Original Star Wars Trilogy to hit select theaters this August
Star Wars is a pretty big deal this year. The Force Awakens just recently came out on Blu-ray, and we just got our first look at Rogue One. But the original trilogy is still near to many of our hearts, and it's going to be getting some love on the big screen later this year.
The Alamo Drafthouse is taking the original Star Wars trilogy on the road, and more than 20 lucky cities will be getting a marathon screening, complete with quizzes, prizes, and more. They'll be treating each screening as its own special event, and are encouraging everyone who attends to dress up as their favorite Jedi, scoundrel pilot, or rebel scum.
While many people would love to see the films shown on the silver screen in their original theatrical versions, the Return of the Trilogy event won't be doing so. Instead, they'll be showing the Special Edition version that was released back in 1997. Just cover your eyes and pretend that Han was the only one to shoot.
So far, the company has announced 18 screenings, though they've said that they will be adding additional cities and venues as the event draws nearer. Each of the screenings will take place during the month of August. As for getting your tickets, they will be going on sale on Star Wars Day, May the 4th. No word on how much the tickets will run, just yet.
If you're wondering whether or not The Return of the Trilogy is coming to your town, here are the confirmed dates and locations so far:
August 6 – San Francisco, CA / The Warfield
August 6 – Kansas City, MO / The Midland Theatre
August 6 – Washington, D.C. / Warner Theatre
August 6 – Los Angeles, CA / The Theatre at the Ace Hotel
August 6 – New York, NY / The Town Hall
August 6 – Miami, FL / Olympia Theatre
August 6 – San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre
August 7 – New York, NY / Kings Theatre
August 7 – Dallas, TX / Majestic Theatre
August 11 – Austin, TX / The Long Center for the Performing Arts
August 12 – Austin, TX / The Long Center for the Performing Arts
August 13 – Austin, TX / The Long Center for the Performing Arts
August 13 – Philadelphia, PA / The Keswick Theatre
August 13 – Louisville, KY / Brown Theatre
August 20 – Oakland, CA / Paramount Theatre
August 27 – Boston, MA / The Boston Opera House
Date TBD – Houston, TX / Venue TBD
Date TBD – Denver, CO / Venue TBD
Source: Alamo Drafthouse