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Great Britain campaign, Disney and Lucasfilm join to celebrate British spirit of adventure
08 February 2016
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The UK Government’s GREAT Britain campaign, Disney and Lucasfilm announced a unique collaboration that celebrates the British inspiration, creativity and innovation involved in the Star Wars saga in line with the UK cinema release of BAFTA-nominated Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
A series of videos features British icons including Wayne Rooney, James Cracknell, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Jamie Oliver, Sir Richard Branson and Tim Peake and profiles the incredible British talent that has made Star Wars the global phenomenon it is today, celebrating almost 40 years of GREAT British filmmaking. Each video tells the story of the nation’s contribution to Star Wars through pillars such as innovation (Sir Richard Branson), adventure (James Cracknell), science (Tim Peake), inspiration (Jessica Ennis-Hill), craft (Wayne Rooney) and the legacy behind the films (Jamie Oliver).
Almost 40 years ago the incredible story between Great Britain and Star Wars began with the production of Star Wars: A New Hope at Elstree Studios. The imagination, inspiration and innovation of the filmmakers included the original lightsaber design by British set decorator Roger Christian - who fashioned it from spare camera parts and collected junk, Academy Award®-winning costume designs from British-born John Mollo – the man who brought Darth Vader’s iconic look to life; and the key roles of the London Symphony Orchestra and Abbey Road - the birthplace of one the most iconic themes in the galaxy.
The story continues with Star Wars: The Force Awakens which was filmed in the UK using some truly GREAT British talent in both the production team and amongst the on screen stars including the droid-building skills of two British fans, Oliver Steeples and Lee Towersey, who were recruited to bring R2-D2 to life plus British actors Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Gwendoline Christie who play Rey, Finn and Captain Phasma in the new film.
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