Question 1

How did Carrie Fisher show kindness to the actor inside the Ewok costume?

Accepted Answer

Carrie Fisher provided Warwick Davis with cookies and chocolate milk between takes while he was in the hot Ewok costume, and he later praised her for being everything an eleven-year-old Ewok could wish for.

Question 2

What technical challenge arose with the Emperor's chair during filming?

Accepted Answer

The Emperor's chair had a mechanized rotation that never worked properly, so Ian McDiarmid had to shuffle his feet to move it, using tape on the floor to know when to stop to avoid being seen by the camera.

Question 3

How many people were needed to operate the full-sized Jabba the Hutt animatronic?

Accepted Answer

Six people operated the full-sized Jabba the Hutt animatronic: three inside for arms, head, tongue, and tail; one below for mouth and sides; two radio operators for eyes; and one for applying gel to give a slimy look.

Question 4

What happened to Anthony Daniels during the scene where Salacious Crumb chews off C-3PO's eye?

Accepted Answer

Anthony Daniels had a panic attack while in the C-3PO suit during that scene, repeatedly saying 'Get me up. Get me up.' instead of his lines, and this take was used in the final cut with his lines dubbed later.

Question 5

Which festivals or awards recognized 'Return of the Jedi'?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Jeonju International Film Festival in 2023 and was nominated for BAFTA Awards and Academy Awards in 1984.

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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

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