It seems that these days everyone has developed an uncontrollable urge to dress up – young kids, kooky students, darts fans, adults with unusual fetishes…everyone.
Whether it’s the growing popularity of Halloween or the proliferation of comic book conventions that is to blame for this surge in fantasy garb, no one does it with quite the gusto and dedication to detail as Star Wars fans.
With the opening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens now just a matter of weeks away, many are no doubt preparing their costumes for their pre-booked visit to their local IMAX cinema. But cosplay enthusiasts everywhere may be disappointed.
Cinemas across the US have taken the preemptive step of banning lightsabers, blasters, helmets and even face paint for screenings of the new film, with UK picturehouses expected to follow suit…
Cinemark seems prejudice against Darth Vader and Maul costumes! pic.twitter.com/z3rtKM2JLJ
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) October 23, 2015
AMC have taken a slightly less hardline approach but it’s along similar lines…
“AMC does not permit weapons or items that would make other guests feel uncomfortable or detract from the movie-going experience. Guests are welcome to come dressed in costume, but we do not permit masks. In short, bring your lightsaber, turn it off during the movie, and leave the blaster and Darth Vader mask at home.”
So be warned. If you’re planning to go all dolled up, ring ahead to ensure you’re not left as irate as this guy…
LIGHTSABERS DONT KILL PEOPLE! PEOPLE KILL PEOPLE DAMMIT SHIET
— DestronShawn (@shawn45673) November 3, 2015
