May 4th marks the annual celebration of Star Wars day. The day is observed solely for the pun "May the fourth be with you", which is similar to the famous movie line: "may the force be with you".ShinyObjects: Mwaahhhhh! (Chewie says: happy Star Wars Day!) (May 4, 2009) While the holiday isn't sanctioned by Lucasfilms, a representative of the Lucasfilms said of the event, "It's nice that this particular date seems to observe and celebrate the power of the Force, and we're thrilled that Star Wars fans continue to find new ways to connect with a galaxy far, far away." http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/2009/05/04/2009-05-04_star_wars_fans_celebrate_unofficial_holiday_may_the_fourth_be_with_you.html
Other celebrations also take place in celebration of the film. In Los Angeles, an official Star Wars day was declared to be celebrated every May 25, the anniversary of the premiere of the first film, now known as Star Wars: A New Hope. Other groups plan outings at Disneyland, the location of one of the Star Tours rides.http://www.starwarsdisneyland.com/
Star Wars Film Facts and Trivia
- Director: George Lucas
- Genre: Science Fiction
- Released on May 25, 1977
- Script writing process started in 1974 by Lucas
- Production house: 20th Century Fox
- Industrial Light & Magic was created for the film by Lucas
- Six films total
- The six films were nominated for a total of 22 Oscars
- Oscar wins: 7
- First film: Episode IV: A New Hope
- Merchandising from the films estimated to exceed $15 billion in revenueForbes: The Force Is Strong In This One (April 30, 2009)
- First film to be screened in Dolby Digital
- Star Wars Episode IV budget: $11,000,000AOL: Use the Force, make the dollars
- Star Wars Episode IV first weekend gross: $1,554,475AOL: Use the Force, make the dollars
- Star Wars Episode IV was shown in fewer than 40 theaters when released
Star Wars Day Promotion Video by Corey Vidal
In this tribute to Star Wars, celebrating Star Wars day, Corey Vidal, an avid Star Wars fan, wakes up to find that for the first time he has the power of the force. As he learns to to make objects come to him, he obtains the lightsaber and a pair of jeans are tossed over his head.
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The joke has been recorded in Briton's parliament HansardParliament.uk:Column 787
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An unofficial holiday, not santioned by Lucasfilms
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The play on words is from the line "May the force be with you"
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In Los Angeles on May 25, 2007, city council marked the 30th anniversary of the release of Star Wars
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An Australian TV network decided to air Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith in commemoration
