So he always had the idea of the prequels and the follow-on sequels. George Lucas when he wrote the first chapter, realised that he could not tell the entire story or how envisioned the whole plot in one movie. Star Wars created a whole new business model. While many would argue that Science Fiction existed much before Star Wars, it was George Lucas with his intrinsic usage of computer imagery and special effects that gave Science Fiction an unreal charm, brought people together, created a fan following and made a cult of it. Star Wars created a new genre in movies – Science Fiction.
Star Wars was ground breaking, not just because of its achievements at the box office, but importantly for many other reasons. The legacy it created, inspired generations of people to come, many who proudly proclaim themselves as Star Wars fans for life. A pop culture in movie making was how it was then described. Almost 38 years ago, the first of Star Wars movies released, and instantly created a phenomenon never before witnessed in the film industry. The 4th of May is acknowledged and celebrated as the Star Wars day by its enduring fans.
