Fans Flock To Local Theaters For ‘The Force Awakens’

Nick Gianakos of Shirley said, “I’m just excited”.

Separately, Star Wars: The Force Awakens advance ticket sales have jumped from $US50 million ($70.2 million) to $US100 million ($140.3 million), unnamed sources told the Hollywood Reporter.

Movie-goers had there own ideas about where the story-line would take them, but many were asking the same question.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, the seventh installment in the entertainment business’ biggest movie franchise, opened with much fanfare and tons of fanboys and fangirls at Regal Cinemas in Augusta. “The film was awesome, definitely as good as the first one”.

For Elgin residents Ken and Judy Bardo, a Thursday night date to see the new “Star Wars” movie was a bit nostalgic. However, a scan of local theater websites found there were still tickets available at various venues for Friday and Saturday showings.

“Star Wars” has been everywhere lately, with themes and characters appearing on everything from fast-food drinking cups to toys and video games to movie trailers on every channel.

Star Wars fans Charlotte 4, Ben, 11 and Lucinda Van Gestel, 11 on their way to see the movie.

According to Deadline, industry sources confirmed that the movie is expected to rake in $100 million in presale tickets worldwide from all purchasing services. “When people are having a discussion we go ‘guys let’s just chill on reviewing any details or talking about the end of the movie because we want to make sure everybody gets a chance to see it'”.

While the bride didn’t mimic the famous Star Wars princess for her big day, Princess Leia was by her side as a bridesmaid.

“The prequels were obviously disappointing, so I’m hoping J.J. Abrams can recapture the magic of what made “Star Wars” so great”, Moore said. “I do believe that Maz and Yoda at one point had crossed paths”, Abrams says.