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Luke skywalker, princess leia and han solo, only 30 years older, as in real life. Before the movie opened, there was a rash of theft at the production offices. Star wars franchise has been hugely popular throughout the past few decades and its craze seems unending. Plus, check out these behindthescenes facts about the films that every fan should know. In fact, i have compiled 10 of the most shocking, intriguing, or just downright ridiculous lesserknown facts about the star wars movies here. Years after the star wars movies, he was critical of the fact that a whole new generation of moviegoers would now associate him solely with the character of jedi. Episode vii is right around the corner, ready to hit theaters on december 18, 2015. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas, comprising an allencompassing fictional. Forty years after star wars first inspired a generation of moviegoers, the universe george lucas built in his imagination is more relevant than ever. Heres 111 of the best facts about star wars that we could find. Star wars is also known for its iconic music, and one of the most popular pieces of music ever written for a movie, by john williams. Star wars kids video collection fun facts disney lol. Of all of the video games in star wars history, knights of the old republic and its sequel may be the most memorable. Here are plot summaries for the entire big screen star.
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George lucas missed the 1977 star wars premiere because he was on holiday in hawaii with steven spielberg. Williams music of star wars is unique in that it is relatively dense for film scoring, with approximately 11 themes used in each twohour film, of which about 90% is scored. The skeleton that c3po passes belongs to a tatooine creature called a greater krayt dragon. He approached universal studios to see if they were interested in a film called, star wars. This article is part of a special series in honor of star wars 40th anniversary on may 25 forty years after star wars first inspired a generation of moviegoers, the universe george lucas built in his imagination is more relevant than ever. Here is part 1 of 25 interesting facts about star wars. Ever since its debut in 1977 and with the popularity of the upcoming episode the force awakens, its safe to say the star wars franchise is a staple. Here are some nuggets of trivia that might surprise youeven if youre a longtime star wars buff. When bounty hunter jango fett gets into his ship after his fight with obiwan kenobi in attack of the clones, he. Impress your friends with your newfound knowledge after reading these twenty facts. These are, indeed, the star wars facts you have been looking for. At first glance, many viewers believed kylo ren to be a sith lord. Star wars, film series created by george lucas that became one of the most successful and influential franchises in movie history.
As the biggest film franchise of all time turns 40, heres a load of brilliant star wars facts you might not know. The original trilogy was released between 1977 and 1983, the prequel trilogy between 1999 and 2005, and a sequel trilogy between 2015 and 2019. The iconic shot of han solo breaking out of the carbonite block was an interesting challenge for the movies special effects team. Much influence comes from the film, hidden fortress, as well as many of the characters from seven samurai. This page is dedicated to those loyal fans of star wars who want to know every detail about the star wars movies, all the seven parts. Star wars was soon a bonafide pop culture phenomenon. So here are 50 fascinating facts about hollywoods most iconic space epic. The best way to celebrate star wars day is to learn something new about a galaxy far, far away. A sequel trilogy was started in 2015 with the release of star wars. Dec 16, 2019 below, we look at 30 star wars facts, ranging from those about the major installments, to others touching on the spinoffs.
Tuck them away in your mental vault for all those trivia games. After watching star wars, james cameron decided to quit his job as a truck driver and entered the film industry. Spoilers george lucas was so sure this movie would flop that instead of attending the premiere, he went on vacation to hawaii with his good friend steven spielberg, where they came up with the idea for raiders of the lost ark 1981. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise created by george lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popculture phenomenon. So here are 50 fascinating facts about hollywoods most. One of the failed moviemerchandise tieins for empire was the creepy and frankly, disgusting chocolate bar carbonite. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed. Jul 14, 2016 there are two magical times in this movie, the first is onscreen that delights us with exquisite sceneries and the second is offscreen with the cast and crew that leaves us more curious. Hes the villain of the hotlyanticipated 2015 star wars movie, but what do we actually know about kylo ren impress your friends with your newfound knowledge after reading these twenty facts. Begun in the 1970s and 80s and resuscitated at the turn of the 21st century, the series advanced the field of special effects and developed into a highly lucrative merchandising industry. Hes the villain of the hotlyanticipated 2015 star wars movie, but what do we actually know about kylo ren.
Dec 09, 2015 i started this show with star wars facts, now here are even more. A new hope is the original movie, featuring heroes from left mark hamill, carrie fisher and harrison ford. I started this show with star wars facts, now here are even more. George lucas and the origin story behind star wars. Weve gathered some fascinating and surprising behindthescenes facts from interviews, featurettes, magazine articles, and even some tweets, for a list that proves theres always something. Dec 08, 2019 the star wars universe is full of surprising and interesting facts, ripe for trivia buffs to memorize. Below, we look at 30 star wars facts, ranging from those about the major installments, to others touching on the spinoffs. The star wars franchise has spawned multiple liveaction and animated films. May 25, 2017 here, in no particular order, are 40 fun facts revolving around george lucas and star wars. Aug 14, 2015 ever since its debut in 1977 and with the popularity of the upcoming episode the force awakens, its safe to say the star wars franchise is a staple of pop culture. Rey is the hero of the star wars sequel trilogy, but theres plenty that fans might. It is the 7 th installment in the star wars movie franchise. The sith are a mysterious organization, especially in the new canon, which distinguished itself from the star wars legends novels and stories.
Star wars has been so popular that there have been star wars books, video games, television shows, toys, and more star wars is also known for its iconic music, and. The actor who played obiwan kenobi, alec guiness, thought of the star wars films as fairytale rubbish. Beskar, otherwise known as mandalorian iron, is one of the toughest metals in the star wars galaxy. The movie jaws was developed from a book of the same name by peter benchley. Heres 501 of the best facts about star wars that we could find. In the rarified air of star wars storytelling, where generations of writers. Its story of triumph over evil, of a heros tragic fall and eventual redemption, has.
Even if you consider yourself a jedi master of star wars triviaa certified historian of all things skywalker and solothere are likely a few jawdropping tidbits that will still. In order to explain the scarring in the movie, the scene in which luke. Set 30 years after the epic battle of endor portrayed in return of the jedi, the film will include our favorite characters and actors from the original film. Oct 09, 2019 a sequel trilogy was started in 2015 with the release of star wars. May 04, 2017 the best way to celebrate star wars day is to learn something new about a galaxy far, far away. Universal turned him down in one of the biggest mistakes ever made by a studio. This artificial skeleton was left in the tunisian desert after filming and still lies there. Although nicknamed baby yoda, this adorable little green creature is actually not star wars character yodas baby. Mindblowing behindthescenes star wars facts readers. The solo movie, which hits theaters on may 25, is the second of what are being called the star wars anthology films. Star wars is a series of sciencefiction movies by george lucas. Celebrate star wars day by discovering new odd and surprising behindthe scenes facts about the films gathered from interviews, featurettes.
Though equally inspired by fairy tales, westerns, and 1930s scifi serials, george lucas. But even star wars devotees might get stumped by these perplexing bits of trivia about the universe in which the films take place. Although star wars and empire were big hits, the studio refused to greenlight return of the jedi until lucas drew out a detailed merchandising plan and promised more toyfriendly characters than empire. Released in 1977, star wars ushered in a new era of moviemaking with its special effects, fantastical worldbuilding and engrossing blend of myth and fairy tale. While lucas was influenced by the huge number of buck rogers reruns he watched while developing star wars, a much bigger influence comes from work of akira kurosawa. In order to explain the scarring in the movie, the scene in which luke skywalker is attacked by a wampa was later added in.
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