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The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to Open September 22, 2026 — A Dream Years in the Making

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art illuminated at twilight with text announcing its official opening on September 22, 2026.

After years of anticipation, delays, and more than a few whispers across the fandom galaxy, it’s finally happening: the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will officially open its doors in Los Angeles on September 22, 2026. Founded by Star Wars creator George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, the museum aims to celebrate storytelling across all forms — from classical paintings to modern cinema, comic books, and concept art. And yes, you can bet there’ll be plenty of Star Wars magic inside. A Museum Dedicated to the Power of Story The Lucas Museum isn’t your typical art museum. Rather than focusing on one medium or style, it’s built around a simple but powerful idea: art tells stories. According to Lucas, the goal is to explore how narrative shapes culture — and how art, in turn, tells the story of who we are. The museum’s collections will cover everything from Norman…

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When Hulk Hogan Appeared in the Robot Chicken: Star Wars Special

Cartoon version of Hulk Hogan in Jedi robes with lightsaber and championship belt, parodying Star Wars in Robot Chicken style

When we think of Star Wars, we think of Jedi, Sith, lightsabers, and galactic battles. When we think of Hulk Hogan, we picture 24-inch pythons, ripped tank tops, and the immortal chant of “Whatcha gonna do, brother?!” At first glance, these two pop culture titans couldn’t be more different. But dive a little deeper, and you’ll find that the Force and Hulkamania have collided in some surprisingly fun and iconic ways. The Galaxy-Sized Cameo: Robot Chicken and the Hulkster In 2007, Hulk Hogan made a surprise appearance in the Robot Chicken: Star Wars parody special. The Adult Swim stop-motion comedy is known for poking fun at nerdy pop culture—and Hogan fit right in. In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it sketch, he voiced an animated version of Abraham Lincoln in a Star Wars-themed bit. It was brief, ridiculous, and absolutely on-brand for a man who once wrestled giant men in spandex and starred in…

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