Mark Hamill finally went over to the dark side of the Force.

Needless to say, there was a lot of roaring.

Here are some more photos from the performance, which took place before a live audience of 1,600 fans.

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Pollak imitated Frank Ozs vocal performance right down to the snorts and cackles as he ransacks Lukes rations.

Some attendees arrived in full costume.

These Stormtrooper scouts are early in more ways than one.

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(They dont appear in theStar Warsfilms untilReturn of the Jedi.)

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The actors paused, but someone in the audience shouted, Do it!!

That got a laugh, but Reitman said the next few lines were too important for a joke.

Thats the famous: I love you …/I know exchange.

Instead of Episode V, the five is represented by Luke Skywalkers severed hand.