George Lucas: 'Star Wars 3D getting closer'

George Lucas has admitted that he is getting closer to making 3D versions of his Star Wars movies.

Speaking to Access Hollywood at Sunday's Golden Globes, the filmmaker confessed that James Cameron's use of pioneering 3D technology on Avatar is spurring him on to create new versions of his two Star Wars trilogies.

"I liked it," Lucas said regarding Cameron's record-breaking blockbuster. "I make movies like that, [so] I can appreciate what he went through to do it. [I'm] happy it's so successful, and worked very well in 3D. [I] haven't been a big fan of 3D, but that movie definitely improves in 3D."

Lucas, who is currently working on World War II drama Red Tails, added that he has been considering a 3D re-release of his space saga for several years.

"We've been looking for years and years and years at trying to take Star Wars and put it in 3D," he explained. "But the technology hasn't been there. We've been struggling with it, but I think this will be a new impetus to make that happen."