The poster for the seventh film of the Star Wars saga in China is slightly different from the original one as black characters have been dwarfed in size and even erased, leading to controversy and accusations of racism.
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The premiere will sprawl across three cinemas on Hollywood Boulevard: the Chinese; the El Capitan; and the Dolby Theatre, where the Oscars are routinely held.
Star Wars newbies might think the franchaise’s key location is “just space”, but we know better.
He said: “We’re putting yellow tape round the handles of our weapons. Eight foot Wookie outfits, which might block the view of those sitting behind, will also have to be discarded”.
Check theater websites for tickets and showtimes; there have been some reports of sold-out screenings, but there’ll be plenty of opportunities to catch it, since most of the above-mentioned theaters are showing it on multiple screens.
Vue boasts a cinema in nearby Leamington Spa.
“The Force Awakens” will be the first film in the hit franchise series to be released in 3D during its initial run, alongside 2D and Imax versions. “We worked together 25 or 28 years ago on a movie called “Regarding Henry” that he wrote, one of the first things he had written”.
The Walt Disney Co., which owns “Star Wars” maker Lucasfilm, declined to comment. A half-mile stretch of Hollywood Boulevard between Highland and La Brea avenues was closed off starting Friday.
The Force Awakens will have its world premiere in Los Angeles tonight.
Some of my earliest memories in life are about Star Wars.
So maybe you’ve heard of this film opening Thursday?
Which means, of course, that for its
purchase to pay off, Disney will need “The Force Awakens”, and, more
importantly, the mass “Star Wars” merchandising industry it will restart, to be as
successful as predicted.
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The 23-year-old plays scavenger Rey in “The Force Awakens”, a central character in the sci-fi movie. The victor will obtain a seven-yr film move and “Star Wars” swag. You will be able to see the in-depth interviews with the cast and creators of “The Force Awakens”.
