Photos: ‘Star Wars’: The line ‘Awakens’

“Star Wars” fan Gerard Christian Zacher is camping out at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood in advance of “The Force Awakens” premiere.

A “Star Wars” fan checks in early at the TCL Chinese Theatre. The group liningup.net, which is overseeing the advance line, is also helping raise money for Starlight Children’s Foundation in the process.

“Star Wars” fans in full costume stake their place in line ahead of “The Force Awakens” Dec. 17 premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Some have been in line since last Saturday.

Fans hang out at the TCL Chinese Theatre in advance of the “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” premiere.

“Star Wars” fans who are lining up early for the premiere of “The Force Awakens” at TCL Chinese Theatre say it’s not just about the film, but the camaraderie.