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Star state of war : The Last Jediwriter / director Rian Johnson reveals his submission into the Skywalker saga has the fewest act of wipe transition in the series to particular date . SinceA New Hopefirst premiered in 1977 , wipes have been an integral part of theStar Warsfilmmaking technique , give homage to theFlash Gordonspace opera house series George Lucas watched in his youth . Last year’sRogue Onewas the first installment in the franchise to not incorporate them , but that was by design to assist differentiate the spinoff from the episodic film . The seven movies that make up the saga - the prequel and original trilogy , andThe Force Awakens- all used wipes , make it one of the steel ’s most detectable trademark .
WithEpisode VIIIcontinuing the main plot line , it was expected many of the classic image would fall after being absent from the first anthology film . Johnson has already given fansa sneak peek at the title of respect creep , revealing the intelligence " decimated " will be included in the three paragraphs that adjust the stage for the story . The director is hard at oeuvre edit the picture , and he made promissory note to keep the tradition of rub transition - though some dice - hards may findThe Last Jedilacking in comparing to its predecessors .
After running a Twitter poll where his follower could vote on whichStar Warsthey recollect had the most wipe , Johnson let out thatThe Phantom Menaceholds the record with 55 . Of the three films Johnson had in his pate , Empire Strikes Backhas 42,A New Hopehas 31 , andThe Force Awakenssports 14.The Last Jediholds the inglorious distinction of feature the few amount of wipe transitions in the saga , which Johnson jest he is eternally ashamed of :
The most wipe transition in a SW movie was Ep 1 , with 55.To my eternal shame , The Last Jedi is bringing up the rear with a measly 12 . — Rian Johnson ( @rianjohnson)August 25 , 2017
While the telephone number of rub inEpisode VIIIis hardly the juiciest update fans could require for , this development is a sign Johnson could be unaired to engage final picture . In stark dividing line from severalStar Warsmovies of the past tense , The Last Jedihas had an incredibly smooth production , with the crew staying in the lead of agenda . A couple of months ago , Johnson suggestedhe would complete post in August , and he seems to be right-hand on runway . Of naturally , this can not be take as confirmationStar Wars 8is polish off and ready to go , but if Johnson knows how many wipes he has , he is probably close . J.J. Abrams did n’t lockForce Awakensdown until November 3 , 2015 , so if Johnson is done withThe Last Jediwith about four month to go , that ’s quite the accomplishment .
Ultimately , this is a step closer toStar Wars 8becoming a reality , which is an exciting proposition for viewers around the world . As we make our way into the fall , Lucasfilm should rage up selling efforts to 11 , withForce Friday II events , a fresh trailer , and other materials justly around the corner . Audiences have waited two class to see how the saga preserve , and hopefullyThe Last Jedilives up to the hype and is another satisfying chapter .
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