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  "id": 12378815,
  "title": "George Lucas turned California ranchland into nearly 5,000-acre Skywalker Ranch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/george-lucas-turned-california-ranchland-into-nearly-5-000-acre",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T12:10:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/news/george-lucas-began-buying-california-ranchland-in-1978-the-holdings-expanded-to-nearly-5000-acres-with-a-50000-square-foot-main-house-more-than-a-dozen-buildings-and-skywalker-sound-at-its-core/articleshow/134739822.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Nestled in Marin County, Skywalker Ranch is a vast 4,700-acre creative sanctuary brought to life by filmmaker George Lucas. This enchanting retreat features a Victorian-style main house used for professional gatherings and boasts Skywalker Sound, operating since 1987. With amenities like themed guest rooms, diverse dining options, and a health club, the ranch remains a unique filmmaking…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}