Star Wars: The Iconic Galaxy

Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there lived a princess. Her name was Princess Leia. Growing up, she didn’t realize that one day, she and her twin brother would be travelling through space, fighting the dark side, fighting their father. This is Star Wars, the epic battle between good and evil. This is a very iconic movie series, one of the best sci-fi there is! Although, that is my opinion, I have a feeling many people would agree with me. As we take a look inside the film series, you’ll see a picture of what might be out there, and we have George Lucas to thank for that!

One man had a vision, and his name was George Lucas. Born on May 14, 1944 in California, George was just another person. He grew up reading adventure stories and watching movie series on television. Growing up he also wanted to be a race car driver, but after a car accident he instead grew passion for cinematography. University of Southern California filmmaking school, is where he created his first Sci-Fi film, Electronic Labyrinth THX 1138:4EB. The film failed miserably, and the critics didn’t realize the philosophical depth. After this he was challenged to create a comedy by a friend. This was the real start of his career. Next film was called American Graffiti. This showed in Lucas's own words, "a warm, secure, uninvolved life." It was made for only $780,000, and made $50 million at the box office. After this successful project, the idea George had all during it evolved into a full-length feature, Star Wars. In the 1977 release, Star Wars awed with special effects, fantastical landscapes, and captivating characters. Made for $11 million, film grossed over $513 million worldwide during its original release. Lucas continued the story of the Jedi ...

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...ght off guard, and were unable to produce toys in time for Christmas orders, they were forced to selling boxed vouchers for Star Wars action figures. Mark, who plays Luke, lit up when he found out his face was a mask on a box of cereal! Kids had to cut out his eyes,and they could wear the mask. He also got to be on a bubble gum card. He said, “I thought I had to be athletic to be a bubble gum card!” Carrie Fisher said, "You're not really famous until you're a Pez dispenser...And I'm not famous, Princess Leia is... And I look like he.” At 1978 Academy Award, Star Wars earned 10 Oscar Nominations, and took home Seven for Best Visual Effects, Sounds, Editing, and Production design. It didn't win for best picture, but George was still proud and happy. Star Wars earned more money than any other film, and everyone knew it was one of the best movies of the time! Maybe ever!