Star Wars Celebration 5 August 12-15 2010, Orlando

Today marks another milestone

2010-06-22T08:49:00.000-04:00

Today marks the countdown to C5 at 50 days remaining.

2 New Guests announced

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Nick Gillard - Swordmaster and Stunt Coordinator Nick Gillard will share his stories of creating the exciting lightsaber scenes in Episodes I, II, and III. Gillard has been the master choreographer behind some of the most memorable moments of the prequels, including the “Duel of the Fates” battle between Darth Maul, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Qui-Gon Jinn in The Phantom Menace, and Anakin Skywalker’s duel against Obi-Wan Kenobi in Revenge of the Sith. Gillard created individual fighting styles for each of the Jedi in the films, even though some of these were “fictional” martial arts. He felt that each style used needed to have an authentic, real-life feel. Taking into account each character’s distinctive personality and position in the Jedi order helped Gillard fashion a fighting style best suited to each.

Ray Park - Ray Park, the actor and acclaimed martial artist who performed Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace, became one of the iconic faces of the dark side for the Star Wars Saga. Park, who is a fan favorite whenever he appears, will be signing autographs, meeting fans, and is scheduled to appear on stage for an interview and question and answer session during the Celebration weekend.

George Lucas to Appear at C5

2010-05-24T13:01:00.002-04:00

This news broke this past Friday!!! We are very very very did we mention very EXCITED to finally get to see the maker himself

Star Wars creator George Lucas will make a special guest appearance at Star Wars Celebration V this August in Orlando.

This will be the second Celebration appearance, and only the third Star Wars convention appearance for the writer/director, who last attended Celebration III in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 2005.

Lucas will appear onstage at a date and time yet to be scheduled during the four-day run of the show, which takes place August 12-15, 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center.

Host for the Digital and Behind the Scene Stages announced

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David Collins is returning to Celebration V, reprising his role as host of the Digital Stage at Celebration IV. An Audio Lead and Voice Director at LucasArts, Lucasfilm’s video game division, Collins has led the sound efforts on projects such as Battlefront II; Star Wars: Republic Commando; and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, in which he also performed the role of the loyal droid, PROXY.

Collins’ experience in acting, music, video games, and public relations, plus his life-long love of the Star Wars Saga make him a natural host for the Digital Stage, which will feature a huge variety of programming and entertainment. At Celebration IV he hosted shows that ranged from the show-stopping new look at Star Wars: The Clone Wars television series, to belly dancing lessons with Slave Leia. His style is entertaining, relaxed, and informative, and Collins is always ready to make the most of whatever surprises might be in store.

Pablo Hildago An expert on a variety of genre obsessions, from classic animation to shape-shifting robots, Pablo Hidalgo started writing about fantastic subject matters professionally in 1995 as a freelance author for roleplaying games. In 2000, he changed careers from a visual effects concept artist and digital compositor in Canada to a full-time Star Wars authority at Lucasfilm. Since then, he has overseen the development of websites, co-authored several books and developed a number of online comic books and strips.

He is currently managing editor for StarWars.com, overseeing daily publication of content as well as developing special online spin-off projects for Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Hidalgo is a walking encyclopedia of Star Wars knowledge, and some of his guests on the Behind-the-Scenes Stage just might learn something new about their own area of expertise

Faces of Boba Fett guests announced

2010-05-24T12:55:00.003-04:00

Sorry for the delay in the update but between work and attending Star Wars Weekends 2010.

The official C5 site updated with the announcement that two faces behind the mask of Boba Fett will be making an appearance at C5

Dickey Beer and Jeremy Bulloch

Dickey Beer will make a first-time Celebration appearance, and will be available in the Autograph Hall run by Official Pix, Lucasfilm’s licensee for official photographs and signatures.

Beer has a wealth of behind the scenes stories, including of the many roles he performed in Return of the Jedi. On the skiff in the Sarlacc pit scene alone he performed stunts for both the Boba Fett and Luke Skywalker characters, essentially fighting himself in one scene. Beer’s busy career in stunts, stunt coordination, and production includes roles in Terminator 3, Hancock, and Pineapple Express.

Jeremy Bulloch, the actor behind one of the most famous helmets of the Star Wars Saga, will appear at Star Wars Celebration V this August, greeting fans and signing in the Autograph Hall. Bulloch, always entertaining and personable, is scheduled to appear on stage for interview and question & answer time as well.

While he might be known best for his role as the bounty hunter Boba Fett — the fan-favorite character that is the “face” of Celebration V in the show’s logo — Bulloch has also had some face time of his own in the movies, portraying Captain Colton in Revenge of the Sith, and Lieutenant Sheckil in The Empire Strikes Back. He is well-loved by fans at his Star Wars appearances.

Outside of the galaxy far, far away, Bulloch’s extensive television and movie credits include roles in “Doctor Who,” “Robin of Sherwood,” and three James Bond movies.

More Guests announced for CV

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Guests from the cast and crew, some of whose careers span the entire Star Wars Saga, will light up Celebration V, where many will be available to sign autographs and meet attendees in the Celebration Autograph Hall. Fans at the Orange County Convention Center this August can also see many of their favorite stars on the stages for interviews and question and answer sessions, too. Some will be appearing in the VIP Lounge for exclusive meet-and-greet sessions.

Official Pix, provider of authentic, licensed Star Wars photos and autographs will again host the Autograph Hall.

Peter Mayhew: Chewbacca, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and Revenge of the Sith.

Not only did Mayhew create the favorite Wookiee hero onscreen for the original trilogy, he returned to the set for Revenge of the Sith. Like his onscreen character of Chewbacca, Mayhew has been a favorite in the Star Wars fan community through the years.

Paul Blake: Greedo, A New Hope.

A busy stage actor with performances worldwide, Blake can nevertheless claim that this unusual film performance was played opposite actor Harrison Ford.

Richard Bonehill: Snowtrooper, stormtrooper, Ree Yees, Rebel Soldier, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

Since his appearances in two of the original Star Wars movies, Bonehill as traveled the world as a stuntman, fight director, and swordmaster in the movie and television industries.

John Coppinger: Senator Yarua, Jabba the Hutt's eyes, Graxol Kelvyyn, Return of the Jedi and The Phantom Menace.

A visual effects artist whose career has spanned decades of popular movies, Coppinger is also a poet and sculptor.

Dermot Crowley: General Crix Madine, Return of the Jedi.

Dermot Crowley's acting career began in 1976, and he has been extremely busy with movies, television, and stage performing ever since.

Mike Quinn: Nien Nunb, Return of the Jedi.

Quinn started his puppeteering career in his teens, working with Jim Henson on The Great Muppet Caper and The Dark Crystal. He has worked as a character animator for Pixar as well.

Tim Rose: Admiral Ackbar, Return of the Jedi.

As a puppeteer and animatronics designer, Rose helped perform characters Salacious Crumb and Sy Snootles in addition to Ackbar. His career encompasses numerous film and television productions.

Orli Shoshan: Shaak Ti, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith.

Shoshan was working in a modeling agency in Australia when she was cast as a Jedi Master for Episode II. She returned to reprise her role for Revenge of the Sith.

Last Tour To Endor

2010-05-06T08:57:00.001-04:00

Last Tour to Endor at Disney's Hollywood Studios™ is a first-of-its-kind entertainment experience so incredible that not even the Rebel's Bothan spies have been able to steal the top-secret plans! The event gives longtime fans a chance to make one last flight to Endor before Star Tours "powers down" to make way for its new re-imagining in 2011. The evening culminates with Symphony in the Stars, a Star Wars fireworks spectacular as only Disney can create. So put on your favorite Star Wars costume and join your fellow fans for the ultimate Star Wars party during the ultimate Star Wars event — Star Wars Celebration V!

Last Tour to Endor: Saturday, August 14, 2010. 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM Eastern. Entrance to Disney's Hollywood Studios™ opens to Event Guests at 4:00 PM Eastern. Round Trip transportation to/from Orange County Convention Center and Disney's Hollywood Studios™ is included in the event ticket price.

The number of tickets available is limited. Events often sell out early. Tickets are valid only during specific event dates and hours. Entertainment and event components subject to change or cancellation without notice. Ticket types, entitlements and prices subject to change without notice. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Click here to purchase tickets

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100 day milestone

2010-05-03T08:23:00.002-04:00

Today marks the 100 day countdown till Celebration 5!

Ladies and Gentlemen your C5 Host is....... Jay Laga’aia

2010-04-26T06:36:00.004-04:00

This news came out yesterday, and we are very excited about this. Having met Jay at Star Wars weekends where he hosted he is a true amazing man! He will bring honor to the host position again with C5.

Jay Laga’aia Returns as Celebrity Host for Celebration V

Jay Laga’aiaActor, musician, and stage performer extraordinaire, Jay Laga’aia will host the Celebration Stage in the Chapin Theater at Star Wars Celebration V this coming August in Orlando.

Laga’aia delighted audiences as host at Celebrations III and IV, bringing out the best in both his guests and his audience, and occasionally picking up his guitar and entertaining all with his spectacular singing voice.

From August 12 through August 15, Laga’aia will welcome stars from the casts and crews of the Star Wars movie and television saga to the Celebration Stage. Star Wars fans attending Laga'aia’s shows will find him warm, engaging, vibrant, and always entertaining.

Fans know Laga'aia as Captain Typho, Padmé Amidala’s head of security in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. In addition to his Star Wars roles the actor has a distinguished and busy career, starring in numerous productions. He has recently appeared on the big screen in Daybreakers and Nim’s Island, and this summer, moviegoers will hear Laga’aia in the role of Twilight in the feature Guardians of Ga’hoole with Sam Neill and Geoffrey Rush.

Laga’aia has also worked extensively on television, with work ranging from a role on the popular Xena: Warrior Princess series to serving as the host of the long running children’s series, Play School. Other prominent television characters include Tommy in the series Water Rats (1995 – 1999), and the leading part of David Silesi in Screenworks Ltd. Street Legal (1998 -2003). In 2003 Laga’aia won the award for Best Actor in a Television Series for his work in Street Legal.

From 2003 to 2005 Laga'aia performed the role of Mufasa in The Lion King on stage in Sydney, Australia, a part that was an excellent showcase for his vocal talent. Other notable roles among his many stage performances include one of the two leads in Athol Fugard’s The Island, Wesley in Ladies Night, Judas and Simon in Jesus Christ Superstar, and Eddie and Dr. Scott in The New Rocky Horror Picture Show. During Celebration IV, Jay treated kids of all ages by taking the stage in the Star Wars Family Room for an hour sing-along, accompanied by his guitar and his Captain Typho costume from the movies.

Jay Laga’aia on the Celebration Stage

Times are approximate

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, August 12, 13, and 14: 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
Sunday, August 15: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM

source http://starwarscelebration.com

VIP Tickets SOLD OUT

2010-04-14T12:50:00.001-04:00

Those of you lucky enough to have purchased your VIP package tickets for C5 consider yourself strong with the force!

The packages sold out completely in 40 minutes

First Official guest for C5 announced

2010-03-25T10:46:00.000-04:00

The original princess with an attitude, Carrie Fisher is slated to appear at Star Wars Celebration V during the show weekend of August 12-15 at the Orange County Convention Center. Fisher, who portrayed Princess Leia Organa in the original Star Wars trilogy, will be greeting fans and signing autographs in the Celebration Autograph Hall, and is scheduled to appear on stage for an interview and a question and answer session.

VIP ticket information and sale date

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VIP Packages will be available to purchase at www.starwarscelebration.com in the very near future. Those who have already purchased Celebration V badges will receive an email notice on March 23 stating when badge sales will go live. They will have 24 hours after that scheduled live time to purchase their VIP Packages, before the sale is announced to the general public.
JEDI KNIGHT PACKAGE

$350 each, limited to 250 total packages.

Special merchandise and exclusive collectibles:

* 1 Celebration V VIP badge featuring exclusive poster art
* 1 Celebration V badge lanyard
* 1 Celebration V official show poster, rolled, complete with poster tube
* 1 Celebration V Souvenir Commemorative Show Guide
* Limited Edition Celebration V VIP T-Shirt
* 5% off any one item in the Celebration Store

Exclusive VIP services to help you make the most of this incredible 4-day event:

* Celebration V VIP Concierge & Lounge. Check your coats, store your packages, ask advice, plan your afternoon, or just sit and put your feet up in a comfortable chair.
* Dedicated Entrance to Celebration V Exhibit Hall. Sidestep the crowds and get right into the Celebration Exhibit Hall Experience
* Half Hour Early Entry to the Celebration V Exhibit Hall
* Half Hour Early Access to the Celebration Store
* Express Access to Celebration Store checkout
* Express Access to up to (3) Celebration V autograph sessions in the autograph area. (Autograph cost not included)
* Reserved seating in Celebration Celebrity Stage

JEDI MASTER PACKAGE

$750 each, limited to 50 total packages.

Special merchandise and exclusive collectibles:

* 1 Celebration V VIP badge featuring exclusive poster art
* 1 Celebration V badge lanyard
* 1 Celebration V Official show poster, rolled, complete with poster tube
* 1 Celebration V Souvenir Commemorative Show Guide
* Limited Edition Celebration VIP T-Shirt
* Exclusive Celebration V VIP hat – Only for the Jedi Master package
* 10% off any one item in the Celebration Store

Exclusive VIP services to help you make the most of this incredible 4-day event:

* Celebration V VIP Concierge & Lounge. Check your coats, store your packages, ask advice, plan your afternoon, or just sit and put your feet up in a comfortable chair.
* Personal Shopper for exclusive Star Wars merchandise. Your personal shopper will pick up your order at the Celebration Store and deliver it to your hotel room. (Limit one shopping trip)
* Private meet and greet with Dave Filoni, and voice actors from Star Wars: The Clone Wars television series.
* 1 of 50 personalized prints from original art by Dave Filoni, signed for you at the meet and greet.
* A minimum of two exclusive meet and greet sessions in the VIP lounge with Star Wars cast and crew members.
* Dedicated Entrance to Celebration V Exhibit Hall. Sidestep the crowds and get right into the Celebration Exhibit Hall Experience.
* Half Hour Early Entry to the Celebration V Exhibit Hall
* Half Hour Early Access to the Celebration Store
* Express Access to Celebration Store checkout
* Express Access to up to (6) Celebration V autograph sessions in the autograph area. (Autograph cost not included)
* Reserved seating in Celebration Celebrity Stage
* Reserved seating in the Celebration Digital Stage

Celebration V comic pack

2010-02-22T08:50:00.003-05:00

The official Star Wars blog carried an article regarding more Toy Fair 2010 coverage. Here is another Celebration 5 must have.

For Celebration V in August, a second comic 2-pack including Camie and Fixer from the Star Wars: Empire comic (and the cut Tatooine scenes from A New Hope) will be available, also through Hasbro and StarWarsShop. Could a womp rat be far behind?

Sneak Peek of C5 at Megacon in March

2010-02-21T11:36:00.002-05:00

For those of you attending Megacon in march there will be a sneak peek of C5

There will be an official Star Wars presence for the first time this year at MegaCon the popular Orlando, Florida fan event that attracts top comic and pop-culture guests, lots of exhibitors, and more than 30,000 attendees over three days. The show takes place March 12th to 14th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando -- not coincidentally the location of Star Wars Celebration V this coming August 12th to 15th.

Lucasfilm's head of fan relations, Steve Sansweet will be available along with a representative of Reed Expo, Lucasfilm's partner in Star Wars Celebration V, at the 501st Legion's booth, #1130, during the course of the show. Feel free to tell us what you would like to see at Celebration V! Advance discount tickets for Celebration V will be available for sale at the booth.

In addition, Steve will be involved in three Star Wars panels:

Celebrating Star Wars: Join Steve Sansweet as he explores the past -- the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back -- the present -- the exciting weekly animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars -- and the not too distant future -- including Star Wars Celebration V. Saturday, Room 222 A, 11:50 am - 12:40 pm

Everything Star Wars: Join Ray Park, Jeremy Bulloch, Maria de Aragon, Dave Barclay, and Peter Mayhew for a Q & A. Moderated by Steve Sansweet. Saturday, Room 222 A&B, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The Wacky World of Star Wars Collecting: The author of 13 Star Wars books, Steve Sansweet has collected some amazing memorabilia over the years -- and some truly bizarre items. Join him as he explores a little of both. Sunday, Room 222A, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm

We will volunteering for Megacon this year so look forward to seeing everyone there.

C5 Exhibitor List officially online

2010-02-21T11:34:00.001-05:00

The official C5 website posted an update on the Exhibitor List

* ACME Archives
* Action Figure Authority
* Action Figure Xpress
* Atomic Age Collectibles
* Austin Browncoats
* Brian's Toys
* Carta Mundi
* CMI Toys
* Collectible Investment Brokerage
* Collectors Rebellion
* Comic Images
* Cool Cat Collectibles
* Creative Imaginations
* DeMartino Publishing
* DK Publishing
* eFX Collectibles
* Fantastic Toys & Collectibles
* Forcepowered Collectibles
* Gamingetc.com Minis
* Hallmark
* Heroes in Action
* Hollywood Heroes
* Howling Wolf Enterprises/Isle Press
* Imperial QuarterMaster
* Intergalactic Trading
* Jeff's Collectible Empire
* Kifs Collectibles
* Lego USA
* Light Speed Imports
* Limited Edition Collectibles
* Lost in a Vaccum Toys
* Mark Pries
* Maverick Marketing
* Mimoco
* Museum Replicas
* Past Generation Toys
* Phil's Action Figures
* Pit Stop Cards
* PosterParty
* PSA - Professional Sports Authenticators
* Random House
* Rebel Base Comics
* Roommates
* Rubie’s Costumes
* Stangs Collectibles
* Starbase Atlanta
* Strike Zone
* Super7
* The DAVE School
* The Prop Store of London
* The Saga Museum
* The Toy Cave
* The Toy Federation
* The Toy Heaven
* The Outer Rim Collectibles
* Topps
* Toy Dump
* Triangle Cards
* Tyme Machines
* Urbn Pop
* Workman Publishing

First possible merchindise C5 EXCLUSIVES

2010-02-21T11:13:00.011-05:00

Toy Fair 2010 just wrapped up this past week and tf.net and rebelscum both carried what could be the first known exclusive brought to C5 from Hasbro

These two figures are apart of a new line of figures that Hasbro is going to be releasing this year that follow along the lines of the vintage carded action figures.

At the time of this posting there was no word on cost or edition size for the figures.

Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television

2010-01-29T15:50:00.001-05:00

Our friends over at the Orange County Regional History Center sent us the following notice for all Star Wars fans in Florida

Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television

February 6 – May 16, 2010

Discover new ways of seeing characters as defined by their costumes in this exhibition featuring more than 40 costumes and objects spanning 60 years from "Star Wars," "Blade Runner," "Terminator 2," "Indiana Jones," "Star Trek," "Ghostbusters II," "Batman," and many more of the most popular films and television shows of all time. Out of this World examines how costume design incorporates color, style, scale, materials, historical traditions, and cultural cues to help performers and audiences engage, in new or accepted ways, with the characters being portrayed. For more information visit www.thehistorycenter.org.

Ticket price increase

2010-01-29T15:45:00.004-05:00

Ticket prices have gone up since there initial offering back in December

Adult Four-Day Passes are $128 - 8 dollar increase
Thursday Passes are $48 - 3 dollar increase
Friday Passes are $48 - 3 dollar increase
Saturday Passes are $54 -4 dollar increase
Sunday Passes are $48 - 3 dollar increase
Kids Four-Day Passes are $54 - 4 dollar increase
One-Day Passes are $27 - 2 dollar increase

200 days and counting

2010-01-23T22:33:00.001-05:00

Today marks a milestone in the countdown to Celebration 5

Today is exactly 200 days till the opening ceremonies.

Feels like August can't get here quick enough....

Discount Hotel rates now available

2009-12-22T10:29:00.002-05:00

For those who have waited for the discounted hotel rates. The official site for C5 has now gone live with that information

Ticket sale has started.....

2009-12-10T09:24:00.002-05:00

Tickets are up for sale online

New email address

2009-12-09T11:02:00.003-05:00

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.

Orlando Mayor Welcomes C5 attendees

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Tickets go on sale Thursday December 10th at 9am EST

2009-12-09T10:10:00.002-05:00

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

Blog changes

2009-12-09T10:06:00.003-05:00

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.

Official logo for Celebration 5

2009-12-03T16:04:00.002-05:00

Lucasfilm and Reed Exhibitions are Proud to Announce Star Wars Celebration V

2009-12-03T09:15:00.001-05:00

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.

Possible C5 news

2009-09-24T13:46:00.003-04:00

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.

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Email us your support!!

2009-09-23T14:00:00.004-04:00

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!

New email address for the blog

2009-09-22T12:30:00.001-04:00

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

Small update from Dragon Con

2009-09-09T02:27:00.003-04:00

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.)

Possible C5 date announcment at DragonCon 2009

2009-09-02T12:35:00.002-04:00

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

Wizard World Chicago

2009-08-10T08:36:00.002-04:00

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"

Small update from Steve Sansweet

2009-08-07T16:31:00.002-04:00

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

No announcement at San Diego Comic Con (SDCC)

2009-07-24T22:27:00.002-04:00

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........

2009-07-24T21:37:00.001-04:00

in 2010 in the summer. No city was named so far at the SDCC Star Wars panel talk

Another selling point

2008-11-06T08:47:00.003-05:00

Good Morning Everyone. I know we haven't posted much information lately about CV and the plan for getting it to Orlando.

As a selling point for Lucasfilm we would like to get political. No not about who we voted for or who you voted for but for ATTENDANCE records at Orlando local rally spots for both candidates.

Both Barrack Obama and John McCain had rallies in Orlando and our town was able to support them. The different venues used by both candidates includes the Amway Arena to smaller venues in the city and surrounding area. Attendance records suggested some rallies hitting 15-20,000 people in attendance to one turn out estimated at 40-60,000

Now don't forget these are single day attendance records imagine a 4 day event and what the attendance could be.

Dragon Con update

2008-09-03T10:54:00.005-04:00

This years Dragon*Con has come and gone, and though we were unable to attend we will be shooting for the 2009 con. We did see a report from the con about CV and a Question and Answer session Steve Sansweet hosted. The following story came from yodanews.com

Saturday at Dragon*Con is usually one of the busiest, and this year proved no differently for the "Star Wars" track. Cartoon Network sponsored Steve Sansweet of Lucasfilm Fan Relations, who answered questions from fans, including the all important "when and where is C5?"

According to Sansweet, Lucasfilm is looking at 2010 for Celebration 5 and are looking at locations in the midwest and eastern United States. No specifics were given, but he did indicate not to expect any announcements soon.

2010 would make an AMAZING CV since that would be the 30th anniversary year for The Empire Strikes Back (my favorite of the trilogy)

We will keep posting more information throughout the time till whenever CV is Officially annouced!

More systems join our cause

2008-08-28T08:17:00.002-04:00

We know its been a few weeks since our last update post but between work seeing clone wars opening night and general life things have been a little busy.

But not to busy to find a wonderful group of Star Wars enthusiast here in Orlando who share the same view for CV to come to Orlando. Yesterday we attended the Orlando Star Wars fan force meeting for the Orlando System and we were welcomed and treated to some wonderful collectibles and stories of encounters with some of our favorite star wars celebrities.

In the midst of the meeting we discussed Orlando' chances to host Celebration 5 and what can we do to show our support. It was agreed at the meeting that there would be a partnership between this blog site and the Orlando System facebook CV site to bring more information to the masses and also show Lucasfilm the unity that we share as fans.

So with that being said if you have a facebook account please feel free to join the group on there to show your support and look for more information to come from both channels as we all work to bring the next major Star Wars event to Orlando!

Take Care and May The Force Be With Orlando!

Small Update since Celebration Japan and SDCC'08

2008-07-29T22:03:00.002-04:00

We waited for both of these major events to be over with before sending another email to Steve Sansweet since we knew he would be very busy at both events.

Our basic question was what can we do to show support for Orlando that would not be seen as a negative to Lucasfilm (i.e. mass emails phone calls etc)

He stated the currently they are not even close to making a decision and that there is nothing we can do as of yet till timelines are in place etc. They know that there is a large amount of support for Orlando to host CV and stated that he would let us know if and when they would need help down the road.

This doesn't mean this site is going away or not going to get update. This site will keep going until the host city is annouced. For right now we will have to wait and see.

May the Force be with Orlando!

Blog featured in the Orlando Business Journal

2008-07-11T10:49:00.004-04:00

The blog was featured in today's Orlando Business Journal both via print and online form. The partial article can be found here (subscription service required to view full article) Thanks to Orlando Business Journal for the support

Steve Sansweet email

2008-07-09T15:26:00.005-04:00

I sent an email to Steve Sansweet regarding the article in the Baltimore business journal and told him of this blog and the fact that we feel Orlando should be the host city for Celebration V. He wrote back the following.

"Thanks Mike--
I appreciate your passion on this issue. We really are quite a way from making ANY decisions.

Best,
Steve"

I have asked Steve what is the Best way that we the fans can voice our support for the city of Orlando. Just like the Olympics it takes time for a city to get picked but we want to show support for Orlando to be given the honor to host Star Wars Celebration 5

Boba Fett likes the idea of Celebration V in Orlando

2008-07-09T10:04:00.001-04:00

Since the news broke about Orlando being in the running we have sent emails out to allot of people covering from local county officials, local comic stores, lucasfilm and star wars celebrities. This morning we received a reply back from an email we sent Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett) off his Official Website

"Sounds like a good idea - I will certainly mention it to the powers that be! Jeremy"

For those of us who have met Mr Bulloch know how fan friendly he is and all around awesome guy! Thanks for the support Jeremy.

TF.NET article

2008-07-09T08:15:00.000-04:00

I never saw this to happen I sent an email to tf.net letting them know of the online campaign we have started and would you believe it they posted the news Thanks tf.net

C5: News And Rumors
Posted By Dustin on July 9, 2008

Things are looking up in for Celebration 5 being in the mid-west or on the east coast. An article from the Baltimore Business Journal quotes Steve Sansweet that Baltimore is indeed on the list of cities being considered.

The cities mentioned on the list include:

Baltimore
Minneapolis
Chicago
Indianapolis
Orlando

Click here for the full read!

UPDATE: An online grassroots campaign has popped up to champion Orlando, FL as the host city for CV. Click here to check it out.

Celebration 5 rumors

2008-07-08T10:40:00.000-04:00

tf.net has an article about celebration 5 and the cities that are in the running. The list of cities is as follows

Baltimore
Minneapolis
Chicago
Indianapolis
Orlando

Cast your vote and email Orange County and Lucasfilm and let them know Orlando is ready to host the next Star Wars Celebration.