One contributing factor to “Star Wars'” advantage over “Avatar” is the increase in theatres in Russian Federation since 2009 – which is now home to more than 3,800 screens, compared to the country’s 2,100 screens in 2009.
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With just five days until the worldwide premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, loads of leaked photos and information from the film is beginning to make its way onto the vast sinkhole that is the internet.
May the force be with … if you’re attempting to drive through Hollywood this weekend. The reality of getting such a coveted role has not yet sunk in for Ridley, whose past credits include a few television series appearances. Disney and Sony have a shared distributor in Russian Federation, managed by Anton Sirenko, who said he thinks The Force Awakens could surpass that, though he wouldn’t commit to any official forcast ahead of release. I didn’t worry about it then because I felt like it had very little to do with me.
Details have been kept secret ahead of the film’s premiere in Los Angeles on Monday except for a few outlines about the characters. She said her reaction after was unexpected.
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The film is directed by Star Trek director and long-term Star Wars fan, J. J. Abrams, and features Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher).
