Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Discount Hotel rates now available
For those who have waited for the discounted hotel rates. The official site for C5 has now gone live with that information
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
New email address
We have changed our email address from bringc5toorlando@gmail.com to starwarscelebration5orlando@gmail.com feel free to email us at this address with any questions comments or concerns.
Tickets go on sale Thursday December 10th at 9am EST
Reminder that tickets for C5 will be going on sale Thursday December 10th at 9am EST
Prices are as follows
* Adult Four-Day Passes are $120
* Thursday Passes are $45
* Friday Passes are $45
* Saturday Passes are $50
* Sunday Passes are $45
* Kids Four-Day Passes are $50 and One-Day Passes are $25.
VIP tickets will be made available in early 2010
Prices are as follows
* Adult Four-Day Passes are $120
* Thursday Passes are $45
* Friday Passes are $45
* Saturday Passes are $50
* Sunday Passes are $45
* Kids Four-Day Passes are $50 and One-Day Passes are $25.
VIP tickets will be made available in early 2010
Blog changes
With the announcement of Orlando being selected as the host city next year for C5 this blog will be going through some changes on content. We will be moving away from the "support" Orlando in the bid for hosting and going into providing information for fans, and guests looking to attend. We are not the "OFFICIAL" blog but more a fan based portal.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Lucasfilm and Reed Exhibitions are Proud to Announce Star Wars Celebration V
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, Massive Fan Event will Take Place in Orlando, Florida August 12-15, 2010; Registration Will Go Live Thursday, December 10th
Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and the ongoing, weekly adventures of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Reed Exhibitions' PopGroup will partner to produce what's expected to be one of the largest official Star Wars fan events ever -- featuring cast and crew celebrities, fan-run events, costumes, music, live entertainment, screenings, autographs, collectibles, panels and sneak peaks into the future of Star Wars.
Star Wars Celebration V will take place August 12-15, 2010, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. A website, www.starwarscelebration.com, is dedicated exclusively to the event, and tickets to Star Wars Celebration V will be available for purchase online starting Thursday, December 10th. As always, Celebration will bring together the best of the Star Wars universe in one exciting, dynamic event!
Lucasfilm Ltd launched Star Wars Celebrations in 1999. Since then, the official Star Wars "parties" have become mega events, attracting tens of thousands of loyal and devoted fans and families. To date, there have been four Star Wars Celebrations in America, as well as a Star Wars Celebration Europe (2007) and Star Wars Celebration Japan (2008). Star Wars Celebration V will be the first Star Wars Celebration produced jointly with Reed PopGroup, which is responsible for the successful New York Comic Con, the new Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) and more.
"We're going to have a blast commemorating the 30th anniversary of fan-favorite The Empire Strikes Back as we welcome an entire new generation of fans watching our animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars," said Steve Sansweet, Lucasfilm's head of Fan Relations. "There's no doubt that Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando will be the 'must attend' event for Star Wars fans of all ages and from all parts of the galaxy," he added. "We're also very excited to launch our partnership with Reed PopGroup, which has shown great expertise in running large, fun-filled events that satisfy fans, show participants, and exhibitors. We're expecting the biggest and best Celebration to date."
"This is an enormously exciting undertaking and a natural partnership," said Lance Fensterman, Vice President of Reed PopGroup. "Star Wars is arguably the strongest brand in the pop culture world, while Reed PopGroup has established itself as a leader in creating amazing experiences for fans and customers. Additionally, Reed Exhibitions has a strong international presence and is able to create world-class events globally," he added "We look forward to providing first-rate organizational and programming expertise for a fan-based event that is well established and already attracts an enormous audience. In tandem with Lucasfilm, I'm certain that Star Wars Celebration V will be bigger and better than ever. We look forward to many years of working with Lucasfilm."
Star Wars Celebration is the official Lucasfilm convention celebrating all things Star Wars. The Celebrations are the biggest Star Wars events held, allowing friends and families to gather to have fun and celebrate their love of the Saga. From fans who first experienced A New Hope in theaters to kids just discovering Star Wars through Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Celebration touches on anything and everything connected with that galaxy far, far away. The producers promise more interactive events than ever at Celebration V. Celebrity guests will sign in the Star Wars Celebration Autograph area as well as make presentations. The annual Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge prizes will be awarded and there will be a chance for budding filmmakers to get tips from more experienced ones. Star Wars Celebration V will feature scores of crowd-pleasing events that can be found only at an official Star Wars convention.
Ticketing, pricing, and exhibitor information follows:
* Tickets will be available starting Thursday, Dec. 10th via www.starwarscelebration.com. Pre-sale Adult Four-Day Passes are $120; Kids Four-Day Passes are $50; pre-sale Thursday, Friday, and Sunday Passes are $45; Saturday Passes are $50; and Kids One-Day Passes are $25. Children under six years old are admitted free.
* Limited VIP Packages are expected to be available in early 2010, with details to be announced on the website. Single or Four-Day Passes already purchased can be upgraded to VIP status as long as supplies last!
* Special hotel rates and other travel information will be announced on the website.
* Information for Exhibitors and Celebration Art Show participation at Star Wars Celebration V will start to take shape in early 2010. For information about a sponsorship or exhibiting at Celebration V please contact Larry Settembrini, Sales Manager, lsettembrini@reedexpo.com, 203-840-5321.
For the latest news on show exclusives and special announcements on featured guests and events, subscribe to the Star Wars Celebration Newsletter at www.starwarscelebration.com. Also follow the news about Celebration V here at the Official Star Wars site. For general information and the latest news about the Reed Exhibitions' PopGroup, please follow the group's official blog, www.mediumatlarge.net.
ABOUT REED EXHIBITIONS POP CULTURE GROUP:
The Pop Culture Group at Reed Exhibitions owns and operates the New York Comic Con (NYCC), the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2), and the New York Anime Festival (NYAF). New York Comic Con was launched in 2006 and quickly became a dominant presence in the pop culture world of public events. In 2009, 452 companies exhibited at NYCC for a total of 84,000 square feet of paid exhibit space, and it has been ranked by Crain's New York Business as the second-largest annual event in NYC. C2E2, which will debut April 16 - 18 at Chicago's McCormick Place Convention Center, is modeled after NYCC and will provide fans the opportunity to meet and greet their favorite writers, creators, and artists, as well as to see, hear and learn about the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. The Pop Culture Group also operates the recently-launched UFC Fan Expo in partnership with the UFC -- the world's leading professional mixed martial arts organization -- and it formed a strategic partnership with Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) in 2008 and will work closely with PAX on the launch of PAX East in Boston in 2010.
Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and the ongoing, weekly adventures of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Reed Exhibitions' PopGroup will partner to produce what's expected to be one of the largest official Star Wars fan events ever -- featuring cast and crew celebrities, fan-run events, costumes, music, live entertainment, screenings, autographs, collectibles, panels and sneak peaks into the future of Star Wars.
Star Wars Celebration V will take place August 12-15, 2010, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. A website, www.starwarscelebration.com, is dedicated exclusively to the event, and tickets to Star Wars Celebration V will be available for purchase online starting Thursday, December 10th. As always, Celebration will bring together the best of the Star Wars universe in one exciting, dynamic event!
Lucasfilm Ltd launched Star Wars Celebrations in 1999. Since then, the official Star Wars "parties" have become mega events, attracting tens of thousands of loyal and devoted fans and families. To date, there have been four Star Wars Celebrations in America, as well as a Star Wars Celebration Europe (2007) and Star Wars Celebration Japan (2008). Star Wars Celebration V will be the first Star Wars Celebration produced jointly with Reed PopGroup, which is responsible for the successful New York Comic Con, the new Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) and more.
"We're going to have a blast commemorating the 30th anniversary of fan-favorite The Empire Strikes Back as we welcome an entire new generation of fans watching our animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars," said Steve Sansweet, Lucasfilm's head of Fan Relations. "There's no doubt that Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando will be the 'must attend' event for Star Wars fans of all ages and from all parts of the galaxy," he added. "We're also very excited to launch our partnership with Reed PopGroup, which has shown great expertise in running large, fun-filled events that satisfy fans, show participants, and exhibitors. We're expecting the biggest and best Celebration to date."
"This is an enormously exciting undertaking and a natural partnership," said Lance Fensterman, Vice President of Reed PopGroup. "Star Wars is arguably the strongest brand in the pop culture world, while Reed PopGroup has established itself as a leader in creating amazing experiences for fans and customers. Additionally, Reed Exhibitions has a strong international presence and is able to create world-class events globally," he added "We look forward to providing first-rate organizational and programming expertise for a fan-based event that is well established and already attracts an enormous audience. In tandem with Lucasfilm, I'm certain that Star Wars Celebration V will be bigger and better than ever. We look forward to many years of working with Lucasfilm."
Star Wars Celebration is the official Lucasfilm convention celebrating all things Star Wars. The Celebrations are the biggest Star Wars events held, allowing friends and families to gather to have fun and celebrate their love of the Saga. From fans who first experienced A New Hope in theaters to kids just discovering Star Wars through Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Celebration touches on anything and everything connected with that galaxy far, far away. The producers promise more interactive events than ever at Celebration V. Celebrity guests will sign in the Star Wars Celebration Autograph area as well as make presentations. The annual Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge prizes will be awarded and there will be a chance for budding filmmakers to get tips from more experienced ones. Star Wars Celebration V will feature scores of crowd-pleasing events that can be found only at an official Star Wars convention.
Ticketing, pricing, and exhibitor information follows:
* Tickets will be available starting Thursday, Dec. 10th via www.starwarscelebration.com. Pre-sale Adult Four-Day Passes are $120; Kids Four-Day Passes are $50; pre-sale Thursday, Friday, and Sunday Passes are $45; Saturday Passes are $50; and Kids One-Day Passes are $25. Children under six years old are admitted free.
* Limited VIP Packages are expected to be available in early 2010, with details to be announced on the website. Single or Four-Day Passes already purchased can be upgraded to VIP status as long as supplies last!
* Special hotel rates and other travel information will be announced on the website.
* Information for Exhibitors and Celebration Art Show participation at Star Wars Celebration V will start to take shape in early 2010. For information about a sponsorship or exhibiting at Celebration V please contact Larry Settembrini, Sales Manager, lsettembrini@reedexpo.com, 203-840-5321.
For the latest news on show exclusives and special announcements on featured guests and events, subscribe to the Star Wars Celebration Newsletter at www.starwarscelebration.com. Also follow the news about Celebration V here at the Official Star Wars site. For general information and the latest news about the Reed Exhibitions' PopGroup, please follow the group's official blog, www.mediumatlarge.net.
ABOUT REED EXHIBITIONS POP CULTURE GROUP:
The Pop Culture Group at Reed Exhibitions owns and operates the New York Comic Con (NYCC), the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2), and the New York Anime Festival (NYAF). New York Comic Con was launched in 2006 and quickly became a dominant presence in the pop culture world of public events. In 2009, 452 companies exhibited at NYCC for a total of 84,000 square feet of paid exhibit space, and it has been ranked by Crain's New York Business as the second-largest annual event in NYC. C2E2, which will debut April 16 - 18 at Chicago's McCormick Place Convention Center, is modeled after NYCC and will provide fans the opportunity to meet and greet their favorite writers, creators, and artists, as well as to see, hear and learn about the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. The Pop Culture Group also operates the recently-launched UFC Fan Expo in partnership with the UFC -- the world's leading professional mixed martial arts organization -- and it formed a strategic partnership with Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) in 2008 and will work closely with PAX on the launch of PAX East in Boston in 2010.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Possible C5 news
news posted over at TF.Net
Campbell, Co-Founder of the Star Wars Grand Florida Alliance, called in with some curious information this evening:
"Documents released by the Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau indicate that Orlando is indeed bidding for Celebration V in 2010. The tentative dates, if the show comes to Orlando, would be Thursday, August 12th through Sunday August 15th, 2010. The anticipated attendance is 30,000 with approximately 15,000 rooms filled at peak. The Orange County Convention Center is currently holding 1 million square feet of space in the West Complex.
A presentation is being prepared for Lucasfilm and Reed Exhibitions next week and the group plans to narrow down the candidate cities to (2) by October 10th. From there, site visits will commence for the rest of the month with a tentative decision to be made by November 1st.
Perhaps just as interesting, is that a second bid is listed for an additional Celebration in August of 2014.
It's important to note that this information in no way, shape or form means Orlando will get Celebration V, but that the machine is very much in motion and that Orlando is ramping up and putting its best foot forward to acquire this huge piece of business."
An interesting note, the previously unnamed Reed Exhibitions is the same company that has organized New York Comic-Con for the last few years. Should be interesting to find out if this pans out. Thanks for the heads up, Campbell!
While this is very exciting to hear that an announcement may be close, we have still not received any official word from Lucasfilm Ltd. regarding a date or location for Celebration V. At this point, it's still any one's guess as to when or where it will be. It sure is fun to speculate though! As always, stay tuned right here for up to the minute information regarding this and all Star Wars news.
(first blog post was deleted on accident during an update)
Campbell, Co-Founder of the Star Wars Grand Florida Alliance, called in with some curious information this evening:
"Documents released by the Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau indicate that Orlando is indeed bidding for Celebration V in 2010. The tentative dates, if the show comes to Orlando, would be Thursday, August 12th through Sunday August 15th, 2010. The anticipated attendance is 30,000 with approximately 15,000 rooms filled at peak. The Orange County Convention Center is currently holding 1 million square feet of space in the West Complex.
A presentation is being prepared for Lucasfilm and Reed Exhibitions next week and the group plans to narrow down the candidate cities to (2) by October 10th. From there, site visits will commence for the rest of the month with a tentative decision to be made by November 1st.
Perhaps just as interesting, is that a second bid is listed for an additional Celebration in August of 2014.
It's important to note that this information in no way, shape or form means Orlando will get Celebration V, but that the machine is very much in motion and that Orlando is ramping up and putting its best foot forward to acquire this huge piece of business."
An interesting note, the previously unnamed Reed Exhibitions is the same company that has organized New York Comic-Con for the last few years. Should be interesting to find out if this pans out. Thanks for the heads up, Campbell!
While this is very exciting to hear that an announcement may be close, we have still not received any official word from Lucasfilm Ltd. regarding a date or location for Celebration V. At this point, it's still any one's guess as to when or where it will be. It sure is fun to speculate though! As always, stay tuned right here for up to the minute information regarding this and all Star Wars news.
(first blog post was deleted on accident during an update)
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Email us your support!!
Do you want Celebration V in Orlando? HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN! We have 6 days to collect as many emails as we can! SEND AN EMAIL NOW to bringc5toorlando@gmail.com stating why you want it held in Orlando and if you would come! Pictures are a bonus! Spread the word! Deadline for emailing is Tuesday, 9/27!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
New email address for the blog
We have created a new email address for the blog to be used. Please feel free to send us an email showing your support as a fan for Celebration 5 to be in Orlando. You can reach us now at bringc5toorlando@gmail.com
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Small update from Dragon Con
TF.net checked in with a small update from Steve Sansweet regarding CV from Dragon Con this past weekend.
1. Celebration V will take place next summer (2010) to commemorate the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back.
2. No Place or time has been set, though there are two things Sansweet said this weekend to remember:
A) They've inked deals like this as late as 6 months out, and:
B) It will be on the "right half of the country" (which, according to Sansweet, means that it will be somewhere between Chicago and the Atlantic.)
1. Celebration V will take place next summer (2010) to commemorate the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back.
2. No Place or time has been set, though there are two things Sansweet said this weekend to remember:
A) They've inked deals like this as late as 6 months out, and:
B) It will be on the "right half of the country" (which, according to Sansweet, means that it will be somewhere between Chicago and the Atlantic.)
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Possible C5 date announcment at DragonCon 2009
This is all rumor as of right now but the dates for Celebration 5 MAY and we stress MAY be announced this weekend at DragonCon 2009. If any news breaks we will post it.
Also please do not read into the fact that the word may is uppercase and bold this is not a spoiler or a hint it is merely to emphasize the rumor
Also please do not read into the fact that the word may is uppercase and bold this is not a spoiler or a hint it is merely to emphasize the rumor
Monday, August 10, 2009
Wizard World Chicago
This past weekend was Wizard World Chicago, and there was rumors abound that CV would be announced then just like would be announced at SDCC! There was an announcement BUT it was not the host city.
Instead Mr Sansweet revealed the logo for Celebration 5 (personal note WE LOVE THIS LOGO)
Boba Fett behind a large red "V"
Instead Mr Sansweet revealed the logo for Celebration 5 (personal note WE LOVE THIS LOGO)
Boba Fett behind a large red "V"
Friday, August 7, 2009
Small update from Steve Sansweet
We emailed Steve shortly after SDCC and of course brought up the subject NO ANNOUNCEMENT YET!!!
Steve was kind enough to write us back and let us know the following
"The waiting on C V is bad for me too! ;) Orlando is still on the list,
but we've got to get the contract done with our new partner and then
listen to their advice."
So we still wait patiently. Mr Sansweet is in Chicago this weekend for the Wizard World Con
Steve was kind enough to write us back and let us know the following
"The waiting on C V is bad for me too! ;) Orlando is still on the list,
but we've got to get the contract done with our new partner and then
listen to their advice."
So we still wait patiently. Mr Sansweet is in Chicago this weekend for the Wizard World Con
Friday, July 24, 2009
No announcement at San Diego Comic Con (SDCC)
Though we were not able to attend this years SDCC we were watching all the live blog coverage for the Star Wars Panel talk. Steve Sansweet did come out on stage as the second presenter but made no city or date announcement. He confirmed it would happen in summer 2010
and C5 is going to be held........
in 2010 in the summer. No city was named so far at the SDCC Star Wars panel talk
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