Seeing Star Wars everywhere: tributes to film franchise around the world

Along with taking over conversations around the world, Star Wars is inspiring unique tributes.

People are taking to social media to share images influenced by Star Wars as the latest film the the franchise, The Force Awakens, starts its run in theatres.

This is cool. Nelson’s Column is a giant lightsaber! #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/rQUXOA1MO1

— Star Wars Books UK (@StarWarsBooksUK) December 16, 2015

No lines for #StarWars but we do have to wait for it to get to @Space_Station Soon. Patience we must have, padawans! pic.twitter.com/qt9QiGrXuk

— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) December 17, 2015

Though it has never been asleep in us, we can’t wait for the Force to be awakened. #StarWarsTheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/sKTODnxXyE

— Finger Eleven (@Finger_Eleven) December 17, 2015

Liberty goes to the dark side #Starwarstheforceawakens pic.twitter.com/8SdFNK0HO4

— Rowan Hooper (@rowhoop) December 17, 2015

That’s no moon Canada… Thankfully the force is strong with @Adamhillstudios @StarWars #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/j7GDCVKjam

— The Weather Network (@weathernetwork) December 17, 2015

Young Luke Skywalker wore his seat belt. Be a safe Jedi like Luke. #StarWars pic.twitter.com/UGdASHlCZh

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) December 17, 2015