The Official Star Wars Site has announced Star Wars
Identities: The Exhibition. For thirty-five years, audiences around the world
have followed the adventures of Luke and Anakin Skywalker, the Jedi heroes of a
galaxy far, far away. And now, a new exciting exhibition comes to our own galaxy
with Star Wars Identities, a redefined modern exhibition experience in
which we will rediscover the unforgettable characters of Star Wars in a
whole new way. From the team that brought you Indiana Jones and the Adventure
of Archaeology, this new innovative exhibition, made possible by Lucasfilm
Ltd. and produced by Montreal's X3 Productions, will make use of an extensive
collection from the Lucasfilm Archives to explore the sciences of identity
through the characters of Star Wars. The world premiere of this
exhibition will be held at the Montreal Science Centre, starting on April 19,
2012.
A stunning collection from the Lucasfilm Archives, a customized, interactive
identity quest, and insightful scientific content will all work together in
Star Wars Identities to follow the dramatic journeys of Luke and Anakin
Skywalker, cinema's most famous father and son duo. Visitors will develop a
better understanding of what makes the characters of Star Wars who they
are, and at the same time explore their own identity with one question, at once
simple and profound: What forces shape you?
The Components of Identity Working with the Montreal Science Centre
exhibition developers and a committee of scientific advisers, Star Wars
Identities has divided its study of identity into three major themes: the
origins of the characters, the influences that shape them, and the choices they
make during their life. Within these three themes, ten components of human
identity are explored: species, genes, parents, and culture in Origins; mentors,
friends, and marking events in Influences; and occupation, personality, and
values in the final zone, Choices.
These components form the backbone of the exhibition, exploring the complex
notion of identity both in the real world and in creative fiction. Original
content throughout the exhibition will shed light on each of the components of
identity; simultaneously, "making-of" featurettes explore the stories behind the
development of many iconic Star Wars characters, explaining how they
became who they are, and showing how different creative choices might have made
them different characters altogether.
Kyra Bowling, Exhibits Manager at Lucasfilm Ltd., says "the Star Wars
saga continues to captivate audiences who find connection to its richly diverse
cast of wonderful characters. Star Wars provides a natural lens through
which to explore the themes of personal identity and character. This innovative
exhibition lets visitors of all ages investigate, in a fun and educational way,
the factors and forces that help shape who we are as individuals."
A vast and exclusive collection of some 200 objects from the Lucasfilm
Archives features props, models, costumes, and artwork from the Star Wars
films. This rich collection spans the entire Star Wars canon, drawing
from the classic (1977-83) and prequel (1999-2005) trilogies, as well as the
animated feature The Clone Wars (2008) and the ongoing television series
of the same name. Fan favourites like Darth Vader, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Boba Fett,
Yoda, the Millennium Falcon and Anakin Skywalker's full-sized Podracer --
among others -- are sure to delight visitors of all generations.
An Interactive Quest Star Wars Identities will place the
visitor at the centre of the exhibition experience with an interactive identity
quest that spans the duration of the visit. Closely interwoven with the
collection and the educational content, this unique interactive experience will
use technology to help visitors of all ages create their own personal and
original Star Wars identity by incorporating elements of their own
identity with fictional elements. Visitors will then leave with their own unique
character inspired by the Star Wars universe and with a deeper
understanding of the exhibition's central theme.
A Team of Experts In order to develop the exhibition's scientific
content, X3 Productions has collaborated with the Montreal Science Centre
content experts to gather a team of specialists from a variety of scientific
fields, including genetics, neuropsychology, health sciences, and psychology.
Their knowledge and expertise have shaped the exhibition's structure, and their
input has been essential in developing its scientific content and in ensuring
that its investigation into identity is up to date and firmly rooted in the
sciences.
A Cultural Touchstone The Star Wars movies have broken box
office records and won countless awards over the decades, but it is in the
public's imagination that the franchise has truly made its mark, enchanting
audiences of all ages and establishing itself as a cultural touchstone all
across the world. The stories continue to resonate today because of their
universality: we identify with the characters of Star Wars, and we
recognize ourselves in their journeys.
"This exhibition offers a fresh perspective on the beloved characters of
Star Wars," says Jacques-Andre Dupont, Executive Producer of X3
Productions. "We get a deeper understanding of their identities, and, at the
same time, we get a deeper understanding of our own. The collection, the
interactive components, and the scientific content work hand in hand here to
create a seamless and exciting experience for our visitors. It's a
character-driven adventure into identity."
Information and Ticket Sales Star Wars Identities will
premiere at the Montreal Science Centre from April 19 through September 16,
2012. Tickets are on sale now! For complete schedule and ticket information,
visit their website at www.montrealsciencecentre.com or contact them at (514)
496-4724 or (877) 496-4724. Visitors can begin their adventure into identity
today by visiting StarWarsIdentities.com. |