Epilepsy Warning Issued by Disney For ‘The Rise of Skywalker’
As we inch ever closer to the opening of “The Rise of Skywalker” on December 20th, Disney is preparing guests that may be affected by some of the visual effects and lighting in the film. Disney issued an official warning advising viewers that ” The Rise of Skywalker” will have such intense flashing lights that viewers with sensitivity need to be aware ahead of the film’s release.
According to a report on ScreenGeek, Disney apparently contacted the Epilepsy Foundation for assistance in informing guests regarding the dangerous visual effects in the film.
Here’s Disney’s official statement:
“Out of an abundance of caution, we recommend that you provide at your venue box office and online, and at other appropriate places where your customers will see it, a notice containing the following information: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker contains several sequences with imagery and sustained flashing lights that may affect those who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or have other photosensitivities.”
The Epilepsy Foundation also released its own response.
“We thank Disney for reaching out to us and proactively providing information to movie theaters and moviegoers in advance of the movie’s release.”
The Epilepsy Foundation went on to add words of advice for those who may be sensitive to flashing lights:
- Ask a friend to watch the movie first.
- Take your friend with you when you go see the film to alert you to which scenes contain the flashing lights so you block your eyes during those scenes.
- Teach your friend the three simple steps of seizure first aid — Stay, Safe, Side — so that they can assist if you have a seizure.
Readers are encouraged to keep following along with MickeyBlog for the latest updates on The Rise of Skywalker which once again opens in theaters on December 20, 2019.
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