25 Awesome Star Wars Facts You Need To Know
Wardrobe malfunctions, early drafts and stinky Wookies.
Ever since the Disney acquisition of the biggest franchise on the planet, Star Wars has been hot on everyones lips. Not that its ever been out of our sight in the past near four decades, but with the production of its third trilogy and spin-offs, Star Wars hysteria is starting to bubble once again. George Lucas opus has been a definitive part of contemporary pop culture since its release. Half of todays filmmakers credit it for their cinematic inspiration and ultimate ambitions. And for the most part they are a magnificent set of films, full of adventure, menace and heart that incite a childhood wonder in every generation. Every part of their history is legend. From development difficulties to production hell, release phenomenon to the extended universe lore. If any film is chock-full of well documented and entertaining behind the scenes stories and tribulations, its the Star Wars films. We have to wait over a year for Episode VII, but as theyre shooting it at the moment, theres no doubt that all kinds of charming shenanigans, frustrating struggles and moments of inspiration are going on right now that will later become a concrete part of film history. So join us in a list of 25 awesome facts about the making and world of one of cinemas greatest treasures.