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Who did the original Star Wars poster?

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Avery Gonzales

Updated on March 10, 2026

Who did the original Star Wars poster?

Tom Jung

Beside this, what was the original Star Wars movie poster?

'Star Wars' Re-Release Poster (1978)This poster is notable for two reasons: 1) It's the first ever 'Star Wars' poster by Drew Struzan, whose name has become synonymous with the franchise, 2) It's reportedly George Lucas' favorite 'Star Wars' poster, who has the original artwork hanging in his home.

Beside above, how much is an original Star Wars poster worth? A rare “Star Wars” concept poster for “The Empire Strikes Back” has sold for $26,400, making it the most expensive movie poster from the franchise ever sold in an auction. According to Heritage Auctions, the poster was expected to sell between $5,000 and $10,0000.

Likewise, who painted the original Star Wars poster?

Drew Struzan

How can you tell an original Star Wars poster?

QUICK RULES OF THUMB

  1. Star Wars Style "A" - Copyright at left bottom is flush with artwork on the fakes.
  2. Star Wars Style "A" - Artwork is slightly smaller on fake.
  3. Star Wars Style "C" - Hard to tell.
  4. Star Wars Style "D" - The fake has a dot matrix serial number on the bottom border.

What was Star Wars original name?

The film was titled Adventures of Luke Starkiller, as taken from the Journal of the Whills, Saga I: The Star Wars. During production, Lucas changed Luke's last name to Skywalker and altered the title to just The Star Wars and finally Star Wars.

Which Star Wars movie is first?

Star Wars was released on May 25, 1977, and first subtitled Episode IV: A New Hope in the 1979 book The Art of Star Wars. Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back was released on May 21, 1980, also achieving wide financial and critical success.

When was A New Hope added to Star Wars?

April 10, 1981

Was Star Wars originally called A New Hope?

When Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope originally hit theaters in 1977, it was simply called Star Wars. It wasn't until the film's theatrical re-release in 1981 that it received the Episode IV marking and the subtitle A New Hope. A New Hope feels different from the other two entries in the original trilogy.

When was Star Wars renamed?

On April 10, 1981, roughly a year after The Empire Strikes Back was released in theaters, 20th Century Fox and Lucasfilm re-released the original film, too. Only this time, George Lucas decided to add “Episode IV” and “A New Hope” to the famous opening title crawl.

Who made the thing poster?

Drew Struzan

Who made the Back to the Future poster?

Drew Struzan

Are Star Wars posters worth anything?

Star Wars (British poster, 1977): up to $4,200
The US poster isn't the only Star Wars promo worth serious cash. This rarer British quad poster for the debut movie is even more valuable. Collectors with deep pockets will pay up to $4,200 for a genuine copy.

What is the most expensive movie poster?

The Mummy

How much is a 1977 Star Wars poster worth?

A rare “Star Wars” concept poster for “The Empire Strikes Back” has sold for $26,400, making it the most expensive movie poster from the franchise ever sold in an auction. According to Heritage Auctions, the poster was expected to sell between $5,000 and $10,0000.

Who did the art for Star Wars?

Ralph McQuarrie

How can you tell if a poster is vintage?

Vintage posters are a collectible art form that is available to almost everyone. Values vary but even very rare or collectible posters can be found in the $400.00 to $2,000.00 range. A poster is considered vintage if it is at least twenty-five years old and is an original advertising print.

Are original movie posters double sided?

Not all original movie posters are double sided.
Any posters printed over that amount are printed single sided and used for other promotional purposes that do not require it to be backlit.

How do you authenticate Revenge of the Jedi poster?

A fake Revenge of the Jedi poster can be identified based on four documented factors; #1 size (see below), #2 cloudy bottom right corner, #3 fold lines in the printing, #4 GAU logo on bottom right isn't sharp or blue, #5 paper weight.

How do you tell if a poster is a reprint?

The licensed copies are normally smaller (often 24x36) than original posters (usually 27x40 or 27x41) and are always single-sided. Sonis is one company that has sold commercial reprints of many movie posters. If you see the small Sonis logo (as seen in red circle below) on a poster, it is probably a reprint.

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