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Story by: Jack Foley
THE Force will be strong in London’s Leicester Square on
May 16 as Star Wars fever grips the capital for an unprecedented
day of events celebrating the entire Star Wars saga, culminating
in the UK premiere of the eagerly awaited Star Wars: Episode III
Revenge of the Sith, to be attended by writer-director, George
Lucas, and the stars of the movie.
Fans will want to prepare to have their lightsabres out at dawn,
fighting to get a perfect seat for a world exclusive:
all six episodes of the Star Wars saga presented back-to-back
in a once-in-a-lifetime 'Star Wars Marathon' at UCI Empire,
Leicester Square.
Beginning at 7 am with Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope and ending
with an evening public premiere of Revenge of the Sith, the entire
saga will be shown in a single day for more than a thousand lucky
fans.
And that’s just the beginning! The day will be filled with
never-to-be repeated activities presented by Lucasfilm Ltd and
Twentieth Century Fox – open to the general public, so everyone
will have the chance to experience the galaxy’s most exciting,
action-packed celebration of the Star Wars saga.
At Leicester Square’s VUE and Odeon West End Cinemas,
individually ticketed performances of Episodes I, II, IV, V and
VI of the Star Wars saga will screen throughout the day.
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Star Wars fans will also be able
to attend special free performances of unforgettable Star Wars
music presented by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; other surprise
activities are also planned.
The 501st UK Garrison of Stormtroopers will be on duty all day
to ensure order is upheld in the Square.
"Revenge of the Sith is a remarkable movie, and this extraordinary
celebration reflects the fun and excitement that are the hallmarks
of Star Wars," said the movie’s producer, Rick McCallum.
"The Star Wars movies have a strong connection to the United
Kingdom, so it’s very fitting to hold this one-of-a-kind
event here in London."
The culmination of Star Wars 'Celebration Day' will be the UK
premiere at the Odeon, Leicester Square with expected attendance
by Lucas, McCallum and stars Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker),
Ian McDiarmid (Palpatine), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) and Peter Mayhew
(Chewbacca), along with other celebrity guests.
Galactic Passports to the Star Wars Marathon costing £50
per person will be available from 9am on Monday, April 25, at
the box office of the Empire, Leicester Square on Tel: 08700 10
20 30 or via www.uci.co.uk.
Only those holding a Galactic Passport will be able to complete
the journey and see Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith,
before its UK release on May 19.
Tickets for The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Return
of the Jedi are available at VUE box office on Tel: 08712 240
240 or via www.myvue.com
Tickets for A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back are available
from Odeon West End Box Office on Tel: 0871 22 44 007 or via www.odeon.co.uk
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