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Star Wars: A New Hope (Nerdy Round)

1

What language are the Jawas actually speaking?
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It's a sped up version of Zulu

2

What does TIE in TIE Fighter stand for?
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Twin Ion Engines

3

David Prowse earned what nickname from the cast and crew?
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Darth Farmer
(Due to his heavy Bristol accent)

4

Before and just after filming, Peter Mayhew worked as what?
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He worked as an orderly.

5

How many Oscars did Star Wars win in 1978?
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Seven awards. It won for Set Decoration, Costume Design, Sound, Film Editing, Visual FX, Music, and a Special Achievement award for Sound FX.

6

How many Oscars was it nominated for?
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Eleven. It didn’t win for Actor in a Supporting Role, Writing, Director, or Best Picture.

7

The iconic score by John Williams won how many Grammys?
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Three. Best instrumental composition, best score, and best pop instrumental recording

8

What Japanese filmmaker's work served as inspiration for George Lucas' script?
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Akira Kurosawa

9

Between the initial 1977 release and the 1997 Special Edition, how many times was Star Wars released in theaters?
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Four times.
1978, 79, 81, and 82

10

Chewbacca was based on what breed of dog?
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Alaskan Malamute

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