Photos: Star Wars mania
Enthusiasm is on the rise for the latest installment of Star Wars.
China Star Wars
A Chinese Star Wars fan poses for a photo in front of hundreds of miniature storm trooper figures placed atop the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall of China during a promotional event for the movie "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" outside of Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. The film, the newest installment in the long-running Star Wars saga, opens in the U.S. in December. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
China Star Wars
A Chinese Star Wars fan takes a selfie in front of hundreds of miniature storm trooper figures placed atop the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall of China during a promotional event for the movie "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" outside of Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. The film, the newest installment in the long-running Star Wars saga, opens in the U.S. in December. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
China Star Wars
A Chinese Star Wars fan dressed in costume poses for a photo in front of hundreds of miniature storm trooper figures placed atop the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall of China during a promotional event for the movie "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" outside of Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. The film, the newest installment in the long-running Star Wars saga, opens in the U.S. in December. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
China Star Wars
A Chinese Star Wars fan dressed in costume poses for a photo in front of hundreds of miniature storm trooper figures placed atop the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall of China during a promotional event for the movie "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" outside of Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. The film, the newest installment in the long-running Star Wars saga, opens in the U.S. in December. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
China Star Wars
Hundreds of miniature storm trooper figures are placed atop the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall of China during a promotional event for the movie "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" outside of Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. The film, the newest installment in the long-running Star Wars saga, opens in the U.S. in December. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
China Star Wars
A Chinese Star Wars fan holds a light saber at she poses for a photo in front of hundreds of miniature storm trooper figures placed atop the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall of China during a promotional event for the movie "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" outside of Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. The film, the newest installment in the long-running Star Wars saga, opens in the U.S. in December. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
China Star Wars
Chinese Star Wars fans hold light sabers at they pose for a group photo during a promotional event for the movie "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall of China near Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. The film, the newest installment in the long-running Star Wars saga, opens in the U.S. in December. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
China Star Wars
Chinese Star Wars fans hold light sabers at they pose for a group photo during a promotional event for the movie "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall of China near Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. The film, the newest installment in the long-running Star Wars saga, opens in the U.S. in December. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
China Star Wars
A Chinese Star Wars fan plays playfully swings a light saber at a person dressed as a Wookie during a promotional event for the movie "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall of China near Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. The film, the newest installment in the long-running Star Wars saga, opens in the U.S. in December. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Japan Star Wars Plane
The All Nippon Airways (ANA) special plane painted like R2-D2 sits at the tarmac before taking off for a two-hour round trip at Haneda international airport in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. The Boeing 787 decorated with blue and silver pattern of R2-D2 will be be put on ANA's normal operation bound for Vancouver starting from Sunday. This is a part of ANA Star Wars project. The Japanese airline company announced earlier this year that it closed contract with Walt Disney Japan to use Star Wars characters until 2020. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
Japan Star Wars Plane
Ground staff stand around the All Nippon Airways (ANA) special plane painted like R2-D2 parked at the tarmac before taking off for a two-hour round trip at Haneda international airport in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. The Boeing 787 decorated with blue and silver pattern of R2-D2 will be be put on ANA's normal operation bound for Vancouver starting from Sunday. This is a part of ANA Star Wars project. The Japanese airline company announced earlier this year that it closed contract with Walt Disney Japan to use Star Wars characters until 2020. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
Japan Stars Wars Plane
Fans dressed in costumes of Star Wars characters pose for a photo in front of the All Nippon Airways (ANA) special plane painted like R2-D2 before boarding it at Haneda international airport in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. The Boeing 787 decorated with blue and silver pattern of R2-D2 will be be put on ANA's normal operation bound for Vancouver starting from Sunday. This is a part of ANA Star Wars project. The Japanese airline company announced earlier this year that it closed contract with Walt Disney Japan to use Star Wars characters until 2020. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
Japan Stars Wars Plane
Passengers dressed in costumes of Star Wars characters board the All Nippon Airways (ANA) special plane painted like R2-D2 for a two-hour round trip at Haneda international airport in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. The Boeing 787 decorated with blue and silver pattern of R2-D2 will be be put on ANA's normal operation bound for Vancouver starting from Sunday. This is a part of ANA Star Wars project. The Japanese airline company announced earlier this year that it closed contract with Walt Disney Japan to use Star Wars characters until 2020. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
Barktober Fest- Peanut
Marcus Mills dresses his Shih Tzu, Peanut, as an Ewok from the Star Wars movie franchise for he costume contest at Barktober Fest. The annual event was put on by Citizens for an Offleash Muscatine Park, all proceeds go to help construct the dog park.
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Han Solo and Chewbacca are back in the latest installment of the Star Wars series.
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The movie poster for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
'Star Wars Battlefront' beta shows reboot riddled with flaws -- and endless possibilities
More than 9 million gamers tested the beta version of "Star Wars Battlefront." (Photo courtesy Electronic Arts/TNS)
'Star Wars Battlefront' beta shows reboot riddled with flaws -- and endless possibilities
A scene from "Star Wars Battlefront" beta. (Photo courtesy Electronic Arts/TNS)
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