Cinemagoers were stunned when a Stormtrooper squadron turned up to watch a 3D screening of Star Wars. The popular characters arrived at Apoo Cinemas, in Piccadiy, Central London, to watch Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace in 3D. Solent News / Splash News/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: spnphotosthree789452
Over 30 years ago in a theater not so far away Star Wars debuted and inspired a legion of loyal fans that have made it one of the most successful movie franchises ever. Now the movies and the fans that love them have May the Fourth to celebrate. The day has become known as Star Wars Day because of it similarity to the famous line form the Movies “May the force be with you”.
Just like the characters of Star Wars, the fans come in a wide range including young and old but the kind that comes to mind most often is ones camping out for releases. As dedicated as those fans are, there are even fans that show their love of the show all day everyday with tattoos.
Star Wars Tattoos Surely the greatest tribute a Star Wars fan can give is a pound (or in some cases a lot more) of their own of flesh. For the past 30 years, fans of the films have been going to great lengths to express their passion for the Saga. Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than with the large group of people who have chosen to mark themselves for life with the captivating imagery found throughout that galaxy far, far away. JM5/A. Miller/WENN/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: wennoddpix005751
With years of success the show has shown up at many high profile places including Fenway Park and The White House.
Prior to a game between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays an actor playing Chewbacca throws out the ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park, Boston, September 28, 2005. Chewbacca was promoting the "Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination" exhibit at the Museum of Science in Boston. ADAM HUNGER/REUTERS/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: rtrlive063083
U.S. President Barack Obama uses a toy "Star Wars" Jedi plastic lightsaber to show his fencing stance during an Olympic Games event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, September 16, 2009. The city of Chicago is vying for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Larry Downing/REUTERS/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: rtrlthree590062
As awesome as those are, my favorite fans are the creative ones. These fans take their love of Star Wars and mix in a little extra flavor to make Chef Vader or even an Elvis Trooper.
A competitor dressed as "Chef Vader", a play on the character Darth Vader from the movie "Star Wars", holds a mask of Jar Jar Binks before a costume contest at "Star Wars Celebration Japan" at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, east of Tokyo July 20, 2008. The three-day convention celebrates the 30th anniversary of the movie's premiere in Japan. ISSEI KATO/REUTERS/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: rtrltwo958339
Elvis Presley the Storm Trooper is performing at the Opening day of "Star Wars Celebration IV", the largest party for Star Wars fans. The party also marks the film's 30 year anniversary. MACON VALERIE/SIPA/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: sipaphotos716480
May the fourth is now the one day set aside for the biggest of fans down to the casual fans like myself to step back and appreciate the movie that has had such a large impact. One of the best ways to celebrate is to take a half day at work and get some friends and spend the 13 hours and 17 minutes watching all six movies back to back.
Or if that is too much of a commitment just be sure to use the phrase “may the force be with you” with everyone you talk with. After all you never know where you will meet a fellow Star Wars fan – or a real jedi.
For more photos of Star Wars fans around the planet earth check out Newscom.
Comic Con enthusiast Brian, 21, dressed as a"Jedi Master" from "Star Wars" series returns home on the subway after returning from attending 2011 Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Center. BEHAR ANTHONY/SIPA/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: sipaphotosthree329968
A man with his head painted to resemble the Star Wars character R2-D2 attends the 7th Star Wars Convention in Guatemala City. According to the organizers, they expect about 1,500 to 2000 visitors for the two-day event. STRINGER/REUTERS/Newscom Find it on Newscom.com: rtrlfour878883
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