The Force is strong tonight at movie theaters around the world, as the highly anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens opened to blockbuster crowds. “The Force Awakens” is simultaneously opening around the world just about everywhere but China, where it debuts in January.
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The “Harry Potter” film also holds the all-time record for opening day at $91 million.
John Holcomb, of Edenton, said he showed up on the film’s premiere night because he wanted to share his love for “Star Wars” with his children. It’s been a ten year gap since the last installment and the movie is expected to break box office records. The wait is finally over and “the force” has officially awakened at a theater near you.
The Minnesota Timberwolves played a fun game of “NBA player or Star Wars character”, a game that is much more hard than it sounds.
Koppelman, a local dentist, said he’s been a fan since he saw the first “Star Wars” movie in 1977.
Richard Barry, the global chief merchandising officer for Toys R Us, says the store has had a 40-year relationship with the sci-fi franchise.
Generations of Jedi junkies came out in full force for the opening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens at the Scotiabank Theatre. Given the size and scale of Disney’s operations, though, “Star Wars” movie receipts aren’t overwhelming.
After months of secrecy and anticipation, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is thrilling fans and theatre owners alike.
Greig and Angela Achtemichuk, who were dressed in Star Wars-themed outfits, were excited to see the film together. Total US presales are estimated at more than $100 million, while figures from the UK’s opening day are yet to be posted.
“Its not a matter of if I will see the movies but how many times I will see them”.
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“The extraordinary ticketing demand is truly unprecedented”, said Fandango President Paul Yanover. “We began noticing a gradual increase in sales of the title at the beginning of November, but it wasn’t until the past two weeks that purchases of Star Wars XXX really skyrocketed”.
