What is the best way to protect yourself from spoilers? This is probably the question every fan asks themselves at some point in their life highly anticipated project within reach moves. The first leaks often make the rounds on the Internet before filming begins. This is followed by unauthorized set images and other snippets.
Star Wars fans can sing a song about it. As soon as a new project is announced, rumors and speculation run rampant. Sometimes even entire plot twists were created just by them Packaging of toy products betrayed. But at least with the official soundtrack album you have to be sure, right?
Not even close.
Mega spoiler two weeks before the cinema release: The soundtrack for Star Wars: Episode I revealed Qui-Gon’s death
When Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace was released in the USA on May 19, 1999, it was already clear to most fans which character would ultimately die. The reason for this was that Release of the soundtrackwhich was available in stores from May 4, 1999 and featured an unbelievable spoiler.
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Anyone who wanted to listen to John Williams’ new leitmotifs before the cinema release was invited to the Back of the CD surprised by two titles. Track 15 teases “Qui-Gon’s Noble End”before track 16 leaves no more doubt and with “Qui-Gon’s Funeral” one of the film’s main characters is buried – two weeks before the film’s release.
Very few fans would have assumed that Liam Neeson’s Jedi Master would die in the opening of the prequel trilogy. Although the specific circumstances of Qui-Gon’s death were not known, this is likely to be a spoiler the hardest in Star Wars history that has officially found its way into the world.
Bonus Spoilers: The Padmé Amidala twist also leaked before the film’s release. Two toy figures from Hasbro were to blame, linking actress Natalie Portman to both roles. After that it was no longer a secret. Padmé and Queen Amidala are the same person.
Despite Qui-Gon spoilers, Star Wars: Episode I was a huge success and is still making money today
The knowledge of Qui-Gon’s death did not affect the success of the film. As shown by Box Office Mojo’s numbers, The Phantom Menace managed to win worldwide $924 million play in cinemas. Thanks to re-releases, the film has now grossed over a billion US dollars.
The most recent revivals took place last weekend. To celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4 and the film’s 25th anniversary, Disney brought Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace back to the big screen, where the film earned an additional $14 million, according to Box Office Mojo .