Source: TheForce.Net
Steve Sansweet, head of Star Wars Fan Relations, has officially revealed during the “Star Wars Spectacular” at Comic-Con that the Star Wars Celebration V Convention will be held in 2010!! Read on for more details.
However, we do not have an official location or date yet. Word on the street is that Chicago, IL is a prime target, and Indianapolis, IN is also a possibility. But then again, anything’s possible so we’ll just have to wait until Mr. Steve Sansweet elaborates on the details.
This will put the fifth Celebration around the 30th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back. So far, there have been four Star Wars Celebration Conventions in the U.S., as well as one in Europe and Japan. The first three U.S. Conventions celebrated the release of the prequels in 1999, 2002 and 2005, and the fourth was in 2007 on the 30th Anniversary of the original Star Wars. I expect that if there is a Celebration VI, that it will land in the U.S. in 2013 on the 30th Anniversary of Return of the Jedi.
I went to the last two in Indianapolis, IN and Los Angeles, CA and I have to say I have many, many fond memories of meeting the stars of the films, seeing exclusive new digital footage (at the time) of Revenge of the Sith and The Clone Wars, waiting in line with fans in the wee hours of the morning in the cold rain to see George Lucas, etc. If you are a fan of Star Wars, this is the place to be. I expect the date and location will be revealed very soon.
Coverage of the “Star Wars Spectacular” at Comic-Con will air on the G4 Network on July 25th at 2:00 PM EST, followed by general G4 Comic-Con coverage at 4:00 PM EST. It will repeat at 10:00 PM same day.
Lisa Cabig said
October 14 2009
I just heard about the Celebration “V” convention for “Star Wars”. If I may get any kind of info. on the convention I would deeply appreciate your time and effort in giving me any kind of information. My old employer used to be sales reps. for “Star Wars”,and I have had much love for “Darth vader”. Plus my 11 year old grandson is following my traits for “Star Wars” and I would love to take him.
Thank You!
John Jones said
November 2 2009
When will they bring a Star Wars Convention to Ohio?
Dan Geer said
November 3 2009
No idea. But if it does come to Ohio, I will most likely be there since I’m from Michigan.
lou said
December 1 2009
iwould ike it to come to ohio i wanna gofo the first convention for the first time
hen is it
lou said
December 1 2009
:’( lol plzz come out fast
lou said
December 1 2009
Annie said
March 11 2010
I would like to be notified of when and where there is a Star Wars convention and especially if its in Chicago or phoenix. I am in chicago and i have an 11 year old boy wanting to go so bad.Thank you
jada wellman said
May 29 2010
i llllllooooovvveeeeee star wars i have never been to a ….. never mind but i really want to go
Kim Herrick said
July 6 2010
I would like to know when there is a Star Wars convention/celebration in or near Michigan. I have an 8 year old son who really wants to go, he is the biggest Star Wars fan. He has watched all of the movies and he wants to see Star Wars in action.
Kim said
July 6 2010
My son insists that I take him to Orlando, Florida for the Star Wars celebration August 12-15. However, that is not something I can afford at this current time. So please, oh please bring a Star Wars celebration to or near Michigan.