Why did it take so long to make the Star Wars prequels?

For those wondering why it took so long for one of the most successful movie franchise’s in history to produce another movie after 1983, there’s your answer. It was mainly due to the rise of technology.

Did George Lucas invent the green screen?

The green screen had been around before Star Wars, but the technology used to perfect it had not been developed. Because of this, film makers (including Lucas) relied on the The Schüfftan process which used mirrors to project models and sets into live action.

Who designed the space ships in Star Wars?

Cantwell produced concept art for both ships. In later drafts, the two ships were merged into one. When the model was made, Cantwell made a hybrid of his two previous designs, creating the now iconic look of the Imperial Star Destroyer.

Why was there such a long break between Star Wars?

Because George Lucas didn’t want to make any new Star Wars movies until the state of filmmaking technology gave him a reason. The “original plan” (MASSIVE AIR QUOTES) for Star Wars was that it would continue as a film series for the foreseeable future following The Empire Strikes Back, not end with the third movie.

Did they add CGI to the original Star Wars?

In the original version of The Phantom Menace, a puppet was used to portray Yoda except for two scenes near the end of the film. This was changed for the 2011 Blu-ray release, with the puppet being replaced with a CGI model, similar to those used for the film’s sequels Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith.

What happened to Luke Skywalker between Episode 6 and 7?

Luke Skywalker kept himself busy between Episode 6 and 7. During this time, he did what he could to keep the Jedi Order alive. The most significant thing to happen to Luke during this time was obviously his role in training his nephew, Ben Solo, leading to Solo’s transformation into the villainous Kylo Ren.

Why are the Star Wars ships so popular?

George Lucas created some of the most recognizable and iconic vehicles in Hollywood cinema with Star Wars. The ships and vehicles from the beloved trilogy are all iconic in their own right but some stand above the rest. They instill nothing but nostalgia as a symbol of hope against imperial oppression.

Why are spaceships so important to the Star Wars universe?

Though it might not seem it as they often get overshadowed by Jedi, The Force, and lightsabers, spaceships are a huge part of the identity of the Star Wars universe. Star Wars like any good piece of science fiction has some tremendously designed and iconic looking spaceships.

Are All Star Wars spaceships created equal?

Star Wars like any good piece of science fiction has some tremendously designed and iconic looking spaceships. The look of the average spaceship in the Star Wars universe is just as important to the franchise’s world building as more lore about the Jedi or the Force powers of the Sith. However, not all spaceships are created equal.

What is the weirdest spaceship in Star Wars?

The idea that the solar sailer was, in any way, a practical spaceship is one of the weirdest. The Solar Sailer made its debut as the ship of Count Dooku in Attack of the Clones. Dooku, one of the suaver and more collected Sith in the Star Wars saga, came and went in a ship with a gigantic parachute.