, digital media and sculptures, this panel will delve into the universal language of illustrated storytelling.”
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