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    When Titanic Beat Star Wars [Images]

    Nigel G MitchellBy Updated:10 Comments1 Min Read

    When movies pass each other as the top-grossing movie of all time, there’s been a trend on congratulating each other in the paper. In 1997,  when Titanic passed Star Wars as the highest-grossing movie, George Lucas took out a full-page ad in Variety congratulating him. This is that ad (click to enlarge):

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    1. Joanne on

      I think it's very very cool. Even though…(now please don't hate me) I am not a big Star Wars fan, But seeing this tribute I think George Lucas is a class act.
      Blessings, Joanne

      • Nigel G Mitchell on

        No problem, Joanne, we embrace all geeks here. And I agree, it's really classy

    2. Alex J. Cavanaugh on

      That is great!
      I've always liked how Spielberg gives nods to Lucas in his movies with strategically placed Star Wars toys.

    4. Tony Laplume, Scouring Monk on

      George Lucas will always have my respect, for this and many other things.

    5. spacerguy on

      This darkside relief proves Lucas is a good sport. You've gotta hand it to Cameron.