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21. Star Wars Legend: It’s no secret that Alec Guinness, who the world came to know as Obi Wan, came to abhor anything Star Wars in later years. But, did you know, he didn’t even like the script while he was filming? In a BBC interview after Guinness’ death in 2000, Kenny Baker, who plays R2D2, said Guinness “wasn’t too happy about being in the film.” Despite that distain for Star Wars, Guinness reaped in millions of dollars for his role as old Ben over the years. Legend also has it the knighted Guinness was chosen to portray Obi Wan to help add credibility to an otherwise unknown group of actors.

59. What was originally supposed to happen to Anakin, Obi Wan and Yoda’s spirits at the end of The Return of the Jedi? Answer: There would have been an even happier ending had Lucas gone with his first drafts of the script. He originally had Anakin, Obi Wan and Yoda returning to their human form instead of their spirits becoming a natural part of the Force. Instead of watching the celebration, had the original idea been followed, Anakin, Obi Wan and Yoda would have become part of it.

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Star Wars Dale Jarrett #88 UPS 1:24 Scale Die Cast Car On May 19 Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith will hit theaters as well as the NASCAR tracks. Dale Jarrett, who joins the Star Wars Racing Team to celebrate the final episode, will be driving the 2005 UPS(r) Star Wars: Episode III Taurus stock car, reproduced here as a 1:24 scale limited edition. This highly detailed reproduction has a die-cast body and chassis with manufacturer specific engine detail and an opening hood and trunk. The tampo-printed graphics and high-quality paint proudly display the special UPS(r) Star Wars: Episode III paint scheme, which is scheduled to race on 4/23/05 in Phoenix. Edition size of 4,008 (subject to change). More informaton about Star Wars Dale Jarrett #88 UPS 1:24 Scale Die Cast Car