BRUNSWICK

The North West Brunswick Neighborhood Association will be hosting a first-ever this Thursday evening at dusk. For the kick off of their Movies in the Park series, the association will be presenting “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and providing free pizza for those in attendance.

The movie will be shown in Nathaniel Davis Park off Pleasant Street by Tess’ Market.

Laura Lienert, co-producer for Movies in the Park said public showings of George Lucas films have been strictly off limits. Now, with the recent acquisition of Lucas Films by Disney, paired with a lot of money and persistence, they will bring the film, free of charge, to Brunswick residents.

Lienert said the company they get their movies from hinted that a big film may be made in the wings but remained aloof at first. A return phone call a couple days later confirmed the blockbuster film was available.

“She said that the actual first time that this could ever be shown anywhere in the world, outdoors in a park, is starting Tuesday,” Lienert said — that’s when the rights are being released.

Lienert said it was worth the $1,000 price tag to be able to show the movie.

As of Sunday, Lienert said they were the only showing in New England for The Force Awakens. Even if another entity purchased the rights somewhere in the northeast, Lienert said Thursday will definitely be the Maine premier.

Sponsor Portland Pie Co. will be donating free pizza to everyone in attendance. “They’re just going to be sending runners the whole night to have people there,” Lienert said.

Lienert said it’s going to be an exciting firth season, starting off with Star Wars, followed by “Jurassic World” in July and “Zootopia” in August.

The movie will start at dusk and Lienert said people start setting up chairs and blankets a couple hours before a showing, so people are encouraged to settle in, get some pizza and prepare for a unique new way to experience the Force.

dmcintire@timesrecord.com