A few years after Star Wars released, Spielberg and Lucas worked together on a whole new franchise. 1981’s Raiders of the Lost
Raiders of the Lost Ark
As the Third Reich continues its reign of terror, Adolf Hitler is on a quest for the legendary Ark of the Covenant- resting place of the Ten Commandments- whose supernatural powers, legend says, can wipe out entire armies. The U.S. Government turns to Dr. Indiana Jones, for the m…
How many Oscars did Indiana Jones win?
How much did Star Wars make?
What was George Lucas' only experience at the time?
When did Spielberg and Lucas meet?
Who proved nothing can come between them?
Who made the deal with Disney after the Lost Ark?
Did Spielberg and Lucas ever collaborate?
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How many Oscars did Indiana Jones win?
Lucas wrote the film, while Spielberg directed it, and in the end, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark won five Oscars in 1982. After Raiders of the Lost Ark, Lucas and Spielberg went on to make a deal with Disney's then CEO Michael Eisner that pretty much reinvigorated Disney parks.
How much did Star Wars make?
Star Wars made $775 million globally while Close Encounters only made $304 million. With inflation, the bet earned Spielberg $40 million. But that kind of money probably doesn't even register in the billionaire's wallets, so it wasn't much of a loss for Lucas.
What was George Lucas' only experience at the time?
Lucas' only experience at the time was American Graffiti, after all. Speilberg, on the other hand, had already made somewhat of a name for himself with Jaws in 1975. He was making Close Encounters of the Third Kind at the same time Lucas was making A New Hope in 1977, and once again the directors were battling each other.
When did Spielberg and Lucas meet?
Lucas and Spielberg first met in the very early days of their filmmaking careers, in 1967. Spielberg was reportedly blown away when he saw Lucas' debut film, THX-1138, at a student film festival at UCLA. It made him realize he needed to step up his game.
Who proved nothing can come between them?
George Lucas and Steven Spielberg have proved nothing can come between them. By Hannah Wigandt Published Jan 29, 2021. Share.
Who made the deal with Disney after the Lost Ark?
After Raiders of the Lost Ark, Lucas and Spielberg went on to make a deal with Disney's then CEO Michael Eisner that pretty much reinvigorated Disney parks.
Did Spielberg and Lucas ever collaborate?
Lucas and Spielberg continued to collaborate on the rest of the Indiana Jones films and went on to attend each other's AFI Life Achievement Award ceremonies. We don't know whether Spielberg will be attached to Indiana Jones 5 but one thing's for sure, Lucas and Spielberg will always have their friendship.