Available in Post Offices, the Star Wars Stamps Will Be

Available in Post Offices, the Star Wars Stamps Will Be

Favorite Design Getting Its Own Stamp Announced May 25

WHAT: The excitement generated by the appearance of R2-D2 mail collection
boxes across the country that continued with an online ballot and
sweepstakes, reaches its peak May 25th when Star Wars fans and
stamp collectors get what they've been calling for: the dedication
and issuance of the 41-cent Star Wars commemorative stamps in 15
designs. The Postal Service also will announce the results of
voting for America's favorite Star Wars stamp, to be issued by
itself later this summer. Voting continues through May 23
(http://www.uspsjedimaster.com/).

WHO: Anita J. Bizzotto, chief marketing officer, U.S. Postal Service
Steve Sansweet, director of content management and head of fan
relations, Lucasfilm Ltd.
Howard Roffman, president of Lucas Licensing

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. (PT), Friday, May 25, 2007

WHERE: Star Wars Celebration IV (the biggest Star Wars event in the
galaxy) Los Angeles Convention Center, K Hall

BACKGROUND: On May 25, 1977, Star Wars opened at 32 movie theaters around
the country. Since then, it has thrilled moviegoers around
the world with its epic story of good versus evil. Set across
a fantastic galaxy of exotic planets and bizarre creatures,
the saga tells the mythic tale of the disintegration of the
Old Republic, the creation of the Empire, the rise of the
evil Darth Vader, and the ultimate victory of the Rebel
Alliance. From the wisdom and power of Yoda to the brave
deeds of Jedi Knights and improbable heroes, Star Wars has
inspired generations of fans with its unbridled sense of
adventure, advancing the art of filmmaking while leaving an
indelible mark on our cultural landscape -- and imaginations.

PLEASE NOTE: To submit a request for media credentials, you must be
affiliated with a recognized media organization. If you
haven't already; please fill out the Media Credentials form
and indicate you are interested in covering the *USPS Stamp
Event* and return it to the address listed on the form, along
with a signed Guidelines & Policies form (disregard past
deadline dates) which is available at:

http://www.gencon.com/2007/swciv/press/credentials.aspx.

Broadcast television and radio, print media and Internet news
sites can download press materials; including PATHFIRE (TM)
broadcast quality video, high resolution still photo images,
high resolution stamp images and web media files at

http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom.

Select the icon
for Broadcast TV and Multimedia.

USPS

MEDIA CONTACTS: Melissa Dodge, +1-202-268-5188, cell: +1-202-360-1552, melissa.l.dodge@usps.gov, or Larry Dozier, +1-323-586-1211, cell: +1-213-503-9428, larry.h.dozier@usps.gov.

LUCASFILM

MEDIA CONTACTS: John Singh, +1-415-623-1583, john.singh@lucasfilm.com, or Tracy Cannobbio, +1-415-623-1763, tracy.cannobbio@lucasfilm.com.

PRNewswire-USNewswire -- May 21

Source: U.S. Postal Service

Web site:

http://www.usps.com/
http://www.gencon.com/
http://www.uspsjedimaster.com/

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