He brought the outline to Universal Studios and United Artists both rejected the project. Lucas later proposed that terms like "space fantasy" or "science fantasy" better fit the story.
Because of its outer-space setting, the story was viewed as science fiction, an unpopular genre at the box office. In May 1973, Lucas had prepared a fourteen-page story outline for distribution among film studios. Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.ĭuring post-production on his previous film American Graffiti, George Lucas discussed the concept of a " space opera" with producer Gary Kurtz. It was re-released several times, sometimes with significant changes in its later releases most notable were the 1997 Special Edition theatrical re-release and the 2004 DVD version, which were modified with CGI effects and recreated scenes. It became one of the most successful films of all time, earning $798 million worldwide during its original theatrical release. The film, produced with a budget of US$11 million, was released on May 25, 1977. When Luke's home is destroyed, Obi-Wan begins Luke’s Jedi training as they attempt to rescue the Princess from the Empire. Meanwhile, a young farmer named Luke Skywalker meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who has lived in seclusion for years on the desert planet of Tatooine. After Princess Leia, a leader of the Rebel Alliance, steals the weapon's plans in the hope of finding a weakness, she is captured and taken to the Death Star. The film is set nineteen years after the formation of the Galactic Empire construction has finished on the Death Star, a weapon capable of destroying a planet. Among fans, the title is commonly abbreviated as " ANH". It is the first of six films released in the Star Wars saga three later films precede the story in the series' internal chronology. Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, originally released as Star Wars, is a 1977 science fantasy film written and directed by George Lucas. Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
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