Disney and Lucasfilm have announced that the official review embargo for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” will be 12:01 a.m. PST on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
The film will premiere Monday night in Hollywood before screening for press on Tuesday.
The lucky assortment of Hollywood insiders and members of the press attending the “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” premiere were emailed logistical details on Friday afternoon, just three days before the event itself. Even now, attendees have no idea what theater they’ll be assigned to.
The film itself is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. — give or take 30 minutes for what will surely be one of the most chaotic red carpets in the history of Hollywood.
Security is said to be extra tight and Disney is discouraging people from bringing large bags and purses, while outlawing cameras altogether.
The studio also included this humorous note in its email: “For your safety and security, we ask you leave masks, face shields, or other facial feature obstructing headgear or make-up, as well as light sabers, blasters, or other weaponry (real or simulated) at home. Should you come down with the Dantari Flu, can’t seem to shake off that case of Hibernation Sickness, or your Droid has hidden your keys and you are running late, please contact…”
Be sure to check TheWrap.com at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday morning for Alonso Duralde’s review of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”
11 Most Ridiculous 'Star Wars'-Branded Products
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.
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With ”The Force Awakens“ opening Dec. 18, it looks like Disney’s licensing department rubber-stamped these merchandise requests