'Star Wars: The Last Jedi': 'A galaxy of offers, special events, and giveaways'
In a few hours, tickets for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” will be available for purchase. Coinciding with the ticket sale, a new trailer will be released. There are a lot of viewing options and giveaways for early birds.
According to the official Star Wars website, fans have the opportunity to watch the film one day before the official release by attending one of the three opening night events. On Dec. 14, fans can watch a double feature of “The Force Awakens” and “The Last Jedi,” the Opening Night fan event or a marathon of all eight movies from the franchise.
There are also collectibles to be given away by select theatres to fans who book tickets early. IMAX at AMC is giving away exclusive prints by artist Dan Mumford every Sunday from Dec. 17 to Jan. 7. There will be a new print each week, given out until supplies last.
IMAX at Regal will give away an exclusive collectible ticket featuring unique art. There will be new art each week for the first 500 guests. At Cinemark, Connections loyalty members can buy RealD 3D ticket “to unlock a free pair of 3D ‘Star Wars’ glasses.” Alamo Drafthouse has an advanced ticketing promotion that allows fans to add exclusive “Last Jedi” collectibles, which include “all-‘Star Wars’ issue of Birth.Movies.Death, and three incredible Mondo-designed glasses.”
Fans who buy tickets from Fandango will get a complimentary poster of the film. They can also buy gift cards and collectible items of the franchise from the Fandango Fan Shop. Those who buy tickets from the Atom Tickets app or website have the option of seamlessly buying “Star Wars” merchandise and have it shipped to their homes.
Disneyland Resort has also joined in the action. Fans will be able to watch the trailer of the film on the big screen at the resort in Anaheim and other locations.