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MANILA, Philippines – It’s been 37 years since the world first became enthralled with the saga from “a galaxy far, far away.” Since then, Star Wars has influenced not only science fiction but pop culture as well.
After 6 films, numerous books, computer and video games, comic books and an animated TV series, the force is as strong as ever in this media franchise.
With anticipation growing over the seventh installment of the film series, especially with the recent news that some of the leads from the original movie will be reprising their roles in the new movie slated for release in December 2015 (read ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’: The cast revealed!), Star Wars mania is still a force to be reckoned with.
It even has its own holiday.
May the 4th (a date chosen because it is reminiscent of the iconic line, “may the force be with you”) marks the International Star Wars Day— an unofficial holiday for fans around the globe to pay homage to all things Star Wars.
Get a chance to celebrate with fellow fans and enthusiasts with a series of out-of-this-world events, toys and collectibles selling, parades, exhibits and a whole lot more are happening this month at Resorts World Manila to mark Star Wars Day.
Die-hard followers of the franchise will have a chance to be a part of this celebration and put their knowledge of Star Wars trivia to the test. You can even win prizes in the process.
Check out some trivia of the movie and its characters. Do you know each of them already?
1. Famous Hollywood actors turned down roles in the movie franchise. Sissy Spacek and Jodie Foster declined the role of Princess Leia, and Al Pacino, Christopher Walken and Sylvester Stallone turned down the chance to play Han Solo.
2. The actors who played C-3PO and R2-D2, Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker, are the only actors who are playing the same role in all seven Star Wars films.
3. Star Wars IV: A New Hope was the only film in the franchise that was nominated for Best Picture in the Academy Awards. It lost to Woody Allen’s Annie Hall.
4. Darth Vader’s famous line, “No, I am your father” actually read “Obi-Wan killed your father” in the script. Only director Irvin Kershner, George Lucas and Mark Hamill knew how it would play out as they filmed.
Can’t get enough? Check out the exhibit featuring figures—some of them life-sized—of R2D2, Darth Malgus, Darth Maul, C-3PO, Luke Skywalker, Storm Troopers, Senator Palpatine and other iconic characters from the films which are already on display until May 15 at the Newport Mall lobby.
You can turn to the dark side and join Darth Vader and the Storm Troopers as they go on parade around the mall on May 3 and May the 4th starting at 4 pm, courtesy of the 501st Legion Philippine Outpost—the Pinoy arm of the worldwide Star Wars costuming organization comprised of and operated by fans.
It’s not every day you get a chance to see Storm Troopers on parade in the flesh, or to take a selfie with the Dark Lord himself.
Or why not live out your Star Wars dream and be Han Solo, Princess Leia, Yoda or Chewbacca for a day in the costume contest on May 4.
So get your lightsabers ready and practice your Jedi mind tricks with fellow fans and get ready for Star Wars week right here in the Metro.
May the force be with you. – Rappler.com
To know more about RWM events and promos, visit their website here or call their Tourist/Visitor Hotline at (02) 908-8833.
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