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Universal Continuity: Screen-wipes in the 'Star Wars Saga'

Universal Continuity: Screen-wipes in the 'Star Wars Saga'

Thanks to George Lucas's (in)famously extensive use of wipes in scene transitions, wipes are now considered part of the 'Star Wars' Brand, often mocked and parodied.

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May 18, 2021
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