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!

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/...

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.

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.

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.

Got my most 1969 Lucasian threads assembled for tonight’s @vidiots.bsky.social screening of THX 1138.

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.

Raising my goblet of apple juice from the deck. The Burtt legend grows…

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]

Put the last bit of ATTACK OF THE CLONES on to fall asleep to and this guy literally scared my wife awake.

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."

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!

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!

#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.

Item of the Week FLASHBACK: Screening tickets featuring Roger Kastel's Style A poster artwork were distributed throughout the U.S. for the press to attend previews of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. This example is from the Showcase Cinemas in the Cincinnati suburb of Springdale, OH.

Jungle roads, take me home To the place I belong Forbidden Eye, Adventureland mama Take me home, jungle roads

Item of the Week: LA AVENTURA DE LOS EWOKS hit Spanish cinemas 40 years ago in August 1985 and was advertised by InCine with this A4 size handbill. Drew Struzan's Style B art donned the front, while the synopsis on the reverse asked the apt question, "¿Se acuerdan de los Ewoks?"

Hot off the press (nearly every person walking into the bookstore was doing so for the same cause). #Andor #ForTheRebellion

Item of the Week FLASHBACK: This double-sided Chirashi handbill features a miniature rendition of Tom Jung's classic "Style A" one sheet artwork and calls attention to the film's Academy Awards success. #StarWars opened in Japan on June 24th, 1978.

Iconic picture of JJ Abrams holding The Clone Wars backpack

George Lucas’ hands holding a lightsaber will be our “foyer” motivational poster for the foreseeable future.

I am altering the deal... Extending this listener outreach/giveaway contest until August 30th! Details in the original post below (I will definitely be attempting to announce the winners while wearing this Don Post Vader helmet I got on my 3rd birthday). Thanks for the podcast reviews!

Item of the Week: This ad from the UA Movies 6 in North Hollywood ran 46 years ago today, "1 DAY TO STAR WARS" and its August 15, 1979 re-release. The fine print reveals layers of additional awesomeness.

For all of my fellow Angeleno Lucasphiles that want to get far out late on a Saturday night, one month from today my beloved Vidiots will be showing the original theatrical version of THX 1138. I'll be there. vidiotsfoundation.org/movies/thx-1...

Item of the Week FLASHBACK: In its Summer 1984 issue, Bantha Tracks put the spotlight on the forthcoming made-primarily-for-television feature, then simply referred to as THE EWOK MOVIE, including an interview with the film's producer and former ILM General Manager Tom Smith.

Still one week to enter this giveaway! Thanks for supporting the podcast. 💙

Didn’t come back from our trip through the Alps with an Antikythera, but did catch a great movie on the flight home. #IndianaJones #DialOfDestiny

Item of the Week FLASHBACK: This foldout was distributed by Lucasfilm & Fox in 1982 to promote the then-titled REVENGE OF THE JEDI. Elegantly designed, the brochure opens to reveal the title and the back advertises its release on the 6th anniversary of the original #StarWars.

They take the Coca-Cola Star Wars promotion to the next level in Switzerland🇨🇭

Item of the Week: This ad for a 1998 TBS Superstation broadcast of #StarWars SPECIAL EDITION beckoned viewers not to miss "this digitally enhanced classic from the legendary George Lucas" (and a fleeting opportunity to catch the original digital Jabba while flipping channels).

Paid a visit to the former Nýja Bíó in Siglufjöður, where my grandmother (or Amma) grew up sneaking out to catch a glimpse of Errol Flynn in swashbucklers like THE SEA HAWK. Originally opened in 1924, it was the oldest operating cinema in Iceland when it was sold to a restaurateur in 1999.

Item of the Week FLASHBACK: This small handbill was printed and distributed to promote Iceland's release of #TheEmpireStrikesBack (or "Stjörnustríð II") -- with íslenskur subtitles!

Item of the Week: This January 1984 issue of UfA's Film Illustrierte magazine was available in German cinemas and featured a cover story and in-depth report on #ReturnOfTheJedi (or DIE RÜCKKEHR DER JEDI-RITTER), which had been theatrically released in the country a month prior.

Kicking off the last week of my 30s with class.

PODCAST LISTENER GIVEAWAY! To close out #SithSummer and celebrating 20 years of #RevengeOfTheSith, I'll be offering 3 pairs of Japanese Chirashi (one of each style included). See the graphic for details!

Item of the Week FLASHBACK: The November-December 1976 issue of Jim Steranko's Mediascene Magazine represents the first exclusive look at the development of #StarWars, featuring the earliest publication of the work of artist Ralph McQuarrie among others.

Item of the Week: The July 1980 Odeon Moviegoer featured praises from @markhamillofficial.bsky.social -#TheEmpireStrikesBack star described it as "Terrific," noting "we don't have anything free like this in provincial cinemas in the U.S. - or in Outer Space for that matter."

Item of the Week FLASHBACK: This screening calendar mailed out in the Summer of 1983 prominently advertises #ReturnOfTheJedi 's 4 week engagement at the Viking Theatre in Decorah, IA that began on July 15th. Originally a single screen, the Viking was later converted to a triplex.

Item of the Week: This July 1977 publication from General Cinema Corporation (originally headquartered in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts) informed moviegoers in the greater Boston area that "if you only see one movie this year, #StarWars is the one to see."

Mark Hamill, Ahmed Best and Chewbacca graced the Los Angeles Charity Premiere of #RevengeOfTheSith in Westwood, along with my friend and 'Chive Cast co-host Skye Paine. Hear Skye tell the tale in Episode 27: www.starwarsatthemovies.com/podcast/2025... #SithSummer

🍞 & 🧈 @blastpoints.bsky.social episode for the morning commute and incredible source material for an evening wind down. Had been a (nearly 20 year) minute since I last watched “Within a Minute” and it’s a gem.

On program… but maybe not for long (i.e. the next time I’m in the breakroom). #starwars #andor #cassianandor #generalgrievous #cocacola

#SithSummer continues with some snapshots of #RevengeOfTheSith Opening Night at the Regal Gallery Place in Washington, D.C. from Episode 27 contributor Danny Katzel. Listen to Danny's story on Apple, Spotify or via the website: www.starwarsatthemovies.com/podcast/2025...

Item of the Week FLASHBACK: Famous Players theaters distributed Marquee Magazine in Canada, including this issue for May/June 1980 for the release of #TheEmpireStrikesBack. It includes an article by American film critic Charles Champlin entitled "Brave New Rebellion."

Rounding out a week of Celebration III flashbacks for #SithSummer is a glance at some of the original #RevengeOfTheSith costumes on display from the Lucasfilm Archives – a #StarWarsCelebration tradition for the ages.

Item of the Week: What better way to spend Summer Vacation than a flight on the #WaltDisneyWorld version of The Endor Express, as advertised in this two-page #StarTours spread from over 35 years ago (complete with Death Star trench fireworks).

Who remembers frantically tracking down this exclusive talking Darth Vader action figure at Celebration III? For more #SithSummer flashbacks, listen to Episode 27 on Apple, Spotify or via the website: www.starwarsatthemovies.com/podcast/2025... (1 of 2)

Celebration III was epic. Here are a few snapshots I took 20 years ago, including attending one of the hot ticket George Lucas panels and an ominous bit of foreshadowing with Vader taking on younglings. Do you have any favorite #SithSummer Celebration memories? (1 of 2)

This week in #SithSummer is all Celebration III! This photo was taken at a late night dinner with fans and collectors in Indianapolis that friend and Ep 27 guest Broc Walker had invited me to tag along. For more SITH memories, listen on Apple, Spotify or www.starwarsatthemovies.com/podcast/2025...

Item of the Week FLASHBACK: These Chirashi handbills promoting #SoloAStarWarsStory's June 2018 theatrical release in Japan were available in cinemas and depict campaign imagery different from that found in the U.S. Both also feature the Millennium Falcon as a prominent player.