George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise has given us amazing stories, legendary characters, and groundbreaking special effects. The films have expanded into many forms of media, including TV shows, video games, novels, comic books, and even theme park attractions. There are well over 15 films and TV shows dedicated to the franchise. The combined box office revenue of the films equates to over $10 billion, making Star Wars the third-highest-grossing film franchise in cinematic history. Although each piece of media is meticulously produced, there can still be mistakes and slip-ups in Star Wars projects that find their way into the final cuts. While some errors are hard to notice, others have become recurring and even inside jokes. Whether intentional or not, they’ve become a fun part of the experience for fans, with some even creating websites for these bloopers.
Moving on from a hapless crew member accidentally appearing in the backdrop, to wires peeking out from the blades of lightsabers, here’s a rundown of seven Star Wars goofs that will stick with you after learning about them.
Stormtrooper Bumping His Head (Star Wars: A New Hope)
As a movie critic, I can’t help but chuckle at one of the most iconic bloopers in the Star Wars franchise – the infamous stormtrooper blunder in “Star Wars: A New Hope.” During their entrance into the Death Star’s control room, an unlucky trooper accidentally smacks his head on a doorway. Despite being just a simple mistake, it made its way into the final cut of the film, and George Lucas even included an extra sound effect to enhance the humor in later versions. The only thing that remains unsolved is the identity of the actor who delivered this comedic moment – may the force be with him!
Lightsaber’s Visible Cord (A New Hope)
In the battle between Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness) and Darth Vader (David Prowse) in ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’, there are instances where the cord connected to Obi-Wan’s lightsaber appears and disappears in different shots. This is because the lightsabers were made using practical effects, with their spinning blades being powered by external wires hidden from view, serving as a testament to the extensive use of practical effects in the movie’s production.
Crew Member Caught on Camera (The Mandalorian)
In Season 2, Episode 4 of the much-loved The Mandalorian TV series, a crew member wearing jeans and a T-shirt was caught on camera in the background of one scene. The crew member, dubbed “Jeans Guy,” went viral at the time, but the mistake was later fixed when the production team digitally removed him from the scene. However, plenty of screenshots still circulate online (see above).
Luke Calls Leia by the Wrong Name (A New Hope)
Another famous blooper in A New Hope that made the final cut is when Luke (Mark Hamill) shouts “Carrie” instead of “Leia” when he exits his X-Wing after blowing up the Death Star, accidentally using actress Carrie Fisher’s real name. This slip-up happened so quickly that it went unnoticed during filming and editing. However, Star Wars fans noticed it immediately when watching, and the mistake remains in countless new edits and special editions of the film.
Disappearing Ladder (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back)
In the movie “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back,” as Luke Skywalker readies to depart from Dagobah and journey to Cloud City, he uses a ladder to ascend into his X-Wing cockpit. This ladder is evident during his conversation with Yoda and R2-D2. However, following a shift in camera perspective, the ladder inexplicably vanishes in the subsequent scene. Although this can be considered a minor continuity issue, the ladder’s vibrant color makes its absence quite conspicuous.
Han Solo’s Jacket (The Empire Strikes Back)
Another blooper in The Empire Strikes Back occurs during the emotional carbon-freezing chamber scene. Han Solo (Harrison Ford) is seen wearing his jacket in some shots, and in others, he isn’t. This can be considered a major wardrobe mistake because it’s so obvious. Some fans claim it’s a continuity error, while others suggest it’s an editing mistake. What remains true is that it’s one of the most famous blunders.
Darth Vader’s Mouthpiece (Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
In the film “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi,” there’s a slight inconsistency. When Luke takes off Darth Vader’s helmet, the lower mouthpiece is still fastened. However, later in the same scene, this mouthpiece mysteriously vanishes. Given the emotional intensity of the moment, many viewers might overlook it at first glance. But if you look closely, it may be hard not to spot this discrepancy during Vader’s final moments, especially upon rewatching the movie.
Star Wars movies and TV shows can be streamed on Disney+.
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