Filmmaker George Lucas, gay-rights advocate Harvey Milk, comedian Carol Burnett, football legend John Madden, best-selling romance author Danielle Steel and other icons were among 13 individuals inducted into the California Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
Tweeting live from the event, California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger snapped candid photos of the inductees — including the one above of him shaking hands with George Lucas.
All of the inductees were chosen for being “remarkable individuals who embody the innovative spirit of the Golden State and who have changed the world by pursuing their dreams.”
The California Museum, located in downtown Sacramento, will display 13 exhibits showcasing the accomplishments of the inductees through October. George Lucas’ exhibit includes models of R2-D2 and C-3PO, as well as Indiana Jones’ jacket, whip and hat from the 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
Read the full article here:
Milk, Lucas among 13 inducted in Hall of Fame
(via San Francisco Chronicle)
Read more about the California Hall of Fame Exhibits here:
California Hall of Fame official site
That rules it!
Congrats to George! He deserves it!
“GET TO THE FALCON!” meets “GET TO DA CHOPPAH!!”
George Lucas deserves it more than the others.
His Star Wars creation is still legendary, almost thirty-three years after it’s debut.
It’s influence can be seen and heard on a daily basis in films, TV shows, TV advertising, News & Current Affairs, print media, the music industry and has even left our earth and headed into space (NASA/Luke’s Lightsaber)
Even Star Trek has conceded and become (a poor man’s) Star Wars in 2009.
They should just get it over with and crown George Lucas King.
Long live the king!
He’s not shaking hands. Anyway, Happy New Year 2010 George. Love you.