Mark Hamill Goes Undercover as Stormtrooper to Greet ‘Star Wars’ Fans on Hollywood Blvd. (Video)
”Star Wars“ actor informed strangers on the street that this is their last chance to win tickets to the ”Force Awakens“ premiere through an Omaze charity campaign
Mark Hamill disguised himself as a stormtrooper and took to Hollywood Boulevard to tell fans that this is their last chance to win tickets for the premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”
“Star Wars” has teamed up with Omaze to benefit 15 different charities chosen by the cast and filmmakers. It furthers the mission of “Star Wars: Force for Change,” a campaign to inspire people to make a positive change in the world.
“The last time anybody saw me in a stormtrooper outfit was when we rescued the princess off the Death Star.” said Hamill, as he geared up for his adventure. “I couldn’t be more proud of everyone in the ‘Star Wars’ family. Your support has been absolutely fantastic, and I for one can’t wait for the premiere.”
While walking down Hollywood Boulevard, Hamill encountered other “Star Wars” cast members, such as Darth Vader, and met hardcore fans of Hamill himself. Of course, they didn’t know he was under the mask.
“Mark Hamilton,” a woman responded when Hamill asked her whom she would like to meet from the cast. “I’ve been in love with that man.”
Asking unknowing pedestrians who their favorite “Star Wars” characters are, the actor who reprises his role as Luke Skywalker in the “The Force Awakens” gets himself involved in a lightsaber war while spreading the word about the contest.
Winners will be transported to the red carpet premiere in either Los Angeles or London, meet the cast members and experience “Star Wars” on a silver screen for the first time in ten years. Flights and hotel costs are covered.
The campaign supports charities like the Africa Cancer Foundation, Feeding America, Make-A-Wish, UNICEF and the Union of Concerned Scientists.
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Characters Cover EW Issue Teasing Luke Skywalker Details (Photos)
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is coming to a newsstand near you.
Harrison Ford, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley,and C-3PO & R2-D2 will all appear on special collector's edition covers of the new issue of Entertainment Weekly.
The magazine also promises to reveal new details about the film, including why we haven't seen Luke Skywalker in any of the trailers and teasers released thus far.
It will also feature an interview with Ford regarding his plane crash earlier this year and how the Millenium Falcon door slamming on his ankle impacted him on set. Finally, Boyega and Ridley will discuss their onscreen and offscreen friendship.
No word on if the magazine will delve into the tumultuous relationship between our two favorite droids.
Check out all four special edition covers below. The new issue hits newstands this Friday.
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens': 9 Galaxy-Shaking Revelations From New Trailer (Photos)
1. "Who are you?" This is our first glimpse is of Rey (Daisy Ridley) dressed in heavy-duty sand planet gear, fitted with repurposed lenses from a Stormtrooper helmet. The Force is strong with this one!
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2. Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) is the ultimate fanboy -- he styles his look after the Dark Lord of the Sith and keeps Darth Vader's charred helmet on a plinth. Ren is clearly in hero-worshipping mode.
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3. "I've got nothing to fight for," says Finn (John Boyega), which should put to rest any theories he's not a real Stormtrooper. The trailer paints him as a soldier of the New Order who no longer believes in the cause.
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4. An epic battle over a lush green planet with temple ruins lead some fans to have a new hope for a return to Yavin 4, the location of the first Rebel Base from the original film. (P.S. pay attention to Finn's jacket; it's important later.)
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5. We finally see our first glimpse of Leia Organa Solo (Carrie Fisher), being consoled by her husband, Han (Harrison Ford). Is Luke's mysterious absence from the film's promotional materials the reason she's sad?
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6. The closest lead we have on the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) is this shot of a robotic hand resting on R2-D2. Other than that, your guess is as good as ours.
Walt Disney Pictures
7. Many believe that the mysterious voice bookending the trailer ("Just let it in") belongs to Maz Kanata (Lupita Nyong'o), who was possibly featured on the film's poster.
Walt Disney Pictures
8. Originally a skeptic in "hokey religions and ancient weapons," Han Solo (Harrison Ford) seems to be teaching Rey and Finn about how all the stories about Jedi and The Dark Side are true. (Remember, the jacket is important.)
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9. Is Oscar Isaac's Poe Dameron under mind control? Bear with us as we piece together the evidence for our first crazy theory.
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An earlier teaser showed Resistance fighter pilot Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) sporting a familiar worn jacket.
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Comic-Con footage let us view a shot of a captured Poe being led by a Stormtrooper to an uncertain fate. Could that possibly be Finn holding Poe at blaster point?
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In the new trailer, Ren subjects Poe to a new kind of Force torture (not a Force choke as some fans think, as that particular move makes it impossible to do anything other than gag).
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Finn later crashes down on a desert planet, now in possession of Poe's jacket which he seems to wear through the rest of the film.
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When Poe encounters Finn again, he doesn't seem to recognize his jacket. In fact, the look on his face seems menacing. Finn, meanwhile, seems to know something's up. Is the Force telling him something?
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From a first glimpse at Princess Leia to speculation about Oscar Isaac’s Poe Dameron, TheWrap details the biggest takeaways from new teaser for J.J. Abrams’ eagerly awaited movie
1. "Who are you?" This is our first glimpse is of Rey (Daisy Ridley) dressed in heavy-duty sand planet gear, fitted with repurposed lenses from a Stormtrooper helmet. The Force is strong with this one!
John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Harrison Ford, and C-3PO & R2-D2 appear on special collectors edition of magazine
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is coming to a newsstand near you.
Harrison Ford, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley,and C-3PO & R2-D2 will all appear on special collector's edition covers of the new issue of Entertainment Weekly.
The magazine also promises to reveal new details about the film, including why we haven't seen Luke Skywalker in any of the trailers and teasers released thus far.
It will also feature an interview with Ford regarding his plane crash earlier this year and how the Millenium Falcon door slamming on his ankle impacted him on set. Finally, Boyega and Ridley will discuss their onscreen and offscreen friendship.
No word on if the magazine will delve into the tumultuous relationship between our two favorite droids.
Check out all four special edition covers below. The new issue hits newstands this Friday.
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens': 9 Galaxy-Shaking Revelations From New Trailer (Photos)
1. "Who are you?" This is our first glimpse is of Rey (Daisy Ridley) dressed in heavy-duty sand planet gear, fitted with repurposed lenses from a Stormtrooper helmet. The Force is strong with this one!
Walt Disney Pictures
2. Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) is the ultimate fanboy -- he styles his look after the Dark Lord of the Sith and keeps Darth Vader's charred helmet on a plinth. Ren is clearly in hero-worshipping mode.
Walt Disney Pictures
3. "I've got nothing to fight for," says Finn (John Boyega), which should put to rest any theories he's not a real Stormtrooper. The trailer paints him as a soldier of the New Order who no longer believes in the cause.
Walt Disney Pictures
4. An epic battle over a lush green planet with temple ruins lead some fans to have a new hope for a return to Yavin 4, the location of the first Rebel Base from the original film. (P.S. pay attention to Finn's jacket; it's important later.)
Walt Disney Pictures
5. We finally see our first glimpse of Leia Organa Solo (Carrie Fisher), being consoled by her husband, Han (Harrison Ford). Is Luke's mysterious absence from the film's promotional materials the reason she's sad?
Walt Disney Pictures
6. The closest lead we have on the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) is this shot of a robotic hand resting on R2-D2. Other than that, your guess is as good as ours.
Walt Disney Pictures
7. Many believe that the mysterious voice bookending the trailer ("Just let it in") belongs to Maz Kanata (Lupita Nyong'o), who was possibly featured on the film's poster.
Walt Disney Pictures
8. Originally a skeptic in "hokey religions and ancient weapons," Han Solo (Harrison Ford) seems to be teaching Rey and Finn about how all the stories about Jedi and The Dark Side are true. (Remember, the jacket is important.)
Walt Disney Pictures
9. Is Oscar Isaac's Poe Dameron under mind control? Bear with us as we piece together the evidence for our first crazy theory.
Walt Disney Pictures
An earlier teaser showed Resistance fighter pilot Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) sporting a familiar worn jacket.
Walt Disney Pictures
Comic-Con footage let us view a shot of a captured Poe being led by a Stormtrooper to an uncertain fate. Could that possibly be Finn holding Poe at blaster point?
Walt Disney Pictures
In the new trailer, Ren subjects Poe to a new kind of Force torture (not a Force choke as some fans think, as that particular move makes it impossible to do anything other than gag).
Walt Disney Pictures
Finn later crashes down on a desert planet, now in possession of Poe's jacket which he seems to wear through the rest of the film.
Walt Disney Pictures
When Poe encounters Finn again, he doesn't seem to recognize his jacket. In fact, the look on his face seems menacing. Finn, meanwhile, seems to know something's up. Is the Force telling him something?
Walt Disney Pictures
1 of 14
From a first glimpse at Princess Leia to speculation about Oscar Isaac’s Poe Dameron, TheWrap details the biggest takeaways from new teaser for J.J. Abrams’ eagerly awaited movie
1. "Who are you?" This is our first glimpse is of Rey (Daisy Ridley) dressed in heavy-duty sand planet gear, fitted with repurposed lenses from a Stormtrooper helmet. The Force is strong with this one!
Walt Disney Pictures
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