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Cause: Lucasfilms is established
In this year George Lucas established his movie-making company called Lucasfilms. He did this because he has a major passion for movie making. He went to college so he could do what he loves. Movie-making. At this time he still did not think of the Star Wars universe. lucasfilm.com -
Through their eyes
“I thought Star Wars was too wacky for the general public”- George Lucas. This is what the creator of the worldwide phenom of a movie had to say about his movie. Obviously he was in-correct in the way that his 1st movie racked in a million dollars. As soon as the 1st movie was released, this is what the average fan would say: “That was AWESOME!” Hardly no-one hated Star Wars. -
Turning Point: The premiere of Star Wars: A New Hope
http://galactic-voyage.com/Fan%20Fiction/Malik%20Roberts-Star%20Wars%20The%201977%20Premiere.htm' >Official Star Wars Premeire</a> On May 25, 1977 the world went into a Star Wars movie frenzy. This day inprinted a idea that would last for decades to come. Movie lovers all over the world flocked to Hollywood, California for the premiere of Star Wars A New Hope. This world had only a glimpse of a new chapter in the Star Wars universe. -
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Star Wars Trilogy
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Effect: First Toys of the Trilogy
Lucasfilms partner toy-making company Kenner sells 600,000 empty action figure boxes to Star Wars fans all over the world. This occurred because Kenner was not prepared for the fan-frenzy result that occurred following the premiere. In the next year the buyers did receive their toys. http://most-expensive.net/star-wars-memorabilia -
Effect: Grossing History
Star Wars: A New Hope recevies 1.5 million dollars its opening weekend in the box office. This supassed the all-time movie mark in opening weekend for its time which it overtook Steven Spielberg's Jaw for the record. Also on this day the film has recevied 10 Oscar nominations which was unprecedented for its time. -
Cause: The Holidays
On this day CBS a broadcasting company in America released a holiday special. This was centered on the Star Wars universe and this was a one and done deal. This is exactly what Lucas intended because he wanted Star Wars to be more than a film but a passion or love for kids and adults all over the world. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Star_Wars_Holiday_Special -
Change: The Death of the Jedi
On this day the final movie was realeased and it was titled The Revenge of the Sith. The major change that has occured in the movie series was that the special effects has improved. The main concept of the movie has remained the same but in this movie there are a huge amount more of Jedi in the movie. But in this movie marked the day the massacre of the Jedi occured.
