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Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning 'Star Wars' Editor, Dies at 80
Reposted by Kevin M. Kruse
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mtsw
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After having seen STAR WARS 500 times as a kid, I remember having my mind blown learning that the entire "the death star is about to blow up the rebel base as its being attacked" beat of the ending was invented in the editing room using outtakes and ADR. https://variety.com/2026/film/news/marcia-lucas-dead-star-wars-editor-1236762833/
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ Editor, Dies at 80
Marcia Lucas, George Lucas' former wife and Oscar-winning editor of 'Star Wars,' died Wednesday. She was 80.
variety.com
7:51 PM · May 29, 2026
@mtsw.bsky.social
After having seen STAR WARS 500 times as a kid, I remember having my mind blown learning that the entire "the death star is about to blow up the rebel base as its being attacked" beat of the ending was invented in the editing room using outtakes and ADR. https://variety.com/2026/film/news/marcia-lucas-dead-star-wars-editor-1236762833/
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ Editor, Dies at 80
Marcia Lucas, George Lucas' former wife and Oscar-winning editor of 'Star Wars,' died Wednesday. She was 80.
variety.com
7:51 PM · May 29, 2026
After having seen STAR WARS 500 times as a kid, I remember having my mind blown learning that the entire "the death star is about to blow up the rebel base as its being attacked" beat of the ending was invented in the editing room using outtakes and ADR. variety.com/2026/film/ne...
— mtsw (@mtsw.bsky.social) 2026-05-29T23:51:40.603Z