Entertainment News - May the 4th: A look at 'Star Wars' culture through the years
Star Wars Day celebrated on May 4th
May 4th is the unofficial holiday established by Star Wars fans to celebrate the culture established by the landmark films. Based on the popular quote from the films, "May the force be with you", fans commonly say "May the fourth be with you" on this day. In this UPI file photo, John Williams (R), watches C-3PO, a human-shaped, protocol droid, take a hand at conducting the Boston Pops during rehearsal. Williams wrote the score for all six Star Wars films. UPI/Files
Star Wars figurines are on display at 117th American International Toy Fair at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Saturday, February 22, 2020. This is largest toy and youth product marketplace in the Western Hemisphere, bringing together more than 1,000 exhibiting manufacturers, distributors, importers and sales agents from around the globe to showcase their toy and entertainment products. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
(L-R) Producer Kathleen Kennedy, Director J.J. Abrams, actor John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Oscar Isaac and Anthony Daniels attend the Japan premiere for the film "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. This film will open on December 20th in the world. Prior to this, special screening will be held at Hokkaido, Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka and Fukuoka in Japan on December 19th. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI
Actress Daisy Ridley attends the Japan premiere for the film "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. This film will open on December 20th in the world. Prior to this, special screening will be held at Hokkaido, Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka and Fukuoka in Japan on December 19th. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI
A Cosplayer dressed as Luke Skywalker from Star Wars posses for a photo at New York Comic Con at the Jacob K. Javits Center on Thursday, October 3, 2019 in New York City. The New York Comic Con is an annual New York City fan convention dedicated to comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. It was first held in 2006. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
(L-R)Stormtrooper, director Ron Howard, actor Alden Ehrenreich and Chewbacca attend the Japan Premiere for the film "Solo: A Star Wars Story" at the Roppongi Hills in Tokyo, Japan on June 12, 2018. This film will open on June 29 in Japan. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI
The team from "Solo: A Star Wars Story" attends the Cannes Film Festival
The team from "Solo: A Star Wars Story" arrives on the red carpet before the screening of their film at the 71st annual Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 15, 2018. Photo by David Silpa/UPI
Chewbacca arrives at a photocall for the film "Solo: A Star Wars Story" during the 71st annual Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 15, 2018. Photo by David Silpa/UPI
Mark Hamill honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles
Actor Mark Hamill (C) is joined by actor Harrison Ford (L) and director George Lucas (R) during an unveiling ceremony honoring him with the 2,630th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on March 8, 2018. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
A Star Wars Empire TIE Fighter is on display at the 115th American International Toy Fair at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on February 17, 2018. This is largest toy and youth product marketplace in the Western Hemisphere, bringing together more than 1,000 exhibiting manufacturers, distributors, importers and sales agents from around the globe to showcase their toy and entertainment products. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau wearing Star Wars character Chewbacca socks sits next to Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Mark Rutte speak at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on September 20, 2017. The Bloomberg Global Business Forum is hosted during UN General Assembly week in New York. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Japanese fan takes selfie during the promotion event for the film "Star Wars:The Last Jedi" in Tokyo, Japan on December 6, 2017. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI
The 501st Legion characters from Star Wars are seen in the Hollywood Christmas Parade in Los Angeles
The 501st Legion characters from Star Wars are seen in the 86th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade in Los Angeles on November 26, 2017. Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI
The 501st Legion characters from Star Wars are seen in the Hollywood Christmas Parade in Los Angeles
The 501st Legion characters from Star Wars are seen in the 86th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade in Los Angeles on November 26, 2017. Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI
The 501st Legion characters from Star Wars are seen in the Hollywood Christmas Parade in Los Angeles
The 501st Legion characters from Star Wars are seen in the 86th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade in Los Angeles on November 26, 2017. Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI
Star Wars Limited Edition at the Auto Show in New York
A Nissan Rogue: Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition is on display at the 2017 New York International Auto Show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on April 12, 2017. The first New York Auto Show was held in 1900 and it was the first auto show ever held in North America. About 1 million visitors are expected to attend the show. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Kevin Smith and Harley Quinn Smith attend the "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" premiere in Los Angeles
Director Kevin Smith and his daughter Harley Quinn Smith attend the premiere of the sci-fi motion picture "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'" at the Pantages Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on December 10, 2016. Storyline: The Rebellion makes a risky move to steal the plans to the Death Star, setting up the epic saga to follow. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Floats, movie characters and marching bands at the 85th Hollywood Christmas Parade
Star Wars characters march down Hollywood Boulevard during the 85th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California on November 27, 2016. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI
White House Hosts Annual Easter Egg Roll On The South Lawn
President Barack Obama (C) and first lady Michelle Obama (L), along with an Easter bunny and storm troopers from the movie Star Wars, attend the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on March 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. Pool photo by Olivier Douliery/UPI
NYC Star Wars Lightsaber Battle at Washington Square Park
Star Wars movie fans participate in the annual Lightsaber Battle at Washington Square Park in New York City on December 18, 2015. "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" took in a record breaking $57 million at the U.S. box office for its preview showings on Thursday night. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Carrie Fisher attends the European Premiere of “Star Wars - The Force Awakens” in London
American actress Carrie Fisher attends the European Premiere of “Star Wars - The Force Awakens” at Empire Leicester Square in London on December 16, 2015. Photo by Paul Treadway/ UPI
Mark Hamill attends the European Premiere of “Star Wars - The Force Awakens” in London
American actor Mark Hamill attends the European Premiere of “Star Wars - The Force Awakens” at Empire Leicester Square in London on December 16, 2015. Photo by Paul Treadway/ UPI
A Chinese security guard stands in front of a Star Wars Lego display in Beijing
A Chinese security guard stands in front of a Star Wars Lego display at a shopping mall to promote the upcoming release of the new Star Wars movie in Beijing on December 6, 2015. China has become one of Hollywood's most important markets for the release of blockbuster movies. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI
Chinese walk past a Lego X-Wing fighter in Beijing
Chinese shoppers walk past a Lego replica of a Star Wars X-Wing Fighter on display at a shopping mall to promote the upcoming release of the new Star Wars movie in Beijing on December 6, 2015. China has become one of Hollywood's most important markets for the release of blockbuster movies. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI
A young Washington Nationals fan looks at a model of R2-D2 on Star Wars Day during the Nationals game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Washington, D.C. on July 19, 2015. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Chocolate in the form of Star Wars character Darth Vader is seen during the inauguration of the 21st annual Salon du Chocolat in Paris on October 27, 2015. The show, the world's biggest dedicated to chocolate, brings together fashion designers and chocolatiers from around the world. Photo by David Silpa/UPI.
Busch Stadium head grounds keeper Billy Findlay drags the infield as Star Wars character Yoda rides on the back of his tractor on Star Wars theme night, before the Cincinnati Reds - St. Louis Cardinals baseball game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on July 29, 2015. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
A Darth Vader hot air balloon is prepared for flight at the 33rd annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning in association with PNC Bank at Solberg Airport in Readington, NJ on July 25, 2015. The event is the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Star Wars character Chewbacca plays with three month old Elsie Klopstein of Germany before the Pittsburgh Pirates- St. Louis Cardinals baseball game on Star Wars Night at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on July 9, 2014. UPI/Bill Greenblatt
Darth Vader of the Star Wars movies prepares to throw out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago White Sox Kansas City Royals game on September 8, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. UPI/Brian Kersey
Darth Vader and the rest of the characters from Star Wars walk down the hall way to meet with fans before the New York Mets play the Washington Nationals at Citi Field in New York City on July 23, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo
House Speaker-designate John Boehner swearing-in ceremony in Washington
Two children read a Star Wars book during the swearing-in ceremony for House Speaker-designate John Boehner (R-OH) at the start of the 112th Congress in the House Chambers of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington on January 5, 2011. UPI/Kevin Dietsch.
Padres Pitcher Webb Wears Star Wars "Yoda" Backpack Enroute to the Bullpen in Denver
San Diego Padres pitcher Ryan Webb wears a "Star Wars Yoda" backpack as he departs for the Padres bullpen before the start of the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 14, 2010 in Denver. UPI/Gary C. Caskey
President Obama and First Lady Celebrate Halloween at White House
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, dressed as Darth Vader in the east room of the White House, and son Ethan celebrate Halloween on Saturday, October 31, 2009. The President and First lady invited more than 2,000 local school children to take part in the festivities that includes performers and Halloween themed decorations. UPI/Kristoffer Tripplaar/Pool
National Museum of American History reopens after renovations in Washington
People portraying General George Washington and his wife Martha look over a replica of Star Wars robot R2D2 during a ceremony for the reopening of the National Museum of American History in Washington on November 21, 2008. The museum, closed for renovations for two years, reopened to the public today. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)
Michael Bender (R) fills out a postcard on top of one of the U.S. Postal Service collection boxes which has been designed to resemble the R2-D2 character from the film "Star Wars" in Hollywood on March 16, 2007. (UPI Photo/Phil McCarten)
"Star Wars" character Darth Vader (C), makes its way down Colorado Boulevard in the 118th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2007. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen)
Chris Sander of Ellisville, MO draws little attention as he pushes his son Kane (1) and daughter Veronicia (3) wearing a Star Wars costume during the Koman Race for the Cure, in St. Louis on June 18, 2005. Over 60 thousand people walked or ran in the race, raising $2 million for breast cancer research. St. Louis is reportedly the second largest Race for the Cure in the United States. (UPI Photo/Bill Greenblatt)
Star Wars character C-3PO addresses the crowd gathered in Time Square where M&M's brand candies unveils their Star Wars themed M&M's on March 29, 2005 in New York City. Masterfoods USA, the makers of M&M's, is marketing this product to promote the release of the movie "Star Wars:Episode III Revenge of the Sith."(UPI Photo/Monika Graff)
One of the 2004 Honorees, John Williams, arrives at the Kennedy Center in Washington on December 5, 2004. Williams is most noted for his work on the Star Wars movie and Indiana Jones movie sound tracks...(UPI Photo/Michael Kleinfeld)
WAP2000120103 - 01 DECEMBER 2000 - WASHINGTON, DC, USA: Mike Hardiman, dressed the a Darth Vader costume, supports George W. Bush outside the U. S. Supreme Court in Washington, Friday, Dec. 1, 2000. The court begins hearing Republican presidential candidate Texas Governor George W. Bush's challenge of hand recounted votes in Florida. cc/cc/Chris Corder UPI.
SPR99051902 - 19 MAY 1999 - SPRINGDALE, OHIO, USA: Hundreds of fans waited hours for admission to the new Star Wars movie in suburban Ohio, early May 19. Emily O'Kelley dressed up for the event at the Showcase Cinemas in Springdale, Ohio. iw/mw/Mike Williams UPI
WAP97120101-01 DECEMBER 1997-WASHINGTON, D. C. USA: Visitors to the Star Wars exhibit at the Air and Space Museum in Washington, examine December 1, a replica of the Millennium Falcon which appears in one of the Star Wars Movies. UPI rw/Vince Lupo
