





On May 25, 1977, the world met a little movie called Star Wars. Dubbed Episode IV: A New Hope, the film launched us into the heart of what would become a sprawling universe — the epic brainchild of writer/director George Lucas. The groundbreaking special effects were matched only by the tug of the story and its endearing characters. Lucas's galaxy set the bar for all subsequent sci-fi films, and the rest, of course, is cinematic history.

That was 35 years ago. The Star Wars franchise has expanded and evolved since then — for better or worse, depending on who you talk to. But there's no denying its tremendous cultural impact. As fully accredited sci-fi nerds, we at Mashable could not let this milestone pass without celebration. Friday, we'll hold a live event right here on Mashable.com in honor of the 35th anniversary.

We want you to join in the fun!







When?

Friday, May 25 at 2:00 p.m. ET

Where?

Right here on Mashable.com . Join us for a live blog event that will feature some surprises and special guests.

You can also follow along and participate on Twitter using a special hashtag, to be announced. Your funniest, nerdiest tweets could be featured on Mashable. All the details will be revealed Friday afternoon!

RSVP to our Facebook event, and let us know that you'll be attending.

Why?

Because Star Wars rules, that's why.

So, mark your calendar, dust off your limited edition storm trooper helmet (shut up, we know you have one), and join us Friday in a galaxy far, far away.

Images courtesy of LucasFilm, via Wikimedia Commons and Star Wars Wiki.