George Lucas Backs Disney Leadership Amid Shareholder Vote and Activist Challenge

• George Lucas, Star Wars creator and Disney's largest individual shareholder, issues statement supporting Disney board and CEO Bob Iger amid proxy battle

• Lucas says "Creating magic is not for amateurs" and he has "full faith and confidence in the power of Disney and Bob's track record"

• Lucas urges other Disney shareholders to vote for company's 12 directors like he did with all his shares

• Activist investors like Nelson Peltz claim Disney stock has underperformed and company needs new strategies

• Disney shareholder meeting on April 3 will have vote on board members as activist groups seek to replace some