Star Wars Has Already Sold More Tickets Than the Year’s Biggest Movie

Is it the big theme, like a son’s search for his father? A lot of stuff happened, but what you need to know is that The Empire – the all-powerful, fascist galactic government – was brought to its knees by these adorable, fuzzy little creatures called Ewoks, who were armed with slingshots at the Battle of Endor. An irrepressible romance between a rogue and a royal?

Or is it being part of a much bigger thing-a Force-that ties everything together? Star Wars wallpaper. I had to have it and my parents were mortified.

EW’s Analysis: We aren’t usually asked to feel for the “bad guys”.

Still, as a bit of movie snob, I’d argue that “Blade Runner” has numerous same qualities (right down to the lead), plus better writing and a deeper message.

It seems like even Apple has gone to the Dark Side. “Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi, you’re my only hope”. Its gotten to the point where if youre seeing the movie in a major city like NY or Los Angeles and didnt preorder your ticket already, you may not have much luck walking up to the ticket counter and buying one outright, and scalped tickets are now marked upwards of $1,000.

“We love Star Wars and we are so excited to see the new movie”, said Joann Zeise.

Fans lined up as early as 10:00 p.m. Wednesday to watch the six original Star Wars movies before the premiere screening of “The Force Awakens” at 7:00 p.m. Thursday.

“The Force Awakens” opens and fans can breathe a sigh of relief.

Whether because of its cultural dominance or cross-generational appeal or both, Star Wars is more than a movie. You can read this and still not know where the story is going. Usually, my dad sleeps in movie theaters (hahaha); he’s the kind of person who can sleep anytime and anywhere.

Subscribe to the Cinema Junkie podcast on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. “But if the movie is “Star Wars” (or ‘Indiana Jones“), my dad is awake!

But it does. If 30 is the new 20 then at 23 I should be allowed to pout when my dad breaks a promise.

OVER three decades after “Return of the Jedi”, characters from the first space-fantasy trilogy return, continuing the saga of the Skywalker clan minus the involvement of its original creator, filmmaker George Lucas.

In the vast universe of marketing sponsorships, Star Wars is in a galaxy of its own: proven mass appeal and a successful track record for the franchise all but guaranteesStar Wars: The Force Awakens will be a box-office smashwhen it hits theaters on Friday.

“I remember reading the theory that Finn is Mace Windu’s grandson”, Boyega says referring to Samuel L. Jackson’s Star Wars character in Revenge of the Sith.