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Tucson Celebration IV

Discussion in 'SouthWest Region Discussion' started by Mugen, Nov 20, 2005.

  1. Boga-the-Magnificent

    Boga-the-Magnificent Jedi Padawan star 4

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    That's the Dallas Comicon. Usually the San Diego Comicon is the one where announcements for big SW stuff are made. ;)
     
  2. cathiecat

    cathiecat Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    either way let's keep our eyes and ears open and ready.
     
  3. TI-525

    TI-525 Jedi Youngling star 2

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    san diegos comic-con is the biggest and to alot of fans THE ONE to go to just because its so huge and offers alot to the fans,

     
  4. _Anakin_Vader_

    _Anakin_Vader_ Jedi Youngling star 3

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    [face_beatup] oooooOOOOOOoooh. i didnt know there were more than one. sorry about that...
     
  5. hal9k1

    hal9k1 Jedi Master star 4

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    Kinda hard keeping track of what Con is where and what it's about, gets confused.
     
  6. TI-525

    TI-525 Jedi Youngling star 2

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    i get confused all the time,i am just trying to get some of you guys to come...i still dont know how many they have,i only know about dallas,and san diegos
     
  7. Jada

    Jada Jedi Master star 6

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    OK, we have a C4 rumor!!! [face_dancing]


    http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/story/Celebration_4_Rumors_98155.asp

    Celebration 4 Rumors

    Posted By Dustin on April 24, 2006

    There's a rumor floating around the internet right now in regards to Celebration 4. The rumor has it that an agent for a well know actor let it slip at a recent appearance. The rumor stands as such.

    "Celebration 4 in the L.A. Convention Center, May 24th to 27th 2007"

    Please take this with a grain of salt, as for now it is PURE RUMOR. Nothing is official until Lucasfilm makes the announcement. Speaking of the announcement, it's also rumored that the news above will be announced sometime next month.

    I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens!

    Thanks to everyone who wrote in with this

     
  8. hal9k1

    hal9k1 Jedi Master star 4

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    Hoping for Las Vegas but LA is actually closer. Either way it's on this coast and easier than going to the other side of the country, very much looking foward to this.
     
  9. firstsonofsolo

    firstsonofsolo Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Hmmmm I can make it to Vegas alot fatser than LA........Especially the LACC in downtown LA.
     
  10. hal9k1

    hal9k1 Jedi Master star 4

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    Really? I didn't know that. I guess I'm wrong..... thanks for clearing that up.
     
  11. cathiecat

    cathiecat Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Vegas is a 4-5 hour drive from here.. LA is a 7-8 hour drive from here.. I've done both trips, the vegas drive is EASY!!! Plus really nice driving through Hoover Dam area, the LA drive is nice as well..of course two to three hours longer.. but a bit of nice stuff along the way to look at.... might add I drove to LA with three.. count em... THREE Chattering adolescents, I really did not see much of the scenery.. I spent most of my time hoping I did not crash due to being constantly distracted.
     
  12. hal9k1

    hal9k1 Jedi Master star 4

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    Is that not the pot calling the kettle black? :p

    Sorry Cat, that was too easy. y'all
     
  13. firstsonofsolo

    firstsonofsolo Jedi Padawan star 4

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    I did Vegas by myself with both of the kids..........Two stops yes I said TWO #2 stops....... 5:15 tell me thats not good....Please keep in mind people I daily drive 200 miles for work I can knock out these weenie trips no prob especially in the middle of the night........sigh yes alas I am offering to drive wherever we go only problem is my car is not very big 4 adults and no luggage....
     
  14. TI-525

    TI-525 Jedi Youngling star 2

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    aw i was gonna post this like last week!
    oh well if you look on the LA con events CELEBRATION 4 is posted on there


    you guys surprise me when you guys beat me..i'm joking
    but yeah so uh....
     
  15. cathiecat

    cathiecat Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    stops with kids take forever!! We actually did the LA trip with one stop for gas.. I left early AM and managed to keep them occupied.. but these kids were older than yours, we once, though.. when the kids were much younger..turned a Ar/Az trip that normally lasts 19-21 hours into a 32 hour trip with all the stops that we had to make with the kids.. it just about did me totally in!!
     
  16. Jada

    Jada Jedi Master star 6

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    I just looked on the LA Convention Center events and it only goes to April 2007 and it isn't listed there.

    EDIT:

    Apparently people have called the LACC and have gotten conflicting dates in May. HOWEVER, there are also several other convention centers that have time blocked off for C4 too.

    Until it is announced from LFL, nothing is official.

    Remember the Revenge of the Jedi . . . LFL is famous for misdirection ;)
     
  17. cathiecat

    cathiecat Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    remembering almost every EU book ever written.. LFL is famous for misdirection in grandiose proportions. Even when it is announced it is unofficial. [face_shame_on_you]
     
  18. Jada

    Jada Jedi Master star 6

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    [Buzz Lightyear]They're mocking us[/Buzz]
     
  19. TI-525

    TI-525 Jedi Youngling star 2

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    well they still have st louis and san fran as others and i think thats it
    i hope LA or san fran,i dont wanna fly with my cosume,i already did it once and uh...it was ok i guess....
     
  20. timstephens4

    timstephens4 Jedi Youngling star 2

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    You know what, anywhere is fine by me. I don't mean to brag, oh wait, yes I do. My mom works for American Airlines (they have a reservations office here in Tucson) and she can get free tickets for herself, my sister, and me to anywhere in the country. She also gets MASSIVE hotel discounts for being in "the business". So, yeah, um, anywhere is good for me.

    P.S. - I would prefer California over Vegas. Ya know, beaches and all.
     
  21. cathiecat

    cathiecat Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    you have the life.. what I would do for unlimited flights. your a lucky lucky man!!
     
  22. hal9k1

    hal9k1 Jedi Master star 4

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    So, I'm thinking we all should share a hotel room with Tim and save money? :p
     
  23. FettFan79

    FettFan79 Jedi Master star 2

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    I heard LA on another site as well! It might be a possibility for me IF I can save the money! Plus, being in such a big city, I would rather meet up with people I'm familiar with--safer in groups ya know..
     
  24. cathiecat

    cathiecat Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    again, just have to say, so excited to be going to this in another YEAR!!!! so much fun to have.. so far off!! Fun to talk and plan about it though.
     
  25. Mugen

    Mugen Jedi Padawan star 4

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    I do believe its Official!!!!! And I'm glad its gonna be there! [face_dancing]

    Star Wars Celebration IV in Los Angeles To Mark 30th Anniversary of Saga
    May 26, 2006

    To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Gen Con LLC will throw the largest party ever for fans of the saga, taking over the entire Los Angeles Convention Center in May 2007 for five days filled with live entertainment, celebrities from all six movies, special film and video presentations, an exhibit of movie props and costumes, exclusive merchandise sold at a 24-hour-a-day store, pop culture tributes, immersive events, costume contests, and scores of additional activities.
    Star Wars Celebration IV will fill the L.A. Convention Center from Thursday, May 24 to Monday, May 28, 2007. Admission to the first day of the event will be for worldwide members of the Official Star Wars Fan Club, many of whom will help plan and run special programming themselves. The convention will be open to the general public from Friday through Monday, Memorial Day.

    "Generations of fans have loved Star Wars, many passing along the 'Star Wars gene' to their children," said Steve Sansweet, Director of Content Management and head of Fan Relations for Lucasfilm. "This is the first chance to celebrate all six movies in the saga-George Lucas' complete story-as well as the vibrant future of Star Wars. If you've ever been to one of our Celebrations-or if you haven't been before-this is the one not to miss."

    Celebration III, a four-day event held in Indianapolis in April 2005, attracted more than 34,000 fans from all over the world. "We started getting questions about a possible Celebration IV even while the last convention was running," Sansweet noted. "So we're determined to far outstrip anything we've done before, both in size and scope, as well as introduce many first-time activities and lots of exclusives."

    Lucasfilm is also working on other Star Wars-related events in the Los Angeles area just prior to Celebration IV, "so we're expecting Southern California to become 'Destination: Star Wars' from the weekend before through Memorial Day weekend," Sansweet said.

    The convention announcement was made jointly by Lucasfilm Ltd. and Gen Con LLC. Gen Con will once again manage the convention on behalf of Lucasfilm and the Official Star Wars Fan Club. The Celebration IV announcement is being made a year in advance to give fans worldwide a chance to plan for a week-long "Destination: Star Wars" blow-out in Los Angeles.

    Los Angeles is the ideal site for a 30th Anniversary convention, Sansweet said, since there are many Star Wars roots in the area. It was also the location of the first official Star Wars fan gathering, the 10th Anniversary Convention. Star Wars opened on May 25, 1977, on just 32 theater screens in North America, including Grauman's Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard.

    One of the highlights for fans at a Star Wars convention is the chance to buy unique merchandise, including an exclusive, limited-edition action figure. Because this has led to bottlenecks and long lines in the past, the Celebration IV store will be bigger than ever, self-service, well-stocked with merchandise, have plenty of check-out lanes...and be open 24 hours a day from the opening of the show on Thursday until the close on Monday!

    "Gen Con is thrilled to be working again with Lucasfilm on this very special event," said Peter Adkison, owner of Gen Con LLC, producer of Gen Con Indy and other Gen Con events. "Together I know that we will produce a convention that will not only meet, but exceed, fans' expectations. With Lucasfilm 100% behind this show, it's going to be the biggest party in the history of the franchise. We are particularly focused on dramatically improving the selection and service in the Celebration store."

    Stay tuned to starwars.com as your primary source for updates about programming, guests, activities, entertainment and exclusive merchandise at Celebration IV to be released as they are confirmed closer to the convention. Online order