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STAR WARSThe Early Years
Creator and Inspiration
Star Wars was Created by George Lucas.Inspired by:Flash GordonChildhood WesternsSamurai
In the WorksStar Wars was a “Brain Toy”, as Lucas went through College, and filmed American Graffiti, and THX 1138.
Lucas finally decided to create it after losing Apocalypse Now.
Finally Casting
Fan Reaction“Instant Hit”- both Sci-Fi fans, average moviegoers, and serious moviegoers loved it.
Only people who disliked it: Hollywood executives, and Trekkies.
Contagious Diffusion
Silence on the Front
From the mid 1980’s verry little Star Wars material was produced, and it became more cult like.
1999 The Phantom Menace was released, causing it to explode back into pop culture
The Prequels
The Prequel saga saw a rift form between George Lucas and his fan base as the Star Wars culture underwent Commodification.
Examples of this Pop Culture
Jedi Census Phenomenon-2001Ronald Reagan's Star Wars Defense SystemParodies- Weird Al, Spaceballs, Chad Vader, Robot Chicken.
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