Rome, 12 Nov. (LaPresse) – With 50 days to go until the 50th anniversary of Star Wars in 2027, Lucasfilm and Disney have offered a preview of a landmark year. Starting in January, worldwide celebrations will pay tribute to five decades of storytelling with the announcement of new projects, anniversary products, global fan events, archival publications and renewed offerings at Disney parks and on Disney Cruise Line, as well as several highly anticipated titles, both on streaming platforms and in cinemas, and a special 50th anniversary logo accompanied by a new orchestral version of the soundtrack composed by John Williams. “It is truly special to celebrate the 50th anniversary by bringing the original version of Star Wars back to cinemas, allowing audiences to relive this chapter in film history on the big screen,” says Lynwen Brennan, Lucasfilm Co-President. “We look forward to celebrating with our fans throughout the year: from releases such as Ahsoka and Star Wars: Starfighter to exclusive products, new publishing stories, unforgettable experiences and interactive games. We are truly grateful to our extraordinary community and hope these experiences will bring joy to Star Wars fans around the world.” On 26 May, ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ will arrive in Italian cinemas (28 May in cinemas worldwide). Directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, the film is set in an entirely new era of the Star Wars saga and features brand-new characters and settings.
Cinema, Lucasfilm and Disney: “Global celebration for 50 years of Star Wars”
Rome, 12 Nov. (LaPresse) – With 50 days to go until the 50th anniversary of Star Wars in 2027, Lucasfilm and Disney have offered a preview of a landmark year. Starting in January, worldwide celebrations will pay tribute to five decades of storytelling with the announcement of new projects, anniversary products, global fan events, archival publications and renewed offerings at Disney parks and on Disney Cruise Line, as well as several highly anticipated titles, both on streaming platforms and in cinemas, and a special 50th anniversary logo accompanied by a new orchestral version of the soundtrack composed by John Williams. “It is truly special to celebrate the 50th anniversary by bringing the original version of Star Wars back to cinemas, allowing audiences to relive this chapter in film history on the big screen,” says Lynwen Brennan, Lucasfilm Co-President. “We look forward to celebrating with our fans throughout the year: from releases such as Ahsoka and Star Wars: Starfighter to exclusive products, new publishing stories, unforgettable experiences and interactive games. We are truly grateful to our extraordinary community and hope these experiences will bring joy to Star Wars fans around the world.” On 26 May, ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ will arrive in Italian cinemas (28 May in cinemas worldwide). Directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, the film is set in an entirely new era of the Star Wars saga and features brand-new characters and settings.