Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Trailer Premiere Monday, Ticket Details, Marathon Screenings Announced

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, and
• Marathon screenings of all seven films will run in select theaters, including one in New Jersey.

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.

In New Jersey, the marathon screening will be held at AMC Garden State 16 in Paramus.

But other nearby theaters will also have special offers.

Regal Cinemas will also have a Force Awakens exclusive offer. Each Saturday, from Dec. 19 to Jan. 9, the first 500 guests for Star Wars: The Force Awakens in IMAX at Regal locations will receive a collectable ticket featuring unique Star Wars: The Force Awakens art.

AMC Theatres will hold Star Wars Sundays. On Sunday between Dec. 20 and Jan. 10, guests who buy tickets for Star Wars: The Force Awakens in IMAX 3D will get “an AMC-exclusive Star Wars print from artist Dan Mumford. A new poster will be revealed each week.”

AMC Theatres locations in the area include routes 35 and 36, Eatontown; 17 Route 1, New Brunswick; and 1200 South Stiles St., Linden.

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:

Image: starwars.com