Behind the Scenes Movie Quiz: Star Wars

Can you answer the questions about the making of the film Star Wars (A New Hope)? These questions are only for the original Star Wars film. Also, this is not a quiz about Star Wars cinematic universe trivia, but about the actual making of the film.
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Last updated: August 20, 2019
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Who wrote and directed Star Wars?
George Lucas
What was Luke's name in earlier drafts of the script?
Luke Starkiller
Who is credited with creating the technique of moving the camera around blue screen backed models in order to simulate movement? The camera and technique were named for him.
John Dykstra
What science fiction television show forced the model makers to re-think the design of the Millenium Falcon?
Space 1999
Paul Hirsch, Marcia Lucas, and Richard Chew won the Academy Award for what work on the original Star Wars?
Best Film Editing
Who won the Academy Award for his work on the score for Star Wars?
John Williams
Chewbacca originally looked like a lemur or bush baby with big eyes, until George Lucas was influenced by the illustrations for what George R. R. Martin short story?
And Seven Times Never Kill Man
Who is the artist who created the original illustrations that the final film's look was based upon?
Ralph McQuarrie
Before the above artist starting working on Star Wars, George worked with another artist (whose model was actually used as the skyhopper Luke played with in the film). Who was that first artist?
Colin Cantwell
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Who played Chewbacca in every Star Wars film until The Last Jedi?
Peter Mayhew
Where were the original Tatooine scenes filmed? (Not counting the pick ups)
Tunisia
Which character was originally supposed to sound like a sleezy used car salesman?
C-3PO
While James Earl Jones in known the world over as the voice of Darth Vader, who is actually in the suit?
David Prowse
What UK film studio served as many of the indoor sets for Star Wars' principle photography?
Elstree Studios
What Kurosawa film is often credited with being the film's main inspiration?
The Hidden Fortress
Who did the award winning sound design for Star Wars?
Ben Burt
Who is credited with being the executive producer on Star Wars?
Gary Kurtz
What toy company agreed to take a risk with merchandising the as of yet unknown space movie?
Kenner
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