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Mark Von Ohlen Discusses Topps Star Wars Authentics and Celebration Guests

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The fine folks over at JediNews.co.uk have released a new video interview that they conducted with Topps Entertainment Brand Manager Mark Von Ohlen, to discuss Star Wars Celebration guest signings.

Mark talks about the struggles and bonuses of having a five day Star Wars Celebration (as opposed to four like 2017). There will be only two guests at the moment that will be there the entire time and those are Sam Witwer and Joonas Suotamo.

Von Ohlen also discusses all of the previously announced guests and even drops some hints of guests that have yet to be announced.

The biggest news though is that the core cast members of Star Wars Episode IX and The Mandalorian will not be permitted to attend. Even though filming has wrapped for both, they are still needed or possibly needed during that time frame for things like re-shoots or other post production duties. Just because they will not be available for photo ops, or autographs does not mean they will not attend the show. They just will not be available for those activities. However, expect to see them at the next Star Wars Celebration.

For those not attending, there will be a send-in program coming soon. Pre-orders for that will go up soon.

About Star Wars Celebration:

Star Wars Celebration is the ultimate fan experience focused on the galaxy far, far away…

Fans of all ages, from all over the world will come together in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. to celebrate the cultural phenomenon that is Star Wars. Star Wars Celebration revels in the excitement of new movies, television shows, books and comics while also commemorating the vast history of the Star Wars universe.  Star Wars Celebration has something special for every kind of Star Wars fan!

Celebration – Lucasfilm’s love letter to fans – is days of major announcements, immersive exhibits, an interactive show floor, screenings, exclusive merchandise, celebrity guests, panels, autograph sessions, fan-inspired activities, costumes and other surprises celebrating all things Star Wars! Star Wars Celebration is truly a once in a lifetime experience where memories are made, families are brought together, old friends are reunited, and new friendships forged — all in the setting of the ever-evolving Star Wars universe.

New Attendees Announced for Star Wars Celebration Chicago!

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Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) and Alan Tudyk (K-2SO)

More Star Wars celebrity guests have just been announced for Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019. If you have ever wanted to meet Billy Dee Williams, Alan Tudyk, Taylor Gray, Anthony Forrest, John Morton, Michael Culver or Julian Glover, then now is the time. Even more guest celebrities will be announced in the coming weeks.

You can secure your opportunity for an autograph/photo op now via the official Star Wars Celebration website. Presales for Celebration autographs/photo-ops started back on February 13. You can snag these opportunities until Monday, April 9 at 9:00pm CT, in which the pre-sale will end.

Before he reprises the role of Lando Calrissian in Star Wars: Episode IX later this year, you’ll have the chance to see actor Billy Dee Williams at Star Wars Celebration Chicago.

The original cape-wearing, smooth-talking, business man from the city in the clouds will join fans alongside Alan Tudyk, who played the wise-cracking K-2SO, the Imperial droid-turned-rebel hero in Rogue One.

During the event, you’ll also have the chance to see Kanan and Ezra reunite at a Celebration for the first time since we said goodbye to Star Wars Rebels, when Freddie Prinze Jr. and Taylor Gray make an appearance.

Other newly-announced stars include: Anthony Forrest, who donned a stormtrooper bucket on Tatooine and was “Jedi mind tricked” by Obi-Wan Kenobi; John Morton, best known as Dak, the other half of Luke Skywalker’s snowspeeder team in the Battle of Hoth; and two of the Empire’s finest officers, Julian Glover, who played General Veers, and Michael Culver, who was the ill-fated Captain Needa.

About Star Wars Celebration:

Star Wars Celebration is the ultimate fan experience focused on the galaxy far, far away…

Fans of all ages, from all over the world will come together in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. to celebrate the cultural phenomenon that is Star Wars. Star Wars Celebration revels in the excitement of new movies, television shows, books and comics while also commemorating the vast history of the Star Wars universe.  Star Wars Celebration has something special for every kind of Star Wars fan!

Celebration – Lucasfilm’s love letter to fans – is days of major announcements, immersive exhibits, an interactive show floor, screenings, exclusive merchandise, celebrity guests, panels, autograph sessions, fan-inspired activities, costumes and other surprises celebrating all things Star Wars! Star Wars Celebration is truly a once in a lifetime experience where memories are made, families are brought together, old friends are reunited, and new friendships forged — all in the setting of the ever-evolving Star Wars universe.

Star Wars Celebration: Guest Authors Announced

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Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 just got a little more exciting! StarWars.com officially unveiled the list of authors that will be in attendance at the show. The list of people below will be on hand to give you the opportunity to learn more about them, be in the room when news breaks about exciting upcoming titles, and even meet them face-to-face to get your favorite book signed and your questions answered.

  • Jeffrey Brown
  • Katie Cook
  • Delilah Dawson
  • Alexander Freed
  • Timothy Zahn
  • Claudia Gray
  • Cavan Scott

Guest authors and artists will include: Timothy Zahn, author of Star Wars: Thrawn Alliances; Delilah Dawson, who penned Star Wars: Phasma; Claudia Gray, whose titles include the forthcoming Star Wars: Master & Apprentice, Katie Cook, illustrator and co-author of Star Wars: Search Your Feelings; Alexander Freed, author of the upcoming Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron; Cavan Scott, author of Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space; and Jeffrey Brown, whose titles include the Darth Vader and Family Coloring Book.

About Star Wars Celebration:

Star Wars Celebration is the ultimate fan experience focused on the galaxy far, far away…

Fans of all ages, from all over the world will come together in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. to celebrate the cultural phenomenon that is Star Wars. Star Wars Celebration revels in the excitement of new movies, television shows, books and comics while also commemorating the vast history of the Star Wars universe.  Star Wars Celebration has something special for every kind of Star Wars fan!

Celebration – Lucasfilm’s love letter to fans – is days of major announcements, immersive exhibits, an interactive show floor, screenings, exclusive merchandise, celebrity guests, panels, autograph sessions, fan-inspired activities, costumes and other surprises celebrating all things Star Wars! Star Wars Celebration is truly a once in a lifetime experience where memories are made, families are brought together, old friends are reunited, and new friendships forged — all in the setting of the ever-evolving Star Wars universe.

Star Wars Celebration Chicago Almost Sold Out!

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If you were thinking about heading to Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019, and you haven’t purchased tickets yet, then you better hurry! As you can see from a recent tweet from Celebration Chicago, the only tickets left are for Sunday and Monday, and some Kid’s 1-day tickets.

Head over to the official Celebration site, and purchase your tickets now, before it’s too late.

About Star Wars Celebration:

Star Wars Celebration is the ultimate fan experience focused on the galaxy far, far away…

Fans of all ages, from all over the world will come together in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. to celebrate the cultural phenomenon that is Star Wars. Star Wars Celebration revels in the excitement of new movies, television shows, books and comics while also commemorating the vast history of the Star Wars universe.  Star Wars Celebration has something special for every kind of Star Wars fan!

Celebration – Lucasfilm’s love letter to fans – is days of major announcements, immersive exhibits, an interactive show floor, screenings, exclusive merchandise, celebrity guests, panels, autograph sessions, fan-inspired activities, costumes and other surprises celebrating all things Star Wars! Star Wars Celebration is truly a once in a lifetime experience where memories are made, families are brought together, old friends are reunited, and new friendships forged — all in the setting of the ever-evolving Star Wars universe.

David Collins and Amy Ratcliffe to Return as Hosts for Star Wars Celebration Chicago

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Two Star Wars Celebration favorites will strike back in Chicago!

David Collins and Amy Ratcliffe — both longtime Celebration hosts — are now confirmed for Star Wars Celebration Chicago, a five-day extravaganza slated for McCormick Place from April 11-15, 2019.

Collins, a fan-favorite Celebration staple, will again host the Digital Stage; Ratcliffe, an author and pop-culture journalist, will oversee the the Behind-the-Scenes Stage for the third time. Find out more on both below!

 

David Collins, Host of the Galaxy Stage

David Collins
David Collins

Having served as host of the Digital Stage at Celebration IV, V, VI, Celebration Europe in Germany and London, and Celebration Orlando, David Collins is a diehard Star Wars fan who shares his unique humor, insight, and passion for all aspects of the saga.

A gifted voice actor, sound designer, and composer, Collins’s talents have touched Star Wars across mediums. Collins is currently at Skywalker Sound as the sound editor and re-recording mixer on Star Wars Resistance, a new series from Lucasfilm Animation. But Star Wars fans may know him best for voice-overs in Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, as PROXY in Star Wars The Force Unleashed series, and as Han Solo in the Star Wars: Smuggler’s Gambit radio drama. A 12-year veteran of LucasArts, Collins worked on video game classics including Star Wars: Republic Commando, Star Wars: The Old Republic, and many more. In 2011, he was nominated for a Writer’s Guild Award for his work on the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed series. Collins was a red carpet co-host for the Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Solo: A Star Wars Story Hollywood premieres for StarWars.com, and has been a regular contributor to The Star Wars Show.

Beyond Star Wars, Collins is the creator and host of The Soundtrack Show, a weekly podcast that discusses and analyzes the history of music and sound for film, games, TV, and theater; he also has voice and sound credits across film, TV, and games, including the Dad in Boss Baby: Back in Business.

The Galaxy Stage at Star Wars Celebration will be home to the best in screenings and tech-savvy conversations, plus a good smattering of other legendary Star Wars entertainment.

 

Amy Ratcliffe, Host of the Behind-the-Scenes Stage

Amy Ratcliffe
Amy Ratcliffe

Amy Ratcliffe is one of the most unique and original voices in Star Wars and pop culture journalism.

Currently the managing editor for Nerdist, Ratcliffe is a longtime contributor to StarWars.com and a Celebration veteran, having hosted the Behind-the-Scenes Stage at Celebration Europe in London and Celebration Orlando. Her first book, Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy, will highlight 75 female characters in the galaxy far, far away and arrives this October.

Ratcliffe also hosts Lattes with Leia with Dr. Andrea Letamendi, a podcast with an emphasis on discussion of the Star Wars universe and its characters, fostering an inclusive environment welcoming to all fans.

But Ratcliffe is still a Star Wars fan at heart, and Celebration has meant much to her. “I’ll never forget my first Celebration,” she says. “I couldn’t get time off work for Celebration V, so I flew in for about 36 hours. I was jet lagged and tired — I still feel bad about falling asleep during a collectibles panel — but I pushed through my weariness and had the time of my life meeting and hanging out with my fellow Star Wars fans. Going to Celebration felt like coming home. It still does.”

Celebration’s Behind-the-Scenes stage covers the ins and outs of what goes into creating the Star Wars universe, featuring guests who are involved in the making of the movies, TV shows, toys, books, comics, and more.

Visit StarWarsCelebration.com for tickets and stay tuned to StarWars.com for more on Star Wars Celebration Chicago!

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