Star Wars 50th anniversary celebration plans, Digi Mart USA News: Next year marks 50 years since the first Star Wars film hit theaters, and Lucasfilm is not letting the milestone pass without notice.
Part of the celebration includes the original 1977 Star Wars returning to theaters starting February 19, 2027. In addition to standard formats, including IMAX, the film will get a “Shared Reality” rendition at certain Cosm locations. Disney Concerts will also host live-orchestra screenings of the entire Skywalker Saga at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
Other plans include the second season of Ahsoka arriving in January, the new film Star Wars: Starfighter coming out in May, and a documentary called The Hero Awakens also set for May. Star Wars Celebration will take place in Los Angeles in April.
Merchandise tie-ins will also be plentiful. A “Retro” line of action figures from Hasbro, due next spring at Target, is meant to evoke the original run of figures released after the first movie became a runaway success.
New LEGO sets will feature minifigures based on concept art by Ralph McQuarrie, including one showing Han Solo holding a lightsaber.
Based on the rollout, fans of all kinds should find something to enjoy starting in the new year.
