'Star Wars' charity screenings in force
Lucas to offer sneak of new film for children's benefits
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Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox have announced 11 sneak preview screenings of "Star Wars: Episode II -- Attack of the Clones" on May 12, four days before the wide release. Portions of the receipts will be donated to local children's charities with some seats given to disadvantaged children.
Lucasfilm and the studio, which hosted similar benefits three years ago to premiere "Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace," did not disclose specific theater locations or prices.
"Star Wars" creator George Lucas said, "Throughout the years, 'Star Wars' films have entertained generations of children. I'm delighted that these premieres will provide an opportunity to benefit the children who need it the most."
The cities and charities include Boston, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston; Chicago, MetropolitanFamilyServices; Dallas, The Family Place; Denver, Kempe Children's Foundation; Los Angeles, The Fulfillment Fund; New York, Children's Aid Society; Philadelphia, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; San Francisco, California Mentor Foundation; Seattle, Childhaven; Toronto, Child FindOntario; Washington, For Love of Children.
