‘Star Wars: The Phantom Menace’ returns to theaters this weekend
This weekend fans of Star Wars They have a unique date in the cinemas. 25 years after it first saw the light, The Phantom Menace returns to the big screen. It is a way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the George Lucas film and, at the same time, to remember that May 4 is the day of Star Wars.
The first of the prequel trilogy was the entry into the world of George Lucas for an entire generation, just like The Force Awakens It has been for all the young people who have discovered the world of Skywalker thanks to the new films. Since part of the fandom was not able to see it in theaters, this re-release is great news.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace can be seen in the original version subtitled in Spanish in theaters on May 4 and 5.
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A surprise rerelease
The re-release in theaters comes with a surprise, since fans will be able to see an exclusive preview of Star Wars: The Acolyte, the next series that will premiere exclusively on Disney+. This new fiction has not stopped generating ‘hype’ since the first preview was released on March 20. The Acolyte is developed by Leslye Headland, creator of Russian Doll. She is a recognized fan of the saga and took it upon herself to personally call Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy to offer her not only her services, but her own ideas.
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The series takes place 50 years before Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. It is a golden age for the Jedi, the High Republic. “This is when the villains are outnumbered, helpless.”, explained the showrunner. A period that has not yet been explored on screen and that many fans are eager to see.
