When was the first Star Wars film released?
Star Wars was released on the 25th of May 1977. The film quickly became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon after its release.
Questions about Star Wars
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who created the original Star Wars franchise and when did development begin?
George Lucas began developing his own space opera in 1971 after failing to secure the rights to adapt a Flash Gordon serial. He wrote a two-page synopsis that 20th Century Fox decided to finance for production at Elstree Studios in England.
What is the relationship between Jedi and Sith in the Star Wars universe?
Jedi peacekeepers act on the light side through non-attachment and arbitration while Dark Lords of the Sith use the dark side by manipulating anger, fear and aggression. Two major knightly orders at conflict wield this power with Dark Lords intended to be limited to two: a master and their apprentice.
Why did George Lucas make a $500,000 pay cut during filming Star Wars?
Lucas made a $500,000 pay cut during filming to retain full ownership of the franchise's merchandising rights. This decision proved financially transformative for both him and the industry as the first three films generated billions in merchandising revenue by 1987.
When was the Walt Disney Company agreement to buy Lucasfilm announced?
In October 2012 the Walt Disney Company agreed to buy Lucasfilm for billions of dollars following an announcement from George Lucas in January 2012 that he would make no more Star Wars films. Kathleen Kennedy became president of Lucasfilm and served as executive producer of new feature films.