In anticipation of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” this week, the Orlando Sentinel asked several notable Central Floridians to share their thoughts about the original movie trilogy and how the saga has made an impact on them and popular culture. On her show on Sunday, Melissa Harris-Perry asserted that “Star Wars” is racist.
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We all know the Star Wars movie is going to be huge, maybe the number one movie of all time before it’s all said and done.
In bleachers set up on the boulevard, some fans dressed as X-Wing pilots while others donned outfits from new “The Force Awakens” characters.
Whilst working in a pub in London, she was plucked from relative obscurity by director JJ Abrams to play the lead role of resourceful Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Stormtroopers march on the red carpet at the world premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, in Los Angeles.
For The Force Awakens, four whole blocks have been closed since late Thursday evening.
F ans are already camping outside to ensure they do not miss the hottest ticket in town.
But for a lifelong “Star Wars” fan, it was tough being that close to the premiere and not getting a better look. “I actually like the toys more than I like the movies”, Springfield said, adding that he refuses to take the toys out of the packaging.
Industry experts expect the film to earn as much as $2bn (£1.3bn) at the global box office.
Later this week we’ll post a profile of the person AL.com determines is Alabama’s ultimate “Star Wars” fan.
The star-studded event is expected to be one of the largest – and most secretive – Hollywood premieres ever.
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The campers will be watching from a distance with envy tonight, when crowds of Hollywood insiders will be on hand as the long-awaited film premieres at the Chinese Theatre, as well as the Dolby and El Capitan theaters.
