The force is strong with Treasure Valley ‘Star Wars’ fans

Unless you’ve been living under a rock recently, you probably know that the new Star Wars movie is premiering today.

The news comes amid reports fans have spotted James Bond star Daniel Craig in the film.

Can you believe I’ve never seen Star Wars?

Star Wars hit theaters Thursday night.

Annotated by commentary from Smithsonian curators, George Lucas, costumers, and actors including Carrier Fisher about her famous Princess Leia slave bikini, this exhibit discusses the history of how the preparation of the films shaped the costumes and, in turn, how the costumes ultimately shaped the films. When visitors come, they’ll see the unique behind the scenes stories through original influences like Japanese Samurai culture and World War II military attire.

Amanda: I’m like a unicorn.

“I couldn’t have a mask on”, said one young fan dressed as a Jawa.

Fan: I believe that people like you exist, but It’s a little sad. As the video concluded and the lights returned to their initial luminosity, a staff member of the exhibit laboriously pulled the painted-to-look-metallic cargo bay door aside, and urged me to walk through and discover the rest of the exhibit.

Amanda: Why do people keep doing that.

So without further ado, please feel free to enjoy our photo gallery, featuring much of what was on display at the Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibition – and may the force be with you, always!