Legendary filmmaker George Lucas to make Comic-Con International appearance alongside Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro and Academy Award-winning artist Doug Chiang on Sunday, July 27, in Hall H.
The panel, titled Sneak Peek of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, will be moderated by Queen Latifah,
the Grammy-, Emmy-, and Golden Globe-winning and Academy
Award-nominated artist and longtime fan of fantasy and pop culture. The
panel of iconic creators will discuss the power of illustrated stories
and the role of narrative art in society. From ancient cave drawings and
hieroglyphics to paintings, murals, illustrations, comics, digital
media, and sculptures, this panel will delve into the universal language
of illustrated storytelling.
David Glanzer,
Chief Communications and Strategy Officer of Comic-Con, said: “We are
beyond thrilled to welcome George Lucas to Comic-Con for the very first
time. Nearly five decades ago, Star Wars made one of its earliest public appearances at our convention, along with a booth featuring Howard Chaykin’s now legendary Star Wars
poster as a promotional item. Now, to have Mr. Lucas return—this time
to debut the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art—is a true full-circle moment.
His lifelong dedication to visual storytelling and world-building
resonates deeply with us and our community, and the museum’s mission to
celebrate narrative art in all its forms perfectly reflects what
Comic-Con has championed from the very beginning."
Panelists
George Lucas
As
co-founder of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, George Lucas brings
more than six decades of storytelling, collecting, and cultural
influence to the panel. Lucas’s devotion to timeless storytelling and
cutting-edge innovation has resulted in some of the most successful and
beloved films of all time. In addition to his innovative work as a
filmmaker, Lucas has assembled one of the world’s most significant
collections of narrative art, from original comic book panels and
magazine and book illustrations to paintings, photography, and cinematic
artifacts. The museum embodies his long-standing mission to explore how
visual storytelling connects people, shapes culture, and captures the
human experience.
Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo
del Toro is among the most creative and visionary artists of his
generation, whose distinctive style is showcased through his work as a
filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and author. Renowned for his blend of
dark fantasy and visually rich narratives, Guillermo del Toro is the
Oscar-winning director behind Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, and Pinocchio.
A passionate collector of monster memorabilia, rare books, and macabre
illustration, del Toro shares Lucas’s dedication to preserving the
stories that shape us. He also serves on the Lucas Museum’s Board of
Directors.
Doug Chiang
An Academy Award-winning artist, author, and production designer, Doug Chiang has shaped the iconic look and feel of the Star Wars universe for decades. In 1995, George Lucas personally selected Chiang to lead the art department of the Star Wars
prequel films, and Chiang’s visionary concepts and production designs
have been instrumental in crafting worlds, characters, and vehicles
across films, theme parks, games, and live-action series. His ability to
turn narrative into visual language has shaped how audiences experience
modern mythologies.
Moderator
Queen Latifah
Bringing
charisma, cultural insight, and personal passion to the moderator’s
seat, Queen Latifah shares a belief in the power of stories to unite and
inspire. Her deep appreciation for storytelling ensures a vibrant and
insightful discussion. Queen Latifah
is a Grammy-, Emmy-, and Golden Globe-winning musician, critically
acclaimed television and Oscar-nominated film actress, producer, record
label president, author, and entrepreneur. Most recently, she executive
produced and starred in the CBS hit series The Equalizer.
She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, a
Golden Globe Award nomination, and a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award
nomination for her portrayal of Mama Morton in the feature musical Chicago. Additional films include Jungle Fever, Set It Off, Living Out Loud, Bringing Down the House, The Secret Life of Bees, Hairspray, Mad Money, Just Wright, Joyful Noise, The Last Holiday, and Beauty Shop.
Recognition for Queen Latifah’s recording artistry includes six Grammy
Award nominations, as well as a win for Best Solo Rap Performance in
1994.
About the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
Opening in 2026, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is a first-of-its-kind institution dedicated to illustrated storytelling across time, cultures, and media. Co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the museum’s collection features works by artists including Norman Rockwell, Kadir Nelson, Jessie Willcox Smith, N. C. Wyeth, Beatrix Potter, Judy Baca, Frida Kahlo, and Maxfield Parrish; as well as comic art legends such as Winsor McCay, Jack Kirby, Frank Frazetta, Alison Bechdel, Chris Ware, and R. Crumb; and photographers Gordon Parks, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Dorothea Lange. The museum also houses the Lucas Archive, containing models, props, concept art, and costumes from Lucas’s filmmaking career.
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