'Star Wars': The history and evolution of the iconic sci-fi franchise

Star Wars is an American epic opera film franchise, which was later expanded to television serials, comic books, vels, and ors. film franchise revolutionised sci-fi genre and went on to become one of biggest film franchises in world. Re more to kw about history of this iconic franchise:

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History of 'Star Wars'

original 'Star Wars' trilogy

first Star Wars movie was released back in 1977. It was called Episode IV – A New Hope, and it was directed and written by George Lucas. It is considered best Star Wars movie to date by fans of franchise. Three years later after a small dispute over rights of film, sequel came into being. It was titled Episode V – Empire Strikes Back and was directed by Irvin Kershner, while Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan were screenwriters. plotline was still given by Lucas, who also gave idea and story for third Star Wars movie titled Episode VI – Return of Jedi. While second movie of franchise was released in May 1980, third film was released in May 1983. director for movie changed yet again, with Richard Marquand’s dition to SW family. Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas resumed ir roles as screenwriters for same. se three movies were toger called as Original Star Wars trilogy when next set trilogy arrived.

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prequel trilogy

prequel trilogy came six years after original trilogy. George Lucas yet again took over direction, screenplay, and story of movie, which was titled Episode I – Phantom Menace. visual effects of this film were far superior to original trilogy. film is set 32 years before ‘og’ trilogy and focused on political part of Star Wars universe. It has been said by critics that Star Wars movie franchise is a political allegory, and fans cant help but agree. In May of 2002, fans got much anticipated Episode II, which was titled Attack of Clones, which is set 10 years after Battle of Naboo. Lucas h hired Jonathan Hales to polish draft of film. last film of prequel trilogy was called Episode III – Revenge of Sith, and it was released in year 2005, in month of May. lightsabre duel between Ver and Obi-Wan, on volcanic planet Mustafar, is one of most iconic moments of trilogy. George Lucas was totally responsible for making of movie, and worked on all three aspects of film making, that included writing, screenplay, and directing.

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Sequel trilogy

sequel trilogy of Star Wars franchise came in year 2015. All three films of SQ trilogy were released in month of December, which was quite unique, as all previous 6 films were released in month of May. This time Lucas was t at forefront of filmmaking; inste, JJ Abrams took le and went on to direct two of films from sequel trilogy. According to Lucas’ original plan for film franchise, it was supposed to be a six-part film, but filmmakers agreed to make three more parts, due to demand of fans and high box office ratings. first film of trilogy was titled Episode VII – Force Awakens. It was set 30 years after destruction of Death Star.

Next came Episode VIII – Last Jedi, which focused on Rey Skywalker, and her journey to learn ways of Jedi. She mans to gain eugh strength to defeat her own grandfar, Sheev Palpatine, one of primary antagonists of series. last film of  franchise was Episode IX – Rise of Skywalker, which concluded Skywalker trilogy. It was released in December 2019,  and was a huge box office success, like all previous Star Wars films.

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