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

Record ID: 900722

Title: Star Wars fans in Taipei bring battles to Earth for 40th anniversary of movie franchise
Date: 4th May 2017
Summary: TAIPEI, TAIWAN (MAY 4, 2017) (REUTERS) GIANT INFLATED R2D2 WALKING COSPLAYER DRESSED UP AS CHARACTER "REY" WALKING AND WAVING STAR WARS FANS GATHERING OUTSIDE SPHERICAL BUILDING REFERRED TO BY THEM AS "DEATH STAR" FOR THE STAR WARS DAY EVENT
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: LVA0016FFA631
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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