Favorite Design Getting Its Own Stamp to Be Announced

Favorite Design Getting Its Own Stamp to Be Announced

           Star Wars Stamps Bring the Force to Post Offices 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.  In                  addition to the dedication, the Postal Service will                  announce the results of voting for America's favorite Star                  Wars stamp, to be issued by itself later this summer.    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:   Media Credentials: To submit a request for media                  credentials, you must be affiliated with a recognized media                  organization.  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    USPS MEDIA   CONTACTS:      Melissa Dodge: 202-268-5188, cell: 202-360-1552                  melissa.l.dodge@usps.gov                  Larry Dozier:  323-586-1211, cell: 213-503-9428                  larry.h.dozier@usps.gov    LUCASFILM MEDIA   CONTACTS:      John Singh:       415-623-1583  john.singh@lucasfilm.com                  Tracy Cannobbio:  415-623-1763                  tracy.cannobbio@lucasfilm.com   

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PRNewswire-USNewswire -- May 17

Source: U.S. Postal Service

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