Star Wars Marathons, Tickets Sales And Movie Theater Exclusives All Announced
The official poster forStar Wars: The Force Awakensjust hit this morning,and along with it comes confirmation of several things we had been hearing about last week.
Tickets are going on sale tomorrow immediately after the new trailer premieres. In addition, marathons at several theater chains have been confirmed along with the announcement of certain chains having collectible exclusives for fans to get their hands on.
Ticket Sales and Theater Chain Exclusives
First of all,ticketswill be going on saletomorrowafter the debut of the trailer, so make sure you figure out where you want to see the movie. And part of figuring out where you want to see the movie may be determining which exclusive collectibles you want from certain theater chains that will be handing them out. Here’s everything you need to know on that front fromStar Wars.com:
Regal Cinemas
Star WarsSaturdays: Each Saturday, from December 19 to January 9, at Regal theatres the first 500 guests who experienceStar Wars: The Force Awakensin IMAX will receive a collectable ticket featuring uniqueStar Wars: The Force Awakensart. New art will be revealed each week.
AMC Theatres
Star WarsSundays: Each Sunday, from December 20 to January 10, guests who purchase a ticket to seeStar Wars: The Force Awakensin IMAX 3D will receive an AMC-exclusiveStar Warsprint from artist Dan Mumford. A new poster will be revealed each week.
Also, join the celebration at Walt Disney World as AMC Theatres and Disney Parks celebrate the release ofStar Wars: The Force Awakens. The Opening Night Event will take place on December 17, where participants will be among the first to see the new film at AMC Disney Springs 24 and then celebrate together at a private after-hours party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Tickets are available online only at AMCtheatres.com/StarWarsWDW
Cinemark is giving fans the opportunity to receive a pair of exclusive RealD 3DStar Warsglasses. There are three ways guests can get these collectable glasses: By attending theStar WarsMarathon Event on December 17. By attending the first show ofStar Wars: The Force AwakensThursday 12/17 in Cinemark XD, or with the purchase of aStar Warsconcession combo, coming in November.
Alamo Drafthouse
As part of the advanced ticketing promotion at participating Alamo Drafthouse locations, you can snag two exclusive, limitedStar Wars: The Force Awakenscollectible items: an officially licensed Mondo-designed pint glass and the first ever, double-sized collector’s issue of their very own magazine,BIRTH. MOVIES. DEATH., celebrating 40 years of theStar Warssaga!
On Fandango,Star Wars: The Force Awakensticket buyers will be automatically entered into a sweepstakes for the chance to win a trip to the film’s world premiere. Moviegoers who purchase tickets within the first 24 hours can increase their chances to win. Additionally, ten runners-up can win a collectible “Dark Side” or “Light Side” prize pack.
Star Wars Marathons
But the big news is the eventStar Warsfans have been hoping for has been confirmed as well. There will be aStar Warsmarathonevent playing at select theaters onDecember 17ththat will play all six of the previousStar Warsmovies in2D, starting withThe Phantom Menace, and concluding with the opening ofStar Wars: The Force Awakensin 3D. Attendees will get a lanyard with exclusive marathon art.
No time was announced, but previously we heard the marathon would start at 4am on December 17th and lead into the 7pm debut ofThe Force Awakens. More than likely the marathon event tickets will be on sale at the same time asThe Force Awakenstickets, but we’ll find out for sure tomorrow.
Here’s all the theaters that will haveStar Wars marathonsaround the United States and Canada:
That’s all the confirmation and updates we have at the moment. Now we’ll just have to patiently await the release of the new trailer tomorrow evening, and see what otherStar Warsexcitement is around the corner leading up to the release ofThe Force Awakens.
Will you partake in aStar Warsmarathon?
