Star wars 1977 documentary the making of hd youtube. What we know for sure is that in 1977, george lucas created something amazing. Episode iv a new hope, didnt arrive in rochester until a month later. It documents the making of the original star wars trilogy. The special was hosted by c3po voiced and played by anthony daniels and r2d2. For the first film, star wars episode iv, a new hope. Why finding the original 1977 star wars verges on the. May 07, 2016 star wars 1977 the making of documentary small improvement of the laserdisc, for a smooth transition to hd. Rinzler has compiled the other two being the empire strikes back and return of the jedi. The making of star wars tv movie 1977 release info imdb. The making of star wars tv movie 1977 company credits. Purtroppo il lato oscuro della forza tra episodio iv e episodio v ha colpito duramente e ha prodotto il fantastico holiday special. Star wars fans flock to see original film in 1977 before george lucas universe changed cinema forever by the time these uk fans entered a galaxy far, far. Episode iv a new hope with videos, a plot synopsis, and.
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. With william conrad, anthony daniels, george lucas, mark hamill. It and its sequels and tv movies and cartoons and toys and bedsheets. Episode 53 tom chansky of the sith list talks podcasting and the star wars saga. Revenge of the sith and rogue one, as well as her voice role as moira in overwatch. The making of star wars 1977 is a behindthescenes look at the creation of one of the most popular movies in cinema history. The making of star wars tv movie 1977 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The making of star wars 1977 documentary documentarytube.
Customers who bought this item also bought these digital items. Go to and use my code kylo10 to save 10% off your purchase. The recording was produced by george lucas and alan livingston, and was narrated by roscoe lee browne. C3po and r2d2 explore the creation of the film that made them famous. Dec 06, 2016 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 making of star wars usa complete title the making of star wars as told by c3po and r2d2. The making of star wars is a galactic size book, with 362 pages, dimensions of 263 x 289 x 35mm and weighing over 2. Includes scenes from the film, interviews with george lucas and film leads harrison ford, mark hamill, carrie fisher. Turned george lucas into a film god that is, until he made those prequels. The last jedi is no different, we have already had confirmation of the rumors about kylo rens star ship revealed through a toy listing and now some lego sets have appeared online which confirm a lot of the rumors and leaks previously revealed by making star wars and shared by us with you. Making the kessel run with the star wars 1977 souvenir. The most recent rumor has come from the respected fan site making star wars. A voiceover narration was additionally supplied by william conrad.
Star wars visual effects team reveals secrets behind. The making of star wars with actor william conrad narration. Star wars a new hope full movie in order 1977 youtube. My list of other outofthebody films is a short and odd one, ranging from the artistry of bonnie and clyde or cries and whispers to the slick commercialism of jaws and the brutal strength of taxi driver.
Star wars a new hope c3po leaves r2d2 by calum lynch. Some 40 years later, star wars is a subculture, with fans all over the world. The making of star wars unrated 50min documentary tv movie 16 september 1977 c3po and r2d2 explore the creation of the film that made them famous. A new hope, the very first film of the star wars saga that was released in 1977. 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 definitive film making resource, but it is. It is the first installment in the star wars sequel trilogy, following the story of return of the jedi 1983, and is the seventh episode of the ninepart skywalker saga.
Apr 15, 2015 the story behind the making of star wars. While most of the fifty minute documentary focuses on special effects, we learn about george lucas, the force, and the main characters of star wars. Apr 18, 2015 the making of star wars is the first ever star wars documentary that shows the making of star wars. The making of star wars 1977 tv movie company credits. C3po and r2d2 explore the creation of the film that made. Ever wonder how they ever managed to make a movie like star wars. There have been many stories about making of the first movie. The making of star wars canada english title the making of star wars finland. This tv special, the first ever star wars documentary, was. Star wars episode iv a new hope 1977 obi wan mos eisley. 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.
The making of star wars, which debuted on abc only a few months after. On whatever level sometimes im not at all sure they engage me so immediately and powerfully that i lose my detachment, my analytical reserve. You wont live to see the final star wars movie wired. A new hope, the 1997 epic movie that launched one of the most successful sagas of all time. 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. Matt yglesias the other night my wife and i watched an incredible film. None of the claims are correct, though by extensively researching the subject it becomes clear how one could be misled. 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. Episode vii the force awakens is a 2015 american space opera film produced, cowritten and directed by j.
Perhaps the most egregious changes were to the 1977 original itself, which, because of lucass prequel plans, would later be relabeled as star wars. How did it change filmmaking, and if it did, was it for the better or worse. What did movie critics make of the first star wars. It was star wars the 1977 science fiction classic that we remember from vhs tapes in the late 1980s and early 1990s. 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 cutouts were in the last and outermost rows, the farthest from the camera, as you can imagine. Star wars episode iv a new hope 1977 darth vader enters by daniel m. 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 1990 or seven samurai 1954. The making of star wars 1977 1977 bluray 2160p 4k ita uhd. A lucasfilm tshirt may have revealed the title of the han solo star wars anthology film. From the opening credits of the first star wars film, which was released in1977, and followed by arguably one of the best. 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. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Today we can enjoy the movies, but back in 1977, there was a lot of pressure on lucas. The making of star wars usa complete title the making of star wars as told. 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. Watch the original the making of star wars documentary. Episode iv a new hope is a 1977 american epic space opera film written and directed by george lucas, produced by lucasfilm and distributed by 20th centuryfox. It was written by richard schickel and directed and produced by robert guenette.
Other claims have included star wars being the first film ever released in dolby stereo, or that all of the initial prints of the film were in the 70millimeter wide gauge format. 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 crew member. The making of star wars by jw rinzler is a must have book for any serious fan of star wars or filmmaking. Aug 05, 2017 the official star wars website can be found at all original content of this channel is the intellectual property of honor the force. In fact, even lucas himself did not believe star wars could have the success it had. The star wars corporation in association with distributors. To me, the special edition ones are the films i wanted to make, lucas.
On may 25, 1977, star wars opened in a limited number of theaters. Well, bickering droid duo c3po and r2d2 host this tour of the mind of creator george lucas and what inspired him to make the movie. The making of star wars tv movie 1977 release info. Download the making of star wars 1977 torrent italiano. A new hope, the very first film of the star wars saga that was released in. 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. Made mark hamill, harrison ford, and carrie fisher household names. Genevieve oreilly born 6 january 1977 is an irish actress known for her work in the star wars franchise as mon mothma, having portrayed the character in star wars. Showed the importance of holding onto those merchandising rights. A new hope is one of the most popular, profitable, entertaining, and successful science fictionaction adventurefantasy films of all time. Nov 18, 2018 star wars episode iv a new hope 1977 darth vader enters by daniel m.
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. This 1977 documentary shows the making of star wars. Star wars episodio iv the holiday special film completo. 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 effects. It features behindthescenes footage from star wars, and interviews with writerdirector george lucas, producer gary kurtz. 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. Since the release of the first film in 1977, george lucas has consistently. Harrison ford says hes returning to indiana jones in about 2 months. 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. The 1977 star wars changed the face of the visual effects industry, and the film and its two sequels, empire strikes back and return of the jedi, all earned oscars for their effects. Premiering four months after the release of the film, the special was the first star wars documentary ever made. The original star wars hit theaters in 1977 and the blue milk is not something mark hamill would drink again. The documentary follows the story behind making of star wars. The making of star wars 1977 the movie database tmdb.
The making of star wars is the first ever star wars documentary that shows the making of star wars. The official star wars website can be found at all original content of this channel is the intellectual property of honor the force. Put simply, these are must have books for any serious fan of the original star wars movies. 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.
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