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The official logo for Celebration Europe

Celebration Europe is a fan convention which was held at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in London from July 13 to July 15 2007. It was the first Celebration event to be held outside the United States. Its purpose was to primarily celebrate the 30th anniversary of A New Hope, the original Star Wars film which debuted on May 25, 1977.

Warwick Davis was the Celebrity Master of Ceremonies.

Celebration Europe shared many of the features of Celebration IV, which was held in Los Angeles, California earlier in the year. The convention was presented by Lucasfilm and managed by The Cards Inc. Group.

[edit] Development

On September 25, 2006, StarWars.com posted an official announcement regarding Celebration Europe.

[edit] Events

[edit] Star Wars Celebrities

Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett, Jeremoch Colton)
Daniel Logan (Boba Fett)
Temuera Morrison (Jango Fett)
Ray Park (Darth Maul)
Dave Prowse (Darth Vader)
Anthony Daniels (C-3PO)

The above were present at the exhibition on all three days.

Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) (Signed autographs in the Celebration Europe Autograph Hall on Friday and Saturday only)
Ian McDiarmid (Palpatine) (Made a rare public appearance at Star Wars Celebration Europe on Friday, 13th July to help commemorate the Saga's 30th anniversary.)
Rick McCallum (Producer)
Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian)
David Barclay (Jabba the Hutt puppeteer)
Sean Crawford (Yak Face and Mon Calamari officer, Return of the Jedi)
Dermot Crowley (General Crix Madine)
Tim Dry (J'Quille and Mon Calamari)
Mike Edmonds (Logray the Ewok and Jabba the Hutt puppeteer)
Barrie Holland (Imperial Officer)
Ian Liston (Lt. Wes Janson and AT-AT Driver)
Matt Sloan (Plo Koon)
Danny Wagner (Mawhonic, ILM Model Maker)

[edit] Celebration Europe Opening Ceremonies and A New Hope screening

During the informal opening ceremonies, hosted by Steve Sansweet, kicked of the celebration and introduced special guests Including Mark Hamill and Ian McDiarmid, who made a rare public appearance and talked about his experience as the Emperor of the Galaxy. McDiarmid also announced Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.

[edit] Star Wars Collecting Panels

Celebration Europe program cover

Spanish Star Wars Collectibles
Collecting 101
Mexican Star Wars Collectibles
Autograph Collecting
Women's Collecting Panel
Australian Star Wars Collectibles
Hilarious Star Wars Items
Danish Star Wars Collectibles
Swedish Star Wars Collectibles
Bootleg Star Wars Toys
Canadian Star Wars Collectibles
Dutch Star Wars Collectibles
Star Wars Food Collectibles
French Meccano to European Trilogo
Japanese Star Wars Collectibles
Props and Costumes
Star Wars Tattoos
Trading Cards
Unproduced Star Wars Toys

International Collecting Panel

[edit] R2-D2 Builders

Droid Displays & Demonstrations
Droid Races, Trivia Challenge, and XXtreme Droid Competition
Droid Building Panels

[edit] Celebration Europe Art Show

At artists' Alley in the ExCeL Exhibition Centre, visitors could browse though the works of more than 20 artists. Each artist offered a limited edition print inspired by the thirtieth anniversary that was only available at Celebration Europe. They also offered a number of other prints. Each limited edition print is limited to only 250 pieces world wide. The artists included:

[edit] The One Man Star Wars Trilogy

Fans of the Star Wars movies and fans of live theater could enjoy an exceptional treat when Charles Ross performed the The One Man Star Wars Trilogy in the specially constructed 2000 seat theater in the main halls at Celebration Europe. The Canadian actor delighted audiences daily at London's ExCel Exhibition Center from Friday July 13th through Sunday, July 15th.

[edit] Lawrence Noble sculpting

Lawrence Noble, the artist who sculpted the statue of Yoda on display at Lucasfilm's Letterman Digital Arts Center, created a life-size bust of Grand Moff Tarkin. He sculpted all three days of the even, but took regular breaks.^[1]

[edit] Schedule

Celebrity stage

Time	Friday, July 13	Saturday, July 14	Sunday, July 15
10:30 - 11:15	Mint Imperials: David Prowse and others.	Force of the Fetts: Jeremy Bulloch and Daniel Logan	The Two Halves of Darth Maul, with Ray Park.
11:45 - 12:30	R2 and Beyond: Droidmaster Don Bies and Kenny Baker.	Star Wars 30th Anniversary Crew Stars.	Vintage Indy, Jones Old Boys.
13:00 - 14:00	One Man Star Wars Trilogy.	One Man Star Wars Trilogy.	One Man Star Wars Trilogy.
14:30 - 15:15	Jabba, Inside the Vile Gangster: the Jabba puppeteers	Anthony Daniels	Empire Magazine Trivia Challenge.
15:45 - 16:30	One-Eyed Security with Jay Laga'aia	Rick McCallum: Producing the Prequels	Robert Watts: Producing the Original Trilogy
17:00 - 18:00	An Hour with Mark Hamill	Celebration Europe Costume Pageant
18:30 - 19:30		Battle of the Bands

Platinum Stage

Time	Friday, July 13	Saturday, July 14	Sunday, July 15
10:30 - 11:00	The Clone Wars.	The Clone Wars.	The Clone Wars.
11:30 - 12:00	The Clone Wars.	The Clone Wars.	The Clone Wars.
12:30 - 13:30	Original Trilogy costume design, and creating Darth Vader, with John Mollo and Brian Muir.	The Force Unleashed with LucasArts.	Billy Dee Williams, exclusive interview.
14:00 - 15:30	The Star Wars Vault with Steve Sansweet and Pete Vilmur.	The Modelmakers.	Star Wars Vintage Toy charity auction to benefit Make-A-Wish.
15:30 - 17:00	The Force Unleashed with LucasArts.	Star Wars Tattoo Competition.	Working with Walking Carpets.
17:00 - 18:00	What's New at Hasbro Toys.
17:30 - 20:00		Fanboys Rough Cut Sneak Peak

[edit] Notes and references

↑ Celebration Europe Show Guide

[edit] External links

[CEshowguide-0] Celebration Europe Show Guide

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