It all started on this day, forty-three years ago. The first Star Wars movie premiered. Since then, the series has become one of the most famous bases of geek culture. In its forty-three year run, the series has been referenced in other movies, books, and great cultural events like the San Diego Comic Convention. Also, the so-called, ‘Star Wars Day’ has gained immense popularity over the years. May the Fourth, a play on the movie’s ‘may the force be with you’ line, is celebrated with geeky themed donuts at Rebel Donuts and individual celebration in the form of t-shirts and other accessories. This year, clothing stores geared toward this geek culture will release new cosplay dresses of all the characters.
This year, though is a special time for the saga. Seven months from now, the eleventh episode will premiere. This will of course include favorite and familiar characters such as Han Solo, played by veteran actor Harrison Ford, Luke Skywalker, played by Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher as every little girl’s favorite princess, Leia Organa. These cultural icons are most likely not going to leave the silver screen any time soon.
It has been reported fans are begging director J. J. Abrams to continue the beloved series. This has been in the form of letters and the intense cosplaying that is the signature of Comic Con. Abrams has said he is flattered by the extreme love and devotion apparent in fans. He also says he is greatly appreciates the faith the fans seem to have in him. “George Lucas is quite the man to live up to,” Abrams said in an interview last year. “But from the success of the last four movies, I believe I am making the man proud.”
From what has been said in the ‘Star Wars nerd’ communities, the fans do seem to approve of Abrams’ decisions. From the youngest fans who will be first introduced to the series with the upcoming episode to the more seasoned veteran fans who have been die-hard followers since 1977, this movie is going to be the premiere of the year. It is projected to have a bigger opening weekend than any of the Marvel Phase Three Movies. ‘Geek Culture’ has been rising exponentially in the past decade and does not appear to be slowing anytime soon.
By Emily Lowell
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