London's Leicester Square is to host a day-long celebration for the premiere of the final Star Wars film, including a marathon showing of all six movies.
The square will be transformed on 16 May as it gears up for the UK premiere, attended by director George Lucas.
An army of stormtroopers will be "on guard" in the area all day, while the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will give a free concert of Star Wars music.
Tickets for the movie marathon go on sale on 25 April, priced £50.
Those who buy a "galactic passport" will be able to see one of the first showings of Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith at the Empire cinema.
The premiere of the movie will be at the Odeon cinema, attended by stars of the film including Hayden Christensen, who plays Anakin Skywalker, Anthony Daniels, who is C-3PO, and Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew.
'Fun and excitement'
Leicester Square is the hub of UK cinema industry, with most major premieres staged in the landmark area.
"Revenge of the Sith is a remarkable movie, and this extraordinary celebration reflects the fun and excitement that are the hallmarks of Star Wars," said the movie's producer, Rick McCallum.
"The Star Wars movies have a strong connection to the United Kingdom, so it's very fitting to hold this one-of-a-kind event here in London."
Fans will also be able to buy tickets for individual screenings of the previous five movies throughout the day.
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*cries* My brother and I would do anything to be able to go to this event!
It's crazy though, Lucas had hoped this type of event would actually happen for his saga. It's good to see something like this happen in the UK instead of the US, like most things usually do.
It's crazy though, Lucas had hoped this type of event would actually happen for his saga. It's good to see something like this happen in the UK instead of the US, like most things usually do.
I would really love to be going as well...but like so much in my life...it aint going to happen 
Yeah. 
But lets hope no one presses the button before May 19th!
I just hope my little island get it ... or I'll egt my own Stormtroopers.
But lets hope no one presses the button before May 19th!I just hope my little island get it ... or I'll egt my own Stormtroopers.
Yes, it would be cool.....
That would be...... Im not sure
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Lucas is already talking about converting all the Star Wars movies to 3-D.
That would be...... Im not sure
That reminds me I must go and buy the original star wars trilogy on DVD, I keep forgetting to do that.
I cant wait for this movie to come out, hopefully it far exceeds the quality of the previous prequels!
I cant wait for this movie to come out, hopefully it far exceeds the quality of the previous prequels!
Star wars is just a retarded movie Whup Dee Doo its star wars! 
Some would make that same statement about Guns n Roses....
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Some would make that same statement about Guns n Roses....
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Hahahahaha yeah
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"Revenge of the Sith is a remarkable movie, and this extraordinary celebration reflects the fun and excitement that are the hallmarks of Star Wars," said the movie's producer, Rick McCallum.
Such an unbias source
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