Chiba, Japan – The force was with many Japanese, as well as visitors from abroad, in an event of “Star Wars” on Friday where Lucasfilm announced that the next installation in the franchise will arrive at theaters in May 2027 starring Ryan Gosling.
Appearing on stage before a crowd that stifles the light saber in the center of Makuhari Messe out of Tokyo, Gosling showed a photo of his childhood sheets, canned with illustrations of the Epic space created by George Lucas.
“I guess I was dreaming of ‘ Star Wars “Even before watching the movie,” Gosling said.
Shawn LevyWho will direct the film, told the crowd that “Star Wars: Starfighter” will not be a prequel or a sequel, but a new independent adventure with new characters established several years after the “Nine episode.” The filming begins at the end of this year, he said.
Levy, who also directed the 2006 film “The Pink Panther” and the recent Netflix series “Stranger Things,” said little else, pointing out: “I can’t say much about it because I understand the rules.”
Only the title was shown on a giant screen, although that was enough for the crowd to explode in cheers.
The event, called Star Wars Celebration, which extends until Sunday, is full of goods with the theme of “Star Wars” that includes t -shirts, toys, books, manga comics, CA loaders, cell phone covers, autographs, posters and more.
The Lego stand presented a man with the ominous black mask and the Darth Vader layer, made of lay people. The deep breathing villain also appeared as traditional Japanese lacquer decoration headphones in a limited edition of 10, each of those sold for 990,000 yen ($ 7,000). Darth Vader t -shirts were more affordable to 8,000 yen ($ 56).
“It makes me very happy to think that everyone here loves ‘Star Wars’,” said Yoshiki Takahashi, 26, who held a R2-D2 miniature robot controlled at a distance.
“I love the direction, the sound of the weapon and the lightsaber, but above all the story, with great fighting scenes and, of course, human drama,” he added.
Another Japanese man, who said he only goes for Hiro, was dressed as the character of “Star Wars” MandalorianoIn a detailed costume, it was complete with a plastic sword and an armor.
They were also present to fans of “Star Wars” around the world, including Raul Herrera, a Chilean computer teacher, who was there with friends.
“All of them,” said Herrera, when he was asked what films of ‘Star Wars’ had seen. “The sense of the commitment of the characters, I really like.”
With branch stories that cover generations and literally the cosmos, “Star Wars” is one of the most rewards of all time since its debut in 1977, starring Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker.
It may be natural that “Star Wars” attracts the Japanese: their story about a hero like Samurai who makes friends with several characters throughout his trip echoes the fable of the nation, as well as legendary Akira Kurosawa Films.
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