EPISODE VII: THE LOS ANGELES PREMIERE!

It was a party and screening as big and exciting as any Oscars, as stars of the cinematic screen, powerhouse business players, the bright and the beautiful, mingled and celebrated with the stars and behind the scenes talent of the STAR WARS juggernaut, assembled for the Los Angeles premiere of THE FORCE AWAKENS last night. And what a bash it looked, made even better with the arrival of George Lucas to give his blessings to the new endeavours and DISNEY. Oh, and the early word from departing audience members is that the film's pretty good too!

Star Wars The Force Awakens World Premiere Presentation & Red Carpet - Harrison Ford & Cast - YouTube
Star Wars Force Awakens premiere: Kathleen Kennedy's emotional speech | EW.com

Images: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney

The cast and main crew introduce the movie.

They're back together!

George Lucas is in the building!

A certain droid is stealing the limelight.

Billy Dee Williams and son with Harrison.

A look at the main screen.

That darn scene stealer is back!

Lucas gets a deserved applause from the attendees.

Ready for the world: John Boyega!

The J.J. Abrams fan club is ready!

Watch the red carpet show: Star Wars: The Force Awakens World Premiere Red Carpet - YouTube

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Here's a press round-up and more news:

Star Wars: The Force Awakens premiere: Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher on the red carpet | EW.com
Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher attend Star Wars: Force Awakens premiere | Daily Mail Online
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Premiere Live Blog | Variety
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Premiere: THR's Live Blog - Hollywood Reporter
Star Wars: The Force Awakens premiere: Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher on the red carpet | EW.com
LA Times - 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens': A recap of the world premiere from celebrity cosplay on the red carpet to the first reactions
Photos: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' premieres in L.A.
'Star Wars': George Lucas, Frank Marshall Joke Whether 'Force Awakens' Will Open Bigger Than 'Jarassic World' - Hollywood Reporter
Star Wars The Force Awakens World Premiere Interview - Max von Sydow - YouTube

A svelte Mark Hamill knows how to make an entrance. Image: DISNEY MUSIC Twitter page.

How the new "Star Wars" begins - Videos - CBS News
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' needs to make at least $1.5 billion to be successful, and J.J. Abrams is 'terrified' | Business Insider
Star Wars: Celebritiy Costumes at ‘The Force Awakens’ Premiere | Variety
Star Wars: The Force Awakens – first reactions suggest 'overwhelming experience' | Film | The Guardian
'Rogue One' and 'Star Wars Episode VIII' to Get 3D Treatment From Deluxe's Stereo D - Hollywood Reporter
Box Office: 'Star Wars' Is An Unknown Force in China - Hollywood Reporter
Carrie Fisher’s press tour for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been spectacular — and revolutionary - Vox
How JJ Abrams and Rian Johnson Collaborated To Create The Future Of Star Wars
Star Wars The Force Awakens: Costume Designer Talks Princess Leia Look : People.com
Daisy Ridley on 'Star Wars: "The Originals Are There, But We're Bringing in a New Generation" - The Hollywood Reporter