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Star Wars Celebration III Set for Indianapolis

Event Extended to Four Days: April 21 to 24, 2005

MARIN COUNTY, Calif.-Jan. 23-

Star WarsCelebration III, the much-anticipated fan gathering that will celebrate the Star Wars saga in advance of the opening of Star Wars Episode III, will return to the Indiana Convention Center April 21 to April 24, 2005.

The announcement of the location and dates of the convention was made jointly by Lucasfilm Ltd. and Gen Con LLC. Gen Con will manage the convention on behalf of Lucasfilm and Hyperspace: The Official Star Wars Fan Club. Celebration II, held in Indianapolis in May 2002, attracted more than 26,000 fans from all over the world.

"We had such a great experience with Celebration II, that it just made sense to return to Indianapolis," said Steve Sansweet, Director of Content Management and head of Fan Relations for Lucasfilm. "Only this time we're going to do it bigger and even better. It's going to be an event that no fan will want to miss."

Sansweet said that advance indications point to a significant increase in attendance at the event, which will take place several weeks before the Spring 2005 release of Star Wars Episode III. Because of that, and to mitigate long lines common to such conventions, Celebration III will occupy the entire convention center except for the RCA Dome. Also, the convention has been extended for a day, and will open around mid-day on Thursday, April 21.

"Gen Con is thrilled to be working with Lucasfilm on this very special event," said Peter Adkison, owner of Gen Con LLC, producer of Gen Con Indy, which also is held at the Indiana Center. "Together I know that we will produce an event that will not only meet, but exceed, fans' expectations. With Lucasfilm behind this show 100%, it's going to be the biggest party in the history of the franchise."

Sansweet noted that the Celebration III announcement is being made far earlier than the announcements for the first two official Star Wars fan conventions. "We want to give our fans all over the world the chance to plan their vacation time for this one-of-a-kind event," he said. "We've already been getting requests for information from Australia to Hungary."

Details about programming, guests, activities, entertainment and exclusive merchandise at Celebration III will be released as they are confirmed closer to the convention. The main places to check for information will be www.StarWars.com, the official site, and www.StarWarsCelebration.com. Online ordering for admission to the event and for discounted hotel rooms is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2004.

Lucasfilm Ltd. is one of the world's leading film and entertainment companies. Founded by George Lucas in 1971, it is a privately held, fully integrated entertainment company. In addition to its motion picture and television production operations, the company's global activities include Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound, serving the digital needs of the entertainment industry for visual effects and audio post-production; LucasArts, a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software worldwide for video game console systems and PC; and Lucas Licensing, which manages the global merchandising activities for Lucasfilm's entertainment properties. Additionally, Lucas Online creates Internet-based content for Lucasfilm's entertainment properties and businesses. Lucasfilm's motion picture productions include five of the 20 biggest box-office hits of all time and have received 19 Oscars and 53 Academy Award nominations. Lucasfilm's television projects have won 12 Emmy Awards. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in Marin County, California.

Gen Con LLC, and the Gen Con Game Fair, The Best Four Days In Gaming, are wholly owned by Peter Adkison, founder of Wizards of the Coast. Now in its 37th year, the Gen Con Game Fair has become the largest annual consumer sci-fi and adventure game convention in North America. Each year, game enthusiasts converge to share a common enthusiasm and a long weekend of interactive game play, to participate in hobby-related events and meet celebrity guests. With more than 25,000 attendees each year and more new product introductions than any other consumer game convention in the U.S., Gen Con is an annual destination for fans of adventure games and science fiction.

For further information contact:

Exhibitors and Dealers:

Gen Con LLC
Jeanette Keblish
Director of Sales & Marketing
206 957-3803
jeanette@gencon.com

Programming, Events, Volunteers, and Fan Groups:

Lucasfilm, Ltd.
Mary Franklin
Fan Event Specialist
Mary.franklin@lucasfilm.com
Any questions, please email press@starwarscelebration

“My skill are no longer as Mad as the once were” RiK

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I was planning on going but I was recently laid-off and I used up all my savings for going to keep my Cable Connection and Phone running this last few months.... BUT I'm kicking the idea of selling my VW GTI and If I do that I might be able to go still

I had planned on raising some cash to pay for plane tickets for MagnoliaFan but I never planned on being canned ... EITHER way IF MagnoliaFan would still like to go I will still buy his ticket whether or not I go, the last time I spoke with him he showed interest and if that is the case the ticket is his BUT It looks like the plane tickets COULD still happen but I'll start a donation drive if necessary!

SO Mag - IF your reading in I'll give you a call in a day or so

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Begins drooling.

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I had planned on raising some cash to pay for plane tickets for MagnoliaFan but I never planned on being canned
Oh that's rough man. Hope you get another one quick.
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... EITHER way IF MagnoliaFan would still like to go I will still buy his ticket whether or not I go, the last time I spoke with him he showed interest and if that is the case the ticket is his BUT It looks like the plane tickets COULD still happen but I'll start a donation drive if necessary!

SO Mag - IF your reading in I'll give you a call in a day or so
You have a big heart Rik.

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I wanted to go...dont have tickets or anything...not sure if im gonna end up going due to work, cost, and none of my friends being able to go with.
Why Anakin really turned to the dark side:
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"No. No. That's not true! That's impossible!" - Anakin

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some or all of the above comments are partially exaggerated to convey a point, none of the comments are meant as personal attacks on anyone mentioned or reference in the above post
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Does anyone know if Triumph The Insult Comic Dog will be there?
I live in northern Illinois and could actually drive down there.
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After seeing the trailer last night it really makes me want to go to CIII this year. It'll be the last big one, and I've never been to a convention before. I remember reading in an older thread (I think in one of the preservation threads) that someone said it's possible to hook us up with a hotel right across from the center. Who said it? Tried searching but I can't remember. I'm definitely interested and would like to get some more info. Anyone that could help me out would be greatly appreciated. Much thanks.
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I'm definitely going to Indianapolis now!

My dad and I have already ordered our badges, booked the flight and hotel, and reserved a car.

One word: Kickass
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Now The "Man" will be there too! George Lucas! You Lucky Guys that are Going.
if someone could Video some of it and post online it would be cool (for those of us that work and cannot go) to see!

The Force will be at that Party! IMHO.
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I too thought about going, but vacation time could only be worked out for the week before.

Actually that's not too bad because the wife and I are going to San Francisco for the first time. Maybe I'll go hang out outside the ILM offices at the Presidio... or take a drive down Lucas Valley Road....
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So, it looks like only Zion and I are going to be there.

Are you staying all four days?
"I don't mind if you don't like my manners. I don't like them myself. They're pretty bad. I grieve over them during the long winter evenings."
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Ok, I'm off tomorrow.

We'll be leaving our house at about 4 o'clock AM for the Airport and we should be in Indianapolis and have our rental car by 9 and be at the gates of the Convention Center by Opening time.
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Say "hi" to Jorge for me.

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: Sadly, I believe the prequels are beyond repair.
<span class=“Bold”>JediRandy: They’re certainly beyond any repair you’re capable of making.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: You aren’t one of us.
<span class=“Bold”>Go-Mer-Tonic: I can’t say I find that very disappointing.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>JediRandy: I won’t suck as much as a fan edit.</span>