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| Lucas will receive his award from fellow
director Steven Spielberg |
George Lucas, creator of the Star Wars movies, is to receive a lifetime
achievement award on Thursday from the American Film Institute.
Director Steven Spielberg will present the prestigious honour at a gala
ceremony in Los Angeles.
Star Wars actors Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill and
Harrison Ford will pay tribute to the film-maker alongside previous recipient
Tom Hanks.
Last year's winner of the AFI's highest award was the actress Meryl
Streep.
"George Lucas is a master storyteller, but he is first and foremost a
moving image pioneer," said Sir Howard Stringer, chair of the AFI's Board
of Trustees.
"He has advanced the art of the moving image like few others, and in
the process has inspired a new generation of film-makers around the world.
Lucas said he felt honoured to be recognised for "doing what I love to
do".
"I'm proud to be counted among such an extraordinary group of people
whose lives are dedicated to the art of making movies," he said.
The AFI Life Achievement Award was established in February 1973.
Other recipients include Robert De Niro, Barbra Streisand and Clint
Eastwood.
(BBC) | 
Updated: 2005-06-10 08:40
