“It’s great to see that all fans can enjoy the “Star Wars” experience, as our theater partners continue to add new screens and new showtimes every day”, he said. “I cried, I cried”. I cried sad tears. “Clearly this is not the most important event that’s taking place in the White House today: There’s a screening of “Star Wars” for Gold Star families and children coming up”.
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens grabbed $57 million Thursday night in the U.S., setting a new all-time record for previews.
Megan wore a Pricess Leia-ish gown as she was walked down the IMAX aisle.
The sci-fi adventure film starring Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford has been a intergalactic hit with both fans and critics.
“I remember the exact day my father took me to see Star Wars in 1977 and I’ve been geeked out about it ever since”, said Kristina Maze.
Rick Ritter spent the night with fans who have been waiting for the premiere.
“We’re the two oldest in the theater, and we’re the ones still awake”.
“Opening weekend, about all we have left are early morning screenings”.
So far, the Disney film has pulled in roughly $130 million worldwide since opening overseas on Wednesday.
In North America, the film sold a record $100 million worth of presale tickets before Thursday previews began at approximately 7 p.m. EST.
Not everyone in the opening-night audience was dazzled, though.
And although fans can expect those details to remain guarded until release, LucasFilm’s Kathleen Kennedy has confirmed one important part of the next instalment – the stars of The Force Awakens will all be returning. “I’ve always loved the stories, read the comics, movies kept coming out…I loved the expanded universe…it’s a real thing”.
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When asked if he was anxious about the movie living up to the hype, he said he was confident it would.
