Episode II: Attack of the Clones Charity Premiere
We were lucky to get tickets to
this Episode II premiere showing in San Francisco, five days before the official
opening day. The charity was the California Mentor Foundation, which is
actually very appropriate given the Jedi mentoring theme in the film.
Before the show was a 'street
fair' with music and free 'In 'N Out' burgers for audience members. There
were lots of local celebs there (Lucas & family, the mayor, Hayden, Tracy Ullman,
etc.) but all were so enveloped by the press that I couldn't get any good
pictures. At about 3:30 we filed into the theater (assigned seating) and
heard a speech from Lucas before the film ran.
Afterward everyone went to a
fancy reception next door, where we were given noodles, sushi, roast beef, and
chocolate bourbon bread pudding, among other things. We also got to pose
with the costumed folk and were given goodie bags full of Episode II stuff to
take home. All in all, a great time. A few pictures below to give
you the idea:
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red carpet
Before the film. Absolutely crazy with news crews, VIPS, costumes, etc. |
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famous folks emerged from this doorway, walked about 50 feet, and entered the theater next door |
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reception
after the film, we crossed to the reception hall |
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reception
kind of a Greek theme |
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...well, more of a Greek Star Wars theme |
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more press in the balcony |
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of course, Vader was there |
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Tony with Jango Fett |
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me |
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