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:''Note:  This article deals with the science fiction saga, not the American [[Strategic Defense Initiative]] (SDI).''

:''Note:  This article deals with the science fiction saga, not the American [[Strategic Defense Initiative]] (SDI).''

'''Star Wars''' is a science fiction film saga and fictional universe created by American director [[George Lucas]].  The original Star Wars movie (Episode IV) came out on May 25th, 1977.  The earlier set of Star Wars movies ''(Episodes IV, V, and VI)'' are renowned as classics of cinema, and were some of the first "summer blockbusters" ever made.  Episodes I, II and III were released in 1999, 2002 and 2005 respectively. All six movies are amongst the top 25 highest grossing films of all time.<ref>http://imdb.com/boxoffice/alltimegross</ref>

'''Star Wars''' is a science fiction film saga and fictional universe created by American director [[George Lucas]].  The original Star Wars movie (Episode IV) came out on May 25th, 1977.  The earlier set of Star Wars movies ''(Episodes IV, V, and VI)'' are renowned as classics of cinema, and were some of the first "summer blockbusters" ever made.  Episodes I, II and III were released in 1999, 2002 and 2005 respectively. All six movies are amongst the top 50 highest grossing films of all time.<ref>http://imdb.com/boxoffice/alltimegross</ref>

In 1984 and 1985, two spinoff movies to the original trilogy (Episode IV, V, and VI) were made featuring the Ewok characters seen in Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.  An animated film called ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' was released in 2008.

In 1984 and 1985, two spinoff movies to the original trilogy (Episode IV, V, and VI) were made featuring the Ewok characters seen in Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.  An animated film called ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' was released in 2008.

==Fan Films==

==Fan Films==

There have been many short films created by Star Wars Fans. One major website is www.fanfilms.com; which contains many fanfilms including TROOPS, The Essense of The Force, The Jedi Hunter, the Pink Five trilogy, Revelations, and Ryan Vs. Dorkman 1 and 2. One major high-quality fan based movie is I.M.P.S: The Relentless; which can be found at www.impstherelentless.com, and is the first chapter of a future full-length, chapter-based movie based on the Emperial Starship Relentless and her crew.   

There have been many short films created by Star Wars Fans. One major website is www.fanfilms.com; which contains many fanfilms including TROOPS, The Essense of The Force, The Jedi Hunter, the Pink Five trilogy, Revelations, and Ryan Vs. Dorkman 1 and 2. One major high-quality fan based movie is I.M.P.S: The Relentless; which can be found at www.impstherelentless.com, and is the first chapter of a future full-length, chapter-based movie based on the Imperial Starship Relentless and her crew.   

==Expanded Universe==

==Expanded Universe==

*[[Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith]]

*[[Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith]]

*[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope]]

*[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope]]

[[Category:Science fiction]]

[[Category:Science fiction]]