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39. Did You Know: George Lucas was paid by Twentieth Century Fox to write the screenplay for Star Wars: A New Hope? He earned only $50,000 for writing the screenplay. Once the film was shot, Lucas invited his friends Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese and Brian DePalma to screen the final product. Scorsese and DePalma were certain the film was going to be a major flop. In the end, Lucas laughed all the way to the bank, after Star Wars grossed $100 million in three months. Three decades later, Lucas is a billionaire.
84. Did You Know: Even the M&Ms are getting into the action surrounding the upcoming release of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith? These special M&M packages will feature both the dark side and the good side of the “M&M” ala the Force. The dark chocolate M&Ms, with darker colored shells, represent the dark side while the milk chocolate M&Ms, with lighter colored shells, stand for the good guys. Even the wrappers will prove fun with Star Wars trivia.
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