This weekend, we received an overload of much-needed updates onStar Wars: The Force Awakens, including a new poster, an official announcement for tonight’s final trailer release, and a few teasers for said trailer. While we await the premiere of new footage with baited breath, which will debut during tonight’s Monday Night Football on ESPN, Lucasfilm also released details on an epicStar Warsmovie marathon precedingThe Force Awakens.
Much like how Disney and AMC hosted that mega Marvel movie marathon, screening each installment of the MCU prior to the release ofAvengers: Age of Ultron,Star Warsis getting in on the game with its own marathon screening. Select theaters will participate in theStar WarsMarathon Event, screening each of the sevenStar Warsfilms back-to-back. It all starts in digital 2D withThe Phantom Menace, moves through the prequels into the original trilogy in the same format, and concludes with the opening ofThe Force Awakensin 3D.For a full list of participating theaters,click here.
Elsewhere, theater chains are offering some extra goodies to whet your Star Wars palettes, including collectible tickets,The Force Awakensart, RealD 3DStar Warsglasses, and more. Get the details below (via StarWars.com).
Regal Cinemas
Star WarsSaturdays: Each Saturday, from December 19 to January 9, at Regal theatres the first 500 guests who experienceStar Wars: The Force Awakensin IMAX will receive a collectable ticket featuring uniqueStar Wars: The Force Awakensart. New art will be revealed each week.
AMC Theatres
Star WarsSundays: Each Sunday, from December 20 to January 10, guests who purchase a ticket to seeStar Wars: The Force Awakensin IMAX 3D will receive an AMC-exclusive Star Wars print from artist Dan Mumford. A new poster will be revealed each week.
Also, join the celebration at Walt Disney World as AMC Theatres and Disney Parks celebrate the release ofStar Wars: The Force Awakens. The Opening Night Event will take place on December 17, where participants will be among the first to see the new film at AMC Disney Springs 24 and then celebrate together at a private after-hours party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Tickets are available online only at AMCtheatres.com/StarWarsWDW
Cinemark is giving fans the opportunity to receive a pair of exclusive RealD 3DStar Warsglasses. There are three ways guests can get these collectable glasses: By attending theStar WarsMarathon Event on December 17. By attending the first show ofStar Wars: The Force AwakensThursday 12/17 in Cinemark XD, or with the purchase of a Star Wars concession combo, coming in November.
Alamo Drafthouse
As part of the advanced ticketing promotion at participating Alamo Drafthouse locations, you can snag two exclusive, limitedStar Wars: The Force Awakenscollectible items: an officially licensed Mondo-designed pint glass and the first ever, double-sized collector’s issue of their very own magazine, BIRTH. MOVIES. DEATH., celebrating 40 years of theStar Warssaga!
El Capitan Theatre
The film will be presented in DOLBY VISION – a state-of-the-art laser projection system that delivers richer colors and distinctly brighter images while preserving deep and dark blacks. When combined with DOLBY ATMOS sound technology, which creates moving audio that surrounds you in three-dimensional space, the picture and sound will excite your senses and inspire your emotions with breathtaking realism.
Fans will also be immersed in an extensive display of costumes and props from the making of the movie and see an all-new laser lightsaber curtain show.
And on opening day one, pick up an exclusive collectible BB-8 button!
On Fandango,Star Wars: The Force Awakensticket buyers will be entered into a sweepstakes for the chance to win a trip to the film’s world premiere. Moviegoers who purchase tickets within the first 24 hours can increase their chances to win. Additionally, ten runners-up can win a collectible “Dark Side” or “Light Side” prize pack.
Star Wars: The Force Awakensopens in U.S. theaters on December 18.
