Star Wars Phenomenon Begins

Let me state right up front that I am not a Star Wars fan.

I have nothing against the original or the four thousand sequels, but I can also say that I am the only person on earth (save for a few members of an Aborigine tribe) that have never seen the original movie.

Really.

I have seen parts of it—as my kids are fans. It’s just that I never got the freaky desire to assimilate all things Star Wars into my life. No Star Wars bed sheets, action figures, light sabers…none of it.

That said, I am fully aware of the impact of the movie on our popular culture—and admire George Lucas for his creativity, his vision for special effects—and his uncanny ability to, as they say, “monetize” the whole concept into an industry whose dollar value is no doubt more than the GDP of many small countries. The movies alone--$461 million in U.S. ticket sales, $800 million worldwide—WITHOUT all the stuff that ironclad licensing has parlayed into untold millions in additional revenue.

Although tame by today’s standards, the special effects were groundbreaking for 1977—as today was the opening day of the 20th Century Fox blockbuster.

I cam across a documentary of the making of “Star Wars”---so for all you crazy fans, this 7-part video series is required viewing. For people like me, it is still a fascinating look at a pop culture phenomenon that, 33 years later—still hasn’t subsided.

Check it out:

Segment 1



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVYsy5CX8rk&feature=related

Segment 2



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3rOQ_ALsN0&feature=related

Segment 3



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykJ0tOXj0Bk&feature=related

Segment 4



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5UncEzpf2s&feature=related


Segment 5



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7Yu_gRTO1I&feature=related


Segment 6



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si-K4jR2VEM&feature=related


Segment 7



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G87jhIeTk0w&feature=related


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