Binman ‘gutted’ as Star Wars film cancelled an hour in

But the movie froze just an hour into the screening – and fans were forced to leave the cinema without witnessing the conclusion of the year’s most anticipated film.

Joshua Van Buren of Toledo waits at the concession stand before heading into the theater hours before showtime.

May the force be with you Friday as you fearless the crowds to see what is arguably one of the greatest movies of all time – well, at least in presale ticket sales at Celebration Cinemas. The white-armored storm troopers are the most popular costume choice, and “trooping” at public events produces a lot of cellphone pictures. Some people are already lining up now at theaters across the country. Face masks & duplicate guns weren’t allowed.

In addition to kicking back in a theater renovated with luxury recliners and footrests, Star Wars fans can bring in whatever gear they want within reason, including those toy lightsabers, according to Eli Blackburn, the Monroe cinema’s manager.

“Thursday night we’re usually not this busy”, said Cecelia Razo with Hot Dog On A Stick, “I’ve never even seen the movie line like this with everyone lined up”.

“We were sitting wondering what was happening then five minutes later a member of staff came in and said there was an issue with the projector and they were trying to resolve it”.

It has been more than 10 years since the last release of a Star Wars movie, Stars Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.

“It’s going to break every box office record”.

Chris Liebe, 32, of West Toledo is one of many parents passing the Star Wars magic to a new generation.

Luxury 5 Cinemas showed “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” on two screens to make 2-D and 3-D shows available for both its 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. shows, which Logan Luxury Corp.

“Mixed”, he said. “I’m pretty much expecting it to be, cinematically, a marvel, but I’m expecting to be greatly disappointed with the story”.