Star Wars Day is an informal commemorative day observed annually on May 4 to celebrate the Star Wars media franchise. Observance of the day spread quickly through media and grassroots celebrations since the franchise began in 1977.[1][2]
The date originated from the pun "May the Fourth be with you", a variant of the popular Star Wars catchphrase "May the Force be with you". Even though the holiday was not created or declared by Lucasfilm, many Star Wars fans across the world have chosen to celebrate the holiday.[3] It has since been embraced by Lucasfilm and parent company Disney as an annual celebration of Star Wars.
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Since 2013, The Walt Disney Company has officially observed the holiday with Star Wars events and festivities at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.[4][5] Disney had purchased Lucasfilm, including the rights to Star Wars, in late 2012.[6]
References[]
- ↑ Painter, Alicia Gray (May 4, 2009). "May the Fourth Be With You". NBCUniversalMedia, LLC.
- ↑ "Star Wars day: May the 4th be with you" (May 4, 2010).
- ↑ "Star Wars Day: May the 4th".
- ↑ "May the 4th Be with You!".
- ↑ "May the Fourth Be With You! Two New Star Wars-Themed Character Dining Experiences May 4 – June 15 at Disney's Hollywood Studios".
- ↑ "How Disney Bought Lucasfilm—and Its Plans for Star Wars".
