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The Star Wars film series and its expanded universe has been a large revenue producer.  As of 2005 the Star Wars franchise has produced over $20 billion<ref>http://www.forbes.com/2005/05/12/cx_ah_0512starwars.html</ref>.  With the release of the expanded universe series it has increased.

The Star Wars film series and its expanded universe has been a large revenue producer.  As of 2005 the Star Wars franchise has produced over $20 billion<ref>http://www.forbes.com/2005/05/12/cx_ah_0512starwars.html</ref>.  With the release of the expanded universe series it has increased.

== Attitude to religion ==

== Portrayal of religion ==

Gerorge Lucas has stated that he came up with the idea of "The Force" as he wanted to promote a vague idea of spirituality without referencing any recognizable religion. The portrayal of the force is inconsistent in the Original Trilogy and the prequels. In the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy, the force is referred to as a superstition and a "religion" by Han Solo, who is sceptical of the idea, and is characterised as a type of magic by Obi-Wan and Yoda; however, in the prequels, a scientific explanation is given for the force. Lucas describes himself as a "Buddhist Methodist".<ref>http://www.adherents.com/people/pl/George_Lucas.html</ref>

Gerorge Lucas has stated that he came up with the idea of "The Force" as he wanted to promote a vague idea of spirituality without referencing any recognizable religion. The portrayal of the force is inconsistent in the Original Trilogy and the prequels. In the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy, the force is referred to as a superstition and a "religion" by Han Solo, who is sceptical of the idea, and is characterised as a type of magic by Obi-Wan and Yoda; however, in the prequels, a scientific explanation is given for the force. Lucas describes himself as a "Buddhist Methodist".<ref>http://www.adherents.com/people/pl/George_Lucas.html</ref>