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The Best Star Wars Trailer Is From the Worst Movie in the Franchise
ComicBook.comStory by Lisa LamanImage from ComicBook.com
scrn loglineSurprisingly, the best Star Wars trailer ever comes from the franchise's weakest film, 'The Phantom Menace', showcasing the saga's grand imagery and potential.beat sheet- The 1998 teaser trailer for 'The Phantom Menace' is considered a work of art, with its striking visuals and John Williams' iconic score captivating audiences even decades later.
- The teaser's scarcity back in 1998 added to its mystique, as fans would flock to screenings of unrelated films just to catch a glimpse of the new Star Wars footage on the big screen.
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The Best Star Wars Trailer Is From the Worst Movie in the Franchise
ComicBook.comStory by Lisa Laman
scrn logline
Surprisingly, the best Star Wars trailer ever comes from the franchise's weakest film, 'The Phantom Menace', showcasing the saga's grand imagery and potential.
beat sheet
- The 1998 teaser trailer for 'The Phantom Menace' is considered a work of art, with its striking visuals and John Williams' iconic score captivating audiences even decades later.
- The teaser's scarcity back in 1998 added to its mystique, as fans would flock to screenings of unrelated films just to catch a glimpse of the new Star Wars footage on the big screen.
call sheet
George Lucas, ComicBook.com, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Prometheus, Cats, Star Wars, The Rise of Skywalker