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George Lucas, the mastermind behind Star Wars and Indiana Jones, can add another credit to his illustrious resume: Rose Parade grand marshal. Lucas embraced his latest challenge as the public face of the 118th annual Tournament of Roses in Los Angeles on New Year's Day.
It seemed fitting as the 2007 Rose Parade that featured the "Star Wars Spectacular," which commemorates the 1977 release of Star Wars. Darth Vader was to lead a group of 200 stormtroopers in the parade.