Tuesday 21 April 2015

SALUTING THE BEST OF 'STAR WARS CELEBRATION ANAHEIM' 2015

The latest STAR WARS CELEBRATION event proved a genuine sell-out. Convention floor images: Curtis Reynolds.

Four days of soon-to-be-pop-culture-legend STAR WARS magic at Anaheim, California have come to an end, but let's continue savouring the good and the great moments from this year's popular event. Thankfully, grim reports of very long lines, poor crowd control, inadequate parking facilities, an internal air conditioning system that almost froze everybody to death, and venue areas not big enough to house desperate-to-get-in attendees ultimately didn't dampen fandom's incredible, nay rabid, enthusiasm for the evolving universe past and present that is the STAR WARS saga, especially after that opening morning trailer reveal...

▶ Star Wars: The Force Awakens Official Teaser #2 - YouTube
Star Wars executive 'staggered' by teaser reaction - BBC News
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Viewed 88 Million Times In 24 Hours | Comicbook.com
▶ Bob Iger Interview with StarWars.com - Star Wars Celebration Anaheim - YouTube

Re-introducing the beloved veterans of the saga... Image: ZIMBIO.
... and introducing the next heroes! Image: BOSTON GLOBE.

Special thanks also to LUCASFILM, REEDPOP, and VERIZON for their live-streaming efforts across the four days, of which worldwide fans not able to attend this stellar event could enjoy so many great panels and show floor interview exclusives.

▶ Star Wars Celebration Anaheim Live Stream, Powered by Verizon - Day 1 - YouTube
▶ Star Wars Celebration Anaheim Live Stream, Powered by Verizon - Day 2 - YouTube
▶ Star Wars Celebration Anaheim Live Stream, Powered by Verizon - Day 3 - YouTube
▶ Star Wars Celebration Anaheim Live Stream, Powered by Verizon - Day 4 - YouTube

Finally, Abrams and Kennedy meet the worldwide fans and unveil THE FORCE AWAKENS!

Kennedy and Abrams launch THE FORCE AWAKENS▶ The Force Awakens Panel LIVE from Star Wars Celebration Anaheim. International - YouTube

Boyega, Ridley and Isaac, and droid buddies, backstage at the event. Image: ZIMBIO.

Inside the Magic | Star Wars Celebration Anaheim
http://photos.mercurynews.com/2015/04/16/photos-star-wars-celebration-takes-over-anaheim-convention-center-day-1/
The sights of Star Wars Celebration (pictures) - CNET - Page 13
JJ Abrams Buys Pizza For Everyone Waiting in Line at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim | Comicbook.com
▶ Kathleen Kennedy Interview with StarWars.com - Star Wars Celebration Anaheim - YouTube

AFICIONADO contributors at large. Curtis has a mighty bone to pick with the Rancor!
Whilst Mel is struggling to catch up with Rey!
The new heroes of STAR WARS REBELS get their deserved time in the spotlight.

▶ J.J. Abrams Interview with StarWars.com - Star Wars Celebration Anaheim - YouTube
▶ Mark Hamill describes his VO for The Force Awakens Trailer - YouTube
Mark Hamill admits he had 'no choice' over reprising Star Wars role for The Force Awakens | Metro News
Carrie Fisher: 'I was quite the space slut' - Telegraph
▶ Star Wars Battlefront Reveal Trailer - YouTube

Han Solo's back in trouble again!
Mel gets to check out the latest Imperial hardware...
... and personally inspect the chrome!

Star Wars Celebration: Billy Dee Williams insists he’s no smooth operator | Hero Complex – movies, comics, pop culture – Los Angeles Times
Star Wars Celebration: Emperor Palpatine actor Ian McDiarmid recalls ‘Return of the Jedi’ | Hero Complex – movies, comics, pop culture – Los Angeles Times
The force awakens the rumour mill: the craziest new Star Wars theories | Film | The Guardian
Rebelscum Star Wars Photo Archive

Intriguing, early concept art for the gritty combat adventure, STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE.

SWCA: Rebel Women Who Fought the Clone Wars Panel Liveblog | StarWars.com
▶ Star Wars Celebration Anaheim: Rebels Season 2 Panel and Premiere Review!! - YouTube
▶ STAR WARS REBELS PREMIERE: RED CARPET INTERVIEWS - YouTube
'Star Wars Rebels' Season 2 Trailer Packs In Plenty of Darth Vader - The Hollywood Reporter
Star Wars: Rogue One will be a prequel to the original trilogy | The Verge
STAR WARS CELEBRATION 2015 Promo Art by Craig Drake — GeekTyrant


And, in 2016, STAR WARS CELEBRATION EUROPE returns to its rightful home- the UK, for three days from July 15th- 17th. Get your tickets here: Buy Tickets - Star Wars Celebration • April 16 - 19, 2015

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