Favorite Design Getting Its Own Stamp to Be Announced

Favorite Design Getting Its Own Stamp to Be Announced

Star Wars Stamps Bring the Force to Post Offices 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. In
addition to the dedication, the Postal Service will
announce the results of voting for America's favorite Star
Wars stamp, to be issued by itself later this summer.

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: Media Credentials: To submit a request for media
credentials, you must be affiliated with a recognized media
organization. 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

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

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

An independent federal agency, the U.S. Postal Service is the only delivery service that visits 146 million homes and businesses, six days a week. It has 37,000 retail locations and relies on the sale of postage, products, and services to cover its operating expenses. The Postal Service has annual revenues of $73 billion and delivers nearly half the world's mail.

STAR WARS, R2-D2 and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. TM & (C) Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.

PRNewswire-USNewswire -- May 17

Source: U.S. Postal Service

Web site:

http://www.usps.com/

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