| Tentative Show Hours » |
| Thursday, May 24**: Noon-Midnight |
| Friday, May 25: 9am-Midnight |
| Saturday, May 26: 9am-Midnight |
| Sunday, May 27: 9am-Midnight |
| Monday, May 28: 9am-4pm |
*Show hours might change. Check starwars.com for updates.
**Only Official Star Wars Fan Club Members who have purchased a 4-Day Badge will have access to the show this day.
Opening Ceremonies - Star Wars Day »
The Los Angeles City Council officially declared May 25, 2007 Star Wars Day in the city, in an official proclamation signed by Councilwoman Jan Perry. To further recognize the 30th anniversary of Star Wars, and the significance of the galaxy far, far away in the City of Angles, Perry and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa are scheduled to appear in the gala Opening Ceremonies at Star Wars Celebration IV, Friday night, May 25.
Villaraigosa and Perry will recognize Star Wars Day during the ceremonies, and remark on the influence of the George Lucas epic on the city and on the entertainment industry. The Opening Ceremonies start at 7:30 pm in Hall K of the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Get additional details as well as the 2007 City of Los Angeles, State of California Resolution here.
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Fan Movie Challenge »
 The Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge is back in full force, now with more ways for moviemakers to qualify their creations. Formerly called the Star Wars Fan Film Awards, the Movie Challenge is revamped to include a category for "fan fiction" which will be offered for the first time, in addition to parody, documentary, experimental, and other categories.
Lucasfilm Ltd. has teamed up with AtomFilms and Spike TV for the launch of the Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge, and are making a call for immediate submissions at AtomFilms' Star Wars movie website.
Those who enter the Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge and are chosen as finalists will find themselves and their movies in the spotlight. All finalists in the competition will be played at Star Wars Celebration IV in a dedicated track each day of the show. What's more, the best movies of the competition will be recognized at the Sixth Annual Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge Award Ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, May 27.
That's not all. As added exposure for moviemakers, Spike TV will broadcast content from the Challenge.
The deadline for the 2007 Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge, for the award ceremony at Celebration IV, is Monday, April 30, 2007. Talented moviemakers need to submit their movie before that date on AtomFilms.com in order to be considered in this year's challenge.
The finalists are in for the next Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge and your vote helps determine who wins the Audience Choice Award.
There are 19 official selections in this year's crop of Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge challenges. This year, the Fan Movie Challenge received a record-breaking number of submissions from five continents between March and May 2007. The official selections are in competition for seven awards of merit judged by George Lucas, Lucasfilm staff, and AtomFilms staff, in addition to the the Audience Choice Award. Details
The complete list of award categories is:
- George Lucas Selects Award
- Audience Choice Award
- Best Comedy
- Best Fan Fiction: Drama
- Best Action
- Best Animation
- Best Short Subject
Star Wars Fan Film Awards
Sunday, May 27, 2007
7:30 -- 9:30 PM
Concourse Ballroom
Los Angeles Convention Center
Star Wars Fan Movie Competition Finalists and Previous Winners
Thursday, May 24: 12 Noon --12 Midnight -- open only to members of the Official Star Wars Fan Club.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 25-27: 10:00 AM -- 12 Midnight. Open to all CIV attendees.
Monday, May 28: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Open to all CIV attendees.
Theater 411
Los Angeles Convention Center
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One Man Star Wars Trilogy »
 Charlie Ross the creator and performer of "The One Man Star Wars Trilogy" will bring his show to Star Wars Celebration IV this May in Los Angeles.
Ross, a long-time Star Wars fan himself, has been performing to rave reviews. Using no props, and no instruments except his versatile and talented voice, Ross performs everything from dialogue and music to sound effects and battle scenes. The result is a high-energy gambol through the original trilogy that fans will not soon forget.
Those who attend Star Wars Celebration IV should not miss these performances, which are included with the price of a regular admission badge, while seats are available.
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Six-Movie Star Wars Marathon »
On Wednesday May 23, fans will have the opportunity to kick-start their Celebration weekend with a U.S. first: a free Star Wars 6-movie marathon event.
Beginning at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, May 23, fans and movie buffs will have a chance to attend the screening of the entire, epic Star Wars saga on the big screen, beginning with Episode I The Phantom Menace and ending with Episode VI Return of the Jedi. The approximately 17-hour program (including intermissions) will lead into the five days of non-stop festivities that will commemorate the 30th anniversary of Star Wars throughout the rest of the Memorial Day weekend.
The six-movie Star Wars saga is set to be screened in Hall K at the Los Angeles Convention Center in a venue created for this one-time-only event. The tickets, free of charge for those attending Celebration IV, are scheduled to go up for reservations at 9:00 AM PDT, Thursday, March 15, and initially will be available exclusively to fans who have purchased admission to Star Wars Celebration IV. Admission badges can be purchased, and movie marathon reservations made, online at the official Star Wars Celebration site.
Those attending the six-movie marathon will receive a commemorative button, and bragging rights to have been Among the first to watch the entire saga in order at a U.S. screening.
Tickets to the Star Wars Saga movie marathon are available to those who have purchased admission badges to Star Wars Celebration IV, but seating is limited and reservations for tickets must be made in advance. The marathon is free for Celebration IV attendees, but fans should register now at the Celebration IV registration website to make sure they don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime event. Tickets will be available beginning at 12 noon EDT and 9 AM PDT on Thursday, March 15.
Star Wars 6-Movie Marathon
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
9:00 AM
Hall K, Los Angles Convention Center
Concessions available during the screenings.
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Force FX Combat Trials »
Master Replicas is hosting a competition that will test the saber skills of both Master Jedi and Padawans alike!
There will be three separate competitions, and Padawans may enter any one, two or all three:
- FORCE FX BATTLE EXTREME
- FORCE FX MASTER EXHIBITION
- FORCE FX FREESTYLE CHALLENGE
For this trial, our competitors will be randomly inserted into a traditional bracket. Each will be pitted against another Padawan in a Freestyle Lightsaber battle. The first combatant (Padawan A) will have 30 seconds to show his or her stuff, while their opponent watches. (There is to be no contact between sabers during this competition!) Then the second combatant (Padawan B) will have 30 seconds to rebut. Then Padawan A has 30 seconds, and finally Padawan B once again.
Actual competitions will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26.
For official rules and regulations, please visit the official Master Replicas site.
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Star Wars Celebrity »
Show off your talent to the world right now by posting a video online at YouTube.com! If you're heading to Celebration IV, this is your audition to be part of the talent show. If you can't make the trip, your audition may be shown to the audience in attendance.
Audition performances must be limited to 90 seconds each, but up to three minutes will be allowed for finalists who make the cut to perform at Celebration IV.
The very best performer, voted by the panel of judges at Celebration IV, will be awarded an extremely rare, life-sized stormtrooper statue from the Lucas Licensing Archives, created by Don Post. This stormtrooper will be shipped to the winner's home after the show. The performer voted to have the next-to-winning number will receive a Han Solo statue, encased in carbonite, by Illusive Concepts, also from the Licensing Archives. What's more, each of the finalists will receive a special gift just for being so entertaining!
Enter today! Last day to post your entry for consideration for the Celebration IV Star Wars Celebrity show is Friday, May 4 at 12 noon PDT.
Celebration IV Star Wars Celebrity
Concourse Stage
TBA
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Star Wars Galaxies » SOLD OUT
Join members of the Star Wars Galaxies development team to learn all about the new and exciting features coming in the game in 2007! Whether you're a current player, or just interested in finding out more about the game, you're sure to find something interesting at the Star Wars Galaxies Community Summit. Attendance is free, but space is limited.
Star Wars Galaxies Community Summit
Saturday, May 26th, 7:00--9:00pm
Fan Club Lounge, West Hall
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Costume Parades »
Everyone is welcome to participate in the parades, as long as they are wearing a Star Wars costume -- it is not necessary to be entered in the Costume Pageants. The parades are a great opportunity to show off what you have done to an appreciative audience, and to meet other Star Wars costumers. Parades will be Friday and Sunday afternoons, right before the Costume Pageants.
The Costume Parades will start at the Costume Pageant Registration Area in the West Hall Lobby, Friday and Sunday afternoons.
2:45pm Muster at Costume Registration
3:00pm Parade starts and winds its way across the Convention Center to the South Hall and back.
3:40pm Parade ends back at Costume Registration.
4:00pm Costume Pageants begin on the Petree Stage.
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Costume Pageants »
Join the Celebration IV for two exciting Costume Pageants, Friday May 25 and Sunday May 27, both scheduled for 4:00 pm on the Petree Stage. The costumes will surely rival the most exquisite finery in Coruscant, so make plans to enter or attend the shows. These events are free to spectators!
Applicants will be selected as space in each show permits. Please click here to download the registration form and to see a complete list of rules and guidelines for the Costume Pageants.
Additional details about the custome pageants can be found here.
Celebration Costume Pageants
Friday, May 25 and Sunday, May 27
4:00 pm
Petree Stage
Los Angeles Convention Center
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Charity Auction »
Celebration IV: Auction Of Vintage Goods to Benefit Make-A-Wish
There will be both a major Live Auction as well as daily Silent Auctions, providing ample opportunity to fill in your collection--or start a new one--of rare, vintage items that will have relatively modest reserves.
The bounty is huge and broad: Kenner action figures, play sets, carry-cases, vehicles, role-play, weapons, and creatures covering all three original movies and the Power of the Force line; Micro Collection sets; numerous craft sets; collector plates; Underoos; school supplies; banks; jewelry; costumes; model kits; lunchboxes; games; cards; cork boards...and lots more. While the majority of the items are from the U.S., other countries represented include the U.K., Australia, Japan, and France.
In addition to the live Celebration IV Charity Auction, which will be held Monday, May 28 at 12 Noon in Petree Hall at the Los Angeles Convention Center, silent auctions will be held Thursday through Sunday at Celebration IV. Remember: Republic credits are no good here. U.S. currency (or credit cards) only!
Additional details about the charity auction can be found here.
Star Wars Celebration IV Vintage Charity Silent Auctions
West Lobby
Los Angeles Convention Center
Thursday May 24: 12 Noon to 6 pm open only to members of the Official Star Wars Fan Club.
Friday May 25 to Sunday May 27, 10 am to 4 pm
Star Wars Celebration IV Vintage Charity Live Auction
Petree Hall
Los Angeles Convention Center
Monday May 28: 12 Noon
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Fanboys Preview »
Star Wars fans will meet Fanboys on Friday, May 25, when the world's biggest Star Wars party hosts an exclusive look at select scenes from the upcoming comedy, followed on Saturday by a special panel discussion with the filmmakers.
Additional details about this special event can be found here.
In a special presentation -- held on the 30th anniversary of Star Wars -- fans at Celebration IV will see scenes from the film that Newman will introduce on-stage.
As a special bonus, a unique "prequel" comic book to Fanboys, which follows the characters' obsessive love of Star Wars, will be offered to fans as a limited edition at Celebration IV.
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A Conversation with Carrie Fisher »
 Fans at Celebration IV can join actress Carrie Fisher for an intimate evening on Saturday, May 26th. Fisher, who portrayed the beloved Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy, will share memories and anecdotes from her experiences with Star Wars, in stories told as only Carrie Fisher can tell them. Without a script, without an emcee, the evening promises to be a one-of-a-kind conversation, filled with witty and candid insight and memories. Fans of the Star Wars movies, and fans of Fisher's work in the movie, television, and publishing arenas, will not want to miss this opportunity to hear from one of the actors who has been part of the Star Wars story since the beginning.
Tickets to A Conversation With Carrie Fisher are available exclusively to registered pass holders for Celebration IV. Admission to Fisher's appearance is $15 and seating is limited. Go to Gen Con's Celebration IV registration site to purchase tickets, and to register for the show.
A Conversation with Carrie Fisher
Saturday, May 26
9:00 PM
Concourse Stage, Los Angeles Convention Center
Tickets: $15
Seating is limited.
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Star Wars Laser Tag »
Ever wanted to experience the heart-pounding, adrenaline-inducing rush the Rebels felt each time they faced the Empire's finest? Now is your chance, at Star Wars Laser Tag at Celebration IV, Hall B, over the weekend of May 24-28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Star Wars Laser Tag will give players the option of two different scenarios, as well as an option for young Rebels who want to go into training.
Each session will be approximately 15 minutes of fast-paced fun! After a briefing session, players will each be issued a Rebel "blaster," and then head into the world of the galaxy far, far . . . OK, not too far away.
Star Wars Laser Tag is presented by Adventure Sports Outdoor Laser Tag in conjunction with Gen Con. Check out www.adventuresportshq.com for more Outdoor Laser Tag information.
Additional details about Star Wars Laser Tag can be found here.
Star Wars Laser Tag
West Hall B
Los Angeles Convention Center
Friday -- Sunday, May 25 -- 27: 9 am -- 8 pm
Monday, May 28: 9 am -- 3 pm
$8 per game; Cash Only
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Star Wars Trilogy in 30 Minutes »
It just wouldn't be a Celebration without the high-energy fun and humor of Star Wars Trilogy in 30 Minutes. The show that met with rave reviews at Celebration II and Celebration III will return for another weekend of high speed Star Wars fun. The cast and crew of Star Wars Trilogy in 30 Minutes, the amazing romp through the entire original trilogy in 30... yes that's thirty... minutes are looking forward to performing shows scheduled every day of Celebration IV, including one exclusive show for members of the Official Star Wars Fan Club on Thursday, May 24.
Star Wars in 30 Minutes is performed in an intimate setting, where the audience will feel like a part of the action that happens all around them. Fans should plan to go early during the weekend to help ensure they don't miss out on this outstanding show, as the small theater that allows the personal viewing experience also limits seating.
Patrick T. Gorman's Star Wars Trilogy in 30 Minutes
Room 304 ABC
Los Angeles Convention Center
Thursday, May 24:
6 pm - Official Star Wars Fan Club members only
Friday, May 25:
11 am
12:30 pm
3:30 pm
Saturday, May 26:
11 am
12:30 pm
3:30 pm
5:00 pm
Sunday, May 27:
11 am
12:30 pm
3:30 pm
5:00 pm
Monday, April 24:
11 am
12:30 am
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Fan Club Breakfasts With Jay Laga'aia! »
 Members of The Official Star Wars Fan Club and their guests attending Star Wars Celebration IV are invited to attend two very special breakfasts on Friday, May 25 and Sunday, May 27 at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza from 7am-9am. The Fan Club Breakfasts have been a favorite event for years and have offered rare opportunities to meet the stars of Star Wars, mingle with fellow fans, talk with representatives of Lucasfilm and take away lots of goodies. The Celebration IV breakfasts offer that and more!
The breakfasts are produced for members of the Official Star Wars Fan Club by Official Pix. Admission is $69.99 per person (all local service fees and taxes are included in this price) with all net proceeds to be donated to the PKD Foundation for kidney disease. Special valet parking is available for $10.00 per car.
200 tickets for each breakfast will be sold as fixed price items on eBay and will require immediate payment via Paypal. Click here to register after 12pm CDT on Monday, May 7. (Link will not lead to live site until that time.) Tickets are available as follows:
Monday May 7th:
12pm CST - 100 Friday Morning Tix
12pm CST - 100 Sunday Morning Tix
Monday May 7th:
8pm CST - 100 Friday Morning Tix
8pm CST - 100 Sunday Morning Tix
Orders are limited to two tickets per member, while supplies last. Orders for more than two tickets, or orders made by non-Fan Club members, will be cancelled and refunded. Additional details regarding this event are available here.
Seating is limited. Get your tickets on eBay starting Monday, May 7!
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Slave Leia Photo Shoot »
It's reported that Gentle Giant is bringing in a huge Jabba the Hutt to their booth in the Exhibit Hall, and that they will be hosting what's planned as the largest Slave Leia photo shoot ever on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 pm. Don't miss it!
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Do the Kessel Run »
Scheduled for Monday, May 28, the Kessel Run follows the model of the famed San Diego Rocket Race, in which teams of two to four compete solving puzzles as they "race" around the Celebration IV site. The Kessel Run will put your Star Wars skills to the test.
Entry is limited to the first 100 teams that sign up. Participants must have a valid Celebration IV badge for Monday to take part. Each person may only have their name appear on one team!
The deadline for pre-registration is May 16th, 2007. Click here for registration details.
Information courtesy of Gen Con, LLC. and StarWars.com
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