Congratulations are in order again for the Maker, this time:
George Lucas receives another recognition of his contributions to the movie industry. The legendary creator of “Star Wars” franchise will be awarded with the 2012 National Medal of Arts that president Barack Obama will present himself on Wednesday, July 10 in the East Room of White House. “By combining the art of storytelling with boundless imagination and cutting-edge techniques, Mr. Lucas has transported us to new worlds and created some of the most beloved and iconic films of all time,” says the award citation released by the White House. According to the announcement, Michelle Obama will also attend the ceremony.
Nice!