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Valley ‘Star Wars’ fans camp out ahead of film’s release

For Elgin residents Ken and Judy Bardo, a Thursday night date to see the new “Star Wars” movie was a bit nostalgic.

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The theater was one of 22 theaters that played a marathon for Star Wars fans as they prepared for the release in the next installment of the franchise.

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But most of all have fun and no spoilers to those who don’t have tickets yet. The marketing Force was so strong that this is one of the most hyped movies in film history.

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“We’ve got them all at home and we’ve watched them all, so the fact that they can come and experience it with a group of individuals that are experiencing this for the first time, it’s pretty exciting”, Dynes said.

Whether catching up on previous films, wielding lightsabers or perfecting Darth Vader breathing, thousands will prepare in their own way for the weekend premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”.

Manager Jason Arcand said Cinema 12 is in the process of converting each of its dozen theaters to hold lounge recliner seating. “There is such a big fanfare around it people are expected to buy two three tickets just to see the movie that many times”.

“People love it. It’s spanned generations”, Bornhoeft said.

3-D screening accounted for 47% of the night’s grosses on Thursday.

“We’ll ask those who bring lightsabers to leave them in their cars”, he said.

“And as a courtesy to other patrons, we’re not allowing any costumes that might be too distracting”, Arcand said. That means no light sabers and blasters.

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Chicago Tribune’s Tracy Swartz contributed.

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