A wild roar of “Star Wars” excitement arose from a theater packed with thousands of Hollywood’s glitterati as the familiar words “in a galaxy far, far away” scrolled across the screen for the premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” on Monday night.
Down front at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood sat George Lucas, the mastermind behind the “Star Wars” universe, while beside him sat his lifelong friend Steven Spielberg, both of them surrounded by much of Hollywood’s artistic and business royalty.
“It is a true honor to be with all of you at this incredibly low-key premiere,” quipped J.J.