Calling all Jedi knights - from 9th September the Force comes to eBay as the world’s most iconic and successful fantasy sci-fi epic takes over the world’s biggest ecommerce site.
Lucasfilm Ltd and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment have partnered with eBay to celebrate the release of STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA on DVD Blu-ray and is giving fans access to never-seen-before film content and rare memorabilia on the site.
Fans can watch six brand new short films edited especially by Lucasfilm, as well as preview six different scenes currently only available on Blu-ray at ebay.co.uk/starwars from 9th September, for 30 days.
From the 12th September, STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA will be available to purchase at eBay.co.uk. The nine disc box set includes all six films, packaged together for the first time, in glorious Blu-ray high definition and pristine 6.1 DTS Surround Sound. It also includes three additional discs containing over 40 hours of special features and unseen footage, guaranteed to satisfy the most die-hard fans.
Clare Gilmartin, VP eBay Europe commented:
“eBay has always been a Mecca for Star Wars fans with a Star Wars related search taking place every two seconds. And with around a quarter of a million items relating to the films bought each month just this year alone on eBay.co.uk, it really demonstrates the films‘ enduring appeal.”
The most expensive item bought on eBay.co.uk was a Star Wars Imperial Shuttle for £100,050, but the most popular items are action figures, Lego and video games & DVDs.*
eBay.com, Lucasfilm Ltd and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment are also giving fans access to unique experiences and rare memorabilia through more than 100 Use the Force for Good charity auctions all benefiting Stand Up To Cancer. These exclusive Star Wars charity auctions** are available on eBay.com/starwars and include:
· A pair of VIP tickets to the sold out Star Wars Celebration VI in Orlando
· One-off memorabilia ie, life size Stormtropper, Vintage Star Wars birthday poster
· A once-in-a-lifetime experience for any film buff
All charity auctions will run from 16 - 23 September starting at 1200 EDT (8pm GMT)
* See eBay’s Star Wars infographic
** The charity auctions are hosted on eBay.com and conditions apply
Video Clips on eBay.co.uk
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Date
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Film
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New for eBay
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Available of Blu-ray
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9th
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Episode I
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A clip from the Podrace
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Darth Maul Battle
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10th
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Episode II
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A clip from the execution arena: when the creatures emerge
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Dex's Diner
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11th
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Episode III
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Obi-Wan chases General Grievous through Utapau
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Obi-Wan/Anakin Battle on Mustaphar
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12th
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Episode IV
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Rebel X-wings approach the Death Star in the final battle
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Dejarik scene
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13th
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Episode V
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Imperial walkers begin their attack
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Darth Vader's Ship
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14th
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Episode VI
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Battle over the Sarlacc. Walking the plank.
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Deathstar
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About Stand Up to Cancer
Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) -- a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization –- raises funds to accelerate the pace of groundbreaking translational research that can get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives. SU2C facilitates collaboration among the best and the brightest in the cancer research community. By galvanizing the entertainment industry, SU2C generates awareness and builds grassroots support for this new approach to ending cancer.