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Tuesday, May 17, 2005

'Star Wars' fans near end of line

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"Star Wars" fans began lining up in front of the Uptown Theatre in Northwest yesterday to await the arrival of the third chapter -- and final installment -- of the decades-old galactic saga.

Camping out in front of the theater days before a "Star Wars" movie hits the silver screen has become a tradition that fans say is as much a part of the phenomenon as the movie itself.

"It used to be because that was the only way you could get tickets, but it turned into such a good time," said Vance Rego, 35, of Gaithersburg, who camped out for the first two chapters and was camping out in front of the theater yesterday.

"So now the camping out is pretty much all about being in the line."

An executive manager at a Target store, Mr. Rego took vacation time from work so he could reserve his spot early Monday morning. The campout at the Uptown began at least two weeks before the movie's premiere.

"Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith" opens nationwide tomorrow.

"We've all become friends, and we only see each other [at the premieres]. We have a good time at night... and this is the last chance we'll have to do it," Mr. Rego said.

"Revenge of the Sith" completes George Lucas' prequel trilogy about the roots of Anakin Skywalker, a pilot and Jedi knight who turns to the dark side as the original trilogy's villainous Darth Vader.

The third installment has been highly anticipated among the "Star Wars" following.

"All the questions will be answered -- why Anakin becomes Darth Vader, what happens with the Empire," said Dan McDonald, 41, a Target store employee from Springfield who saved "every possible vacation day" to wait in line.

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