Straight from Tatooine, or rather Abu Dhabi, director J.J. Abrams has released a video message for Star Wars: Episode VII. In it he announces the creation of Star Wars: Force for Change, “a brand new Star Wars initiative from Disney and Lucasfilm, in collaboration with Bad Robot, dedicated to finding creative solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems. The first Star Wars: Force for Change campaign will raise funds and awareness for UNICEF’s Innovation Labs and its innovative projects benefitting children in need.”
Fans who donate money to the charity will be entered for a chance to win an appearance in Star Wars: Episode VII.
Did you get that? You can stand a chance to be IN THE MOVIE!!
On top of all this charitable goodness, the video also gives us our first real look at the set where they are currently shooting, with some extras in costume walking around in the background.
Here’s the press release with all of the details:
To support the launch of Star Wars: Force for Change, Disney has committed $1 million, and fans can now donate directly at Omaze.com/StarWars for a chance to appear in Star Wars: Episode VII. By pledging as little as $10 through the Omaze fundraising platform, any eligible supporter will be automatically entered for a chance to win this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The campaign runs from 12:01am PST on May 21stth until 11:59pm PST July 18th.
The Star Wars: Force for Change Grand Prize includes:
• Airfare and accommodations to London for one winner and a guest
• Behind-the-scenes access on the closed set of Star Wars: Episode VII as VIP guests of J.J. Abrams
• Winner will have the opportunity to meet members of the cast
• Winner and their guest will then be transformed by makeup and costume teams into a Star Wars character and filmed for a scene in Star Wars: Episode VIIVisit StarWars.com/ForceForChange to learn more about this new charitable initiative and the work of UNICEF’s Innovation Labs and programs, and be sure to enter through contribution or free entry for your chance to win atomaze.com/starwars.
Here’s the video:
