It should be a day long remembered when the legions of George Lucas flood into Disney's backyard of Orlando, Fla. for Star Wars: Celebration V.
Officially announced by Lucasfilm and Reed Exhibitions’ PopGroup this morning, the event will celebrate the 30th anniversary of what most fans believe is the finest Star Wars film,The Empire Strikes Back. While a suspicious Mickey Mouse watches from his nearby Epcot bunker, Star Wars: Celebration V will fill the Orange County Convention Center August 12-15, 2010.
It's a good bet this will be the largest wretched hive of Star Wars fans and events in history -- featuring cast and crew, fan-run events, endless costumes, music, live entertainment, screenings, autographs, collectibles, panels and sneak peaks into "the future of Star Wars." Rumors will fly between now and the event's kick-off on the live action series and other possible announcements. Tickets go on sale officially at the event's website on Thursday, Dec. 10.
Image courtesy Lucasfilm
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