How Star Wars Reinvented Cinema

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In 1977 one of the most important films ever made was released, Star Wars. Following this, the film industry underwent a dramatic reinvention, becoming more commercially orientated. Many new blockbuster franchises were made in the wake of Star Wars - Indiana Jones, Back to the Future and Ghostbusters to name a few. This video explores the impact Star Wars had on the film industry, and how its legacy is still felt today.
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00:00 - How Star Wars Changed Cinema
03:04 - The First Blockbusters
04:57 - The Birth of Franchises
06:36 - So Much Merchandise
09:17 - The Start of Modern Visual Effects
11:24 - Reinvention of Sci-Fi
12:36 - Legacy of Star Wars