One of 50 characters at the National Space Centre Credit: ITV Central
More than fifty of Hollywood's most iconic stars arrived at the National Space Centre in Leicester this weekend for two-days of action packed movie nostalgia.
Visitors got up close and personal with, well, lookalikes of their favourite characters from the movies, with all proceeds going to the charities Make-a-wish and Help for Heroes.
Captain America and Ironman Credit: ITV Central
Visiters have also been enjoying workshops, movie make-up lessons and talks – including a Q&A with Mark Addy, who starred in A Knight's Tale.
Outside the National Space Centre Credit: ITV CentralIronman Credit: ITV Central
50 famous faces attend the National Space Centre for Movie Mania weekend
by ITV Central
Star Wars characters at the National Space Centre Credit: ITV Central
Over 50 characters from some of the world's greatest movies have been at the National Space Centre this weekend, taking part in Movie Mania.
The two-day event, which is raising money for Make-a-Wish and Help 4 Heroes, allows visitors to interact with their favourite movie characters – from Mary Poppins to Star Wars.
Visiters have also been enjoying workshops, movie make-up lessons and talks – including a Q&A with Mark Addy, who starred in The Full Monty, Game of Thrones and A Knight's Tale.
Youngsters 'Jedi training' at Star Wars convention in Leicester
Youngsters 'Jedi training' at Star Wars convention in Leicester Credit: ITV CentralChildren dressed up as their favourite Star Wars character Credit: ITV CentralMore Jedi training! Credit: ITV Central
People dress up as their favourite Star Wars character to raise money for charity
Darth Vader at National Space Centre in Leicester Credit: ITV Central
The 501st UK Garrison will be taking over the National Space Centre to celebrate Star Wars. More than 50 Star Wars characters will be invading the centre to raise money for Help 4 Heroes.
