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"He’s more machine now than man. Twisted and evil." - Obi-Wan Kenobi Did You Know? George Lucas built his $4 billion Star Wars empire by accepting a salary of $125,000 for the first film, instead of $1 million. In return, he retained the rights to direct sequels and control licensing, paving the way for massive profits from toys, posters, and merchandise. 🤯 Reader 👋 The other day, I was scrolling through old Star Wars trivia posts, and someone casually mentioned Vader’s suit being built in a...
"Army or not, you must realize, you are doomed." – General Grievous Did You Know? George Lucas wanted to create a Flash Gordon movie but, unable to obtain the rights, he instead created Star Wars. (source) Star Wars creator George Lucas (pictured in 1986) Good morning Reader 👋 The other night, I was watching a Star Wars duel scene (because, let’s be honest, what else would I be doing?), and my dog decided it was the perfect time to swipe a snack off the counter. As I tried to stop him without...
"You have controlled your fear. Now, release your anger. Only your hatred can destroy me." Darth Vader to Luke in Return of the Jedi Did You Know? With a total cost of $447 million, The Force Awakens (2015) is the most expensive movie in history. Thanks to the UK’s Film Tax Relief, Disney got $86.6 million reimbursed. And, of course, the movie raked in $2.1 billion worldwide. Source Hey Reader 👋 You know that classic underdog story where someone beats the odds and wins? Yeah, that’s Luke...