7 July 2026

Hillywood's Star Wars Parody Is Their Most Epic Production Yet

The Hillywood Show is never one to tighten its belt when it comes to budgets, and this parody of Star Wars looks like it was pretty expensive to make.  It’s huge fun, too.  Filmed using anamorphic lenses to capture the sweeping 2.39:1 cinematic aspect ratio of the original trilogy, this restoration delivers a spectacular UltraWide presentation in stunning 4K or 8K resolution.  All your favorites are here – Luke, Yoda, Han, Leia, Chewbacca – and what Star Wars parody would be complete without an appearance or two by Darth Vader!

The commenters of YouTube are ecstatic. Viewers are hailing the parody as Hillywood's most ambitious and polished production to date, marvelling at the painstaking recreation of the original trilogy's sets, costumes, lighting and cinematography. Fans singled out everything from the inspired casting - particularly Jim Beaver as Obi-Wan (although I was rather taken with Supernatural’s Matt Cohen as Han Solo) to the pitch-perfect vocal performances, while the now-iconic lightsaber guitars became an instant favourite. Long-time followers described the video as a triumphant return, with many sharing how Hillywood's parodies have brightened their lives for years. Just as enthusiastically, commenters applauded the prominent "No AI" message, celebrating the production as a showcase for the creativity, craftsmanship and passion of a talented cast and crew working entirely by hand.  Altogether, if you are a Star Wars fan, you will find much to enjoy in this parody – and even if you are just a toe-dipper into this particular universe, you will find something to smile about here!