After more than two decades since its original premiere, 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace' returns to movie theaters in Peru to offer new generations and long-time fans the unique opportunity to experience the magic of the saga on the big screen. This re-release will coincide with the celebration of May the 4th, known worldwide as Star Wars Day.
Since its debut in 1999, 'Star Wars: Episode I' played a crucial role in the universe created by George Lucas by introducing iconic characters such as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Queen Padmé Amidala. He knows when it will be re-released and where to watch the movie.
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When is 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace' re-released in Peruvian cinemas?
The long-awaited re-release of 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace' It is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024, an emblematic date for 'Star Wars' fans. This special day, celebrated globally as the day of this iconic saga, offers the perfect context to reconnect with this classic of science fiction cinema.
In this way, the first film, in chronological order, of the franchise created by George Lucas and fourth to be released, it can be seen again on the big screen 25 years after its official premiere, which took place on May 19, 1999.
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Furthermore, it is worth highlighting that 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace' It is the installment that raised the most money of the first two trilogies of the saga, obtaining profits of more than 1,027 million dollars. Its initial budget was 115 million dollars.
Where to see the re-release of 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace' in Peru?
The re-release of 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace' can be seen in the country's main cinema chains, such as Cineplanet and Cinemarkwho already have this important event on their billboard, although they have not yet informed the start date of ticket sales.
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For their part, it is expected that other chains, such as Cinépolis, UVK, Cine Star, among others, can also join the fever of 'Star Wars' and so all Peruvians can have the opportunity to celebrate May 4.
Why is Star Wars Day celebrated on May 4?
The reason why fans of 'Star Wars' All over the world they celebrate May 4 as the international day of the saga, it is because of the play on words that the term used in the movies makes. 'May the force be with you'which translates to 'may the force be with you'.
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This play on words was put together to give it a meaning and was 'May the fourth' (May the 4th), and so reference can be made to the fourth day of May as the central date of the George Lucas franchise, who made the celebration official.
However, this expression has a history that dates back to 1979, the year in which the Conservative Party of the United Kingdom congratulated Margaret Thatcher for proclaiming herself as the country's prime minister. Through a note, the organization wrote “May the fourth be with you, Maggie. Congratulations”, which in Spanish means “may Maggie be with you on May 4th. Congratulations”.
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What is 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace' about?
“Two Jedi knights escape a hostile blockade to search for allies and meet a young man who could restore balance to the Force. But the previously dormant Sith reemerge to reclaim their former glory,” the synopsis states. 'Star Wars: episode 1' made by IMDb.
What is the cast of 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'?
- Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn
- Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi
- Natalie Portman as Padmé Amidala
- Jake Lloyd as Anakin Skywalker
- Ian McDiarmid as Palpatine/Darth Sidious
- Ahmed Best as Jar Jar Binks
- Pernilla August as Shmi Skywalker
- Ray Park as Darth Maul
- Anthony Daniels as C-3PO (voice)
- Kenny Baker as R2-D2.
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