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Tickets to Winnipeg Star Wars screenings selling fast

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WINNIPEG — If you want to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens on opening weekend, you better buy your ticket soon.

Screenings for the film start on Thursday.

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“We are seeing unprecedented numbers,” said Carl Osato, the general manager of SilverCity St. Vital. “It’s big.”

Osato said the movie is on track to be the biggest in history based on early ticket sales but wouldn’t elaborate on how many tickets have been sold.

“We have lots of sold out shows right across the country,” he said.

Cineplex Theatres is encouraging fans to dress up as their favourite characters from the movie franchise.

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“We will definitely see some costumes and over all awesome excitement,” said Osato.

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