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Star Wars is a science fiction media franchise inspired by many sources, including mythology, religion, philosophy, and other fiction works. However, Star Wars is not based on a book, but on a synthesis of all religions and a modern myth created by George Lucas.
Tekhelet is a sky blue or light blue dye derived from a marine snail that was used in ancient Mediterranean civilizations and in Jewish rituals. Learn about its biblical references, history, production, and revival in modern times.
Star Wars fundamentally changed the aesthetics and narratives of Hollywood films, [6] switching the focus of Hollywood-made films from deep, meaningful stories based on dramatic conflict, themes and irony to sprawling special-effects-laden blockbusters, as well as changing the Hollywood film industry in fundamental ways.
Alderaan is a fictional planet in the Star Wars franchise, home to Princess Leia Organa and other human inhabitants. It was destroyed by the Death Star in the original film, and later reappeared in prequel and sequel films and TV series.
Chewbacca is a fictional Wookiee character in the Star Wars franchise, portrayed by Peter Mayhew and Joonas Suotamo. He is the co-pilot and friend of Han Solo, and appears in nine films, animated series, novels, comics, and video games.
Mace Windu is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, a Jedi Master and General who appears in the prequel trilogy and other media. He is portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson and wields a purple lightsaber, but is killed by Anakin Skywalker, who turns to the dark side.
Padmé Amidala is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. She first appeared in the 1999 film The Phantom Menace as the teenage queen of the fictional planet Naboo . In the following two films of the prequel trilogy , Padmé becomes a member of the Galactic Senate and secretly marries Anakin Skywalker , a Jedi Knight .
Vice-Admiral Holdo is a Star Wars character and a member of the Resistance, portrayed by Laura Dern in The Last Jedi. She is a former Rebel Alliance member, a Force-sensitive, and a skilled leader who performs the Holdo maneuver to defeat the First Order.