CKNW’s Jeremy Lye is there and says people are starting to arrive at the Dolby Theatre.
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No, bigger: On Monday evening, three theatres will roll out red carpets for the world premiere of the hugely anticipated “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”.
This photo provided by Disney/Lucasfilm shows a scene from the new…
“The only words to describe the first day of IMAX worldwide advance ticket sales for Star Wars: The Force Awakens are ‘record-shattering, ‘” IMAX Entertainment CEO Greg Foster told the Hollywood Reporter.
“Preparations are huge”, said Sgt. Robert Ward of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Hollywood Station.
“I know why I have feelings – good, bad, and otherwise – about Star Wars”, she said.
A K-9 dog and it’s handler goes through a security check outside… Thankfully, the 60 Minutes report on the film, which we’ve got for you above, is completely spoiler-free and makes for a very interesting and revealing look at the new Star Wars movie.
Spielberg praised the “Star Wars” franchise, saying he knew when the first film was released that it would be an enduring hit.
Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), Andy Serkis (Supreme Lord Snoke) and Domhnall Gleeson (General Hux) portray the wrongdoers.
Kasdan was able to bring a sense of history for the characters from the past films while helping craft the next generation of “Star Wars” characters such as Finn, Rey and Kylo Ren.
Kasdan didn’t let that affect the story he and Abrams wanted to write.
So far, the plot of The Force Awakens – Episode VII in the franchise – remains a fiercely-guarded mystery.
Despite being in charge of “The Force Awakens” for the past three years, director J.J. Abrams seemed overwhelmed by the magnitude of the premiere.
Meanwhile, the older gamers will surely be pleased with Sony and EA DICE’s “Star Wars Battlefront” bundle that packs in a customized 500 GB PlayStation 4 console and wireless controller that is totally inspired by none other than Darth Vader.
“We’ve sold tickets basically from every corner of the country and even some from overseas and in the United States”, Holota commented.
Being one of the lead actors in a Star Wars movie, actress Daisy Ridleys life changed in a major way when she became a part of the Force Awakens cast.
Rey’s family left her on Jakku when she was five.
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“Star Wars” studio Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm are encouraging reviewers to hold back as well, asking that reviews be embargoed until 12:01 a.m. PT Wednesday.
