New TV Spot For STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Features Kylo Ren

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Those watching NFL football on Thursday, especially during the Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers game, caught the brand new, minute-long TV spot for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS.

Fans on Facebook were the first to see the new spot on Thanksgiving morning.

J.J. Abrams has a special video message for you: for only $10, Star Wars fans have the chance of attending the premiere of STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS. This is the fourth campaign that J.J. has done in partnership with Omaze, and this time the proceeds are benefiting 15 different charities chosen by the cast and filmmakers.

“With the film premiere just weeks away,” says Abrams in the brand new video. “I just want to take a minute to thank you, the Star Wars community, for supporting the mission of Star Wars: Force for Change.” There will be two lucky campaign winners who get to bring three friends each to either LA or London premiere to walk the red carpet, meet the cast and attend the after party.

Watch J.J.’s video message

“We’ve been thrilled with the joy and delight of Star Wars fans around Harrison Ford’s announcement of this campaign,” said Ryan Cummins, Omaze Co-Founder and Co-CEO. “It’s nice to pair that excitement with these remarkable causes nominated by J.J. Abrams and the cast.”

Visit the campaign’s website Omaze.com/StarWars. May the Force be with you!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is right around the corner, and you and three friends could see it before the rest of the galaxy.

• You’ll be transported to the red carpet premiere (Los Angeles or London)
• Meet cast members, walk the red carpet, and experience the magic of StarWarson a silver screen for the first time in ten years.
• Your flights and 4-star hotel are covered.
• And of course, this is all in support of StarWars: Force for Change’s mission to empower people to make an impact on the world around them.

WHO YOU’LL HELP

This campaign equally supports these remarkable causes:

• Africa Cancer Foundation — working to promote the prevention of cancer and to provide holistic solutions for people affected by cancer in Africa. Nominated by Lupita Nyong’o.
• Arts in the Armed Forces (AITAF) — bridging the cultural gap between the United States Armed Forces and the performing arts communities by bringing the best modern American theater to the military free of charge. Nominated by Adam Driver.
• Barnardo’s UK — giving the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children the chance to reach their full potential regardless of the issues they’ve faced in their lives. Nominated by Andy Serkis.
• Central London Samaritans — providing emotional support for vulnerable people to alleviate feelings of distress and despair. Nominated by Anthony Daniels.
• Damilola Taylor Trust — providing inner-city youths with opportunities to play, learn and live their lives free of fear and violence. Nominated by John Boyega.
• fStop Warrior Project — using digital photography to help wounded warriors successfully transition to the civilian world after medical retirement from the military. Nominated by Harrison Ford.
• Feeding America – working to feed America’s hungry through a nationwide network of 200 food banks and engaging the U.S. in the fight to end hunger. Nominated by Mark Hamill.
• Make-A-Wish — making wishes come true every day for children suffering from life­-threatening illnesses. Nominated by Peter Mayhew.
• Malala Fund — empowering girls through education to achieve their potential and create change in their communities. Nominated by J.J. Abrams.
• PACER Center — expanding opportunities for children and youth with all disabilities, including mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety. Nominated by Carrie Fisher.
• Phab — creating opportunities for children and adults of all abilities to enjoy life together. Nominated by Daisy Ridley.
• St. Francis Hospice, Raheny — providing specialist palliative care to patients living in north Dublin city and county. Nominated by Domhnall Gleeson.
• The Circle — working to achieve its vision of equality for women and girls in a fairer world. Nominated by Gwendoline Christie.
• UNICEF — ensuring all children get a healthy start in life and have opportunities to reach their full potential. Nominated by Kathleen Kennedy.
• Union of Concerned Scientists — advancing science-based solutions for our planet’s most pressing problems—from combating global warming to developing sustainable ways to feed, power, and transport ourselves. Nominated by Oscar Isaac.

Donor Rewards Available at Omaze.com/StarWars:

Exclusive Star Wars BB-8, Captain Phasma, Kylo Ren, and Rey Campaign T-Shirts. At a purchase price of $100 each, these rewards offer 1,000 chances to meet the cast at a red carpet premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

© 2014 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Lucasfilm and visionary director J.J. Abrams join forces to take you back again to a galaxy far, far away as Star Wars returns to the big screen with STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS.

The film stars Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Max Von Sydow. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk are producing with Tommy Harper and Jason McGatlin serving as executive producers. The screenplay is by Lawrence Kasdan & J.J. Abrams and Michael Arndt.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS opens throughout the Galaxy on December 18, 2015.

Log onto google.com/starwars where you can make a choice to be on the Dark Side or the Light Side for the upcoming STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS.