Even with The Rise of Skywalker deep in our rear-view mirror, the epic saga isn't going anywhere. Patty Jenkins has already announcedRogue Squadron for Christmas 2023, and The Mandalorian on Disney+ has been answering questions fans have had since New Hope.
With Star Wars Day upon us, we've put together a collection of our favorite stories for you to sink your teeth into and learn a few things you may not already know about the iconic franchise.
Take a journey into the world of Star Wars by downloading some of the original screenplays below. Or jump to this link to find out what the leaked Colin Trevorrow's Star Wars: Episode IX script says about the movie industry.
Ever wonder how a franchise like Star Wars even started? No Film School has that answer too.
How about understanding the seven basic questions every screenplay should answer, and how Last Jedi answered three of them? Head on over here.
Speaking of writing a screenplay... did you know No Film School has a free eBook on the subject? Get your copy here.
You can learn a lot from the techniques of other filmmakers. And it's the very reason why No Film School exists. It's a place where filmmakers learn from each other and “no film school” is required.
Want to recreate the look of The Rise of Skywalker or find out how the sound design impacted the original movie? Check out how some of your favorite Star Wars movies were made below.
Scroll Through 1,000+ Behind the Scenes Photos of A New Hope: Vol 1, Vol 2, Vol 3, Vol 4
Some of filmmaking's most memorable sounds and visual effects come from the Star Wars franchise. Just thinking about it, you can probably hum the notes to the opening title sequence of John Williams' unwavering score.
Others include Ben Burtt's sound design of the lightsaber, the zip of TIE fighters, the Wilhelm scream, and let's not forget about the menacing voice of Darth Vader from James Earl Jones.
The visual effects have come a long way since the original film which masterfully blended miniature sets, matte painting, and handmade creatures controlled by puppeteers. Many of the techniques used on the first film continued to be used on the sequels, but with refined techniques and new technology. Want to learn how some of it was created?
The Mandalorian is a massive success, not only winning Emmys but pushing the boundaries of virtual production. Find out how the show was made at the jumps below.
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