Available in Post Offices, the Star Wars Stamps Will Be

Available in Post Offices, the Star Wars Stamps Will Be

            Favorite Design Getting Its Own Stamp Announced May 25    WHAT:  The excitement generated by the appearance of R2-D2 mail collection          boxes across the country that continued with an online ballot and          sweepstakes, reaches its peak May 25th when Star Wars fans and          stamp collectors get what they've been calling for: the dedication          and issuance of the 41-cent Star Wars commemorative stamps in 15          designs. The Postal Service also will announce the results of          voting for America's favorite Star Wars stamp, to be issued by          itself later this summer. Voting continues through May 23          (http://www.uspsjedimaster.com/).    WHO:   Anita J. Bizzotto, chief marketing officer, U.S. Postal Service          Steve Sansweet, director of content management and head of fan          relations, Lucasfilm Ltd.          Howard Roffman, president of Lucas Licensing    WHEN:  7:30 p.m. (PT), Friday, May 25, 2007    WHERE: Star Wars Celebration IV (the biggest Star Wars event in the          galaxy) Los Angeles Convention Center, K Hall    BACKGROUND:  On May 25, 1977, Star Wars opened at 32 movie theaters around                the country. Since then, it has thrilled moviegoers around                the world with its epic story of good versus evil. Set across                a fantastic galaxy of exotic planets and bizarre creatures,                the saga tells the mythic tale of the disintegration of the                Old Republic, the creation of the Empire, the rise of the                evil Darth Vader, and the ultimate victory of the Rebel                Alliance. From the wisdom and power of Yoda to the brave                deeds of Jedi Knights and improbable heroes, Star Wars has                inspired generations of fans with its unbridled sense of                adventure, advancing the art of filmmaking while leaving an                indelible mark on our cultural landscape -- and imaginations.    PLEASE NOTE: To submit a request for media credentials, you must be                affiliated with a recognized media organization. If you                haven't already; please fill out the Media Credentials form                and indicate you are interested in covering the *USPS Stamp                Event* and return it to the address listed on the form, along                with a signed Guidelines & Policies form (disregard past                deadline dates) which is available at:                http://www.gencon.com/2007/swciv/press/credentials.aspx.                 Broadcast television and radio, print media and Internet news                sites can download press materials; including PATHFIRE (TM)                broadcast quality video, high resolution still photo images,                high resolution stamp images and web media files at                http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom.  Select the icon                for Broadcast TV and Multimedia.    USPS  

MEDIA CONTACTS: Melissa Dodge, +1-202-268-5188, cell: +1-202-360-1552, melissa.l.dodge@usps.gov, or Larry Dozier, +1-323-586-1211, cell: +1-213-503-9428, larry.h.dozier@usps.gov.

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MEDIA CONTACTS: John Singh, +1-415-623-1583, john.singh@lucasfilm.com, or Tracy Cannobbio, +1-415-623-1763, tracy.cannobbio@lucasfilm.com.

PRNewswire-USNewswire -- May 21

Source: U.S. Postal Service

Web site: http://www.usps.com/
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http://www.uspsjedimaster.com/

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