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The perfect StarWars EmpireStrikesBack YesMyLord Animated GIF for your conversation. Discover and Share. Star Wars is an epic space saga created by George Lucas in the 1970s. From relatively humble beginnings, it has grown to be the most successful film series in motion picture history and a pop culture phenomenon. The series combines a timeless story of good versus evil with a compelling cast of characters as well as ground breaking special effects.
The franchise began with the and quickly became a worldwide.The first film, later subtitled Episode IV – A New Hope, was followed by the sequels (1980) and (1983), forming what is collectively referred to as the. A was later released, consisting of (1999), (2002) and (2005). Finally, a began with (2015), continued with (2017), and will conclude with (2019). The first eight films for (with wins going to the first two released) and were commercially successful. Together with the theatrical (2016) and (2018), the films combined box office revenue equates to over US$9 billion, and is currently the.The film series expanded into other media, including television series, and, as well as other kinds of media, resulting in an all encompassing, which, in 2014, required an almost total reboot, resulting in the formation of the distinct continuity of (fictional) events, now obsolete, which includes media preceding the reboot and a few later releases. Star Wars holds a title for the 'Most successful film merchandising franchise'. In 2018, the total value of the Star Wars franchise was estimated at US$65 billion, and it is currently the of all-time.
Contents.PremiseThe Star Wars franchise depicts the adventures of characters ' A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.' In which and many species of (often ) co-exist with, or ', who may assist them in their daily routines, and between planets is common due to technology. The rises and falls of different governments are chronicled throughout the saga: the democratic is corrupted and by, who establishes the. The Empire is fought by the in a that spans several years. The surviving Rebellion gives rise to the, while the remnants of the Empire reform as the and threaten to destroy the Republic. Heroes of the former rebellion lead the against the oppressive dictatorship.A mystical power known as ' is described in the original film as 'an energy field created by all living things. that binds the galaxy together.'
Through training and meditation, those whom 'the Force is strong with' are able to perform various (such as, and manipulation of physical energy). The Force is wielded by two major at conflict with each other: the, who act on the light side of the Force through and, and the, who use the dark side by manipulating fear and aggression.
The latter's members are intended to be limited to two: a master and their apprentice. Main article:The Star Wars film series centers around three sets of trilogies, which is collectively referred to as the 'Skywalker saga'. They were produced nonchronologically, with Episodes IV–VI being released between 1977 and 1983, Episodes I–III being released between 1999 and 2005, and Episodes VII–IX , being released between 2015 and 2019. Each trilogy focuses on a generation of the -sensitive. The original trilogy depict the heroic development of, the prequels tell of the downfall of his father, while the sequels introduce Luke's nephew,.An anthology series set between the main episodes entered development in parallel to the production of the sequel trilogy, described by Disney as. The first entry, (2016), tells the story of the rebels who steal the Death Star plans directly before Episode IV. (2018) focuses on 's backstory, also featuring and.The next trilogy of films to be released, will be produced and written by creators/.
The installments were first announced to be in development beginning in February 2018. The films are scheduled to be released in December of 2022, 2024, and 2026.Lucasfilm has a number of Star Wars movies in development, including a trilogy written by writer/director. Release dateDirector(s)Screenwriter(s)Story byProducer(s)Original trilogyMay 25, 1977 ( 1977-05-25)May 21, 1980 ( 1980-05-21)&George LucasMay 25, 1983 ( 1983-05-25)Lawrence Kasdan & George LucasPrequel trilogyMay 19, 1999 ( 1999-05-19)George LucasMay 16, 2002 ( 2002-05-16)George LucasGeorge Lucas &George LucasMay 19, 2005 ( 2005-05-19)George LucasSequel trilogyDecember 18, 2015 ( 2015-12-18)Lawrence Kasdan & J. Abrams and, J. Abrams andDecember 15, 2017 ( 2017-12-15)Kathleen Kennedy andDecember 20, 2019 ( 2019-12-20)J. Abrams &Kathleen Kennedy, J. Abrams and Michelle RejwanAnthology filmsDecember 16, 2016 ( 2016-12-16)&&Kathleen Kennedy, and Simon EmanuelMay 25, 2018 ( 2018-05-25)& Lawrence KasdanUntitled trilogyUntitled filmDecember 16, 2022 ( 2022-12-16)TBA&Kathleen Kennedy, David Benioff and D.
WeissUntitled filmDecember 20, 2024 ( 2024-12-20)TBAUntitled filmDecember 18, 2026 ( 2026-12-18)TBAOriginal trilogy. The main cast of the trilogy was played by (Luke Skywalker), (Han Solo), and (Princess Leia), respectively.In 1971, George Lucas wanted to film an adaptation of the, but couldn't obtain the rights, so he began developing his own. After directing (1973), he wrote a two-page synopsis titled Journal of the Whills, which decided to invest in.
By 1974, he had expanded the story into the first draft of a screenplay. Success led Lucas to make it the basis of an elaborate.With the backstory he created for the sequel, Lucas decided that the series would be a trilogy of trilogies. Most of the main cast would return for the two additional installments of the original trilogy, which were self-financed by.Star Wars was released on May 25, 1977 and first called Episode IV – A New Hope in the 1979 book. Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back was released on May 21, 1980, also achieving wide financial and critical success. The final film in the trilogy, Episode VI – Return of the Jedi was released on May 25, 1983.
The story of the original trilogy focuses on 's quest to become a Jedi, his struggle with the evil Imperial agent, and the struggle of the Rebel Alliance to free the galaxy from the clutches of the Empire.Prequel trilogy. The main cast of the trilogy is played by (Kylo Ren), (Rey), (Finn), and (Poe Dameron), respectively.Prior to releasing the original film, and made possible by its success, Lucas planned 'three trilogies of nine films.' He announced this to in 1978, and confirmed that he had outlined them in 1981. At various stages of development, the sequel trilogy was to focus on the rebuilding of the Republic, the return of Luke in a role similar to that of Obi-Wan in the original trilogy, Luke's sister (not yet determined to be ), Han, Leia, R2-D2 and C-3PO. However, after beginning work on the prequel trilogy, Lucas insisted that Star Wars was meant to be a six-part series and that there would be no sequel trilogy.Lucas decided to leave the franchise in the hands of other filmmakers, announcing in January 2012 that he would step away from making blockbuster films.
In October 2012, agreed to buy Lucasfilm and announced that Episode VII would be released in 2015. The co-chairman of Lucasfilm, became president of the company and served as executive producer of new Star Wars feature films. Lucas provided Kennedy his story treatments for the sequels during the 2012 sale, but in 2015 it was revealed Lucas's sequel outline had been discarded. The sequel trilogy also meant the end of the existing, which was discarded to give 'maximum creative freedom to the filmmakers and also preserve an element of surprise and discovery for the audience.' Episode VII – The Force Awakens was released on December 18, 2015, Episode VIII – The Last Jedi on December 15, 2017, and Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker is due to be released on December 20, 2019. Episode VII was met with both critical and box office success, and Episode VIII, while still having critical and financial success, received a wide negative acclaim by the audience. The sequel trilogy starts 30 years after Episode VI and focuses on the journey of the Force-sensitive orphan, guided by Luke Skywalker.
Along with ex-stormtrooper and ace X-Wing pilot, Rey helps the led by Leia fight the commanded by Han and Leia's son (Luke's nephew),.Anthology films. Who portrays in Rogue One, and, who plays the titular character in SoloBefore selling Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012, and parallel to his development of a sequel trilogy, George Lucas and original trilogy co-screenwriter started development on a about a young Han Solo. On February 5, 2013, Disney CEO made public the development of the Kasdan film. Disney has described the standalone films as.Lucasfilm and Kennedy have stated that the standalone films would be referred to as the Star Wars anthology series (albeit the word anthology has not been used in any of the titles, instead carrying the promotional 'A Star Wars Story' subtitle). Focused on how the Rebels obtained the plans introduced in the 1977 film, the first anthology film, was released on December 16, 2016 to favorable reviews and box office success. The second, centered on a young Han Solo with Chewbacca and Lando as supporting characters, was released on May 25, 2018 to mixed reviews and underperformance at the box office.
Despite this, more anthology films are expected to be released, following a hiatus after 2019's The Rise of Skywalker. Television FeaturesA two-hour focusing on 's family was produced for in 1978.
Along with the stars of the original film, celebrity guest stars appear in plot-related skits and musical numbers. Lucas loathed the special and forbade it to be reaired or released on home video. An 11-minute animated sequence features the first appearance of bounty hunter.The from Return of the Jedi were featured in two television films,.
Both aired on on the Thanksgiving weekends of 1984 and 1985, respectively, and had international theatrical releases. Reprised his debut role as the main Ewok, in a story by Lucas and a screenplay by Bob Carrau. Wicket helps two children rescue their parents from a giant creature.
In the sequel, the Ewoks protect their village from invaders, while one of the children from the first film tries to escape. Although based on story ideas from Lucas, they do not bear Star Wars in their titles; though originally considered semi-canonical to the franchise, the movies were excluded from the new canon announced in 2014 after Lucasfilm was purchased by The Walt Disney Company.Additionally, following the conclusion of the first two trilogies in 2005, Lucas continued developing spin-offs in the form of various television series. The only project to be developed and released under his leadership was in late 2008. A theatrical feature, which was a compilation of episodes, was released 'almost as an afterthought' and was poorly received both critically and financially. The plot introduces the idea that Anakin trained an apprentice between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith and additionally explains Padawan 's absence from the latter film. While the character was initially criticized, she had become a fan favorite by the end of the series.
Supervising director on two Star Wars animated series, was later promoted to oversee the development of future projects.After the release of Attack of the Clones, produced and aired the micro-series from 2003 to weeks before the 2005 release of Revenge of the Sith, as the series featured events set between those films. It won the for in 2004 and 2005.Lucas decided to invest in creating his own animation company, and used it to create his first in-house Star Wars -animated series. (2008–2014) was introduced through a. Both were accepted to the highest level canon in 2014; all series released afterwards would also be canon. In 2014, began airing, the first CGI-animated series produced in the new era.
Set between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, it follows a band of rebels as they fight the Galactic Empire and helped close some of the arcs in The Clone Wars.The animated micro-series debuted in 2017, focusing on the female characters of the franchise. The animated series debuted in late 2018, is -inspired, and focuses on a young Resistance pilot shortly before The Force Awakens.An animated comedy series titled was in production with 39 episodes completed as of late 2013, but its release was postponed following Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm. Live-action series. Further information:, andWhen Lucasfilm was sold to Disney, this reportedly included 50 written scripts for a proposed live-action television series with the working title Star Wars: Underworld.
The series was to be set between the prequel and original trilogies and focus on the criminal and political power struggles as the Empire took over the galaxy. As of late 2018, no news has come of that project, but Disney has announced multiple live-action Star Wars series for their upcoming service,.Visual effects studio, a subsidiary of Lucasfilm, opened a new division in November 2018 targeted for streaming and episodic television called ILM TV. Based in London with support from the company's locations in San Francisco, Vancouver, and Singapore, it is expected that the new division will work extensively on any current and future live-action Star Wars television series, starting with.
The Mandalorian: It was announced in March 2018 that, who previously voiced characters in The Clone Wars and Solo, will serve as creator, writer, showrunner, and chief executive producer on one of multiple television shows in development for Disney+. The Mandalorian, starring as a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy, reportedly takes place three years after Return of the Jedi. Production on the first season, which includes 10 episodes, began in October 2018 with a budget of $100 million. Untitled Cassian Andor series: In November 2018, Lucasfilm announced that development on a live-action 'spy thriller' series for Disney+ had also begun. Will reprise his role from Rogue One, and production is planned to begin in 2019 with as the showrunner.Web seriesFollowing the acquisition of Lucasfilm Ltd. By The Walt Disney Company, various animated series of short-lengthed episodes targeted towards a child-based audience have been developed. Disney Channel, and Star Wars Kids YouTube channels are the platform by which the episodes are distributed.SeriesSeasonEpisodesOriginally aired / releasedShowrunner(s)Network(s)First airedLast aired116July 3, 2017 ( 2017-07-03)November 1, 2017 ( 2017-11-01)Carrie Beck & Dave Filoni216March 19, 2018 ( 2018-03-19)May 25, 2018 ( 2018-05-25)Star Wars:Galaxy of Adventures123November 30, 2018 ( 2018-11-30)April 12, 2019 ( 2019-04-12)Josh RimesIn other media.
Main article:From 1977 to 2014, the term Expanded Universe (EU) was an umbrella term for all officially licensed Star Wars storytelling material set outside the events depicted within the theatrical films, including novels, comics, and video games. Lucasfilm maintained internal continuity between the films and television content and the EU material until April 25, 2014, when the company announced all of the EU works would cease production.
Existing works would no longer be considered to the franchise and subsequent reprints would be rebranded under the Star Wars Legends label, with downloadable content for the the only Legends material to still be produced. The Star Wars canon was subsequently restructured to only include the existing six feature films, the animated film (2008), and its. All future projects and creative developments across all types of media would be overseen and coordinated by the story group, announced as a division of Lucasfilm created to maintain continuity and a cohesive vision on the storytelling of the franchise. Multiple comics series from and novels published by were produced after the announcement.Print mediaStar Wars in print predates the release of the first film, with the December 1976 of Star Wars, subtitled ' '. Credited to Lucas, it was.
The first 'Expanded Universe' story appeared in ' Star Wars #7 in January 1978 (the first six issues being an adaptation of the film), followed by Foster's sequel novel the following month.Novels. Authored the, which was widely credited with revitalizing the dormant Star Wars franchise.After penning the novelization of the original film, Foster followed it with the sequel (1978). The novelizations of The Empire Strikes Back (1980) by and Return of the Jedi (1983) by followed, as well as trilogy (1979–1980) by, and trilogy (1983) by.' S bestselling trilogy (1991–1993) reignited interest in the franchise and introduced the popular characters,. The first novel, reached #1 on the, and the series finds Luke, Leia, and Han facing off against tactical genius Thrawn, who is plotting to retake the galaxy for the Empire. In (1994) by, set immediately before the Thrawn trilogy, Leia considers an advantageous political marriage to of the planet Hapes, but she and Han ultimately marry. 's (1996), set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, was part of a multimedia campaign that included a comic book series and video game.
The novel introduced the crime lord, another popular character who would appear in multiple other works. Other notable series from include the (1994) by, the 14-book series (1995–1998) by Anderson and, and the series (1996–2012) by and.Del Rey took over Star Wars book publishing in 1999, releasing what would become a 19-installment novel series called (1999–2003). Written by multiple authors, the series was set 25 to 30 years after the original films and introduced the Yuuzhan Vong, a powerful alien race attempting to invade and conquer the entire galaxy. The bestselling multi-author series (2006–2008) chronicles the crossover of Han and Leia's son to the dark side of the Force; among his evil deeds, he kills Luke's wife Mara Jade as a sacrifice to join the. Main articles: andpublished a from 1977 to 1986.
Original Star Wars comics were serialized in the Marvel magazine between 1977 and 1979. The 1977 installments were the first original Star Wars stories not directly adapted from the films to appear in print form, as they preceded those of the Star Wars comic series. From 1985–1987, the animated children's series and inspired comic series from Marvel's line.In the late 1980s, Marvel dropped a new Star Wars comic it had in development, which was picked up by and published as the popular Dark Empire series (1991–1995). Dark Horse subsequently launched dozens of series set after the original film trilogy, including (1993–1998), (1995–1998), (1998–2006), (1999–2005), (2002–2006), and (2006–2010).After Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm, it was announced in January 2014 that in 2015 the Star Wars comics license would return to Marvel Comics, whose parent company, Disney had purchased in 2009. Launched in 2015, the first three publications were titled, and the limited series. Audio Soundtracks and singles.
Further information:Radio adaptations of the films were also produced. Lucas, a fan of the NPR-affiliated station of his alma mater the, licensed the Star Wars radio rights to for US$1. The production used John Williams' original film score, along with 's sound effects.The first was written by science-fiction author and directed. It was broadcast on in 1981, adapting into 13-episodes. And reprised their film roles.The overwhelming success, led to a 10-episode adaptation of The Empire Strikes Back debuted in 1983. Joined the other two stars, reprising his role as Lando Calrissian.In 1983, released an original, 30-minute Star Wars titled Rebel Mission to Ord Mantell, written by Daley.
In the 1990s, adapted several Star Wars series from into audio dramas: the three-part saga, the trilogy, and (1998). Return of the Jedi was adapted into 6-episodes in 1996, featuring Daniels. Further information: andThe first officially licensed Star Wars electronic game was 's 1979 table-top Star Wars Electronic Battle Command.
In 1982, published the first Star Wars video game for the,. It was followed in 1983 by 's, which used and was based on the Death Star trench run scene from the 1977 film. The next game, (1984), used more traditional, with the following game (1985) returning to vector graphics.was released for in 1991, followed by the next year. Was also released in 1992, followed by two sequels over the next two years.Lucasfilm had started its own video game company in 1982, becomong known for adventure games and flight combat games. In 1993, released, the first self-published Star Wars video game and the first based on the franchise. It was one of the best-selling games of 1993, and established its own.
The released between 1998 and 2003 also focused on space battles set during the films.(1995), a hybrid incorporating puzzles and strategy, was the first Star Wars. It featured gameplay and graphical features not then common in other games, made possible by LucasArts' custom-designed, the. The game was well received, and followed. The series introduced, who would appear in multiple games, novels, and comics.
Katarn is a former who joins the rebellion and becomes a Jedi, a plot arc similar to that of in The Force Awakens.A, was in operation from 2003 until 2011. Partnered with to create the game Jedi Challenges, released in November 2017. In August 2018, it was announced that would publish Star Wars mobile games.
Theme park attractions. Main article:In addition to the ride (1987) and its renovation as (2011), many live attractions have been held at Disney parks, including the traveling exhibition, the spin-off, a walkthrough, and the nighttime. An immersive themed area called is planned for and in 2019, and a will open at Walt Disney World in mid-2019. Creator of the franchiseThe success of the Star Wars films led the franchise to become one of the most merchandised franchises in the world. While filming the original 1977 film, George Lucas decided to take a $500,000 pay cut to his salary as director in exchange for full ownership of the franchise's merchandising rights. The first six films produced approximately US$20 billion in merchandising revenue.made the first Star Wars to coincide with the release of the film, and today the original figures are highly valuable.
Since the 1990s, Hasbro holds the rights to create action figures based on the saga. Began to be produced in 1997. Star Wars was the first to be licensed in history. Lego has produced animated parody short films and mini-series to promote their. The are critically acclaimed bestsellers.In 1977, the board game Star Wars: Escape from the Death Star was released, not to be confused with the board game with the same name published in 1990.
A and themed versions of and were released in 1997, with updated versions released in subsequent years. The board game has been adapted in two editions by: (2005) and the (2006).
Three Star Wars tabletop have been developed: in the 1980s and 1990s, in the 2000s, and in the 2010s.Star Wars have been published since the first 'blue' series, by, in 1977. Dozens of series have been produced, with Topps being the licensed creator in the United States.
Some of the card series are of film stills, while others are original art. Many of the cards have become highly collectible with some very rare 'promos', such as the 1993 Galaxy Series II 'floating Yoda' P3 card often commanding US$1,000 or more. While most 'base' or 'common card' sets are plentiful, many 'insert' or ' are very rare.
From 1995 until 2001, had the license for, created and produced based on the franchise.Themes. See also:Star Wars features elements such as, and archetypes related to the fantasy genre. The Star Wars galaxy, unlike science fiction that features sleek and futuristic settings, is portrayed as dirty and grimy in Lucas's concept of a 'used future'. Lucas made a conscious effort to parallel scenes and dialogue between films, and especially the journey of Anakin Skywalker in the prequels with that of his son Luke. He has collectively referred to the first six episodic films as 'the tragedy of Darth Vader,' and said that the theme of the saga is redemption.The final scene in depicts servant children playing with a toy of Luke Skywalker, and one boy using the Force to grab a broom.
According to, this symbolizes that 'the Force can be found in people with humble beginnings.' Historical influenceshas been an important element of Star Wars since the franchise launched in 1977, focusing on a struggle between. Darth Vader's design, initially inspired by, also incorporated a. Originally, Lucas conceived of the Sith as a group that served the Emperor in the same way that the served; this was condensed into one character in the form of Darth Vader.
Borrow the name of. Imperial officers wear uniforms resembling, and political and security officers resemble the black-clad SS down to the stylized silver on their caps. Terms were used for names in the films; e.g. The planets (a term that refers to a group of ) and ( was a German general who served on the snow-laden Eastern Front). Shots of the commanders looking through walker viewscreens in The Empire Strikes Back resemble tank interiors, and space battles in the original film were based on and World War II.Palpatine being a before becoming the in the prequel trilogy alludes to Hitler's role as chancellor before appointing himself. Lucas has also drawn parallels to historical dictators such as, and politicians like.
The mirrors the events of the. The corruption of the Galactic Republic is modeled after the fall of the democratic and the formation of an.On the inspiration for the formed 'from the ashes of the Empire', The Force Awakens director spoke of conversations the writers had about how the Nazis could have after WWII and 'started working together again.' Cultural impact. The and the have become an iconic part of the franchise and have appeared throughout popular culture.The Star Wars saga has had a significant impact on, with references to its fictional universe deeply embedded in everyday life.
Phrases like 'evil empire' and ' have become part of the popular lexicon. The first Star Wars film in 1977 was a cultural unifier, enjoyed by a wide spectrum of people. The film can be said to have helped launch the science fiction boom of the late 1970s and early 1980s, making a and mainstream. The widespread impact made it a prime target for parody works and homages, with popular examples including, and its sequels and.In 1989, the selected the original Star Wars film for preservation in the U.S., as being 'culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.'
The Empire Strikes Back, was selected in 2010. 35mm reels of the 1997 Special Editions were the versions initially presented for preservation because of the difficulty of transferring from the original prints, but it was later revealed that the Library possessed a copyright deposit print of the original theatrical releases. IndustryThe original Star Wars film was a huge success for, and was credited for reinvigorating the company. Within three weeks of the film's release, the studio's stock price doubled to a record high. Prior to 1977, 20th Century Fox's greatest annual profits were $37 million, while in 1977, the company broke that record by posting a profit of $79 million. The franchise helped Fox to change from an almost bankrupt to a thriving media conglomerate.Star Wars fundamentally changed the aesthetics and narratives of films, switching the focus of Hollywood-made films from deep, meaningful stories based on dramatic conflict, themes and to sprawling special-effects-laden blockbusters, as well as changing the Hollywood film industry in fundamental ways. Before Star Wars, special effects in films had not appreciably advanced since the 1950s.
The commercial success of Star Wars created a boom in state-of-the-art special effects in the late 1970s. Along with, Star Wars started the tradition of the summer film in the entertainment industry, where films open on many screens at the same time and profitable are important. It created the model for the major film trilogy and showed that merchandising rights on a film could generate more money than the film itself did.The original Star Wars trilogy is considered one of the best film trilogies in history. Lucas has often stated that the entire trilogy was intended to be considered one film.
However, he said that his story material for Star Wars was too long for a single film, prompting Lucas to split the story into multiple films. Numerous filmmakers have been influenced by Star Wars, including, and, and would-be Star Wars directors. Lucas's concept of a 'used future' particularly influenced 's (1982) and (1979), 's (1986) as well as (1984), 's, and 's. Cited Star Wars as an influence when making the 2010 blockbuster film,.Regarding the return and expansion of the franchise, noted that the spin-offs were expanding the franchise into more of a beyond the previously linear saga, adding that one of the strengths of the franchise was how it all fell under the same continuity in comparison to other franchises. Kasdan also contrasted Star Wars to the, noting that Star Wars features less than the latter, and adding that he felt a more comedic approach would 'not be Star Wars' to him.Film critic wrote in his book, 'Like and, Star Wars was a technical watershed that influenced many of the movies that came after.' It began a new generation of special effects and high-energy motion pictures. The film was one of the first films to link genres together to invent a new, genre for filmmakers to build upon.
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Finally, along with 's, it shifted the film industry's focus away from personal filmmaking of the 1970s and towards fast-paced, big-budget for younger audiences.Some critics have blamed Star Wars and Jaws for 'ruining' Hollywood by shifting its focus from 'sophisticated' films such as, and to films about spectacle and juvenile fantasy, and for the industry shift from stand-alone, one and done films, towards blockbuster franchises with multiple sequels and prequels. One such critic, complained, 'When all was said and done, Lucas and Spielberg returned the 1970s audience, grown sophisticated on a diet of European and films, to the simplicities of the pre-1960s. They marched backward through the looking-glass.' In an opposing view, wrote that through Star Wars and Jaws, Lucas and Spielberg 'didn't betray cinema at all: they plugged it back into the grid, returning the medium to its roots as a carnival sideshow, a magic act, one big special effect', which was 'a kind of rebirth'. Main article:The Star Wars saga has inspired many fans to create their own non-canon material set in the Star Wars galaxy. In recent years, this has ranged from writing to creating.
In 2002, Lucasfilm sponsored the first annual, officially recognizing filmmakers and the genre. Because of concerns over potential and trademark issues, however, the contest was initially open only to, and documentaries.
Fan fiction films set in the Star Wars universe were originally ineligible, but in 2007, Lucasfilm changed the submission standards to allow in-universe fiction entries. Lucasfilm has allowed but not endorsed the creation of fan fiction, as long as it does not attempt to make a profit. AcademiaAs the characters and the storyline of the original trilogy are so well known, educators have used the films in the classroom as a learning resource. For example, a project in Western Australia honed elementary school students storytelling skills by role-playing action scenes from the movies and later creating props and audio/visual scenery to enhance their performance. Others have used the films to encourage second-level students to integrate technology in the science classroom by making prototype lightsabers. Similarly, psychiatrists in New Zealand and the US have advocated their use in the university classroom to explain different types of.
The film's release was preceded by in November 1976. Lucas started by researching the inspiration behind 's comic, leading him to the works of author —the series in particular. Played by as a kid in Episode I. In his early drafts, Lucas used the plot point of a dictator staying in power with the support of the military. In his comment (made in the prequel trilogy era) Lucas attributed this to Nixon's supposed intention to defy the, but the president was actually impeached and never ran for a third term.
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