Star Wars: The Force Awakens; Movie Tickets, Marathon

By GREG HAMBRICK (Patch Staff)

Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens in theaters Friday, Dec. 18. The film’s producers made several big announcements Sunday.

• There’s a new promotional poster (above).
• A new trailer will premiere during Monday Night Football on ESPN.
• Tickets go on sale Monday.
• Marathon screenings of all seven films will run in select theaters, including AMC in White Marsh!

Billed as “the ultimate fan experience,” the marathon Dec. 17 will include all seven movies. The first six films will be screened in 2D, before the opening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 3D. Guests will also receive a lanyard featuring exclusive movie marathon art.

AMC Loews White Marsh is located at 8141 Honeygo Boulevard.

Star Wars Sundays: Each Sunday, from Dec. 20, to Jan. 10, guests who purchase a ticket to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens in IMAX 3D will receive an AMC-exclusive Star Wars print from artist Dan Mumford. A new poster will be revealed each week.

On Fandango, Star Wars: The Force Awakens ticket buyers will be automatically entered into a sweepstakes for the chance to win a trip to the film’s world premiere. Moviegoers who purchase tickets within the first 24 hours can increase their chances to win. Ten runners-up can win a collectible “Dark Side” or “Light Side” prize pack.

Not excited enough? How about this teaser for the new trailer, premiering Monday night: