
“We will defeat the empire too,” he said, comparing Russian forces to the “Evil Empire” in the “Star Wars” franchise. He also explained that Ukraine is offering technology firms a shot to help rebuild the country into what he predicted would be a fully digital democracy, The Times of Israel reported. “It’s unusual for presidents or heads of government to use a hologram to address people, but this is not the only aspect of ‘Star Wars’ that we are putting into practice,” Zelensky said Thursday.
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Later this year, Rogue One, a new adventure detailing events prior to Star Wars: A New Hope, takes flight on December 16, 2016.Why Ukrainian tennis star was able to break Wimbledon’s strict dress code The Star Wars Saga continues December 15, 2017, in Star Wars: Episode VIII, picking up in the wake of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
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Abrams and Bryan Burk, Star Wars: The Force Awakens was named one of AFI’s top ten films of 2015 and has received five Academy Award nominations, for film editing, visual effects, sound editing, sound mixing, and for series composer John Williams’ original score. Abrams and Michael Arndt, and produced by Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, written by Lawrence Kasdan & J.J. (4-day), Australia, Russia, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Austria, Poland (3-day), Denmark (5-day), Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Croatia, Ukraine, Iceland, Serbia, New Zealand Biggest opening weekend in 18 territories: U.K. Biggest opening week domestically ($390.8 million) Biggest domestic third weekend ($90.2 million) Biggest domestic second weekend ($149.2 million) Biggest opening day domestically ($119.1 million) Biggest domestic preview gross ($57 million) Over the course of its eight-week run, it has set numerous other records, including: Opening internationally December 16 and domestically December 18, Star Wars: The Force Awakens posted the all-time biggest global and domestic debuts with $528.9 million and $247.9 million respectively. Through February 4, Star Wars: The Force Awakens has earned an estimated $899.1 million domestically and $1,095.6 million internationally for a global total of $1,994.7 million.

“The film’s achievements are truly astounding, and it’s our great honor to relaunch this cinematic galaxy not only for all the devoted decades-long fans but for a new generation who will keep the Star Wars legacy alive for many years to come.” “This is a historic moment for Star Wars, for Lucasfilm, and for Disney, and all of us here are extremely gratified to be a part of this journey with fans around the world who have made Star Wars: The Force Awakens such an extraordinary success,” said Alan Horn, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios.

In addition, on Saturday (53rd day of global release), Star Wars: The Force Awakens is expected to reach the $2 billion mark worldwide, becoming only the third film ever to do so and just the second to do it in original release. It is the only film in history to reach this milestone. Today, in its 50th day of release, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is expected to cross the $900 million mark at the domestic box office.
