‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’ Sets 20th Anniversary Theatrical Release – Film News in Brief

“Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” is returning to theaters for its 20th anniversary, starting April 25. For the re-release event, graphic artist Matt Ferguson has created a new poster to celebrate the film.

The film will run in U.S. theaters and select international territories for one week, including new formats like 4DX. “Revenge of the Sith” is the third film in the “Star Wars” prequel franchise and takes place after the Clone Wars begin. Jedi Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) gets pulled to the dark side of the Force to become Darth Vader as Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Yoda (Frank Oz) are forced to go into hiding.

The cast also includes Samuel L. Jackson, Natalie Portman, Ian McDiarmid, Christopher Lee, Jimmy Smits, Peter Mayhew, Ahmed Best, Oliver Ford Davies, Temuera Morrison, Anthony Daniels, Silas Carson and Kenny Baker.

Monday, Feb. 24

Vidiots Foundation Announces ‘Withnail and I’ Among Films for March Program

Vidiots Foundation’s film programming for March includes “Withnail and I” and guests like Karina Longworth and Miranda July.

“Withnail and I” will be hosted by Dan Stevens and Reggie Watts on March 4, followed by a March 11 program of “Annihilation of Fish” that includes a conversation between Charles Burnett and Maya S. Cade.

Karina Longworth, host of the podcast “You Must Remember This,” leads a Billy Wilder double feature on March 15. The rest of the month includes “The Good Girl” on March 18, a “Me and You and Everyone We Know” screening featuring Miranda July and Marya E. Gates on March 21 and “Wayne’s World” featuring Penelope Spheeris on March 22.

Looking ahead to April, Vidiots has also announced “High Art” on April 8 with Lisa Cholodenko.

Vidiots is located at Eagle Theatre in Los Angeles.