Newsuk newsuk politicsgeorge osborne

'Star Wars: Force Awakens' George Osborne Credit Inspires Mock Outrage Online

George Osborne Credited With 'Special Thanks' In 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
George Bowden
|

Chancellor George Osborne has been awarded 'special thanks' in the credits for 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'.

Pictures have emerged of the final title sequence which mentions Osborne alongside Culture and Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey.

The pair were given a mention by the film's producers as a result of their role in changing UK tax incentives awarded to big blockbuster productions. Films in the 'Star Wars' franchise have always been filmed at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire.

Open Image Modal

George Osborne is listed alongside the Culture Secretary

Meanwhile 'Force Awakens' is expected to become the biggest grossing film of the year, and potentially of all time, after its release on Wednesday.

Osborne described its release as "a huge day for the British film industry" in an interview, above.

"We fought very hard as a government to get 'Star Wars' made in Britain," he said.

People have reacted predictably to Osborne's mention.

On Wednesday, George Osborne was apparently booed at the London premiere of the movie.

The Chancellor and David Cameron were both present at the event in Leicester Square as director JJ Abrams and many of the cast attended the British opening.

Mr Abrams welcomed the Prime Minister, who was politely applauded, but Mr Osborne came under fire when he was praised by the movie director - for helping secure the Lucasfilm production to the UK.

READ MORE:

STAR WARS PREMIERES
(01 of16)
Open Image Modal
Movie fans line up on Philadelphia's Chestnut Street for the premiere of the "Return of the Jedi" on May 23, 1983. (AP Photo/ George Widman) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(02 of16)
Open Image Modal
Hundreds of "Star Wars" fanatics were lined up along Bloor St. and down University Ave. in Toronto to buy tickets for the world premiere of "Return of The Jedi." (Photo by Reg Innell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) (credit:Reg Innell via Getty Images)
(03 of16)
Open Image Modal
People wait to get into a screening of "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" on May 22, 1980. (Photo by John Sunderland/The Denver Post via Getty Images) (credit:John Sunderland via Getty Images)
(04 of16)
Open Image Modal
"Star Wars" fan Danny Fitzgerald of Staten Island, in a Darth Vader costume, poses in front of Loews Astor Plaza movie theater in Times Square on May 25, 1983. (AP Photo/Dave Pickoff) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(05 of16)
Open Image Modal
Actor Mark Hamill attends the royal premiere of "The Empire Strikes Back" with his wife Mary Lou on May 21, 1983. (Photo by Michael Fresco/Evening Standard/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Fresco via Getty Images)
(06 of16)
Open Image Modal
Eunice Kennedy Shriver, president of the Special Olympics, hangs volunteer sash-ribbons on R2-D2, left, and C-3PO, robots at the premiere of the "The Empire Strikes Back" on May 17, 1980. (AP Photo/Jeff Taylor) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(07 of16)
Open Image Modal
The atmosphere at the premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" on Dec. 14, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images) (credit:Albert L. Ortega via Getty Images)
(08 of16)
Open Image Modal
Fans attend the premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" on Dec. 14, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images) (credit:Albert L. Ortega via Getty Images)
(09 of16)
Open Image Modal
Stormtroopers attend the premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in Hollywood, California on Dec.14, 2015. (Photo credit: VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:VALERIE MACON via Getty Images)
(10 of16)
Open Image Modal
A general view of atmosphere at the premiere "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" on Dec. 14, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Barry King/WireImage) (credit:Barry King via Getty Images)
(11 of16)
Open Image Modal
The atmosphere at the premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" on Dec. 14, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images) (credit:Albert L. Ortega via Getty Images)
(12 of16)
Open Image Modal
A general view of atmosphere at the premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" on Dec. 14, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Barry King/WireImage) (credit:Barry King via Getty Images)
(13 of16)
Open Image Modal
R2-D2 (L) and C-3PO attend the world premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" on Dec. 14, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
(14 of16)
Open Image Modal
A view of the stormtrooper exhibit during the after party for the premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" on Dec. 14, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Jesse Grant via Getty Images)
(15 of16)
Open Image Modal
Actor Domhnall Gleeson attends the premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" on Dec. 14, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Charley Gallay via Getty Images)
(16 of16)
Open Image Modal
Actors Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart attend the world premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" on Dec. 14, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Charley Gallay via Getty Images)
Suggest a correction
|
Submit a tip