Disney and Lucasfilm have gone out of their way to remove themselves from the original Star Wars films, except when they want to actually make money on merchandise. Now they can’t even wish George Lucas a Happy 77th Birthday on the official Star Wars Twitter.

Some people claim they stopped doing the birthday wishes on Twitter because they got “called out” for neglecting to wish some actors “Happy Birthday” and by that I mean the backlash they faced when they didn’t bother offering birthday wishes to classic Star Wars actor James Earl Jones and ‘The Mandalorian’ actor Carl Weathers. They were reminded by the fans repeatedly and refused to correct the “oversight.”

Meanwhile the Star Wars UK account didn’t wish Lucas a “Happy Birthday” either but they wished Domhnall Gleeson one a couple of days prior.

The only thing he’s got tied to the end of a string today is a balloon! Happy birthday Domhnall Gleeson – AKA General Hux. pic.twitter.com/tO6fh5ojpk

— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) May 12, 2021

He’s not just an actor in the franchise, he literally created it.

Apparently they did put something up on the Star Wars Instagram, BUT they put it up in stories and NOT as a post. When something is in “stories” it disappears after a certain amount of time. Why do that? At this point it feels intentional and petty, and fans see it.

For those wondering, Star Wars did wish George Lucas Happy Birthday on Instagram https://t.co/uUJfDkjI6S pic.twitter.com/jrfXIqfyVI

— Ryan Kinel – RK Outpost (@KinelRyan) May 15, 2021

Now they didn’t bother to wish George Lucas a “Happy Birthday” on his 77th Birthday on Twitter. It’s not only relevant as he created Star Wars, but it was his 77th Birthday and the original film was released in 1977.

Not to mentoin that Disney has been trying to cash in on 50 years of LUCASfilm, named after the man who started it all.

They have no problem using his name or work to cash in but they can’t even acknowledge him on his birthday.

In celebration of 50 years of Lucasfilm, every copy of the summer issue of @DisneyD23 “Disney twenty-three” will include an exclusive poster made up of one-sheets from Lucasfilm releases around the world – how many have you seen?

For all the details: https://t.co/ThPpxNeUn3 pic.twitter.com/B8tfr0mqWx

— Star Wars (@starwars) May 6, 2021

They didn’t forget to post advertisements for ‘The Bad Batch’ after coming under fire for “white-washing” characters though.

Fans did notice. Heck, I called it out that morning.

We taking bets on if the Star Wars Twitter wishes George Lucas a ‘Happy Birthday’

I’m hoping they do.

— ‘Sorry Mom’ GEEKY Sparkles (@desert_starr_57) May 14, 2021

Really? No post for George Lucas‘s birthday?

— SameNameAsTheMouse (@same_mouse) May 15, 2021

Wondering why official @starwars hasn’t wished George Lucas a Happy Birthday (May 14) yet, but didn’t forget about Kelly Mary Tran 🤔🤔🤔

— NerdGab 🍁 (@nerd_gab) May 14, 2021

The only thing he’s got tied to the end of a string today is a balloon! Happy birthday Domhnall Gleeson – AKA General Hux. pic.twitter.com/tO6fh5ojpk

— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) May 12, 2021

Ok but it’s George Lucas’ bday, where is THE birthday tweet for our Creator and Savior??? pic.twitter.com/iM9nloRb0T

— Satele Shan | (@thrawnskywalker) May 15, 2021

So… you guys going to wish Lucas a Happy Birthday???

— Bucc #FireAlAvila | Duncan Robinson stan | (@5niper5h33n) May 14, 2021

So… you guys going to wish Lucas a Happy Birthday???

— Bucc #FireAlAvila | Duncan Robinson stan | (@5niper5h33n) May 14, 2021

Not going to even mention george’s birthday?

— B Knighton (@BDKnighton1) May 14, 2021

Not going to even mention george’s birthday?

— B Knighton (@BDKnighton1) May 14, 2021

If Disney and Lucasfilm are going to act this way towards George Lucas, how long till they decide Walt Disney shouldn’t be mentioned on his birthday either?

Other stand up people did remember to wish Mr. Lucas a “Happy Birthday” aside from the many fans.
ILM did.

Today we wish the one and only George Lucas a very happy birthday! Thank you for inspiring 50 years of Lucasfilm storytelling. pic.twitter.com/3IaUVVUktF

— ILMVFX (@ILMVFX) May 14, 2021

SHOUT OUT to #GeorgeLucas for no particular reason other than his incomparable contribution to pop-culture, remaining a genuinely nice person & for branding me forever as “a little short for a Stormtrooper.” 🙄 pic.twitter.com/ONwkxpLshc

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) May 14, 2021

Happy 77th birthday to George Lucas! pic.twitter.com/x5iaPiXpS2

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 14, 2021

Happy Birthday to my old boss George Lucas!
I wish I could have taken you with me when I left Lucasfilm! Heck, I wish YOU could have taken me with you when YOU left Lucasfilm! Ha!❤ pic.twitter.com/WYQZNYZYAI

— Bonnie Burton (@bonniegrrl) May 15, 2021

Happy Birthday George Lucas, the visionary. 🎬 pic.twitter.com/T06JDM7Y4m

— 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 (@FirstOrderBase) May 14, 2021

Happy birthday to the one and only George Lucas! May the Force be with you always! pic.twitter.com/ienzDsSEYV

— Star Wars Holocron (@sw_holocron) May 14, 2021

Happy 77th birthday to George Lucas. Your amazing creation has change not only my life, but many, many others around the world for multiple generations and future generations to come.

Thank you for taking a 13 year old New Zealander and showing me the galaxy! pic.twitter.com/cFrWx7LFmr

— Daniel Logan (@Daniel_Logan) May 15, 2021

Happy Birthday to the one and only George Lucas. His imagination and creativity has inspired many. I am no doubt in that lucky number. #StarWars #dreams pic.twitter.com/bUZLzHgwL6

— Damon Gupton (@DamonGupton) May 14, 2021

🗣️Happy birthday, George Lucas 🥳

Watch George Lucas and Dave Filoni talk about The Clone Wars: https://t.co/OLrB3aRdlH pic.twitter.com/Vzj4c9YkeR

— Nerdist (@nerdist) May 14, 2021

It’s just incredibly sad that a company can’t give credit where it’s due, but use the same person’s work for their own gain.

The more you tighten your grip, the more fans will slip through your fingers.

Be better.

Sources: Twitter