Internet sales may

end ‘Star Wars’ lines
When Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones is released May 16, theatergoers may not see any long lines for ticket sales.
Tickets for the film went on sale on the Internet last weekend, and so far none of the showings at the local Cinemark 17 movie theater are sold out.
The movie, directed by George Lucas, will be showing locally at 9:05 a.m., 12:25 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 7:05 p.m., 10:25 p.m. and 12:05 a.m. on opening day. Terrell Falk, Cinemark USA Inc. vice president of marketing and communications, said the theater may add extra shows, but for now tickets can be purchased online at www.cinemark.com or the box office at 2900 Gateway Mall in Springfield. For more information about ticket prices, locations or times, call 746-5202.
“The Internet means people don’t necessarily have to wait in line. There’s just no need to,” Falk said. “I don’t see why there would be lines when people can get tickets online or at the box office in advance right now.”
To prepare for Episode II’s release, residents of Hamilton Complex will gather in Tingle Lounge at 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday for a Star Wars Marathon to watch the original Star Wars trilogy.

— Lisa Toth