It's been thirty-five years since George Lucas' original 'Star Wars' movie was released (you may have noticed tributes all over the Internet today). The film and its sequels and prequels have become a pop culture staple, inspiring other movies, television shows, and generations of wannabe lightsaber-wielding Jedi masters.
To celebrate 35 years, we've put together a list of 35 great pop culture reimaginings, tributes and randomness from the likes of Kevin Smith, Seth Green, Simon Pegg and Seth MacFarlane. There are also some cute kids, a few songs, a classic Christmas special, and who could forget Bill Murray's iconic performance as Nick the Lounge Singer? Check them out below.
'Hardware Wars' (George Lucas's "favourite" 'Star Wars' parody)
Michael Winslow in 'Spaceballs'
Bill Murray as Nick Winters: 'Star Wars Song'
'Empire Strikes Back' As A Silent Film
Kevin Smith's 'Clerks': Death Star Politics
Star Wars According To A 3-Year-Old
Darth L. Jackson: Vader's Lines Swapped For Samuel's
Darth Vader Being A Smartass
Family Guy's Best of Star Wars Compilation
Tina Fey as Leia Lemon in '30 Rock'
'The One With The Princess Leia Fantasy' from 'Friends'
'That 70's Show': 'Star Wars' Episode
'The Force' - Volkswagen Commercial
Improv Everywhere's 'Star Wars Street Car'
John Williams Is The Man: An A Capella Tribute
Beastie Boys 'Do It' at Sasquatch Festival
'Star Wars' Gangsta Rap
Lego 'Star Wars'
Lego 'Star Wars' Organ
Piano Guys' 'Cello Duel'
Robot Chicken: 'Take Your Daughter to Work Day'
Sariah Gallego Joins the Dark Side
Simon Pegg & Nick Frost's 'Star Wars'
Dr. Evil's "Death Star" in 'Austin Powers'
'Fan Boys'
'Star Wars' Holiday Special
The Unforgettable Classic Star Wars Kid
George Michael's Lightsaber Moves in 'Arrested Development'
Gnarls Barkley's 'Crazy'
R2-D2's Other Message: Holographic Tupac
Jedi Kittens
Shit Stormtroopers Say
The Sith Who Stole Christmas
'Monty Python' Meets 'Star Wars'
Jimmy Fallon's 'Star Wars' Parody at the MTV Movie Awards
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