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‘Star Wars’ fans slam Mark Hamill convention autograph fees at events
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Mark Hamill is underneath hearth from some “Star Wars” followers after his reported autograph awards sparked sticker shock and sharp criticism on-line.
The actor, who performed Luke Skywalker in a number of “Star Wars” movies, is being criticized on social media for what critics say are sky-high charges for his autograph at fan conventions.
At Hamill’s signing desk was an indication with the costs in daring letters: “Mark Hamill – Autograph Worth.” The sheet said $400 for an 8-by-10 picture, $500 for premium objects and $700 for cumbersome memorabilia, with portions restricted every day.
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Hamill’s signing charges vary from $400 for pictures to $700 for intensive memorabilia. (Wealthy Polk/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 by way of Getty Photos)
Though autograph costs at exhibitions have risen steadily in recent times, some followers argue that Hamill’s charges have entered one other galaxy.
“A person who loves his followers a lot he extorts them for cash,” one social media consumer wrote in response to the pricing.
Comic Steve Byrne additionally shared the picture and joked: “Could the fleece be with you.”
Hamill attends the premiere of Disney’s “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” on December 16, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Wealthy Rage/Getty Photos)
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Others puzzled if the price matched the worth.
“Is his autograph really value that a lot cash?” one critic requested after screenshots of value ranges circulated on-line.
Some additionally scoff on the additional prices, together with larger fees for bigger objects.
“I like the additional value for the thick signatures. Is {that a} larger sharpness, or a much bigger factor? Is there a restrict? I’ve so many questions,” wrote one other on X.
One particular person wrote: “$400 to place a reputation on a photograph? F— I really like Star Wars however that cash may purchase me a month’s value of groceries.”
In the meantime, some defended Hamill, arguing that if he charged much less, scalpers would nonetheless resell for larger costs.
Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford on the set of “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.” (Getty Photos)
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Fox Information Digital has contacted Hamill for remark.
Hamill first appeared as Luke in ‘A New Hope’ in 1977, and his final movie look was in 2019’s ‘The Rise of Skywalker’.
Hamill on the set of “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.” (Sundown Boulevard/Corbis by way of Getty Photos)
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Hamill paid tribute to the beloved character who has been in his life for greater than 40 years on X in 2019.
“As the tip approaches, I can not let you know how a lot one single position has meant to me over time. Due to him, individuals really feel like they know me. Due to him, everyone seems to be my pal. Due to him, it seems like the entire world is my household. I’ll be thankful for that… Perpetually. #BeingLuke,” Hamill wrote.