The star wars franchise has spawned multiple liveaction and animated films. Dec 16, 2019 below, we look at 30 star wars facts, ranging from those about the major installments, to others touching on the spinoffs. In the real world, the 501st is a group of dedicated star wars fans who create models of suits of armor from the films, but more importantly, they have a keen eye on performing acts of charity which we think is great. In 1973, lucas submitted a page treatment of his story, originally titled the star wars, to universal studios and united artists following the success of his movie american graffiti which was nominated for five oscars, including best picture and a best director nod for lucas the same year. In these movies, robots are called droids, taken from the english word android meaning humanlike, even though many of them do not have a very human appearance. On whatever level sometimes im not at all sure they engage me so immediately and powerfully that i lose my detachment, my analytical reserve. This has meant theres plenty of facts about the star wars movies, both in terms of what can be found in them and the things that happened while they were in production. A couple of light years away from being accorded the more cumbersome title star wars. Star wars, film series created by george lucas that became one of the most successful and influential franchises in movie history. A new hope, was originally called star wars, but the title was later changed to star wars. Despite this, he negotiated a deal to earn 2% of the gross box office receipts for. Episode iv a new hope then simply titled star wars came out in cinemas, decimating box office.
Oct 09, 2019 star wars is an american epic space opera media franchise centered on a series of science fiction movies created by george lucas in 1977 and is now the secondhighest grossing film franchise. The phantom menace was created from an interesting collection of vehicles and props. 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. George lucas and the origin story behind star wars. Below, we look at 30 star wars facts, ranging from those about the major installments, to others touching on the spinoffs. 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. A young man raised by his aunt and uncle on tatooine. A new hope is one of the most popular, profitable, entertaining, and successful science fictionaction adventurefantasy films of all time. Apr 07, 2020 theres been 11 star wars movies over 40 years and theres been a lot of ideas, stories, characters and actors that have been thrown into the mix. After visiting the set of close encounters of the third kind 1977, george lucas was sure close encounters would outperform the yettobereleased star wars at the box office. In the early drafting of star wars, stormtroopers carried lightsabers, and there were female stormtroopers. On may 25, 1977, star wars ushered in a new dimension of science fiction and fantasy entertainment and has. These are, indeed, the star wars facts you have been looking for.
A long time ago 1977, to be exact the first star wars movie. 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. When first released in 1977, this movie was simply titled star wars, as it was intended to be a standalone movie. Here is a list of 30 interesting facts about star wars. The force was definitely not with star wars in the months leading up to its release over memorial day weekend in 1977. The star wars film series, which developed into a trilogy of trilogies and which has been rebranded as the skywalker saga, was released beginning with the original trilogy episodes iv, v and vi, 19771983, followed by the prequel trilogy episodes i, ii and iii, 19992005 and the sequel trilogy episodes vii, viii and ix, 20152019. Steven spielberg disagreed, and felt lucas star wars would be the bigger hit. 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. Please add your own interesting tidbits in the comments section below.
My list of other outofthebody films is a short and odd one, ranging from the artistry of bonnie and clyde or cries and whispers to the slick commercialism of jaws and the brutal strength of taxi driver. The sequels were not considered until after it became wildly successful. Star wars facts 40 things you didnt know about the. Star wars is an american epic space opera media franchise centered on a series of science fiction movies created by george lucas in 1977 and is now the secondhighest grossing film franchise. Oct 21, 2019 released in 1977, star wars ushered in a new era of movie making with its special effects, fantastical worldbuilding and engrossing blend of myth and fairy tale. The film opened to critical acclaim, most notably for its groundbreaking visual effects. The actor who played obiwan kenobi, alec guiness, thought of the star wars films as fairytale rubbish. Star wars opened in just 32 theaters on may 25, 1977, but was expanded to 43 over the premiere holiday weekend. May 04, 2015 in honor of this years star wars day may the 4th here are a few of them.
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, film series created by george lucas that became one of the most. When bounty hunter jango fett gets into his ship after his fight with obiwan kenobi in. In honor of this years star wars day may the 4th here are a few of them.
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. George lucas was so sure the film would flop that instead of attending the premiere. With mark hamill, harrison ford, carrie fisher, alec guinness. Episode iv a new hope popup movie facts 1977 george lucas, mark hamill subscribe for more joblo original videos here. Aug 22, 2018 the final scene of the original 1977 star wars in which princess leia awards medals to rebel heroes luke skywalker and han solo while soldiers stood at attention echoed the massive nazi. Although nicknamed baby yoda, this adorable little green creature is actually not star wars character yodas baby.
When first released in 1977, this movie was simply titled star wars, as it was. His head is covered by a mechanical helmet, and the sound of his breathing is an eerie, mechanical hiss. A member of the imperial senate and a leader of the rebel alliance. 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. The final scene of the original 1977 star wars in which princess leia awards medals to rebel heroes luke skywalker and han solo while soldiers stood at. No physical clone trooper outfits were actually produced for the films.
Fox released the first trailer with strict instructions that it not be shown before a certain date. Here, in no particular order, are 40 fun facts revolving around george lucas and star wars. 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. The iconic shot of han solo breaking out of the carbonite block was an interesting challenge for the movies special effects team. What makes the star wars experience unique, though, is that it happens on such an innocent and often funny level. The skeleton that c3po passes belongs to a tatooine creature called a greater krayt dragon. May 25, 2017 here, in no particular order, are 40 fun facts revolving around george lucas and star wars. Episode iv a new hope popup movie facts 1977 george lucas, mark hamill subscribe for more joblo original. 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. Jul 27, 2019 on this day in 1977, memorial day weekend opens with an intergalactic bang as the first of george lucas blockbuster star wars movies hits american theaters. Episode i the phantom menace was labelled as the doll house when it shipped to theaters.
Episode iv facts, tidbits and trivia to amuse you on the films 40th birthday. Even executives at 20th century fox had their doubts. A poster for george lucas 1977 fantasy film star wars. Lucas proposed they trade two and a half percent of the profit on each others movies. The day was may 30, 1977, so you might be able to guess what that movie was. Star wars facts 40 things you didnt know about the space saga. Star wars is a series of sciencefiction movies by george lucas. Episode iv a new hope, star wars quickly became the topgrossing film in hollywood history surpassing jaws, which had set a new record just two years earlier and significantly inspired a whole. The name of the movie appeared nowhere on the cover of that weeks issue of time, but a banner of text proclaimed that, inside those pages was the story of the years best movie.
The film, shot mostly on location in tunisia, guatemala and death valley california, advanced specialeffects technology to a degree unseen before, with. Its story of triumph over evil, of a heros tragic fall and eventual redemption, has become an inextricable part of our. The first reference to may 4 th and star wars occurred on may 4 th, 1979. It also earned notable praise for its musical score, action sequences. After watching star wars, james cameron decided to quit his job as a truck driver and entered the film industry.
May 23, 2017 this article is part of a special series in honor of star wars 40th anniversary on may 25. The original trilogy was released between 1977 and 1983, the prequel trilogy between 1999 and 2005, and a sequel. Heres 501 of the best facts about star wars that we could find. Its story of triumph over evil, of a heros tragic fall and eventual redemption, has. May 03, 2018 years after the star wars movies, he was critical of the fact that a whole new generation of movie goers would now associate him solely with the character of jedi.
As of december 2017, nine movies have been made through the company, lucasfilm ltd, released by 20th century fox, and distributed by united international pictures. Dec, 2016 a long time ago 1977, to be exact the first star wars movie opened in theaters across the planet. The franchise started with a film trilogy set in medias resbeginning in the middle of the storywhich was later expanded to a trilogy of trilogies, better known as the skywalker saga. Dec 29, 2015 here are 25 interesting facts about star wars. Its usually violence that draws me so deeply into a movie violence ranging from the psychological torment of a bergman character to the mindless crunch of a sharks jaws. On this day may 25 in 1977, the biggest film franchise of all time was born. On this day in 1977, memorial day weekend opens with an intergalactic bang as the first of george lucas blockbuster star wars movies hits american theaters. Star wars franchise has been hugely popular throughout the past few decades and its craze seems unending. Star wars was released in a limited number of theaters in the united states on may 25, 1977, and quickly became a blockbuster hit, leading to it being expanded to a much wider release. The film, shot mostly on location in tunisia, guatemala and death valley california, advanced specialeffects technology to a degree unseen before, with computerized and digitallytimed special. Star wars 1977 the imperial forces under orders from cruel darth vader david prowse hold princess leia carrie fisher hostage, in their efforts to quell the rebellion against the. Though equally inspired by fairy tales, westerns, and 1930s scifi serials, george lucas based the framework of the story for the original star wars 1977.
Episode iva new hope, the towering, blackclad darth vader is a menacing villain. Episode iv a new hope then simply titled star wars. As a point of comparison, the phantom menace opened in nearly 3,000. Forty years after star wars first inspired a generation of moviegoers, the universe george lucas built in his imagination is more relevant than ever. Margaret thatcher became the united kingdoms prime minister that day and her conservative party congratulated her with an ad in the newspaper the london evening news. Star wars at 40 7 things you didnt know about the original. Star wars is a 1977 american epic space opera film written and directed by george lucas, produced by lucasfilm and distributed by 20th centuryfox. Episode iv a new hope in 1981 to fit in better with the names of the other movies. Luke skywalker joins forces with a jedi knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the empires worlddestroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue princess leia from the mysterious darth vader. During filming, ewan mcgregor made lightsaber noises as he dueled. A cynical smuggler hired by obiwan and luke to take them. The expanse and detail of star wars made logans run.
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