L.A. OKs Lucas museum

The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the George Lucas’ Museum of Narrative Art, which may break ground this year at Exposition Park.

Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson, the business executive who is a driving force behind the project, had also considered building the museum in his hometown, San Francisco, or hers, Chicago.

Finally it came down to the two California locations, with L.A. being announced as the site in January. Ma Yansong of MAD Architects will design the museum, which is expected to open in 2021.

The cost of the project, estimated at $1 billion, will be footed by the Lucas family. There also will be a $400-million Lucas endowment.

The “Star Wars” creator has a film degree from USC, which is just north of Exposition Park.

His personal collection of art and cinematic memorabilia is the foundation of the new museum’s offerings, and yes, “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” will be represented.