SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- StubHub.com, the leading online marketplace for buyers and sellers of live event tickets, in conjunction with local charities in four U.S. cities, is offering VIP ticket packages and exclusive merchandise for the year's most anticipated blockbuster premiere -- Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
A limited number of tickets, exclusive packages and merchandise will be auctioned at StubHub.com for the movie's May 12th premiere in Chicago, Denver, LA and New York. The proceeds from these packages will benefit:
-- Colorado Children's Campaign, Denver, CO
(www.coloradokids.org)
-- The Children's Health Fund, New York, NY
(www.childrenshealthfund.org)
-- Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
(www.childrensmemorial.org)
-- Artists for a New South Africa, Los Angeles, CA
(www.ansafrica.org)
"This is a once in a lifetime chance for Star Wars fans to experience the release of Episode III in VIP style," said Jeff Fluhr, StubHub.com Founder and CEO. "There will be no need to camp out in long lines this year when we're offering premiere tickets, purchased from the convenience of home and with the added benefit of helping your local community."
The Star Wars premiere ticket packages and merchandise are available now, in a range of prices at www.stubhub.com, while supplies last. The details of each ticket package may vary slightly by location.
Sample packages include:
-- Entrance to a VIP party
-- A walk on the red carpet at one of many premieres
-- A reserved seat to the premiere on May 12th
-- Gift bags including exclusive Star Wars merchandise
About StubHub.com
StubHub.com is a website where users can buy or sell tickets to sporting events, concerts, theater and other live entertainment events. All transactions on StubHub.com are 100% guaranteed and the site uses the latest Internet security technology to ensure that all information is protected. StubHub.com is easy to use and offers a seamless and convenient transaction process. Fans can find a broad selection of great seats at great prices. The company also offers charity ticket packages to exclusive events that cannot be purchased through other outlets. The StubHub.com network of partners includes sports teams in the NFL and NHL; performing artists including Christina Aguilera, The Eagles, Jewel and Britney Spears; media companies including Knight Ridder; universities including Stanford and USC; and charities including the Rock the Vote and The Museum of Television and Radio. On the Web: www.StubHub.com .