I have been a fan of Star Wars for as long as I can remember; thanks to my dad. George Lucas has always been a household name, my dad and I constantly referenced the force, and the movies are absolute must haves and classics. I remember that anytime I had a sick day that involved spending the day resting on the couch, a Star Wars movie was always my top choice of VHS tapes to watch. Oh yes my friends, I am totally part of the VHS era and this was special; mom didn’t attempt to operate the VCR for just anyone! Seriously, Ewoks are adorable and who doesn’t love Chewbacca?
My dad is no longer with us but he would be so proud to know that the tradition continues with my daughter. She is 5 and loves everything Star Wars. From the cartoons to the characters to movies … tradition … it’s everything! It’s just like home.
I’m also a serious football fanatic. This is something that didn’t develop until much later in life; umm around my teenage years and since then I have loved it. I know the players, the positions, the plays, the teams, the … the… the … I am all in. I cheer for the home team and know who to applaud during the other games. Sunday, Monday, and Thursday … we are talking the best days of fall! So are you a football fan too? I know not everyone is so we will just leave that as a maybe.
What I do know is that when it comes to Star Wars … we are all in! So what does one have to do with the other? A LOT … at least for tonight!
If you are looking for or perhaps need a reason or in my case ANOTHER reason to watch Monday Night Football tonight, Lucasfilm has provided it!
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TRAILER
TO DEBUT TONIGHT DURING HALFTIME ON
ESPN’S “MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL”
Poster Revealed to Kick Off Countdown to Trailer Release
Tickets to Star Wars: The Force Awakens Go on Sale Everywhere
Following the Trailer Launch
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. — Lucasfilm announced that the trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens will debut on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” on Monday, October 19, during halftime of the National Football League (NFL) game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. The game starts at 5:15 p.m. PDT/8:15 p.m. EDT. The Spanish language version of the trailer will air on ESPN Deportes simultaneously.
To commence the countdown for the trailer launch, Lucasfilm released the Star Wars: The Force Awakens poster worldwide. Following the trailer launch, tickets to the highly anticipated cinematic event will be on sale everywhere movie tickets are sold.
In conjunction with the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer debut, the Walt Disney Company is providing unprecedented company-wide on-air and social support (#TheForceAwakens) as well as tying in events and special activities for the day of the trailer release.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens in U.S. theaters on December 18.
ABOUT THE MOVIE:
Lucasfilm and visionary director J.J. Abrams join forces to take you back again to a galaxy far, far away as Star Wars returns to the big screen with Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
The film stars Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Max Von Sydow. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk are producing with Tommy Harper and Jason McGatlin serving as executive producers. The screenplay is by Lawrence Kasdan & J.J. Abrams and Michael Arndt.
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