Thunder Levin (director/writer) shares his change of heart from hearing about Star Wars to seeing Star Wars, camping out in line to be one of the first to see Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, the Sharknado teaser trailer that never was, his love for The Empire Strikes Back, how expectations affected viewing the Prequel Trilogy, the Force Awakens and The Last Jedi, the legacies of Luke Skywalker and Rey and the New Jedi Order.
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Thunder Levin is a director and screenwriter. He’s best known for writing the first four Sharknado movies for Asylum Films and The SYFY Network – the fourth movie, which came out in 2016 was called SHARKNADO: THE FOURTH AWAKENS. He credits seeing Star Trek as child to opening his mind to the wonders of science fiction and seeing Star Wars as solidifying his desire to make movies when he grew up.
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Star Wars may have the largest and most diverse fanbase in all the galaxy—but every fan has their own certain point of view. So, tune your comlinks and join Star Wars enthusiasts, Dave (an OT kid) and Elora (a PT kid), every week for an in-depth conversation with a different devotee from all walks of life across the Star Wars fandom universe. Plus, it’s just FUN to talk about Star Wars. To bring balance to the fanbase, each episode we’ll delve into our guests’ personal Star Wars fandom story, and from that point of view, we’ll celebrate the power of the Force. Strap in, ignite your passion for the galaxy far, far away, and find out: What Does Stars Wars Mean To You?
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