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Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Brings Out Celebs' Inner Nerds

"The Force Awakens," the long-awaited seventh "Star Wars" film, premiered Monday night in Hollywood amid wild excitement from fans and celebrities.
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Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt dressed as Yoda at the event.Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images

"The Force Awakens," the long-awaited seventh "Star Wars" film, premiered Monday night in Hollywood amid wild excitement from fans and celebrities.

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Disney screened "The Force Awakens" simultaneously at three Hollywood venues, with the cast and crew watching the film together at the Dolby Theatre.AaronP/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Images
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Actor Rainn Wilson dressed as a Jedi for the event, while his son Walter wore a Boba Fett costume.Kevin Winter / Getty Images
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Stormtroopers arrive at the event.Jesse Grant / Getty Images
Image: Film characters R2-D2 (L) and C-3PO
R2-D2 and C-3PO arrive at the event.Jordan Strauss / Invision/AP
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TV personality Mario Lopez strikes a pose with a light saber.Todd Williamson / Getty Images
Image: Actress Lupita Nyong'o poses with a fan as she arrives at the premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in Hollywood
Actress Lupita Nyong'o poses with a fan as she arrives. Nyong'o plays Maz Kanata in the film.MARIO ANZUONI / Reuters
Image: Droid BB-8 arrives at the world premiere of the film "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in Hollywood
Droid BB-8, a new robot from the film, arrives at the event.MARIO ANZUONI / Reuters
Image: Actor John Boyega arrives at the premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in Hollywood
Actor John Boyega plays Finn in the film.MARIO ANZUONI / Reuters
Image: Fans wait for world premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Fans dressed as as rebel pilots pose outside the theater.Jordan Strauss / Invision/AP
Image: Excited Fans cheer in the stands
Excited fans cheer in the stands.Jordan Strauss / AP
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Harrison Ford autographs movie memorabilia.Mike Windle / Getty Images
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Veteran cast member Mark Hamill arrives at the premiere.Frazer Harrison / Getty Images