Star Wars Premiere News, Pictures, and Videos

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Among the Hollywood onlookers in attendance at the premieres were Spike Lee, Matthew McConaughey and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who dressed in full costume as Yoda. Actress Carrie Fisher posted a tweet on her way to the premiere.

“You might say it is the themes, it is the Force, it is the lightsaber – there’s simply one thing on this that touches individuals, and I do not assume you’ll be able to summarize that”, 23-yr-previous Ridley, who performs a scavenger referred to as Rey, informed AFP.

Leading lady Daisy, Rey in the flick, did not fail to disappoint in a feminine, white Chloé gown that featured several layers of polka dots and sheer fabric all contributing to the illusion of her floating in the clouds. “Best one since Empire”.

Comedian Patton Oswalt simply wrote: “J.J. did it”.

“It was epic, awesome and ideal”, added Rainn Wilson, star of “The Office”.

Film fans and journalists also flooded Twitter with their first impressions. Elizabeth Banks seemed ecstatic in a floral print frock at the premiere showing of Show star Wars: The Force Awakens in Hollywood on Monday.

Series newcomers John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Gwendoline Christie, Oscar Isaac and Lupita Nyong’o and many more were all on hand as well.

Descriptions include “funny, fun and exciting”, with LA Times film writer Rebecca Keegan noting that “among its many wonderful qualities” it also passes the Bechdel test in representing female characters. One couple even travelled from Australia to have a Star Wars-themed wedding at the venue, according to BBC News!

They continued: “The new characters are very well written and portrayed, with just enough depth to them”.

In particular, they complain that the three “prequels”, all directed by Lucas, are clunky, badly acted, inconsistent with established mythos, and contain such appalling characters as Jar Jar Binks, generally considered the nadir of the whole franchise. However the real highlight is the original cast. In a four-minute comedy sketch on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Harrison Ford and Chewbacca resolved a purported feud with an endearing, hug-it-out moment.

“I am a Star Wars fan so I feel like we’re paying homage to a film that I really respect, so I feel good”, said Boyega. “A LOT of smiling faces”.

Director JJ Abrams said he was looking forward to sharing his creation.

“The Force Awakens” will be released publicly Friday, with some box-office analysts expecting it to smash sales records.

An army of Stormtroopers plus C-3PO and R2D2 were among the early arrivals at the world premiere of the highly-anticipated new Star Wars movie.

Star Wars creator George Lucas, left, and director J J Abrahms pose at the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

The final “Star Wars” movie got here out a decade in the past – the ultimate chapter in a prequel trilogy that was much less nicely-acquired than the unique three movies from 1977 to 1983.

Excited fans are counting down the hours, many with tickets already in hand – although those without may be disappointed on opening night in the United States, as many theaters are already sold out.

The premiere was organised by Blenheim man James Ryan, who was inspired by an global movement called Force for Change.