Star Wars fans in Taipei bring battles to Earth for 40th anniversary of movie franchise

Record ID: 900718

  • Title: Star Wars fans in Taipei bring battles to Earth for 40th anniversary of movie franchise
  • Date: 4th May 2017
  • Summary: FAN LOOKING ON STAR WARS FANS IN COSTUME POSING FOR PICTURES (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) 37-YEAR-OLD STAR WARS FAN, HUANG KUO-MING, SAYING: "The reason why I like Star Wars that much is because I remember watching it when growing up. When I was small I really liked these kinds of stories or plots that were taking place somewhere in the universe, making me wish I could fly up into space. And then right up to now, the 40th anniversary, seeing that my good friends also have the same timeless interest makes me very happy, because this is a memory from when I was small. And even after growing up, it hasn't changed." VARIOUS OF FANS IN COSTUME POSING FOR PICTURES
  • Embargoed: 18th May 2017 14:18
  • Keywords: Taiwan Taipei May the 4th celebrations Star Wars
  • Location: TAIPEI, TAIWAN
  • City: TAIPEI, TAIWAN
  • Country: Taiwan
  • Topics: Arts / Culture / Entertainment,Film
  • Reuters ID: LVA0056FFA631
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text: Jedis and Stormtroopers brought some intergalactic fun to central Taipei on Thursday (May 4) as dozens of fans in costumes celebrated Star Wars Day and the 40th anniversary of the sci-fi film franchise.
    In Taiwan's capital, fans of the movie series took the day off from work to pose for photos at city landmarks.
    This year's event featured a light sabre fight at a shopping mall with a giant orb that resembles the Death Star, according to organisers.
    This year is the 40th anniversary of the original 1977 film starring Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher, who died last year and is best known for playing Princess Leia.
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