“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Characters Revealed For Disney Infinity 3.0

WDWNT on October 7, 2015

Disney Interactive has revealed it’s newest line of “Star Wars” figures for Disney Infinity 3.0 and this time the play set focuses on “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. We received our first look at the Rey and Finn figures in May during Star Wars Celebration but now Poe Dameron and Kylo Ren have been revealed as additional individual playable characters.

The “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” play set comes with the characters Rey and Finn and will cost $34.99. Individual characters (Poe Dameron, Kylo Ren) will cost $13.99 each. “The Force Awakens” plays set will be released on December 18th in order not to spoil any of the movie.

New Trailer For “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” To Premier This Monday, October 19th

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With close to two months before the release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” releasing in theaters we will see a the first full length trailer this coming Monday, October 19th. This trailer will also be the final trailer released befpore the release of “The Force Awakens” in theaters on December 18th. The official logo for the movie will also be revealed, which should be expected to be on future merchandise.

Although Disney and Lucasfilm have not made an official announcement, numerous sources have heard that the trailer is coming this Monday and according to MakingStarWars.com, the trailer will premier on ESPN during Monday Night Football. The official announcement is expected to come either this Friday or sometime this weekend.

You will also be able to purchase tickets this Monday for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. Although also not confirmed, numerous AMC Theater ticket managers have informed their employees that tickets will be going on sale this Monday.

Source: Making Star Wars

BREAKING: Special “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Event To Be Held at Disney Springs and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

WDWNT on October 7, 2015

 

It seems the AMC Theaters at Disney Springs will be hosting a very special event where guests can be among the first to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens and then enjoy an after-hours party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

Also, join the celebration at Walt Disney World as AMC Theatres and Disney Parks celebrate the release of Star 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

The site is not live yet, but we expect that tickets should go on sale sometime tomorrow to coincide with the trailer release, but that is purely speculation at this point. Stay tuned for more details as they become available.

UPDATE: Here is the official information from Disney –

Starting at AMC Disney Springs 24 between 7 and 8 p.m., guests of the Opening Night Event will have a confirmed seat at the first few public showings of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and then enjoy a private after-hours party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios until 2 a.m. The party will include access to the new Star Wars Launch Bay exhibit, the Star Tours – The Adventures Continue attraction, and a DJ dance party. The night will be highlighted with the preview of a new fireworks spectacular set to the iconic “Star Wars” score. Event attendees will also get a commemorative souvenir event ticket. Guests of the Event are encouraged to come dressed in costume showing allegiance to the light side or dark side of the Force. Please see the Costume Guidelines in the FAQs.

The newest “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” trailer will debut in ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” Monday, October 19, during halftime of the National Football League (NFL) game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles. Tune in to ESPN to watch the premiere of the final trailer or join your fellow Star Wars fans at Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA to watch the trailer on a giant screen outside AMC Downtown Disney 12 theatres. The fun begins at 5:00 p.m. counting down to the trailer release.

Following the trailer launch, tickets to the “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Opening Night Event will be on sale. For tickets to the “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Opening Night Event at Walt Disney World Resort, visit amctheatres.com/starwarswdw to purchase.

How can I get tickets to this event?
This event will go on sale on Monday, October 19, 2015, at www.amctheatres.com/starwarswdw.

Why does the price for this event vary?
Ticket prices reflect a variety of format options for the movie, including 2D ($94.99), 3D ($98.99) and 3D ETX ($99.99).

Can I purchase a ticket just for the private after-hours party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®?
No, the event includes both admission to the movie at AMC Disney Springs™ theatres as well as the after-hours event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. Separate admission is not available.

Are any discounts available for this event?
No. Discounts are not available for this special engagement event.

Will transportation be provided between Disney Springs™ and Disney’s Hollywood Studios®?
Participants will need to provide their own transportation between Disney Springs™ and Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. If you are staying at a Walt Disney World® Resort Hotel the night of the event and prefer not to drive, complimentary transportation will be provided from Disney Springs™ to Disney’s Hollywood Studios® and back to your resort. There will not be transportation provided between Disney’s Hollywood Studios® and Disney Springs™ at the end of the event. Parking at Disney Springs™ is complimentary. Parking at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® is included in the event ticket price. Please allow extra time for parking at Disney Springs™ due to construction in the area. More information about parking and event logistics will be communicated closer to the event.

What time should I arrive at Disney Springs™?
By purchasing a ticket to this event, participants are confirmed to receive a seat to see the movie at a specified time in the format chosen. There will be two steps to check-in for this event:
Anytime after purchasing a ticket online and up to one hour prior to the event, participants will need to bring their online confirmation number to the theatre box office or Automated Box Office kiosks during normal operating hours to print a AMC Disney Springs™ 24 Theatres ticket.
On Thursday, December 17, 2015, Disney Springs™ will open at 8:00 a.m. for guests to begin checking in for the event. Plan to arrive at least 1 hour prior to the show time to allow ample time to check in. Guests should bring their printed AMC Disney Springs™ theaters Box Office Ticket (with Auditorium Number) to the check-in location that will be communicated prior to the event. Please be aware that Guests are not able to enter Disney Springs™ prior to 8:00 a.m.

Will there be any characters at this event?
Yes, characters will be appearing at Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.
Will anything else be open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® for the private after-hours party?
Yes, select merchandise and food and beverage locations will operate during the after-hours party in addition to Star Wars Launch Bay, Star Tours The Adventures Continue attraction. There will be additional entertainment throughout the park. No other attractions are planned to operate.

Can we come in costume?
Yes, participants are encouraged to attend in costume, provided they follow these guidelines:
Costumes should be child-friendly and adhere to any guidelines determined by AMC and Disney.
Costumes should not be obstructive, offensive or violent; drag on the ground; contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another Guest; contain any weapons or objects which resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
At AMC Disney Springs™ 24 Theatres, masks must be carried and can be worn for photos. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios® for this event, masks may be worn, but they must not obstruct vision, and eyes must be visible at all times.
Guests who dress like Disney characters may not pose for pictures or sign autographs.

Will I still be able to see “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at AMC Disney Springs™ 24 theatres if I don’t attend this event?
Yes. Visit amctheatres.com or the AMC Disney Springs™ 24 theatres box office for later show times and details.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Theater Exclusive Events, Promotions And Giveaways

WDWNT on October 7, 2015

 

StarWars.com has released a list of theaters with exclusive promotions, events and giveaways for the theatrical showing of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”.

Star Wars Marathon Event

The Star Wars Marathon Event is the ultimate fan experience. All seven movies. One epic journey. Guests will see each of the six previously released Star Wars episodes in digital 2D beginning with The Phantom Menace and concluding with the opening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 3D! Guests will also receive a lanyard featuring exclusive marathon art. Coming December 17.

* See below for list of participating theaters.


Regal Cinemas

Star Wars Saturdays: Each Saturday, from December 19 to January 9, at Regal theaters the first 500 guests who experience Star Wars: The Force Awakens in IMAX will receive a collectible ticket featuring unique Star Wars: The Force Awakens art. New art will be revealed each week.


AMC Theatres

Star Wars Sundays: Each Sunday, from December 20 to January 10, guests who purchase a ticket to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens in IMAX 3D will receive an AMC-exclusive Star Wars print 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 of Star 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

Cinemark is giving fans the opportunity to receive a pair of exclusive RealD 3D Star Wars glasses. There are three ways guests can get these collectable glasses: By attending the Star Wars Marathon Event on December 17. By attending the first show of Star Wars: The Force Awakens Thursday 12/17 in Cinemark XD, or with the purchase of a Star Wars concession combo, coming in November.


Alamo Drafthouse

As part of the advanced ticketing promotion at participating Alamo Drafthouse locations, you can snag two exclusive, limited Star Wars: The Force Awakens collectible 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 the Star Wars saga!

El Capitan Theatre

The film will be presented in DOLBY VISION – a state-of-the-art laser projection system that delivers richer colors and distinctly brighter images while preserving deep and dark blacks. When combined with DOLBY ATMOS sound technology, which creates moving audio that surrounds you in three-dimensional space, the picture and sound will excite your senses and inspire your emotions with breathtaking realism. 

Fans will also be immersed in an extensive display of costumes and props from the making of the movie and see an all-new laser lightsaber curtain show. 

And on opening day one, pick up an exclusive collectible BB-8 button!


Fandango

On Fandango, Star Wars: The Force Awakens ticket buyers will be 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.

* Participating Star Wars Marathon Event Theatres

REGAL CINEMAS TIKAHTNU 16 Anchorage, AK
COLONEL GLENN 18 Little Rock, AR
AMC WESTGATE 20 Glendale, AZ
HARKINS SUPERSTITION SPRINGS 25 Mesa, AZ
MARKETPLACE 16 Tempe, AZ
CINEMARK PARK PLACE 20 Tucson, AZ
MAYA BAKERSFIELD 16 Bakersfield, CA
AMC BURBANK 16 Burbank, CA
REGAL HACIENDA CROSSINGS 20 Dublin, CA
EDWARDS FRESNO 22 Fresno, CA
EL CAPITAN Hollywood, CA
CENTURY 20 Huntington Beach, CA
EDWARDS SPECTRUM 21 Irvine, CA
CINEMARK 22 Lancaster, CA
MONTEREY 13 Monterey, CA
EDWARDS STADIUM 26 North Long Beach, CA
AMC ORANGE 30 Orange, CA
AMC ONTARIO MILLS 30 Ontario, CA
CENTURY RIVER PARK 16 Oxnard, CA
REDWOOD DOWNTOWN 20 Redwood City, CA
AMC METREON 16 San Francisco, CA
CENTURY 20 OAKRIDGE San Jose, CA
ARCLIGHT 16 Sherman Oaks, CA
CARMIKE THOUSAND OAKS 14 Thousand Oaks, CA
CENTURY 16 GREENBACK LANE Sacramento, CA
AMC MISSION VALLEY 20 San Diego, CA
EDWARDS MIRA MESA 18 San Diego, CA
HARKINS NORTHFIELD 18 Denver, CO
AMC WESTMINSTER PROMENADE 24 Westminster, CO
AMC LOEWS DANBURY 16 Danbury, CT
BUCKLAND HILLS 18 Manchester, CT
CONNECTICUT POST 14 Milford, CT
AMC AVENTURA 24 Aventura, FL
CINEMARK PALACE 20 Boca Raton, FL
CINEMARK PARADISE 24 Davie, FL
DELRAY MARKPLACE 12 Delray Beach, FL
AMC REGENCY 24 Jacksonville, FL
REGAL KENDALL VILLAGE 16 Miami, FL
REGAL WATERFORD LAKES 20 Orlando, FL
AMC TALLAHASSEE MALL 20 Tallahassee, FL
AMC VETERANS 24 Tampa, FL
MUVICO PARISIAN 20 West Palm Beach, FL
UNIVERSITY 16 Athens, GA
REGAL ATLANTIC STATION 18 Atlanta, GA
WARD 16 Honolulu, HI
EDWARDS BOISE 21 Boise, ID
ADDISON CINEMA Addison, IL
AMC RIVER EAST 21 Chicago, IL
REGAL CITY NORTH 14 Chicago, IL
CENTURY 12 EVANSTON/CINEARTS 6 Evanston, IL
AMC SHOWPLACE NAPERVILLE 16 Naperville, IL
ROSEMONT 18 Rosemont, IL
AMC SHOWPLACE SCHEREVILLE 16 Schererville, IN
GOODRICH HAMILTON 16 Noblesville, IN
CEDAR RAPIDS GALAXY 16 CINE Cedar Rapids, IA
CINEMARK 20 JORDAN CREEK West Des Moines, IA
AMC STUDIO 30 Olathe, KS
CINETOPIA OVERLAND PARK 18 Overland Park, KS
13TH AVE. WARREN Wichita, KS
CINEMARK FAYETTE MALL Lexington, KY
CINEMARK TINSELTOWN USA Louisville, KY
AMC NEWPORT 20 Newport, KY
REGAL LOUISIANA BOARDWALK 14 Bossier City, LA
AMC BATON ROUGE 16 Baton Rouge, LA
AMC ELMWOOD PALACE 20 Harahan, LA
AMC WHITE MARSH 16 Baltimore, MD
CINEMARK EGYPTIAN 24 Hanover, MD
REGAL CINEMAS MAJESTIC 20 Silver Spring, MD
AMC LOEWS BOSTON COMM 19 Boston, MA
SHOWCASE CINEMAS DE LUX REVERE Revere, MA
NCG TRILLIUM CINEMAS Grand Blanc, MI
CELEBRATION! CINEMA Grand Rapids, MI
NCG EASTWOOD CINEMAS Lansing, MI
AMC FORUM 30 Sterling Heights, MI
MJR SOUTHGATE 20 Southgate, MI
MARCUS OAKDALE Oakdale, MN
AMC ROSEDALE 14 Roseville, MN
SHOWPLACE ICON St. Louis Park, MN
RONNIES 20 CINE Sappington, MO
TWIN CREEK Bellevue, NE
REGAL STONECREST AT PIPER GLEN 22 Charlotte, NC
AMC SOUTHPOINT 17 Durham, NC
AMC GARDEN STATE 16 Paramus, NJ
CENTURY RIO 24 Albuquerque, NM
REGAL CROSSGATES 18 Albany, NY
UA SHEEPSHEAD BAY 14 Brooklyn, NY
COLLEGE POINT 12 College Point, NY
ISLAND 16 CINEMA DE LUX Holtsville, NY
AMC EMPIRE 25 New York, NY
REGAL UNION SQUARE 14 New York, NY
AMC LOEWS PORT CHESTER 14 Port Chester, NY
CINEMARK TINSELTOWN USA Rochester, NY
AMC LOEWS RACEWAY 10 Westbury, NY
REGAL RED ROCK 16 Las Vegas, NV
AMC LENOX TOWN CENTER 24 Columbus, OH
CINEMARK AT VALLEY VIEW Valley View, OH
WARREN THEATRES Moore, OK
AMC QUAIL SPRNGS 24 Oklahoma City, OK
AMC SOUTHROADS 20 Tulsa, OK
REGAL BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE 18 Tigard, OR
AMC NESHAMINY 24 Bensalem, PA
UA KING OF PRUSSIA STADIUM 16 King of Prussia, PA
AMC LOEWS WATERFRONT 22 West Homestead, PA
PROVIDENCE PLACE CINEMAS 16 Providence, RI
THOROUGHBRED 20 Franklin, TN
REGAL PINNACLE 18 Knoxville, TN
MALCO PARADISO Memphis, TN
ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE SOUTH LAMAR Austin, TX
AMC NORTHPARK 15 Dallas, TX
CINEMARK 17 Dallas, TX
CINEMARK 20 El Paso, TX
AMC GULF POINTE 30 Houston, TX
EDWARDS HOUSTON MARQ’E 23 Houston, TX
CINEMARK TINSELTOWN 20 Pflugerville, TX
CINEMARK WEST PLANO 20 Plano, TX
SANTIKOS PALLADIUM 22 Richmond, TX
SANTIKOS PALLADIUM San Antonio, TX
MEGAPLEX 20 AT THE DISTRICT South Jordan, UT
CINEMARK TINSELTOWN 17 Spring, TX
PARAGON VILLAGE 12 Fredericksburg, VA
AMC TYSON CORNER 16 McLean, VA
AMC LYNNHAVEN 18 Virginia Beach, VA
AMC LOEWS ALDERWOOD MALL 16 Lynnwood, WA
LINCOLN SQUARE Bellevue, WA
CENTURY FEDERAL WAY Federal Way, WA
SEATTLE CINERAMA Seattle, WA
AMC RIVER PARK SQUARE 20 Spokane, WA
MARCUS PALACE CINEMAS Sun Prairie, WI
MAJESTIC CINEMA OF BROOKFIELD Waukesha, WI
SCOTIABANK THEATRE TORONTO Toronto, ON
SCOTIABANK THEATRE VANCOUVER Vancouver, BC
CINEMA BANQUE SCOTIA MONTREAL Montreal, QC
CINEPLEX ODEON SOUTH EDMONTON Edmonton, AB
SCOTIABANK THEATRE CHINOOK Calgary, AB
LANDMARK CINEMAS 24 KANATA Kanata, ON

Source: StarWars.com

D23 Offers Exclusive “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Content To Members

WDWNT on October 7, 2015

JOURNEY TO A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY AS DISNEY TWENTY-THREE GIVES FANS UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS TO STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS

FEATURING EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH J.J. ABRAMS, MARK HAMILL, HARRISON FORD, CARRIE FISHER, DAISY RIDLEY, LAWRENCE KASDAN, AND KATHLEEN KENNEDY, DISNEY’S OFFICIAL FAN CLUB CELEBRATES THE EPIC SAGA.

To celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Disney twenty-three unlocks the power of the force to give fans a look behind the making of the newest installment in the Star Wars saga. The issue opens with “guest editor” C-3PO admitting he is unfamiliar with D23: The Official Disney Fan Club (“…although I am very familiar with the R2 series of droid, I am less familiar with the D23 line. Would it be R2-D23?”) and continues with candid interviews with the original Star Wars leads—Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford—looking back (and ahead) at the ongoing strength of these out-of-this-world films.

Director J.J. Abrams—whose long-standing history with Disney goes back to the TV show Felicity—sits down for a revealing Q&A, and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy talks about inheriting one of the most beloved franchises of all time. Plus, Imagineer Scott Trowbridge gives fans a peek at what’s in store for guests at the parks, following Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger’s announcement at D23 EXPO 2015 of Star Wars-themed lands coming to Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

And the Star Wars adventures continue. Also included in the publication, available exclusively to D23 Gold Members:

  • Stories behind the movie poster artwork for all seven films
  • An exclusive interview with Star Wars Rebels executive producer Dave Filoni, who talks about his first, nerve-wracking meeting with George Lucas
  • The incredible collectibles—past and future—that allow guests to bring the movies into their homes, including the story of the groundbreaking BB-8 toy
  • A salute to George Lucas by Star Wars authority Steve Sansweet

Plus, there’s plenty of Disney magic in the winter issue of Disney twenty-three including:

  • The story of how the new Disney•Pixar film The Good Dinosaur came to rule the Earth
  • A look back at the creation of Fantasia, as it celebrates its 75th anniversary
  • How The Finest Hours went from an unbelievable true story to a gripping new film
  • Regular features including A Walk with Walt, D Society, and Ask Dave

Disney twenty-three, which is delivered directly to fans’ doorsteps, is offered exclusively to D23 Gold and Gold Family Members as a benefit of their membership. The latest issue will begin arriving in mid-November.

VIDEO: New Trailer For “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”

WDWNT on October 7, 2015

Lucasfilm has just released the third and final trailer for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”.

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Lucasfilm and visionary director J.J. Abrams join forces to take you back again to a galaxy far, far away as “Star Wars” returns to the big screen with “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

Episode VII in the Star Wars Saga, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, opens in theaters December 18, 2015.

VIDEO: Preview “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in NEW 360 Degree Experience np

WDWNT on September 3, 2015

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Today Facebook announced that they’re rolling out 360-degree videos in their News Feed. The Star Wars Facebook Page was one of the first publishers to take advantage of this new 360 degree experience.Disney and Lucasfilm are proud to debut an exclusive 360 experience from the upcoming movie “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” that brings fans inside the beloved universe.

Remember to drag and click the video for an immersive experience!

Source: Star Wars Facebook