「Star Wars: The Force Awakens」 hit theaters on the Chinese Mainland today. It is the first installment that screened in China after Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012. Lucasfilm was founded by George Lucas, the creator of 「Star Wars」 and director of the first six films. This seventh story was directed by J. J. Abrams, the co-creator of 「Lost」 (2004-2010) and director of 「Star Trek into Darkness」 (2013).
The 「Star Wars」 has a huge fan base across the world. Just before its premiere in China, posters, photos and drawings of the 「Star Wars」 characters were everywhere on social media.
Weibo users will see a Chinese version of the 「Star Wars」 poster when tap the app open.
Photos of Lu Han, the film’s official ambassador in China, pop up when one searches the 「Star Wars」 on Weibo. As a former EXO (a Chinese-South Korean boy band) member, Lu also sang the promotion song 「The Inner Force.」↓↓↓
Some netizens screenshot the theater booking system, which showed a majority of seats were sold out as of yesterday afternoon.↓↓↓
Others, who have a knack for drawing, showed their enthusiasm for characters like Darth Vader in their own way.↓↓↓
A film key-opinion leader posted side by side two portraits of Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia.↓↓↓
The former creative director of New Media Lab, the Cityzine magazine, Li Wen, posted 「there would be spoiler」 in his online radio program yesterday.
Viewers now can book the tickets through apps such as Taobao, Maoyan Film and Maizuo.
Have a nice weekend, and may the force be with you.