“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is not only shattering box office records, the franchise is now crushing the dreams of anyone up for Associated Press Performer of the Year.
Voters were asked to consider who had the most influence on entertainment and culture in 2015. Beyond its 95 percent fresh rating on RottenTomatoes.com, early awards buzz, and more than $600 million already in box office take, the huge anticipation for the new “Star Wars” has allowed Disney to drop tons of related merchandise over the entirety of 2015.
The film is on pace to break “Avatar’s” overall sales record, and maybe even cross the unthinkable $3 billion worldwide threshold when all is said and done. We’d call it a worthy winner.
“Personally, it’s been three years of feeling privileged to be part of something that’s bigger than all of us,” “Episode VII” director J.J. Abramstold the AP. “This accolade is very much appreciated and no exception to that feeling.”
“It’s funny,” he added. “I’ve spent the last few years with everyone asking me how I am dealing with the pressure. The truth is that anything that happens at this point is icing on a cake that I’m just happy came out of the oven.”
Your loved ones will want to slice you open from neck to abdomen and crawl inside you for warmth with this "Star Wars" hooded jumpsuit.
Forever 21
Star your day the arbitrary way with this tenuous-at-best "Star Wars"-Cinnamon Toast Crunch partnership!
General Mills
Credit Ample Hills for at least attempting synergy with its limited edition "Light Side, Dark Side" Star Wars ice cream. Then debit them for charging $36 for it.
Ample Hills Creamery
When the phantom menace is a magnesium deficiency, Star Wars gummy multi-vitamins will "light" the way!
Nature Smart
Vaguely mimicking the texture of Darth Vader's life support jumpsuit is this leather jacket for wearers with a disturbing lack of faith in personal style.
Matchless
Fans looking to trim the Fett from their diets will have to look elsewhere, with Kraft's Star Wars-edition Cheese & Macaroni. (We'll never join you "macaroni & cheese" droids!!!)
Kraft
You'll be the belle of Mos Eisley Cantina in these flashy-if-not-stylish LED light-saber platforms.
Irregular Choice
It's like there's a party on Hoth and only your mouth is invited with "The Force Awakens" ice cream cakes!
Baskin Robbins
If you find a hair in your Campbell's soup, don't be alarmed; that's real Wookiee.
Campbell Soup Company
The corporate synergy between Star Wars and non-dairy frankencreamer is so obvious we won't insult your intelligence by discussing it a moment further.
Nestle
Bobby Abley and Rodarte's fashion lines the last few years place an emphasis on the wearer's comfort and style while they're getting stuffed in a high school locker.
SelfRidges
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With ”The Force Awakens“ opening Dec. 18, it looks like Disney’s licensing department rubber-stamped these merchandise requests