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Star Wars at the Movies
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Website & podcast by Stephen Danley documenting Star Wars theatrical ephemera and celebrating the saga's moviegoing experience. (www.starwarsatthemovies.com)
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · Nov 9
Hello there, Bluesky community -- I'm Stephen and started this project in 2016. Appreciate all of the positive voices & vibes in these bizarre times.

IRL I'm an archivist and find joy in documenting the Star Wars theatrical experience and its related ephemera.
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · 4d
Item of the Week FLASHBACK: This 1983 General Cinema Theatre Guide includes a feature on #ReturnOfTheJedi (the conclusion of the "middle" of three #StarWars trilogies) noting that the Empire has a new armored Space Station "that makes the dreaded Death Star look like a go-kart."
1983 General Cinema Theatre Guide featuring Luke Skywalker from RETURN OF THE JEDI on the cover
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · 11d
Item of the Week FLASHBACK: This large ad ensemble was created for print publications to promote the first theatrical re-release of #TheEmpireStrikesBack on July 31, 1981 where it would take in another $13,000,000 at the box office.
July 1981 Ad Slick for THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · 13d
Item of the Week: This smaller size, program-like pressbook was distributed by 20th Century Fox for #ReturnOfTheJedi (or LE RETOUR DU JEDI)'s release in France and includes profiles on the filmmakers, cast and magic-making crew.
French RETURN OF THE JEDI pressbook French RETURN OF THE JEDI pressbook French RETURN OF THE JEDI pressbook French RETURN OF THE JEDI pressbook
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · 17d
Item of the Week FLASHBACK: Vol. 5, No. 1 of Motion Picture Product Digest features critic Richard Gertner's review of the original #StarWars from June 8, 1977. Gertner proclaimed that “it’s got something for everybody and his family, from eggheads to hardhats. It can’t miss.”
June 1977 Motion Picture Product Digest with STAR WARS review
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · 20d
Item of the Week: This advertisement from Germany heralded the availability of #TheEmpireStrikesBack (or DAS IMPERIUM SCHLÄGT ZURÜCK) for home viewing on Super 8 from UfA.
German ad for THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK on Super 8 from UfA
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · 25d
Item of the Week FLASHBACK: With #ReturnOfTheJedi getting a nationwide theatrical re-release in March 1985, Kenner and Coca-Cola paired up for a tie-in that included a contest with instant prizes as well as a toy rebate program, as advertised on this flyer distributed to moviegoers.
Front of Kenner RETURN OF THE JEDI 1985 contest and rebate flyer featuring Star Wars toys Reverse of Kenner RETURN OF THE JEDI 1985 contest and rebate flyer featuring program info
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · 27d
Item of the Week: This colorful print ad presented numerous rebate savings on Kenner toys in conjunction with the April 10, 1981 theatrical re-release of the original #StarWars – including an extra dollar for sending in your movie ticket stub!
Color newspaper ad for Kenner toys rebate program during the 1981 re-release of STAR WARS
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · 28d
With #SithSummer officially turning to Fall, it's time for the saga of Prequel 20th anniversary retrospectives to be complete. Enjoy this flashback tour through Episode III's promotional effort: www.starwarsatthemovies.com/blog/2025/9/...
REVENGE OF THE SITH Press Kit contents
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · Sep 21
Item of the Week FLASHBACK: This Croatia Film IMPERIJA UZVRAĆA UDARAC handbill from Former Yugoslavia lists the film's main credits along with a brief synopsis that, in translation, roughly correlates to the movie's actual plot. EMPIRE presumably screened at FEST 81 in Belgrade.
Yugoslavian/Croatian EMPIRE STRIKES BACK handbill from 1981
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · Sep 19
Item of the Week: This newspaper ad listed #ReturnOfTheJedi venues in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN, including several 70mm 6-track Dolby Stereo presentations.
1983 newspaper ad for RETURN OF THE JEDI from Minneapolis, MN
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · Sep 14
Came out of a screening of THX 1138 last night to hear young people talking excitedly about Walter Murch. There is hope. A movie incredibly ahead of its time with flashes of so much to come, from TERMINATOR 2 and SEVERANCE to ANDOR, and the imposing techno-state facing us now.
Vidiots Eagle Theatre Seat 11(38)
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · Sep 14
Got my most 1969 Lucasian threads assembled for tonight’s @vidiots.bsky.social screening of THX 1138.
George Lucas inspired attire George Lucas on set of THX 1138 in 1969
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · Sep 12
Item of the Week: This ad ran over the summer in support of the #Andor "For Your Consideration" campaign. Though deserving of several noms that didn't materialize, here's to the Creative Arts Emmys Season 2 has taken home and to further recognition on the big night this Sunday.
ANDOR Season 2 Emmy Consideration Trade Ad
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · Sep 9
Raising my goblet of apple juice from the deck. The Burtt legend grows…
blastpoints.bsky.social Blast Points @blastpoints.bsky.social · Sep 8
TUESDAY! Look for an all new episode as this we’re playing a serious game of NAME THAT STAR WARS PREQUEL SOUND! Join us as we quiz each other to see if we can guess what prequel sound is what! Listen anywhere podcasts are on Tuesday!
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · Sep 8
Item of the Week FLASHBACK: This set of lobby cards for RETURN OF THE JEDI feature the film's logo in German (DIE RÜCKKEH DER JEDI-RITTER) and were printed in France and intended for distribution in German-speaking regions of Europe. [5 of 5]
RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring a skiff above the Sarlaac RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring Rebels on Endor RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring Wicket RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring Han Solo
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · Sep 8
Item of the Week FLASHBACK: This set of lobby cards for RETURN OF THE JEDI feature the film's logo in German (DIE RÜCKKEH DER JEDI-RITTER) and were printed in France and intended for distribution in German-speaking regions of Europe. [4 of 5]
RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring Han Solo and Princess Leia RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring the Battle of Endor RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring Luke and Vader dueling RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring Luke and Leia aboard the Sail Barge
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · Sep 8
Item of the Week FLASHBACK: This set of lobby cards for RETURN OF THE JEDI feature the film's logo in German (DIE RÜCKKEH DER JEDI-RITTER) and were printed in France and intended for distribution in German-speaking regions of Europe. [3 of 5]
RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring a Star Destroyer approaching the Death Star RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring Vader and Royal Guards RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring Ewoks RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring C-3PO among the Ewoks
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · Sep 8
Item of the Week FLASHBACK: This set of lobby cards for RETURN OF THE JEDI feature the film's logo in German (DIE RÜCKKEH DER JEDI-RITTER) and were printed in France and intended for distribution in German-speaking regions of Europe. [2 of 5]
RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring Jabba's Sail Barge RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring heroes on the skiff RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring Yoda RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring the Rebel hangar
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · Sep 8
Item of the Week FLASHBACK: This set of lobby cards for RETURN OF THE JEDI feature the film's logo in German (DIE RÜCKKEH DER JEDI-RITTER) and were printed in France and intended for distribution in German-speaking regions of Europe. [1 of 5]
RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring C-3PO and R2-D2 RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring Luke Skywalker RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring Princess Leia with Jabba the Hutt RETURN OF THE JEDI German lobby card featuring Lando in disguise
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · Sep 6
Put the last bit of ATTACK OF THE CLONES on to fall asleep to and this guy literally scared my wife awake.
The debate is over. — Ree Yees politician
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · Sep 5
Item of the Week: This ad from Dolby Laboratories ran in Rolling Stone 48 years ago this week on September 8, 1977. "If you appreciate sound with wide frequency response, low noise, low distortion, and wide dynamic range, then we trust that you enjoyed #StarWars."
September 19877 Rolling Stone trade ad from Dolby Laboratories celebrating involvement in STAR WARS and expansion of their equipment in theatres and on FM radio
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · Aug 30
Congrats Rik @cadbanesbounty.bsky.social!
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · Aug 30
Congrats to the winners — the SITH Chirashi are yours! Will be in touch to arrange a swift shuttle delivery.

Sincere thanks for putting up with this whole goofy thing and supporting the “At the Movies” project. One last #SithSummer piece should be coming to the website soon. In the meantime…YEH!
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · Aug 29
Item of the Week: This Chirashi flyer promoting Episode REVENGE OF THE SITH's July 9, 2005 release in Japan features Drew Struzan's one sheet artwork. One could be yours for free... check out a related post in the thread below for a #SithSummer giveaway contest closing tonight!
REVENGE OF THE SITH Japanese Chirashi Flyer with Drew Struzan one sheet artwork REVENGE OF THE SITH Japanese Chirashi Flyer reverse with printed movie information
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Star Wars at the Movies @swatthemovies.bsky.social · Aug 29
#SithSummer Giveaway LAST CALL. I've decided to admit defeat, forgo the podcast reviews and award the 3 pairs of SITH Chirashi with one simple entry rule: Comment with your favorite Palpatine line from Episode III by 11:38pm PST TONIGHT! Winners announced tomorrow.
REVENGE OF THE SITH Japanese Chirashi giveaway Inside Don Post Darth Vader Mask
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