Darth Plagueis
Last Chance For Charity Screenings
May 03, 2005
Fans wanting to see Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith before May 19 and help raise funds for good causes along the way still have a chance to buy tickets. Special charity screenings of Revenge of the Sith will happen in 10 major cities across the United States on May 12 to raise funds and awareness for issues affecting children and families.
Here's a quick look at charities sponsoring this once in a lifetime opportunity to see Revenge of the Sith a week before the worldwide release, as well as a chance to meet Star Wars actors, local celebrities and attend special pre- and post-screening parties.
Los Angeles, CA
Artists for a New South Africa
Mann Village Theatre, Westwood
May 12 , 7:30 p.m.
General Admission includes after-party: $500
Celebrities: Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian), Jimmy Smits (Bail Organa), and John Ratzenberger (Major Derlin) and Bai Ling (Senator Bana Breemu)
Info: Fun and star-studded event, chaired by Samuel L. Jackson (Mace Windu) & LaTanya Richardson Jackson with red-carpet screening at a historic Los Angeles Art-Deco theatre complete with an intergalactic Star Wars-themed after-party.
San Francisco, CA
Koret Family House
Loews Theatres Metreon
May 12, 5:30 p.m.
General Admission includes post-party: $500
Celebrities: George Lucas, Jake Lloyd (Anakin Skywalker), Barry Zito (Oakland A's Star Pitcher), Mayor Gavin Newsom, Jason Lewis (Sex and the City)
Info: Post-party to include Star Wars Karaoke Bar, special cocktails, a custom menu including Wookiee cookies and Crazy Cantina Buffet, and Death Star Pinata!
Boston, MA
City Year
Loews Boston Common
May 12, 7:30 p.m.
General Admission includes pre-party at FELT: $250
Premium seating tickets includes pre and post-parties at FELT: $500
Info: Red carpet event along the historic Boston Common with VIP parties at Boston's hippest nightclub. There will also be an online auction with unique collector Star Wars memorabilia.
Celebrities: Actor Zen Gesner, legendary Boston Bruin Terry O'Reilly, and the players of the New England Revolution
New York, NY
The Children's Health Fund
The Ziegfeld Theater
May 12, 7 p.m.
General Admission: $600
With Premiere and After-party: $1100
Celebrities: Liam Neeson (Qui-Gon Jinn), Frank Oz (Yoda), Ray Park (Darth Maul) and Daniel Logan (Boba Fett)
Info: See the movie in DLP digital format, walk the 60-foot media-packed red carpet, online auction of rare, one-of-a-kind artwork and collectible merchandise.
Miami, FL
Miami Children's Hospital Foundation
AMC 24 Theatre
May 12, 7 p.m.
General Admission includes post-party: $500
Info: Re-creating the Mos Eisley Cantina for the post-party, guests will mingle with characters from the Star Wars saga, enjoy music provided by an alien band, and play the latest Xbox games on giant movie screens.
Chicago, IL
Children's Memorial Hospital
AMC River East 21
May 12, 8 p.m.
General Admission (does not include pre-party): $500; (with pre-party): $1,000
Info: Pre-party at Adler Planetarium, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Food by Wolfgang Puck.
Washington, D.C.
Children's Defense Fund
Loews Uptown Theatre
May 12, 7:30 p.m.
General admission: $250
VIP ticket includes pre-party: $500
Celebrities: Marian Wright Edelman (Founder & CEO of Children's Health Fund) and Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), Members of 501st, WASH-FM 97.1
Seattle, WA
Alliance for Education
Seattle Cinerama Theatre
May 12, 7:30 p.m.
General Admission includes pre-party and after party desserts: $500
Celebrities: John Curley (King 5 TV's Evening Magazine), Chris Cashman of UPN 11
Info: Tom Douglas, famed Seattle chef, will cater events. Students from the Seattle Public Schools Global Studies Program at Cleveland High School will be honored.
Atlanta, GA
Hughes Spalding Children's Hospital
AMC Phipps Plaza
May 12 , 7:30 p.m.
General Admission includes post-party: $500
Celebrities: Kenny Baker (R2-D2), Amy Allen (Aayla Secura), Michonne Bourriague (Aurra Sing)
Info: Post-party with interactive Star Wars games at Twist Restaurant with special beverages for guests 21 and over.
Denver, CO
Colorado Children's Campaign
Continental Theatre
May 12, 8 p.m.
General Admission includes pre-party: $250
Info: Walk the red carpet, pre-party with great food and drinks, take photos with Star Wars characters, silent auction filled with Star Wars memorabilia.
To read more about the participating charities, click here.
May 03, 2005
Fans wanting to see Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith before May 19 and help raise funds for good causes along the way still have a chance to buy tickets. Special charity screenings of Revenge of the Sith will happen in 10 major cities across the United States on May 12 to raise funds and awareness for issues affecting children and families.
Here's a quick look at charities sponsoring this once in a lifetime opportunity to see Revenge of the Sith a week before the worldwide release, as well as a chance to meet Star Wars actors, local celebrities and attend special pre- and post-screening parties.
Los Angeles, CA
Artists for a New South Africa
Mann Village Theatre, Westwood
May 12 , 7:30 p.m.
General Admission includes after-party: $500
Celebrities: Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian), Jimmy Smits (Bail Organa), and John Ratzenberger (Major Derlin) and Bai Ling (Senator Bana Breemu)
Info: Fun and star-studded event, chaired by Samuel L. Jackson (Mace Windu) & LaTanya Richardson Jackson with red-carpet screening at a historic Los Angeles Art-Deco theatre complete with an intergalactic Star Wars-themed after-party.
San Francisco, CA
Koret Family House
Loews Theatres Metreon
May 12, 5:30 p.m.
General Admission includes post-party: $500
Celebrities: George Lucas, Jake Lloyd (Anakin Skywalker), Barry Zito (Oakland A's Star Pitcher), Mayor Gavin Newsom, Jason Lewis (Sex and the City)
Info: Post-party to include Star Wars Karaoke Bar, special cocktails, a custom menu including Wookiee cookies and Crazy Cantina Buffet, and Death Star Pinata!
Boston, MA
City Year
Loews Boston Common
May 12, 7:30 p.m.
General Admission includes pre-party at FELT: $250
Premium seating tickets includes pre and post-parties at FELT: $500
Info: Red carpet event along the historic Boston Common with VIP parties at Boston's hippest nightclub. There will also be an online auction with unique collector Star Wars memorabilia.
Celebrities: Actor Zen Gesner, legendary Boston Bruin Terry O'Reilly, and the players of the New England Revolution
New York, NY
The Children's Health Fund
The Ziegfeld Theater
May 12, 7 p.m.
General Admission: $600
With Premiere and After-party: $1100
Celebrities: Liam Neeson (Qui-Gon Jinn), Frank Oz (Yoda), Ray Park (Darth Maul) and Daniel Logan (Boba Fett)
Info: See the movie in DLP digital format, walk the 60-foot media-packed red carpet, online auction of rare, one-of-a-kind artwork and collectible merchandise.
Miami, FL
Miami Children's Hospital Foundation
AMC 24 Theatre
May 12, 7 p.m.
General Admission includes post-party: $500
Info: Re-creating the Mos Eisley Cantina for the post-party, guests will mingle with characters from the Star Wars saga, enjoy music provided by an alien band, and play the latest Xbox games on giant movie screens.
Chicago, IL
Children's Memorial Hospital
AMC River East 21
May 12, 8 p.m.
General Admission (does not include pre-party): $500; (with pre-party): $1,000
Info: Pre-party at Adler Planetarium, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Food by Wolfgang Puck.
Washington, D.C.
Children's Defense Fund
Loews Uptown Theatre
May 12, 7:30 p.m.
General admission: $250
VIP ticket includes pre-party: $500
Celebrities: Marian Wright Edelman (Founder & CEO of Children's Health Fund) and Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), Members of 501st, WASH-FM 97.1
Seattle, WA
Alliance for Education
Seattle Cinerama Theatre
May 12, 7:30 p.m.
General Admission includes pre-party and after party desserts: $500
Celebrities: John Curley (King 5 TV's Evening Magazine), Chris Cashman of UPN 11
Info: Tom Douglas, famed Seattle chef, will cater events. Students from the Seattle Public Schools Global Studies Program at Cleveland High School will be honored.
Atlanta, GA
Hughes Spalding Children's Hospital
AMC Phipps Plaza
May 12 , 7:30 p.m.
General Admission includes post-party: $500
Celebrities: Kenny Baker (R2-D2), Amy Allen (Aayla Secura), Michonne Bourriague (Aurra Sing)
Info: Post-party with interactive Star Wars games at Twist Restaurant with special beverages for guests 21 and over.
Denver, CO
Colorado Children's Campaign
Continental Theatre
May 12, 8 p.m.
General Admission includes pre-party: $250
Info: Walk the red carpet, pre-party with great food and drinks, take photos with Star Wars characters, silent auction filled with Star Wars memorabilia.
To read more about the participating charities, click here.