The Empire State Building Unveils Star Wars-Themed Takeover with a Dynamic Light Show, Interactive Fan Experiences, Celebrity Visit, and More

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The Empire State Building (https://www.esbnyc.com) (ESB), in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products and Lucasfilm, today unveiled a Star Wars-themed, villains-inspired takeover for fans in New York City that featured a dynamic light show, immersive experiences for visitors, character appearances, and participation from actor Hayden Christensen in a morning lighting ceremony. Fans who visit ESB this month will have the opportunity to immerse themselves into the Star Wars galaxy photo opportunities which feature a range of new Star Wars consumer products through April 29.

We are so pleased to unite Star Wars fans in New York City and throughout the world with this epic trip to a galaxy far, far away., said Jean-Yves Ghazi, president of the Empire State Building Observatory. This one-of-a-kind takeover at the Worlds Most Famous Building allows fans to come face to face with pop cultures most iconic villains in an authentic New York City way.

Star Wars in Lights

This evening, a dynamic light show that featured fan-favorite scenes of Star Wars villains debuted on the buildings south side fa