Talk:Skywalker Ranch
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I'm not certain about the accuracy of some of the facts presented in this article. I lived for many years on Lucas Valley Road in Marin County and have twice been to Skywalker Ranch. Firstly George Lucas does not live at Skywalker Ranch, but rather in nearby San Anselmo. I know this because his address is listed in the Marin Academy directory, where his children go to high school. Secondly, ILM operated out of an office in San Rafael before moving to the new studios in the Presidio in San Francisco, although Skywalker Sound was based at Skywalker Ranch before the move.
It might be worth noting in the article that although the entire complex was built by Lucas since the success of Star Wars, it was built to resemble an old vineyard, going so far as to grow grapes on the property. There is also a fire station with at least two fire engines bearing the logo of the Skywalker Fire Department. This fire department services some of the surrounding area, which is relatively remote from the more populated regions of Marin County to the east.
I recall from living in the area that there was controversy over Lucas' plan to purchase surrounding ranches, but I rememberl there being assurances that only a small fraction of the land would be developed. Is it possible that the figures were reversed in the article? Lucas has also developed a large complex further east on his property at the peak of the hill between Lucas Valley and Nicasio. I don't know what operations are based there, but it consists of at least two large buildings that were built within the past 5 years. They can be seen to the northwest when driving by the Big Rock at the top of the hill (a local landmark of minor importance) on Lucas Valley Road.
[edit] Presidio move?
Didn't the presidio move happen in 2005? I'm sure they were building it before then, but I didn't think they actually move this year?
[edit] majority?
This article sounds a bit like a fanboy's guess at what the ranch is like. The props displayed in the main house are FAR from the majority of props. The majority of the props are housed either off-site or in the prop and model archive on the ranch.
