LONDON, December 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
MOST ANTICIPATED FILM OF THE YEAR
HONOURED WITH NOTE PRODUCED BY WORLD'S LEADING COMMERCIAL CURRENCY
PROVIDER
PURCHASES WILL SUPPORT TOGETHER FOR
SHORT LIVES
From Thursday 7th December
2017 fans and collectors across the globe will get the
chance to own an official commemorative note that has been
specially created to celebrate the launch of the year's most
anticipated film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the follow up to
the UK's biggest film of all time.
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The note will be available exclusively on online marketplace
ebay.co.uk and has been created using the technological and
design expertise of British company De La Rue, which provides
currency to over two thirds of the world's countries, including the
United Kingdom. This forms part of
a special initiative between Disney and the GREAT Britain Campaign
to celebrate the 40 years of British creativity behind the Star
Wars films.
100% of the money raised from the commemorative note will be
donated to Together for Short Lives, on behalf of Star Wars:
Force for Change. Together for Short Lives, a UK-based charity,
supports children's hospices and all children with life-threatening
and life-limiting conditions, and their families. Star Wars:
Force for Change, a charitable initiative from Lucasfilm and
Disney, harnesses the strength of Star Wars to empower and
improve the lives of children around the world. This holiday
season, Disney UK has combined forces to launch a broad campaign
across its range of businesses and its partners' platforms to raise
money, awareness and to create magical memories for the children
under hospice care.
eBay will be the exclusive home to a limited run of 1,000
commemorative notes, available at a fixed price of £100 plus a
further 50 unique premium notes up for auction. The notes are
crafted with 100% cotton cylinder mould paper, securitised and
printed in De La Rue's high security proofing department based in
Hampshire. They incorporate an
original light side/dark side artwork composition and several
special features including serial numbers; pattern work of the
First Order and Resistance emblems; hidden scenes (discoverable
under 365nm UV light); hidden messages in microtext (discoverable
with an eye glass); a message in Aurebesh, one of the languages of
the galaxy; and the signature of Director/Writer Rian Johnson. The 50 unique, premium notes will
also include an intaglio (a raised, hand-engraving of Rey) and each
will have a unique, sequenced serial number.
"It's incredibly exciting to be part of this one of a kind
initiative to mark the release of The Last Jedi and for such
a fantastic cause," says the film's director Rian Johnson, whose signature appears on the
official note. "It was a joy filming in the UK and working with a
British crew and I'm delighted the GREAT Britain Campaign and De La
Rue are celebrating this with the commemorative note."
The commemorative notes support the Star Wars: Made GREAT
in Britain
initiative which celebrates the special relationship between
Great Britain and the Star
Wars films. Over 40 years ago the incredible story between
Great Britain and Star Wars
began with the production of Star Wars: A New Hope at
Elstree Studios. The imagination, inspiration and innovation of the
filmmakers included the original lightsaber design by British set
decorator Roger Christian - who
fashioned it from spare camera parts and collected junk, Academy
Award®-winning costume designs from British-born John Mollo - the man who brought Darth Vader's iconic look to life; and the key
roles of the London Symphony Orchestra and Abbey Road - the
birthplace of one the most iconic themes in the galaxy. The story
continues this year with Star Wars: The Last Jedi which was
filmed in the UK using world-class British talent in both the
production team and amongst the on screen stars.
Creative Industries Minister Matt
Hancock said: "We are thrilled the new Star Wars film will
be celebrated with a commemorative note. The film proudly flies the
flag for the UK's creative industries. Shot at the iconic Pinewood
Studios, it features some of the best British talent in front and
behind the cameras and bodes well for the future of UK film. Star
Wars is part of the huge success of our film industry. Supported by
the Government's highly successful film tax relief, UK film
contributes over £4 billion a year to the economy and supports
nearly 70,000 full time jobs. We love film and support the film
industry at every turn."
On Thursday 7th December from 8pm GMT the 1,000 commemorative notes will become
available to buy at a fixed price on http://www.ebay.co.uk/starwars
and the 50 premium notes will be up for auction for 10 days until
Sunday 17th December
2017.
STAR WARS: THE
LAST JEDI RELEASES IN UK CINEMAS FROM
14TH DECEMBER
2017
THE STAR WARS: THE LAST
JEDI COMMEMORATIVE NOTES WILL BE AVALIABLE FROM
EBAY.CO.UK FROM
7TH-17TH
DECEMBER 2017
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