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Celebration II Convention:

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When: 03-05 May, 2002

Where: Halls D and E of the Indiana Convention Center at 100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225 Indianapolis, IN, USA

Tickets: $75 USD for adult 3 day pass, $35 for children.
$30 per day per adult, $15 for children.


For official information about Celebration II, visit the website at www.starwarscelebration.com



Star Wars Insider #57 gives some additional general information about Celebration II in its Star News section:

"Just 25 years after the release of A New Hope, and only weeks before Attack of the Clones hits the silver screen, Star Wars fans from around the world will descend upon Indianapolis to attend the largest official fanfest ever. Held in the immense - and rain-proof - Indianapolis Convention Center, Star Wars Celebration II will boast over 340,000 square feet of pure Star Wars. Well over 20,000 fans are expected to join a horde of actors, artists, authors, dealers, vendors and exhibitors, becoming totally immersed in the ultimate Star Wars fan experience."

It is promised that Star Wars fans will have no shortage of things to do and see....as if... ;-) The notice also states that the "Star Wars Celebration II experience will be most complete for Star Wars Fan Club members, who will enjoy several exclusive benefits. (It really won't be the same event for non-members - just another reason to enjoy being a part of the club.)"

• Map of Downtown Indianapolis:
  (downtown.pdf 348 Kb): Shows convention center and nearby hotels, train station, shopping centers, etc.
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• Directory of Convention Center:
  (floor1.pdf 217 Kb): Shows interior layout of the Indiana Convention Center.
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The theme for Celebration II is the release of Episode II: Attack of the Clones. However, expect the 25th anniversary of the Star Wars saga to also be a major part of the festivities.

Preliminary Events Schedule:

From Celebration II News at StarWars.com - Some of the preliminary events scheduled are listed below:

Star Wars Saga Archive Display

Wander past treasures from the galaxy far, far away, from A New Hope to Attack of the Clones. At Celebration II you'll see some of the artistry that set the stage for Episode II. You'll also stroll down memory lane, reliving some of your favorite scenes from the Saga past. View models, costumes, props, and more from throughout the Star Wars years.

Star Wars Saga Film Track

Trailers, special features, cartoons, Star Wars music videos, and much more! When you need to take a break from the myriad of events at Celebration II, have a seat in the Star Wars Saga Film Room. We'll have hours of Star Wars film clips running on a repeating, continuous track for you to enjoy. You'll see quickly how and why Star Wars became an integral part of our popular culture.

There's a Whole Galaxy for You at Celebration II!

Shop the Celebration II store for exclusive merchandise you will not be able to buy anywhere else, at any other time. Test drive the newest games at the Celebration arcade. Browse the art show, featuring talent from throughout the Star Wars saga. Strut your own creative talents at the Celebration II costume contest.

Collectors, you'll find what you're looking for at Celebration II, including a special Star Wars action figure that will not be made available anywhere again. Attend entertaining and informative panels on the many sides of collecting, and check out displays of the newest toys and collectibles.

Star Wars Fan Film Awards:

Lucasfilm Ltd. and Atomfilms announce The Star Wars Fan Film Awards will be presented at Star Wars Celebration II, which takes place less than two weeks before the theatrical release of Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones. The Awards will give producers of Star Wars fan films the opportunity to showcase their work to millions of viewers worldwide, both at the Star Wars Fan Film Network website and at Celebration II. Original productions that qualify as finalists will compete for top honors.

The three main Star Wars Fan Film Awards, presented at Celebration II will be:

• George Lucas Selects -- The competition's best overall entry, as selected by George Lucas.
  
• Young Jedi Knight Award -- The best film produced by a fan between the ages of 13 and 17.
  
• Audience Choice Award - The competition's best overall entry, as selected by fan voting.
  
  

For more information as well as updates on the films being entered into the contest visit the FanFilms web-site.

Event Hours of Operation:

For more information see Show Hours Page at the WotC Celebration II website. Note: Star Wars Fan Club members are admitted to the Exhibit Hall and Star Wars Celebration II Store an hour before regular attendees. (10 a.m. Friday 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday).

StarWars.com made the following announcement about guests along with other events planned for Celebration II.

Guests from the Screen; Guests from Behind the Scenes

Celebration II will present three separate stages featuring celebrities from all parts of the Star Wars galaxy. From the screen, to the back lot, to the effects shop, to the sketch pad, to the novel keyboard -- the guests at Celebration II will represent all facets of Star Wars talent from all eras of the saga. Come see your favorite players, and the new faces of fresh talent. Attend interviews, Question & Answer sessions, and more with the people who make Star Wars, well Star Wars.

Numerous celebrities from all five Star Wars films are scheduled to appear at the convention including David Prowse (Darth Vader) and several of the Imperial Officers from ESB and ROTJ. For a complete listing of expected celebrities and information on autographs visit the Star Wars Celebration Site and C2 Ventures. At this time Ray Park (Darth Maul) is not scheduled to appear.

Official Links:

• StarWars.com: The official Star Wars site - should have some updates for the fans on its site.
• Wizards of the Coast: The sponsors of the Celebration II event. They have a whole Celebration II Section on their web-site devoted to the convention. It will have lots of updates, especially as the event draws closer.

Other Links:

• IndyKnights.com: Star Wars fan organization in Indianapolis, IN. Their website has several pages devoted to Celebration II.
• Indiana Convention Center: Lots of information about the site of the convention itself, including helpful listings of area hotels and maps of the area and a listing of other nearby attractions.
• Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association: Interesting web site with loads of information about Indianapolis and its many attractions. Lots of great links to other sites for any information you may need on Indianapolis.
• Indy.com: Web site of the Indianapolis Star newspaper.

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