Just moments ago, we got our first look at the official D23Star Wars: The Force Awakensposter from legendary artistDrew Struzan. Now comes two more poster prints that are on sale at the Anaheim convention center. The first print is for First Order loyalists, and shows Captain Phasma flanked by two Flametroopers. The second shows members of the Resistance, including Finn, Rey and ball droid BB-8. The poster prints are part of the Art Awakens initiative that was launched by LucasFilm and HP earlier this week.
In celebration ofStar Wars: The Force Awakens, Lucasfilm and HP proudly presentArt Awakens, an exciting new program for Star Wars fans old and new, across the country to revitalize creativity by “Bending the Rules” of the Force, themed around a galaxy far, far away.Art Awakenskicks off August 11th with the launch of a two-month-long nationwide fan art competition across the US.
Amateur artists can submit theirStar Wars: The Force Awakensinspired art onArtAwakens.comfor a chance to be showcased in an upcoming professional art exhibit later in the year. Additionally, coming this November to Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles is a three-dayStar Wars: The Force Awakensart exhibit featuring top professional and emerging contemporary artists. All new original pieces will be auctioned off in the name ofStar Wars: Force for Changeto benefit UNICEF Kid Power, which gives kids the power to save lives.
By getting active with the UNICEF Kid Power band, kids earn points which unlock food packets for malnourished children around the world. Five lucky winners of theStar Wars: The Force AwakensFan Art Contest, chosen by a judging committee that includes members from Disney, Lucasfilm and the legendary visual effects house Industrial Light & Magic and others, will have their art showcased in the professional gallery exhibit. The winners will also have the opportunity to be flown out to Los Angeles to attend the VIP opening night, among other prizes from HP.
Additionally, an HP “Bend the Rules” Award will be granted to one of the five grand prize winners upon completion of a questionnaire with the highest score in the Innovative Use of Technology category. The HP “Bend the Rules” Award winner will receive an HP Notebook Computer to help them push the boundaries of art and creativity. In celebration of this new contest, LucasFilm has debuted a newArt Awakensposter that features the beloved newStar Wars: The Force Awakensball droid,BB-8.
Star Wars: The Force AwakensstarsJohn Boyega,Daisy RidleyandOscar Isaacas a trio of new heroes, Finn, Rey and Poe Dameron. They are joined byAdam Driveras the villainousKylo Ren,Domhnall Gleesonas General Hux,Gwendoline Christieas Captain Phasma andAndy Serkisas Supreme Leader Snoke. Original trilogy starsHarrison Ford(Han Solo),Mark Hamill(Luke Skywalker) andCarrie Fisher(Princess Leia) also return to reprise their roles whenStar Wars: The Force Awakenshits theaters on December 18.
The First Order print is a limited-edition DKNG print that is currently available at booth #1415 During D23. Fans in Anaheim can meet the artists at that booth Saturday starting at 3pm. The Resistance print is metal and comes from Mark Englert, which is also available at the Art Awakens booth. If you buy either print, you will get them signed. For those not at D23, you’ll have to enjoy the images we have for your here!
“starwarsFor the First Order loyalists at #D23expo, this limited-edition DKNG print will be available at the booth #1415! Meet the artists at our booth at 3pm. #StarWars”
“starwarsGrab a limited edition #TheForceAwakens metal print by Mark Englert at the Art Awakens booth (#1415) at #D23expo! Mark will also be at the booth for a signing at 3pm. #StarWars”
