Stardust is a 2007 fantasy film directed by Matthew Vaughn. The film is based on Neil Gaiman's novel of the same name, illustrated by Charles Vess, originally published by DC Comics, and stars an ensemble cast including Claire Danes, Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Charlie Cox, Sienna Miller, Rupert Everett, Ricky Gervais, Nathaniel Parker, Peter O'Toole, David Kelly, and Mark Heap. Narration is by Sir Ian McKellen.

Stardust is a 1974 British film directed by Michael Apted and starring David Essex and Adam Faith. The film is the sequel to the 1973 film That'll Be The Day. Its tagline is: "Show me a boy who never wanted to be a rock star and I'll show you a liar."

Ringo Starr turned down the chance to reprise his role of Mike from That'll Be The Day (1973).

Martin Balsam was first choice for the role of Porter Lee Austin.

A hip, gritty saga of the future about young pioneers trying to make it rich off space gold, while in search of personal freedom. And about the rugged Sheriff who must keep the peace in this Galactic Age boomtown, called "Stardust". Fast-paced and action-packed, it's the continuing story of Cowboys and Aliens, set 120 years from now on the faraway desert planet rightly known as Hades, a hell beyond the stars. Written by Herbert Wright

Carla de Hulvea is a rhumba dancer who makes news by posing as a South-American heiress. She is doing fine with her hoax until she meets American Peter Jackson, a high-pressure promoter who is looking for movie-producing money. He does some big-time bluffing on his own in order to get Carla to invest in a film he is making with his partner, Roy Harley. Through Carla, Roy meets actress Diana West, who is given a role in the movie, and Roy falls in love with her. Before Carla and Peter have finished outsmarting each other, there is a merry mix-up which involves Roy, Diana and Otto Schultz. Everything works out when the film is finally completed and, due to a new color-process, the film is booked my a major theatre-circuit, enabling the independent production to pay off. Written by Les Adams {longhorn@abilene.com}

Alex Pettyfer auditioned for the role of Tristan Thorn.

Sarah Michelle Gellar turned down the lead role to spend more time with her husband.

Miramax originally had the option on ‘Stardust’, but after it expired, Neil Gaiman felt uncomfortable giving up the rights to the film to just anyone. After turning down numerous directors and young actresses who wanted it as a starring vehicle, Gaiman finally gave Stardust's option for free to Matthew Vaughn. This was largely due to the fact that Gaiman trusted Vaughn both as a friend and as someone "who stuck to his word," something Gaiman considered a rarity in Hollywood.

After initial conversations between Neil Gaiman and Matthew Vaughn about how to make the film, Gaiman found that Vaughn was most comfortable with all the action sequences and adventure bits but needed help with the romance side of the story. To complement Vaughn's style and better capture all the aspects of the book, Gaiman introduced him to writer Jane Goldman (I), and the two hit it off and wrote the screenplay.

Terry Gilliam was offered the job of directing the movie, but having just finished Brothers Grimm, The (2005), wanted a break from fairy tales.

All princes wear clothing with a pattern spelling out their number in Roman numerals, composed by smaller Arabic numerals. Furthermore, Septimus wears a vest with the numeral 7 on each button.

The last film of Mark Burns (I) who plays Bishop, he died before the film came out.

Release prints were delivered to theaters with the fake title 'Rusty'.

In some areas, release prints were delivered to theaters with the fake title 'Bright'

Author Neil Gaiman began writing the novel back in 1994.