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04-05-2025
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Google celebrates May the 4th Star Wars Day with special confetti animation
Google marked this year's Star Wars Day with a special touch of galactic flair. When users searched for "May the 4th" or "Star Wars Day" on the platform, they were treated to a delightful on-screen confetti animation featuring icons from the beloved sci-fi franchise. The interactive celebration included themed confetti resembling lightsabers, droids, and iconic symbols from the Star Wars universe, cascading down the screen, adding an extra layer of fun to the unofficial fan holiday. Three buttons slide up from the bottom, giving users the option to quit, unleash more confetti, or share the the experience with friends and family. Characters included in the confetti include Grogu (aka Baby Yoda), Wicket the Ewok, C-3PO, R2-D2, and Stormtrooper helmets. The tradition of "May the 4th" stems from the pun 'May the Force be with you,' a classic line from the Star Wars series. Over the years, it has evolved into a global day of fandom, with fans, brands, and creators paying tribute. Google has a long history of marking cultural moments with creative Easter eggs and Doodles. This year's Star Wars tribute continues that tradition, delighting fans across the world with a simple yet nostalgic digital nod. May 4th is celebrated as Star Wars Day because of a clever pun on the iconic phrase from the films: "May the Force be with you." Fans noticed that "May the Fourth" sounds almost identical, and began saying "May the Fourth be with you" as a playful tribute. The phrase first gained traction among fans in the late 2000s, but one of the earliest known uses was in 1979, when the London Evening News published a congratulatory message to newly elected Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher that read: 'May the Fourth Be With You, Maggie. Congratulations.' Since then, the date has grown into a global fan celebration filled with movie marathons, themed events, merchandise releases, and tributes from brands like Disney and Google. For many fans, May 25—the anniversary of the release of the original Star Wars film in 1977—is the true Star Wars Day. In fact, the Los Angeles City Council officially declared May 25 as Star Wars Day back in 2007. However, in 2019, the California Legislature designated May 4 as the official date. What began as an inside joke among fans, shared in memes, tweets, and movie marathons, has now grown into a global pop culture phenomenon. Over time, brands caught on, with companies like Nissan and Jameson Whiskey posting themed ads and joining the celebration on social media. The turning point came in 2012, when Disney acquired Lucasfilm and gave the day its full corporate backing. Since then, it has become a centerpiece of Disney's annual marketing calendar, complete with exclusive merchandise, themed events, and new content releases. This year's celebration spans across screens and shelves: Disney+ is premiering the brand-new animated series "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld" on May 4. Season 2 of "Andor", the gritty spy-thriller set in the Star Wars universe, is also currently streaming. A major announcement has fans buzzing: a new stand-alone Star Wars film starring Ryan Gosling is set for 2027. First Published: 4 May 2025, 06:31 PM IST
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02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
May the 4th Be With You: 4 cool ways to celebrate Star Wars this weekend
May the Force be with you… Star Wars fans in Dubai, this one's for you. May 4th is considered a pretty important day for Star Wars enthusiasts for, well… hopefully obvious reasons. But for those of you who don't get it… May the 4th be with you kinda sounds like ' May the Force be with you ,' – a very important line from the original 1977 movie that launched George Lucas' space opera. You may already have added some of our suggestions from things to do in Dubai this week to your list, but slot some time in to do these cool Star Wars-related activities. Here are 4 cool ways to celebrate Star Wars this weekend Events Star Wars X Lego The Lego Certified Stores is hosting what it calls 'the biggest event in the galaxy' at Mall of the Emirates on Sunday, May 4. All Lego and Star Wars fans in Dubai are encouraged to come dressed in their favourite Star Wars character and join in on the celebrations. We can expect an exclusive reveal where you will be one of the first to witness an exclusive 2025 edition LEGO Star Wars set with a limited edition collectible gift. Other activities include intergalactic competitions (involving LEGO, duh) where you can win some pretty cool prizes. The event begins at 10am. If you love Lego as much as we do, take note that any purchases made on May 4 will be delivered for free. RSVP here. Lego Certified Store, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, May 4, 10am to 12pm. @legostoresme Comicave at Dubai Outlet Mall Above: Unsplash Pop culture enthusiasts, make a beeline to the Dubai Outlet Mall Dome Area on May 3 and 4 for two days of comics, gaming, and galactic adventures. The event is free to attend and promises plenty of entertainment. You will also be treated to free comic book giveaways (think exclusive titles and collector's editions as part of the global Free Comic Book Day initiative). International comic artists from major publishing houses including Marvel and DC Comics will also be present for meet-and-greet sessions, live signings, and art demonstrations. And on May 4, there will be Star Wars cosplay encounters, where attendees can meet and snap photos with professional cosplayers portraying iconic heroes and villains from a galaxy far, far away. There will also be Star Wars themed board games, card games and more. Visit or @ComicaveUAE to find out more Road trip We always knew the force is strong with Abu Dhabi, but did you know the planet of Jakku – where we first meet Rey (Daisy Ridley), the central protagonist of the final Star Wars Trilogy – is actually Abu Dhabi? Or at least that's where those scenes were filmed. Abu Dhabi actually gets a name check in the movie too; during a conversation with companion Finn (John Boyega), Rey refers to a location called 'Liwa Outpost.' Speaking on the location, director JJ Abrams stated, 'Filming in Abu Dhabi was an incredible thing. Star Wars is a Western and a fairy tale, and shooting in Abu Dhabi was just that!' So if you want to celebrate Star Wars, round up your mates and make a road trip out to the Liwa / Rub' al Khali desert. Watch the films series on Disney+ If you want to fall in love with the Star Wars series all over again, cancel all your plans, order in junk food, lock your doors and silence your phone, and watch the entire film series. It is available on Disney+ for your binge-watching pleasure. The main canon of the franchise currently stands at twelve films, and while you may be tempted to just switch to your favourite from the list to start your marathon off, consider switching things up a bit. Online you will find different ways to watch the series, meaning you don't have to watch it in the way they were produced. This being said though, many would argue that it was this precise sequence that made millions of people fall in love with the saga. However, do what you think is best. All that matters is that you have a grand time. We shall leave you with a joke (which we stole from the interwebs…) regarding this… Why did Episodes 4, 5, and 6 come before 1, 2 and 3? Because in charge of directing, Yoda was. Images: Unsplash > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
