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Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Star Wars legend George Lucas finally reveals bizarre reason why Yoda talks backwards in decades-old mystery
George Lucas has finally revealed the answer to a question Star Wars fans have had for decades. The filmmaker, 80, whose Lucasfilm has confirmed a new Star Wars adventure starring Ryan Gosling, 44, was celebrating the 45th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back in Los Angeles on the opening night of the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival. In his conversation with TCM's Ben Mankowitz, Lucas finally revealed the mystery behind Yoda's backward speech. 'Because if you speak regular English, people won't listen that much,' the director told the per Variety. 'But if he had an accent, or it's really hard to understand what he's saying, they focus on what he's saying.' Describing the challenge he was facing, Lucas said Yoda 'was basically the philosopher of the movie. I had to figure out a way to get people to actually listen — especially 12-year-olds.' That appeared to have solved the problem. Since it's debut in 1980, The Empire Strikes Back has earned more than $550 million worldwide. Further revealing his creative process, the director said, 'I write like a blueprint. It's not got a lot of detail on it.' 'And when I got the script [for 'Star Wars'] done, there was a 130 to 180 pages,' he explained. 'So I cut it into three parts and said, "I'll focus on the first one, because we'll never get enough money to make the whole thing."' Lucas settle for what would today be seen as an astronomically small fee for making the original film, but he had a reason for doing so. 'I said, "I'll do it for $50,000, to write and direct and produce… But I do want the sequels." And I wanted the rights because I'm going to make those movies no matter what happens to this one.' Another unusual condition of the contract would end up changing his life, and the film industry. 'I said, "besides that, I'd like licensing." They went, "What's licensing?"' and gave in to his terms. 'They talked to themselves, and they went, "He's never going to be able to do that. It takes them a billion dollars and a year to make a toy or make anything. There's no money in that at all."' The director said if Yoda, 'had an accent, or it's really hard to understand what he's saying, they focus on what he's saying' Describing the challenge he was facing, Lucas said Yoda 'was basically the philosopher of the movie. I had to figure out a way to get people to actually listen — especially 12-year-olds,' he told TCM's Ben Mankiewicz According to Star Wars toys have earned some $32 billion. Lucas also recalled that he was underwhelmed by 20th Century Fox's efforts to market the film, and took matters into his own hands. 'I got the kids walking around Disneyland and the Comic Cons and all that kind of stuff to advertise the movie,' he revealed. 'And that's why Fox was so shocked when the first day the lines were all around the block.'
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mukesh Khanna's Shaktimaan costume sparks debate as netizens claim 90s WWE wrestler wore it first
Shaktimaan continues to be one of the most iconic shows in Indian television history. The 90s superhero series captivated generations, topped TRP charts for years, and made a household name. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now His red and gold superhero suit became instantly recognizable, even becoming a popular sight at Comic Cons and local fairs. But now, the internet is raising eyebrows over whether the iconic costume was actually an original design. A recent viral post by Twitter user @thecaoticdjay has sparked a debate. The user shared an image comparing Khanna's Shaktimaan costume to that of Japanese wrestler Chaparita Asari from a 1995 episode of WWF Monday Night Raw . In the match, which aired in December 1995 and saw Aja Kong defeat Asari, the latter debuted a red outfit with golden armbands, shoulder pads, and a gold emblem on the chest that closely resembles Shaktimaan's signature sunburst design. 'Lesser known fact: Mukesh Khanna ne #Shaktimaan ka costume 1995 WWF women's wrestler Chaparita Asari se churaya tha,' the user wrote, suggesting that the Indian superhero costume may have been inspired—or copied—from the wrestler's gear. The post quickly spread across social media platforms, with users sharing side-by-side comparisons and expressing shock at the similarity. Comments flooded in on Instagram as well. One user wrote, 'So much for originality,' while another claimed, 'This is 100% copied.' Adding humor to the situation, one fan joked, 'Ab khud ko sorry Shaktimaan bolna padega,' referencing the viral meme associated with the show. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Mukesh Khanna Criticizes Kapil Sharma Shaktimaan was created by and starred Mukesh Khanna in the titular role, alongside a supporting cast that included Vaishnavi Mahant, Surendra Pal, Kitu Gidwani, Lalit Parimoo, and Tom Alter. Directed by Dinker Jani, the show ran on Doordarshan from 1997 to 2005 and even inspired a comic book series, an animated adaptation, and merchandise. In 2022, Sony announced a live-action reboot of the franchise with a trilogy of films. was reportedly in talks to play the lead role, but according to recent reports, the project has hit a roadblock and is currently stalled.
Hindustan Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Internet is convinced Mukesh Khanna 'stole' Shaktimaan costume from WWE wrestler: 'Khud ko sorry bolna padega'
Shaktimaan remains one of the most iconic shows in Indian television history. The superhero show from the 90s captivated audiences like nothing before and even topped the TRPs for years. The character became an icon, and even his suit, became a staple of fairs and Comic Cons around the country. But that iconic suit may have been a rip-off, or at least that is what the internet says. A Twitter user recently uncovered footage of an old wrestling match from 1995 with one wrestler wearing a costume similar to the one Shaktimaan would wear two years later. The match - part of WWF's (now WWE) Monday Night Raw - was telecast in December 1995 and saw Aja Kong defeat Chaparita Asari. Asari debuted a new costume in the match, which was a red overall suit with golden armbands and shoulder pads, along with a gold emblem in the middle. The emblem resembled a flower with several leaves or a sun and its rays. The costume looks remarkably similar to the one worn by Mukesh Khanna as Shaktimaan two years later. The user - @thecaoticdjay - shared a still of Asari alongside Mukesh Khanna in costume and wrote, 'Lesser known fact: Mukesh Khanna ne #Shaktimaan ka costume 1995 WWF women's wrestler Chaparita Asari se churaya tha (Mukesh Khanna stole the Shaktimaan costume from 1995 WWF women's wrestler Chaparita Asari).' The tweet was shared on Instagram too, where a lot of users remarked how similar the two costumes looked. "So much for originality," wrote one. Another commented, "This is 100% copied". Poking fun at the viral 'sorry Shaktimaan' meme associated with the show, one Instagram user commented, "Ab khud ko sorry Shaktimaan bolna padega (Now he'll have to apologise to himself)." Created by Mukesh Khanna and directed by Dinker Jani, Shaktimaan starred Khanna in the titular role, alongside Vaishnavi Mahant, Kitu Gidwani, Surendra Pal, Lalit Parimoo, and Tom Alter. The show aired on Doordarshan from November 1997 to March 2005. It spawned merchandise as well as a spinoff comic book series. An animated series aired on Sonic from 2011-12, while an animated film was released in 2013. In 2022, a live-action reboot of the franchise was announced with a trilogy of films that was to be produced by Sony. Ranveer Singh was reported to be cast as Shaktimaan. However, as per reports, the film is stalled now.
