A reliable source told me that when Star Wars Episode 1 came out, he personally asked R. Ahron Soloveichik whether he was allowed to see it during sefirah, and R. Soloveichik answered in the affirmative.
However, I do not think that it had to do with piku'ah nefesh.
Bottom line: Ask your rabbi.
Sunday, May 22, 2005
Star Wars During Sefirah II

