PressShowcase Cinema de Lux at Legacy Place celebrates Star Wars Day with exclusive New England presentation of The Skywalker Saga May The 4th Marathon Friday, May 3, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Showcase Cinema de Lux at Legacy Place celebrates Star Wars Day with exclusive New England presentation of The Skywalker Saga May The 4th Marathon
Fans are Invited to Watch All Nine “Star Wars” Movies on the Big Screen on “Star Wars Day” beginning at 8:00 p.m. on May 3 until 6:45 p.m. on May 4; In-Lobby Offerings Include
Yoda Yoga, Refresh Stations, Special Concessions, Photo Ops and More
Norwood, MA, March 22, 2024 - Showcase Cinemas, a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, announced today that Showcase Cinema de Lux at Legacy Place in Dedham, Mass., will be one of only 14 theaters nationwide, and the only location in New England, to host the exclusive “The Skywalker Saga May the 4th Marathon” taking place May 3-4, 2024. Scheduled over “Star Wars Day” (May the 4th), Star Wars fans will have the opportunity to view all nine films from the Star Wars saga together on the big screen during a 23-hour time period, including a special look at the upcoming Disney+ series “The Acolyte.”
Tickets are on sale now, priced at $40 for the general public and $35 for Starpass loyalty program members. Tickets can be purchased via the Showcase Cinemas website at this link. Tickets include all nine movies and exclusive commemorative items including a limited-edition collectible print and a keepsake marathon badge. Marathon guests will also receive a 25 percent discount on food and beverage purchases (excluding alcohol), including on items featured on the special Star Wars-themed menu.
“The Skywalker Saga May the 4th Marathon” begins with “Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace” at 8 p.m. on May 3 and concludes with “Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker,” ending at 6:45 p.m. on May 4. Short breaks will be offered in between films for guests to freshen up and purchase food. The morning breakfast break will include Yoda yoga to help guests stretch between films; marathon attendees will also enjoy a special stormtrooper photo op in the lobby.
“What better way to celebrate May the 4th this year than to watch all of the ‘Star Wars’ films on the big screen back-to-back?” said Mark Malinowski, Vice President of Global Marketing at Showcase Cinemas. “This is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Star Wars fans to celebrate the day in a big way, and we couldn’t be more excited to help them create special memories with activations like Yoda yoga, our stormtrooper photo op, themed concessions and more. It’s going to be an incredible event!”
Showcase Cinema de Lux at Legacy Place is one of the most technologically innovative and advanced entertainment destinations in the country. The theater features the only XPlus premium large format auditorium with dual-laser projection, along with all-reserved, fully powered recliners, upgraded sound systems and laser projection in all 15 auditoriums. The lobby offers a wide array of Starbucks® coffee options, craft cocktails and a gourmet food menu, along with a fleet of Coca-Cola Freestyle machines offering nearly 200 flavor combinations, a giant digital screen and a state-of-the-art box office.
ABOUT SHOWCASE CINEMAS
Showcase Cinemas is a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, operating nearly 800 movie screens in the U.S., U.K., Argentina and Brazil under the Showcase, Cinema de Lux, SuperLux and UCI brands. With 21 theater locations in the United States, Showcase Cinemas delivers the finest entertainment experience, offering the best in viewing, comfort and dining. For more information about Showcase Cinemas please visit our website at www.showcasecinemas.com.