Click for more updates and latest Hollywood News along with Bollywood and Entertainment updates. Also get latest news and top headlines from India and around the World at The Indian Express.
© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd
Tags:
Star Wars is probably one of the first film franchises to become a part of modern pop culture. The characters of Luke, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, Yoda and many others had a huge impact on the audience and continue to be relevant in popular culture. The impact was such that fans would dress up as these characters and quote their dialogues to show their fondness for the Force.
The first film, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, was released in 1977 under the banner Lucasfilm and was directed by George Lucas. Soon after, Star Wars turned into a franchise with The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983). The original trilogy is still loved by fans and for anyone who wishes to know all about Star Wars, these three films are a must. The prequel trilogy, however, is quite underwhelming. The sequel trilogy, that started with Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015, revived the Star Wars fandom and saw a whole new generation rooting for the Force.
May 4 is celebrated as Star Wars Day all across the world and while one may think this has something to do with the release of the first Star Wars film, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, this is not the reason. One of the most popular phrases from the film, “May the Force be with you”, is said in the Star Wars movies as a way of saying good luck to people who believe in the Force. Fans decided to celebrate May fourth as Star Wars day as a play on the words, ‘May the Fourth be with you’.
As of now, fans are excited about the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The movie will mark the conclusion of the Skywalker saga. The JJ Abrams directorial will release on December 20, 2019.
Click for more updates and latest Hollywood News along with Bollywood and Entertainment updates. Also get latest news and top headlines from India and around the World at The Indian Express.
