To celebrate the Star Wars™ movie collection coming to Sky Movies, the home of the latest blockbusters and classic films, fans can watch in style with a Star Wars branded remote control.  

The Star Wars branded remote controls are available in ten iconic characters including: Darth Vader, Storm Troopers, R2-D2, C-3PO, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo. Customers can use their Star Wars branded remote control to find their favourite movie from the iconic collection to watch on demand or via the dedicated Star Wars channel. 

Customers can also use their remote to tune in to watch the exclusive programming available on Sky Movies. Sky Movies will also host a live programme from the premiere of the new film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which will be released in UK cinemas on 17 December.

Sky Movies Star Wars will be available on channel 304 from the 11 December until the 3 January. The Star Wars movie collection will be available to watch on demand, via Sky Go, so customers can enjoy them wherever and whenever. They will also be available to watch for NOW TV customers with the Sky Movies Month Pass.

Ian Lewis, Director of Sky Movies, said: “After the recent success of Sky Movies Harry Potter, we are excited to bring our next big activity - Sky Movies Star Wars to our customers in time for Christmas. Families can settle down over the festive period to watch one of the greatest movie franchises and one that has touched generations of fans whenever they want.”

The remotes are available to purchase from sky.com/accessories for £24.99 each, the perfect accessory for any Star Wars fan as they make the unforgettable journey to a galaxy far, far away this Christmas. 

For further information, please contact:

Sky

Coralie Frost

PR Executive, Sky Content PR

coralie.frost@sky.uk 

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