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Star Wars Day, celebrated on May 4
Star Wars Day, celebrated on May 4 , is a date on which fans of the Star Wars franchise come together to celebrate their favorite films, making reference to the pun on the saga's catchphrase "May the Fourth be with you". Emerging informally, the day has become a global celebration, marked by events, film marathons and tributes to the films and cast. Since its inception in 2011, the celebrations have grown in popularity and variety of activities, becoming a tradition for Star Wars fans around the world.
The name R2-D2 came from the post-production of the film Summer Madness (1973)
The name R2-D2 came from the post-production of the film Summer Madness (1973). It was the sound editor who asked George Lucas for "R2-D2", which means "Reel 2, Dialog 2", that is, Reel #2 of the Second Dialogue. The abbreviation pleased Lucas, who wrote it down for future use. However, although in early versions of the script R2-D2 spoke normally, the lines were removed, however C-3PO's reactions to the dialogue were retained.
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The iconic character Darth Vader
The iconic character Darth Vader was the first character created by George Lucas for the Star Wars universe, despite appearing only briefly in the original film. Ben Burtt is responsible for Vader's peculiar breathing sound, recorded with a microphone placed in the mouthpiece of a diving respirator and using the sound of breathing itself.
Not once is the word "Ewok" mentioned in Return of the Jedi
Not once is the word "Ewok" mentioned in Return of the Jedi, and the tribe members are never referred to by their names (such as Wicket, Paploo, etc.). The sound used to compose the Ewok language was inspired by Tibetan, which was documented in a BBC program on Tibetan, Nepali and Kalmuck languages. To create the sound, sound designer Ben Burtt interviewed several Tibetans.
Joe Johnston, director of Captain America: The First Avenger
Joe Johnston, director of Captain America: The First Avenger, was responsible for the initial design of bounty hunter Boba Fett's armor. Although its creation has been improved by Ralph McQuarrie, the first drawings and video tests are signed by Johnston, who at that time worked with special effects. George Lucas even considered the possibility of revealing in the preludes that Vader and Fett were brothers, but dismissed this idea as "too corny".
Many celebrities joined The Force Awakens
Many celebrities joined The Force Awakens. Simon Pegg played an alien who sold scrap metal to Rey, Daniel Craig, an actor known for living the character 007, was the stormtrooper who kept the protagonist trapped in Starkiller Base. Kevin Smith and Ewan McGregor contributed their voices to the scene where Rey holds Luke's saber for the first time.
Yoda's look was inspired by the famous physicist Albert Einstein
Yoda's look was inspired by the famous physicist Albert Einstein. Stuart Freeborn, special effects supervisor on The Empire Strikes Back, used his own appearance and that of the scientist to create the figure. However, George Lucas's first idea for Yoda was for him to be played by an ape in a mask carrying a staff. In Episode II, it was the first time that audiences saw Yoda using – and fighting with – a lightsaber, something that the puppet used in the first films did not allow.
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