VIDEO: Empire State Building turns to the dark side, puts on Star Wars themed light show
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Star Wars fans should have seen this one coming.
The “Empire” State Building put on a Star Wars themed light show featuring scenes of the villains of the film, known as The Galactic Empire, including characters such as Darth Vader, Darth Maul, and storm troopers.
Video of the light show was shared to both the Empire State Building and the Star Wars X accounts.
“Disney and Lucasfilm banded together for a STAR WARS takeover at the world-famous Empire State Building on March 21,” a blog post by the Empire State Building’s website said. “The epic ode to the franchise’s villains began that morning with a celebrity visit from STAR WARS actor Hayden Christensen, an unveiling of the Vader-themed Fifth Avenue Lobby windows, the debut of displays by Funko POP! and LEGO throughout the Observatory Experience, and an immersive fan experience by Hasbro and Amazon. The festivities culminated with a dynamic STAR WARS light show.”
The Empire State Building shared more videos on its YouTube channel.
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