The Star Wars Saga to have huge prescence at Empire Big Screen

We’ve just received some thrilling news regarding next weekend’s Empire Big Screen, which confirms a massive prescence of LucasFilm, who will be on hand plugging their upcoming Blu-Ray release of The Star Wars Saga.

Here’s the info.

Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment have teamed up with Empire Presents…BIG SCREEN for three days of incredible Star Warsactivity at London’s The O2.

On August 12-14^th, Empire Presents…BIG SCREEN will play host to a variety of rare treats for Star Wars fans of all ages.

C-3P0 himself, Anthony Daniels, will be on hand on August 12^th and 13^th to introduce a very special Industrial Light & Magic presentation, where the geniuses behind Star Wars’ ground-breaking effects will guide audiences through the secrets of the beloved movie series.

Joining Anthony Daniels on stage will be two of ILM’s most key talent – Digital Artist John Goodson and Visual Effects Supervisor Bill George. Fans will hear from Bill and John as they take us on a journey behind the scenes of the films while revealing exclusive new content which will be found in the upcoming release of STAR WARS™: THE COMPLETE SAGA on Blu-ray.

In addition, on Saturday August 13^th only, there will be an incredible Star Wars Blu-ray Lounge, in association with Panasonic. This amazing installation will bring the high definition wonder of the upcoming STAR WARS™: THE COMPLETE SAGA on Blu-ray to a virtual living room at London’s The O2, with some exclusive sneak peeks at some of the 40-hours of special features never-before seen in the comfort of our dedicated lounge.  Attendees will also receive a limited edition Star Wars character mask!  Fans are also invited to the lounge on Saturday to share and record their own personal Star Wars story as part of the Star Wars Stories Project.

Meanwhile, over the duration of the weekend, every fan attending Empire Presents… BIG SCREEN will have the special opportunity to be photographed on part of a replica Star Wars set, complete with legendary characters C-3P0 and R2-D2 – a memorable treat for families and fans of all ages.  Families are also invited all three days to take part in the Star Wars Padawan Training where attendees will learn how to use the force to save the galaxy.

Tickets for Empire Presents… BIG SCREEN start at £10, with a Day Pass just £35