Fans of the Star Wars saga celebrate “Star Wars Day” every year on May 4th: in the article we will explain the importance of this date, which is even more special this year.
Today is Star Wars Day
From 1977 to the present day, the Star Wars saga has left its mark on the history of cinema and pop culture: an expanded universe made up of planets, characters, stories and adventures that continue to thrill fans around the world. Today we celebrate Star Wars Day, the day dedicated to Star Wars and the endless battle against the dark side of the Force: even if lightsabers are not your thing, know that this year there is a very special reason to celebrate today, thanks to an important acknowledgment that will (finally) be recognized to the actress who played one of the most loved characters in the saga.
Carrie Fisher will receive posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Let’s talk about Carrie Fisher, who gave face, body and soul to Princess Leia: who passed away in 2016 at the age of 60, the actress will receive today – more than ever symbolic – the posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “Fans will be over the moon to know that their favorite movie princess, Carrie Fisher, will be honored with her star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame,” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “Carrie will join her Star Wars co-stars and fellow Walk of Famer Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford on this historic sidewalk.” Her star will be positioned “just steps from Mark Hamill’s star and across the street compared to her legendary star mother Debbie Reynolds,” concluded Martinez proudly.
Star Wars Day: why is it celebrated on May 4th?
The Star Wars universe is made up of 11 films released at the cinema, countless television series (also animated), video games, theme parks, merchandise, events and conventions all over the world: the popularity of the saga shows no sign of stopping even after 46 years and, indeed, it is healthier than ever. But why celebrate it on May 4th? What is the secret behind this day? Let’s reveal the mystery: it all starts from the iconic phrase that is pronounced in the films by the protagonists, fighting against the dark side, as a greeting or a wish. The phrase is “may the Force be with you”, which in English translates into “may the Force be with you”: the pronunciation of this phrase in English is very similar to that of “may the fourth be with you”, or “May May 4th be with you”. All much simpler than expected: Star Wars Day was born thanks to an assonance!
