The making of star wars tv movie 1977 plot summary. It features behindthescenes footage from star wars, and interviews with writerdirector george lucas. The recording was produced by george lucas and alan livingston, and was narrated by roscoe lee browne. For the first film, star wars episode iv, a new hope. For star wars fans, the need to have this book is self explanatory, but for filmmakers this book might not grab you first off as being a. A lucasfilm tshirt may have revealed the title of the han solo star wars anthology film. The film opened to critical acclaim, most notably for its groundbreaking visual effects. This tv special, the first ever star wars documentary, was hosted by c3po and r2d2 and narrated by william conrad, with appearances by george lucas, mark hamill, carrie fisher and harrison ford.
The making of star wars canada english title the making of star wars finland. Luke skywalker joins forces with a jedi knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the empires worlddestroying. The story of star wars was a 1977 record album presenting an abridged version of the events depicted in star wars, using dialogue and sound effects from the original film. The official star wars website can be found at all original content of this channel is the intellectual property of honor the force. Star wars was released in a limited number of theaters in the united states on may 25, 1977, and quickly became a blockbuster hit, leading to it being expanded to a much wider release. Includes scenes from the film, interviews with george lucas and film leads harrison ford, mark hamill, carrie fisher. Rather than have anything to do with jedi or darth vader, star babe is about three space women who. Episode iv a new hope, with the empire strikes back 1980 and return of the jedi 1983 serving as episodes five and six in the serial, and star wars. It and its sequels and tv movies and cartoons and toys and bedsheets.
The picture that the lucasfilm faithful relentlessly call a new hope but everyone else calls star wars came out in 1977. Why finding the original 1977 star wars verges on the. We have yet to be given an official title for the film, but now we might have our answer, coming our way via a photo of a. The making of star wars is hosted by c3po and r2d2, from the tv special in 1977, which was broadcast shortly before the initial release of the blockbuster film. The making of star wars is a television special produced by 20th century fox, which aired on the abc television network on september 16, 1977. Plot summary for star wars 1977, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more.
Turned george lucas into a film god that is, until he made those prequels. Episode iv a new hope, didnt arrive in rochester until a. Star wars 1977 the making of documentary small improvement of the laserdisc, for a smooth transition to hd. As far as i can tell, the first adult film influenced by star wars is the 1977 classic star babe. On the final day of star wars celebration europe we quix dave filoni on the reaction to the helisabers in the finale of star wars rebels season 2 and meet listener sophie. In fact, even lucas himself did not believe star wars could have the success it had.
A new hope, the very first film of the star wars saga that was released in 1977. Star wars 1977 cast and crew the imperial forces under orders from cruel darth vader david prowse hold princess leia carrie fisher hostage, in their efforts to quell the rebellion. The making of star wars on a 1984 dutch vhs rental tape. The making of star wars tv movie 1977 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Episode iv a new hope with videos, a plot synopsis, and pictures. Showed the importance of holding onto those merchandising rights. Perhaps the most egregious changes were to the 1977 original itself, which, because of lucass prequel plans, would later be relabeled as star wars episode iv.
The complete saga episodes ivi bluray this is the quintessential set for star wars fans. The film, shot mostly on location in tunisia, guatemala and death valley california, advanced specialeffects technology to a degree unseen before, with computerized and digitallytimed special. Consequently, most reissue prints now feature the title star wars. Star wars is an american epic space opera franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas. The making of star wars 1977 full movie download full hd.
You wont live to see the final star wars movie wired. Made mark hamill, harrison ford, and carrie fisher household names. The documentary follows the story behind making of star wars. Star wars science fiction original color movie program, 1977. To me, the special edition ones are the films i wanted to make, lucas. Even interviewed are the cast and crew, even features scenes of when c3po, r2d2, and darth vader planted their footprints or in r2s case, treadprints into cement. Star wars 8 straming vf, streaming en complet film vf hd 1080p en francais.
The star wars franchise has spawned multiple liveaction and animated films. How did it change filmmaking, and if it did, was it for the better or worse. There is always speculation and anticipation when it comes to a franchise such as star wars, and that hasnt been any different regarding the han solo anthology movie. It depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The cutouts were in the last and outermost rows, the farthest from the camera, as you can imagine. The making of star wars usa complete title the making of star wars as told by c3po and r2d2. C3po and r2d2 explore the creation of the film that made them famous.
The film industry wasnt even ready for such an ambitious technical feat at such a modest budget as star wars, so lucas changed it by bringing in untested youngsters from experimental and indie. A voiceover narration was additionally supplied by william conrad. The making of star wars 1977 documentary documentarytube. Making the kessel run with the star wars 1977 souvenir. The making of star wars is the first ever star wars documentary that shows the making of star wars. Mark hamill compares star wars to the wizard of oz in a 1977 interview. Includes interviews with george lucas and appearances by mark hamill, harrison ford and carrie fisher. Star wars science fiction original color movie program. Premiering four months after the release of the film, the special was the first star wars documentary ever made. Ive been a star wars fan since i was a wee little lad but when i see star wars ranked with the best movies of all time, im not so sure i can feel that is has the same quality of film ingredients as, say goodfellas. Star wars 1977 the imperial forces under orders from cruel darth vader david prowse hold princess leia carrie fisher hostage, in their efforts to quell the rebellion against the. The original trilogy was released between 1977 and 1983, the prequel trilogy between 1999 and 2005, and a sequel. The most recent rumor has come from the respected fan site making star wars. It comes with a total of 9 discs, one for each film and three dedicated just for additional special features.
Star wars 9 streaming vostfr streaming complet vf film. The special was hosted by c3po voiced and played by anthony daniels and r2d2. Star wars is een amerikaanse sciencefictionfilm uit 1977. The final film of the trilogy, return of the jedi 1983, directed by richard marquand, is the most. On may 25, 1977, star wars opened in a limited number of theaters. A new hope is one of the most popular, profitable, entertaining, and successful science fictionaction adventurefantasy films of all time. The bluray transfers sound amazing and look gorgeous. Then we head to the much anticipated future filmmakers panel with a grip of surprise guests and the introduction of the new han solo and wrap up a huge weekend of star wars. Every scene is in some way reminiscent of a scene in a film.
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The making of star wars by jw rinzler is a must have book for any serious fan of star wars or filmmaking. The franchise started with a film trilogy set in medias resbeginning in the middle of the storywhich was later expanded to a trilogy of trilogies, better known as the skywalker saga. It was star wars the 1977 science fiction classic that we remember from. It also earned notable praise for its musical score, action sequences. The only monthly 20minute ish look at star wars from inside lucasfilm headquarters, featuring news, behindthescenes features, and special guests. Matt yglesias the other night my wife and i watched an incredible film. Star wars 1977 full movie trailer full hd 1080p youtube.
With william conrad, anthony daniels, george lucas, mark hamill. The making of star wars 1977 documentary on vhs youtube. The making of star wars 1977 documentary by sanchez del campo. A new hope, the 1977 epic film which launched one of the most successful sagas of all time.