Outside the theater “Star Wars” music blared and fans cheered in anticipation of the world premiere of latest installment in the beloved space opera franchise. The late Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the original “Star Wars” films, also makes an appearance. For the L.A. premiere, many fans waving stuffed Porgs, a new character being introduced in “Last Jedi,” the eighth film in the core “Star Wars” franchise. Ridley, who plays Rey, arrived at the premiere wearing a shimmering dress adorned with stars, while newcomer Tran wore a bright red dress with a lengthy train. "It's a ‘Star Wars’ movie, and the energy tonight is pretty amazing," said a beaming Andy Serkis, who plays the villain Supreme Leader Snoke.

Source: Fox News December 10, 2017 04:49 UTC