Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 Guest Schedules Announced
June 23, 2016 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News, Europe, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Video Games
Press Release:
The Star Wars Celebration Autograph Hall, presented in cooperation with Entertainment Legends, will be the place for fans to meet their favorite stars from Star Wars.
Scheduled to sign all three days of Celebration, July 15-17:
- Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker)
- Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia)
- Anthony Daniels (C-3PO; Dannyl Faytonni, Attack of the Clones)
- Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett, The Empire Strikes Back & Return of the Jedi; Lt. Sheckil, The Empire Strikes Back; Captain Colton, Revenge of the Sith)
- Ray Park (Darth Maul)
- Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca)
- Daniel Logan (Young Boba Fett, Attack of the Clones)
In addition to these stars of Celebration, every day of the show will have a different line-up of featured autograph guests. Don’t miss this chance to meet them in person for an autograph or photo opportunity.
Sign up and pre-pay for your Celebration photo op with your favorite Star Wars stars.
View information on how the autograph and photograph process will work onsite in the Celebration Autograph Hall.
Scheduled to sign Friday, July 15:
- Kenny Baker – after 13:00. (R2-D2; Paploo, Return of the Jedi)
- Michael Carter (Bib Fortuna, Return of the Jedi)
- Ken Colley (Admiral Piett, The Empire Strikes Back & Return of the Jedi)
- Sean Crawford (Yak Face, Return of the Jedi)
- Tim Dry (J’Quille, Return of the Jedi )
Scheduled to sign Saturday, July 16:
- Al Lampert (Daine Jir, A New Hope)
- Kenny Baker (R2-D2; Paploo, Return of the Jedi)
- Rusty Goffe (Jawa, Kabe, A New Hope)
- Garrick Hagon (Biggs, A New Hope)
- Robert Watts (Producer, original trilogy; AT-ST Pilot Return of the Jedi)
Scheduled to sign Sunday, July 17
- Paul Blake (Greedo, A New Hope)
- Mike Edmonds (Ugnaught, The Empire Strikes Back; Logray, Jabba puppeteer, Return of the Jedi)
- Alan Harris (Leia’s escort & war room, A New Hope; Bossk, stormtrooper, Bespin Guard, Hoth Rebel, The Empire Strikes Back)
- Chris Muncke (Captain Khurgee, A New Hope)
- Simon Williamson (Max Rebo, Gamorrean Guard, Mon Cal officer, Return of the Jedi)
Any guest at Star Wars Celebration may have to reschedule or cancel for personal or professional reasons.
Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 Stage Sneak Peek
June 22, 2016 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Collectibles, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Convention News, Cosplay, Europe, Gaming, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Top Stories, Video Games
Press Release:
With Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 set to launch in less than a month, we wanted to share a sneak peek at some of the panels being planned for the Celebration Stage, home of the biggest shows and brightest stars of the weekend! This is where fans will go to spend separate hours with Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Anthony Daniels, get the latest news and info on Rebels Season 3, and grab some super-secret glimpses of the upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. If that weren’t enough, the stage will also host special screenings of A New Hope and The Force Awakens, as well as many other guests and not-to-be-missed Celebration attractions. A few surprises still to come on this stage, so be sure to stick around for the final day of the show. Make the Celebration Stage your number one stop in London this July!!
Seats at the Celebration Stage will be in high demand. Look for our Star Wars Celebration Navigation Guide, coming next week on www.starwarscelebration.com for helpful tips and tricks to help you see your favorite shows!
Friday, July 15:
11:30-12:30
An Hour With Mark Hamill
Start your Celebration weekend off in the best possible way, by spending time with the Jedi Master himself. Mark Hamill will chat with the audience, answer questions, and tell stories from his years in entertainment and from his point of view portraying the pivotal character of Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars universe.
16:00-17:00
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Secret mission? What plans? What are you talking about? Find out, when Gareth Edwards – director of the upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – joins Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and some special guests for a revealing can’t-miss Rogue One panel! Also streamed to the Galaxy Stage and BTSS
18:00-19:30
Star Wars Celebration Europe Cosplay Championship
Enjoy the best cosplay in the galaxy live on the Celebration Stage. The Celebration Europe Cosplay Championships, hosted by Warwick Davis and Mark Daniel, will entertain, and possibly inspire you to get started with your own Star Wars cosplay. The Championships will feature celebrity judges who know quite a bit about the art of Star Wars costumes: Dave Filoni (Executive Producer, Star Wars Rebels) and Steve Sansweet (Rancho Obi-Wan).
20:30-23:00
Screening: Star Wars: A New Hope
The story that started the theatrical saga of Star Wars, as well as the most recent, epic movie for the big screen, will play for fans at Celebration Europe Friday and Saturday evenings. Tonight, relive the excitement of seeing Star Wars: A New Hope in a theater, surrounded by your fellow fans. Bring your lightsaber and get ready to cheer for your heroes, and boo the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader. Or perhaps cheer for Darth if you lean toward the dark side….
Saturday, July 16:
12:00-13:00
The Creatures, Droids & Aliens of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Take a deep dive into the Pinewood Studios-based Star Wars creature shop, where Creative Supervisor Neal Scanlan and team designed and built every alien, beast and droid from Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Step-by-step, the process of crafting amazing creatures and droids like Maz Kanata, BB-8, the luggabeast, Unkar Plutt and Supreme Leader Snoke will be explored; from design and sculpting, to fabrication and animatronics, to painting and puppeteering. The panel will culminate in a live demo of one of the creature shop’s incredible Star Wars characters!
14:00-15:00
Anthony Daniels, Without Protocol
It’s always bright and shiny when our favorite protocol droid takes the stage. Don’t miss Anthony Daniels, the human behind C-3PO. Expect the unexpected as Daniels and host Warwick Davis have a marvelous time, sometimes at the expense of unsuspecting audience members.
16:00-18:00
Star Wars Rebels Season 3
Still recovering from the epic Star Wars Rebels Season 2 finale? Feel like you have more questions than answers about what the future holds for the crew of the Ghost? Fear not! Star Wars Rebels Executive Producer and Supervising Director Dave Filoni will be joined by special guests to share highly-guarded sneak peeks at what’s to come in Star Wars Rebels season 3 including a screening of the first two episodes!
19:00-20:00
Meet the Creators: The Minds Behind EA’s Star Wars Games
Join us for a roundtable discussion about what’s it’s like to create Star Wars games. The creative leaders behind Star Wars Battlefront, Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, Star Wars: The Old Republic and other upcoming Star Wars video games from EA will share behind-the-scenes stories and reveal news about the future of Star Wars games at EA.
21:00-23:30
Screening: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
The story that started the theatrical saga of Star Wars, as well as the most recent, epic movie for the big screen, will play for fans at Celebration Europe Friday and Saturday evenings. Tonight, plan to stay after hours to watch your most beloved characters new and old in The Force Awakens, presented in theatrical quality on the Celebration Stage.
Sunday, July 17:
11:00-12:00
Carrie Fisher: The Princess Diaries
Buckle up. Our favorite Princess is coming and she will certainly have something to say. Join Carrie Fisher, the force behind Princess Leia in the Star Wars movies, for an hour of insights into the world of one of our favorite characters on and off the screen.
13:00-14:00
Ray Park Unleashed
Ray Park, the actor and champion martial artist behind the iconic character of Darth Maul, will take the stage for an hour of insights and interaction. Always two there are – Park will share the stage with Celebration Host and Sith apprentice Warwick Davis.
Anthony Daniels Joins Star Wars Celebration Europe
June 16, 2016 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Convention News, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television
Press Release:
The only actor to work on all seven Star Wars movies, Anthony Daniels, will be appearing at Star Wars Celebration Europe, meeting fans in the Celebration Autograph Hall, and appearing on stage with host Warwick Davis.
Daniels is the heart and soul of the golden robot C-3PO. He is also the legs, arms and voice. His legacy in the Star Wars universe includes portraying the golden droid not only in the seven movies, but also in countless television appearances, in animation, and public service announcements. Daniels toured as host with Star Wars in Concert, presenting the wonders of Star Wars music to audiences around the world.
Daniels joins these Star Wars character legends, autographing all three days in the Celebration Autograph Hall:
- Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker)
- Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia Organa)
- Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca)
- Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett)
- Daniel Logan (Young Boba Fett)
Look for more stars of the Celebration Autograph Hall to be announced here soon! Tickets for Friday and Sunday are still available!
Photo Ops Tickets Now Available for MegaCon 2016
May 6, 2016 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Convention News, Florida, Horror, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Video Games
The Photo Op schedule with celebrities including Stan Lee, William Shatner, Nichelle Nichols, George Takei, John Cusack, Christopher Lloyd, Ming-Na Wen, Hayley Atwell, John Barrowman, and many more at MegaCon 2016 is now available. Tickets are now on sale via the website: www.MegaConvention.com/photo-ops
| Individual Photo Ops | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Daniels | – | – | 4:45pm | – |
| Billie Piper | – | 3:45pm | 12:15pm | – |
| Carlos Valdes | – | – | 1:30pm | 2:00pm |
| Christopher Lloyd | – | – | 1:30pm | 3:15pm |
| Curtis Armstrong | – | 5:45pm | 5:15pm | 3:45pm |
| Daniel Logan | – | – | 12:00pm | 4:30pm |
| Elden Henson | – | 2:15pm | 3:30pm | 1:15pm |
| George Takei | – | – | 11:30am | 2:45pm |
| Hayley Atwell | – | – | 1:00pm | – |
| James Remar | – | 6:30pm | 4:00pm | 11:15am |
| Jason David Frank | 5:15pm | 3:15pm | 6:00pm | – |
| Jeremy Bulloch | 5:45pm | 3:45pm | 11:30am | 4:00pm |
| John Barrowman | – | – | 3:00pm | 11:30am |
| John Cusack | – | – | 2:30pm | – |
| Jon Bernthal | 6:30pm | 1:30pm | – | – |
| Katie Cassidy | – | 1:45pm | 4:00pm | 2:15pm |
| Lena Headey | – | – | 2:15pm | 12:15pm |
| Lennie James | – | 4:30pm | 3:45pm | 12:45pm |
| Michelle Gomez | 6:45pm | 4:15pm | 4:45pm | 4:00pm |
| Ming-Na Wen | – | – | 11:15am | – |
| Nichelle Nichols | – | 2:45pm | 5:30pm | 1:15pm |
| Ralph Macchio | 5:00pm | 3:00pm | 2:45pm | 11:15am |
| Stan Lee | – | 12:00pm 6:00pm |
11:45am 6:00pm |
11:00am |
| Tom Felton | – | – | 2:00pm | 2:30pm |
| Tom Payne | – | – | 4:15pm | 1:15pm |
| Vivica A. Fox | – | 6:15pm | 4:15pm | 3:30pm |
| William Sadler | 6:30pm | 1:30pm | 4:30pm | 1:45pm |
| William Shatner | – | 4:45pm | – | – |
| William Zabka | 5:30pm | 3:30pm | 3:15pm | 11:45am |
| Team Up Photo Ops | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batman, Robin, & Batmobile (West & Ward) | 5:45pm | 12:45pm | 2:45pm | 12:30pm |
| Boba Fetts (Bulloch & Logan) | – | – | 11:45am | 4:15pm |
| Christopher Lloyd & Delorean (with Car) | – | – | 12:30pm | 4:00pm |
| Daredevil (Bernthal & Henson) | – | 2:00pm | – | – |
| Jay & Silent Bob (Mewes & Smith) | – | – | 5:00pm | – |
| Karate Kid (Macchio & Zabka) | 5:15pm | 3:15pm | 3:00pm | 11:30am |
| Weasley Twins (Phelps & Phelps) | – | – | 12:30pm | 3:30pm |
Star Wars Celebration Comes to Orlando in 2017
May 5, 2016 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News, Cosplay, Florida, Gaming, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Video Games
May the 4th be with You! Star Wars Celebration comes to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL in 2017.
Tickets on sale May 25 at 12:00 PM PDT, 3:00 PM EDT, 8:00 PM GMT+1.
Dallas Comic Show Returns Aug. 6-7
April 27, 2016 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Texas
Press Release:
The DALLAS COMIC SHOW returns to the Richardson Civic Center on August 6-7, 2016. We continue bringing the DFW area an affordable and family-friendly event featuring comic book creators, celebrity guests, anime, cosplayers and more. John Romita Jr. (ALL-STAR BATMAN) and Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca in the STAR WARS films) kick off the guest list with many more to come. Information will be updated on www.dallascomicshow.com as details are confirmed.
MA – Carrie Fisher Receives Cultural Humanism Award
April 14, 2016 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Massachusetts, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Star Wars actress is the recipient of this year’s Cultural Humanism award to be received on Monday, April 18th at 8:00 PM.
Press Release:
The Humanist Hub, in partnership with Harvard College student group the Harvard Community of Humanists, Atheists, and Agnostics (HCHAA), will present Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher with their 10th Annual Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award in Cultural Humanism as part of a ceremony held at Harvard’s historic Memorial Church on Monday, April 18.
In addition to portraying Princess Leia in Star Wars and a long list of acting credits, Fisher, a highly accomplished writer and Hollywood “script doctor”, has used her celebrity to uphold values around which The Humanist Hub centers its mission. She is featured in the Emmy Award-winning BBC documentary “The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive,” which destigmatizes mental illness, as do her many popular novels and memoirs, including Postcards From the Edge and Wishful Drinking.
Renowned throughout a literary career spanning decades for her bravely honest and deeply funny style, Ms. Fisher’s work humanizes a popular culture obsessed with celebrity, and helps readers laugh at the absurdity of contemporary society and relationships. Her forthright activism and outspokenness about addiction, mental illness and agnosticism have advanced public discourse on these issues with creativity and empathy.
The Humanist Hub has hosted similar award ceremonies with comedian Eddie Izzard (2013) author Mary Roach (2012) Seth MacFarlane (Fall 2011) Stephen Fry (Spring 2011) Discovery Chanel’s MythBusters Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman (2010) director Joss Whedon (2009) Bad Religion’s Greg Graffin (2008) and Sir Salman Rushdie (2007).
Ticket Prices: VIP: $110.00 (seating in front of church – limited seating); Full Price: $40.00; Harvard Students: $10.00 (while inventory lasts – 2 tickets per ID, 1 ID per person). Tickets available at the link.
New Owners Bring Awesome Con 2016 to Walter E. Washington Convention Center
April 14, 2016 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Convention News, Cosplay, District of Columbia, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Top Stories, Video Games
Press Release:
Awesome Con, the biggest annual comic and pop culture convention in Washington, DC, expects to attract its most dynamic crowd yet in 2016. This June 3rd-5th, fans will experience an impressive line-up of celebrity guests from the worlds of television, movies, and comic books and specialized pavilions focused on science and technology, family activities, and larger-than-life props. Panel discussions bring together noted experts from comic creators to scientists at NASA; costume contests, sci-fi speed dating, and gaming tournaments celebrate all things geeky; and the show floor will feature exhibits dedicated to comics, collectibles, toys, cosplay, and original art. Fun for fans of all ages, Awesome Con continues its commitment to creating an inclusive atmosphere for diehard fans, casual fans, and families. And this year is Awesome Con’s first year in partnership with LeftField Media, an event organizer created by the founder of New York Comic Con.
Special guest headliners include: Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who, The Musketeers, The Fifth Estate, Torchwood), Adam West (Batman, Family Guy, The Simpsons), Burt Ward (Batman) Kevin Smith (Comic Book Men, Jay and Silent Bob, Clerks), and John Barrowman (Arrow, Torchwood, Doctor Who).
Daily and full weekend passes available now on the website. VIP passes & experiences range from $150 to $465 and offer access to various celebrity appearances and special events. Click here for further details.
Awesome Con is DC’s comic-con! Awesome Con embraces all aspects of geekdom and pop culture, with a wide assortment of comic books, collectibles, toys, games, original art, cosplay, and more. Special events include discussion panels, costume contests, trivia contests, gaming tournaments, and tons of activities for kids. It is strongly advised to buy tickets in advance! For further details please go to the website: www.awesome-con.com
MA – John Williams Film Night
March 7, 2016 by Colin Solan
Filed under Horror, Massachusetts, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Video Games
Legendary film composer JOHN WILLIAMS conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra on Thursday May 12th and Friday May 13, 2016. Tickets available at the link… **SOLD OUT**
Press Release:
Jaws, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T., Jurassic Park, the Harry Potter series — John Williams has more iconic movie scores to his name than any other composer in history. Now, the Boston Pops laureate conductor joins Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart for a night of some of the all-time great movie music. With 50 Oscar nominations, five wins and 22 Grammys, Williams is a recipient of a Kennedy Center Honor and the 2016 AFI Life Achievement Award. Now you can experience this legendary conductor and composer live at Boston Symphony Hall. Plus, each ticket includes the Pops’ The Red Sox Album.
Boston Symphony Hall
301 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA 02115
617-266-1492
Steel City Con 2016 Announces Guests
February 2, 2016 by Colin Solan
Filed under Convention News, Horror, Movies, Other, Pennsylvania, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Top Stories, Video Games
Steel City Con returns to the Monroeville Convention Center on April 15 – April 17, 2016 with guests including Scott Wilson, Drea de Matteo, Shannen Doherty, Holly Marie Combs, Barbara Eden, Kristanna Loken, David Prowse, Jon Heder, Julie Benz, Tony Todd, Dee Wallace, Shirley Jones, Erik Estrada, Mick Foley, Sandahl Bergman, Terry Kiser, Eddie Deezen, and many more!
The Steel City Con is the exclusive comic con of the Monroeville Convention Center. It is one of the largest comic cons in the United States with over 100,000 square feet of convention space and filled with 750 vendor tables, artist alley, and celebrity guests. At the Steel City Con you can meet TV and film celebrities along with experience celebrity Q&As, panels, celebrity photo ops, and the Artist Charity Quick Sketch. You can also take part in the Steel City Con’s cosplay, trivia contest and costume contests!
Single day tickets or 3 day pass available now: www.steelcitycon.com/buy-tickets
Show Info: www.steelcitycon.com
