What is Star wars: Definition and 65 Discussions

Star Wars is an American epic space opera media franchise created by George Lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas, comprising an all-encompassing fictional universe. In 2020, its total value was estimated at US$70 billion, and it is currently the fifth-highest-grossing media franchise of all time.
The original film (Star Wars), retroactively subtitled Episode IV: A New Hope (1977), was followed by the sequels Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983), forming the original Star Wars trilogy. Lucas later returned to filmmaking to direct a prequel trilogy, consisting of Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999), Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002), and Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005). In 2012, Lucas sold his production company to Disney, relinquishing his ownership of the franchise. The subsequently produced sequel trilogy consists of Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015), Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017), and Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019).
All nine films of the 'Skywalker saga' were nominated for Academy Awards with wins going to the first two releases. Together with the theatrical live action spin-off films Rogue One (2016) and Solo (2018), the combined box office revenue of the films equated to over US$10 billion and is currently the second-highest-grossing film franchise of all time.

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  1. robphy

    How Has Star Wars Remained Timeless After 30 Years?

    http://starwars.com/ I remember standing in line for hours to see this... and I don't think it was even opening day. wikipedia.org: Star Wars IMDB: Star Wars Stamps from USPS: http://www.uspsjedimaster.com/
  2. P

    Original Star Wars DVD - New Hope & Empire

    anyone going to buy it? i mean, it's the ORIGINAL THEATRICAL CUT ON DVD! i already got a new hope, and i mean to have empire by saturday. anyone?
  3. R

    Star Wars: Assumptions of Outer Space

    This was one of my test questions today. Read it carefully. A viewer knowledgeable in the science of fiction watching Star Wars can safely assume that: A) The rebel heroes can see the light of an explosion in outer space. B) The rebel heroes can hear the sound of an explosion outer...
  4. F

    Star Wars and Physics: A Match Made in the Galaxy?

    I couldn't pass this one up. I am still laughing. [PLAIN][/URL]
  5. J

    May the 4th: Celebrating Star Wars Day with the Force on Your Side

    May the 4th be with you! :redface: :redface: :redface: :redface: :redface: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
  6. J

    Star Wars Movies: Order vs. Experience

    The Star Wars movies trilogies, both of them. It all began with Star Wars, then The Empire Strikes Back, then Return Of The Jedi, then The Phantom Menace, then Attack Of The Clones, then Revenge Of The Sith (the only one I saw of the six, and it was pretty cool). The movies above are listed...
  7. D

    Is Anakin's Midichlorian Concentration Affected by His Injuries?

    I hope this isn't too off topic, but I thought it could be answered here. :P In the first movie, they say that Anakin has a really high concentration of midichlorians in his blood, so he's supposed to be the most powerful ever. But in the commentaries for the original movies, George Lucas says...
  8. S

    Is the Latest Star Wars Movie Worth an Immediate Watch?

    I wasn't going to see this for a few weeks but was REALLY bored at work and there's a theater down the street. Go figure... If you liked the original Star Wars, even if you hated 1 & 2 (like I did!) SEE this one. It is dark and violent. There is no stupid Jar Jar kind of humor device, in fact...
  9. F

    'Star Wars' Raises Questions on U.S. Policy

    'Wars' Raises Questions on U.S. Policy By DAVID GERMAIN, AP Movie Writer CANNES, France - Without Michael Moore and "Fahrenheit 9/11" at the Cannes Film Festival this time, it was left to George Lucas and "Star Wars" to pique European ire over the state of world relations and the...
  10. enigma

    Why Can't I Watch This Hilarious Star Wars Spoof on My Mac?

    The funniest spoof I have ever seen: Star Wars: A Lost Hope
  11. russ_watters

    Why is there no Star Wars thread yet?

    Why is there no Star Wars thread yet?! http://www.starwars.com/ May 19, 2005. You have all seen the full trailer, right...?
  12. S

    Star Wars Potential: Can Lasers Replace Nuclear Bombs?

    Can a system of lasers be built which has the ability to deliver a vast amount of energy on a small spot on Earth making it a possible effective substitute of the nuclear bomb?
  13. T

    Someone Had Too Much Time: Enjoy a Star Wars Movie in ASCII!

    ..someone had too much time on their hands. Hit start Go to command prompt Type in: Telnet towel.blinkenlights.nl Enjoy! EDIT: If you're paranoid. It's just a full Star Wars movie in ASCII.
  14. Simfish

    Reflecting on Edward Teller's Contributions: H-Bomb, Star Wars & More

    Yes, I do realize that this post coincides with the death of Edward Teller at the age of 95 yesterday.. The death of Teller, and the article about him, has inspired me to make this post as well. So here it goes.. Do you think that Edward Teller was right in pushing for the H-Bomb? Do you think...
  15. quantumdude

    Discover the Hilarious Story of the Star Wars Kid and His Rise to Internet Fame

    Have you guys heard about this? *Using his school's AV equipment, a 15-year-old, chubby Star Wars fan videotapes himself doing martial arts/Jedi moves with a golf ball retriever pole in place of a light saber. *Kid forgets to remove the tape, other students find it, post it online...
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