Star Wars: Facts You Might Not Know?

So my Star Wars week approaches its end and to celebrate let's take a gander into this weird Holocron I found. Here are some interesting facts about Star Wars that you might not know:

(This image is a little outdated, but it checks out)

1. The iconic lightsabers were created using camera trickery: In the original Star Wars film, the lightsabers were created by filming a stick with reflective tape on it and then rotoscoping the glowing blade onto the footage.

2. Alec Guinness (who played Obi-Wan Kenobi) initially thought Star Wars was "fairy tale rubbish": Despite his initial reservations about the film, Guinness eventually grew to appreciate his role and became one of the most beloved characters in the franchise.

3. The voice of Yoda was originally intended to be that of a monkey: Sound designer Ben Burtt created Yoda's unique voice by combining the voices of a chain-smoking Muppet performer and an old man with a specific dialect. However, he originally planned to use the voice of a monkey for the character.

4. George Lucas was inspired by classic literature: Lucas has cited various literary works as inspiration for Star Wars, including the works of Joseph Campbell, Edgar Rice Burroughs, and Frank Herbert.

5. The iconic opening crawl was inspired by Flash Gordon: The opening crawl that appears at the beginning of each Star Wars film was inspired by the opening crawl of the Flash Gordon serials from the 1930s.

6. The Ewoks were almost Wookiees: Originally, the Ewoks were meant to be Wookiees, but the decision was made to create a new species for Return of the Jedi that was smaller and cuter.

7. Star Wars has its own religion: Jediism is a religion that has been inspired by the philosophy and beliefs of the Jedi Order in the Star Wars franchise.

8. There is a Star Wars-themed planet in our own solar system: The planet Hoth, which was featured in The Empire Strikes Back, is the nickname for a real-life planet called Pluto.

9. The original Star Wars film was not expected to be a hit: Despite the massive success of the franchise, the first film was initially not expected to be a hit and many people in the industry doubted its potential.

10. The name "Star Wars" was almost different: The film was originally going to be called "The Adventures of Luke Starkiller, as taken from the Journal of the Whills, Saga I: The Star Wars."

11. The sound of the TIE fighters is actually an elephant call: Sound designer Ben Burtt recorded an elephant call and manipulated it to create the sound of the TIE fighters in the films.

12. The Jedi Order is based on real-life monastic orders: The Jedi Order's code and beliefs are based on various monastic orders, including the Buddhist and Christian monastic traditions.

13. The original trilogy was filmed out of order: Due to scheduling conflicts and other logistical issues, the original trilogy was filmed out of order, with some scenes from Return of the Jedi being filmed before those from The Empire Strikes Back.

14. Darth Vader only has 12 minutes of screen time in the original Star Wars film: Despite being one of the most iconic villains in film history, Darth Vader actually has relatively little screen time in the first Star Wars film.

15. George Lucas originally wanted Han Solo to die in Return of the Jedi: Lucas initially planned to kill off Han Solo in the third film, but changed his mind after Harrison Ford expressed his desire to leave the franchise.

16. The Wampa in The Empire Strikes Back was played by a real bear: The Wampa, the creature that attacks Luke Skywalker on the ice planet Hoth, was actually played by a trained bear named Bjorn.

17. Princess Leia's famous hairstyle was inspired by Queen Elizabeth I: The iconic hairstyle worn by Princess Leia in the first Star Wars film was inspired by the elaborate hairstyles worn by Queen Elizabeth I of England.

18. The Millennium Falcon was originally designed as a "saucer-shaped" ship: The ship that eventually became the Millennium Falcon was initially designed as a "saucer-shaped" ship, but was later modified to its current shape.

19. The lightsabers in the prequel trilogy were created using computer-generated imagery: In the prequel trilogy, the lightsabers were created using computer-generated imagery rather than the camera trickery used in the original films.

20. The Star Wars franchise has inspired countless parodies and homages: From the Spaceballs film to episodes of TV shows like The Simpsons and Family Guy, the Star Wars franchise has inspired countless parodies and homages over the years.

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