Star Wars Celebration 2015: evento e panel “Star Wars 7” in diretta streaming

Dal 16 al 19 aprile la saga di Star Wars sarà celebrata in una ricca e intensa “quattro giorni” con l’evento annuale Star Wars Celebration che si svolgerà ad Anheim in California.

Per la prima volta oltre 30 ore di contenuti video esclusivi dall’evento saranno ufficialmente in live streaming per la comunità mondiale di fan sul sito StarWars.com. Ad inaugurare il maggior appuntamento mondiale dei fan della saga di George Lucas, il 16 aprile alle 19, ora italiana, saranno il regista J.J. Abrams e la produttrice Kathleen Kennedy che presenteranno il panel di Star Wars – Episodio VII: Il risveglio della Forza, con ospiti speciali e contenuti esclusivi come il nuovo trailer del film e una prima locandina ufficiale. Il tutto sul web e via smartphone in tempo reale.

I contenuti saranno disponibili in 68 lingue, grazie alle tecnologie di Yappn, e i fan sono invitati a postare in anticipo le proprie domande tramite la pagina facebook.com/StarWars.it. Alcune di queste domande potrebbero ottenere una risposta dal vivo nel corso del panel.

Il sito StarWars.com renderà disponibili oltre 30 ore di streaming di contenuti in diretta con oltre una dozzina di panel e di eventi, tra cui incontri con gli attori Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, Billy Dee Williams, Ian McDiarmid, e diversi altri artisti associati con la saga di Star Wars. Inoltre, StarWars.com seguirà live streaming gli Star Wars Fan Film Awards; Il dramma radiofonico Smuggler’s Bounty; la presentazione del nuovo videogioco Battlefront di EA e molti altri eventi esclusivi che maderanno in visibilio i milioni di fan della saga sparsi per il mondo, incluso naturalmente il sottoscritto.

Tra gli eventi dal vivo StarWars.com proporrà interviste in diretta con ospiti celebri all’interno del set della Cantina di Star Wars appositamente ricostruita per catturare l’umore e l’atmosfera del famigerato locale di Mos Eisley da Star Wars: Episodio IV – Una nuova speranza. Inoltre clip in esclusiva dall’evento saranno disponibii “on demand” permettendo agli appassionati di celebrare Star Wars a lungo anche dopo che l’evento live sarà terminato.

Come evento speciale della convention è stato rivelato che Gareth Edwards (Rogue One) e Josh Trank (spin-off senza titolo di Star Wars) presenzieranno ad un panel dal titolo “Conversations with Gareth Edwards and Josh Trank”. Il panel avrà luogo Domenica 19 Aprile (11:00-12:00). Kathleen Kennedy, Kiri Hart e Pablo Hidalgo saranno affiancati dai registi Gareth Edwards e Josh Trank che condivideranno le loro esperienze come nuovi membri della famiglia creativa Lucasfilm.

Dal momento che nessuno dei due spin-off di Star Wars ha iniziato ancora la produzione, di certo non ci sarà alcun filmato da mostrare in occasione della presentazione della durata di un’ora, ma è possibile che nuovi membri del cast siano rivelati, o i realizzatori potrebbero anche mostrare alcuni filmati realizzati con concept art inediti. Lo spin-off Rogue One ha un solo membro del cast confermato in questo momento, Felicity Jones, ma pare ci sia anche Ben Mendelsohn candidato ad un ruolo da protagonista, anche se nessuna trattativa con l’attore è stata confermata. Nessun dettaglio sulla trama è al momento disponibile ma ci sono voci che la trama potrebbe seguire un gruppo di cacciatori di taglie o pirati spaziali che cercando di rubare i piani per la Morte Nera originale.

Per quanto riguarda il secondo spin-off ancora senza titolo che sarà diretto da Josh Trank, non si sa nulla circa la trama, ma ci sono state voci recenti che Lucasfilm e Disney stavano pensando di rimuovere il regista dal progetto, ma dal momento che Trank è in arrivo per partecipare a Star Wars Celebration, queste voci hanno finito per  smentirsi da sole.

Vi lasciamo al ricco programma dell’evento ricordandovi che il prossimo 3 maggio a Milano ci sarà invece l’evento italiano Star Wars Day 2015.

Programma Star Wars Celebration

GIOVEDI’ 16 APRILE

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Writer/Director/Producer J.J. Abrams and Producer Kathleen Kennedy

Don’t miss the big kickoff for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim. Star Wars: The Force Awakens Writer/Director/Producer J.J. Abrams and Producer Kathleen Kennedy will be on the Celebration Stage, joined by special guests. This panel is scheduled to be simulcast to the Digital Stage from the Celebration Stage. Celebration Stage

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM – The Music of John Williams with David Collins

Information coming soon! Digital Stage – Sponsored By RealD

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Star Wars Costumes

Lucasfilm executive editor J.W. Rinzler and Brandon Alinger, author of Star Wars Costumes: The Original Trilogy, discuss the costumes of the three films that started it all. Learn about George Lucas’ concepts for the outfits in his films, and the many concept artists, costume designers, fabricators and artisans who brought them to life. The behind-the-scenes style discussion will focus on the unique challenges and triumphs of the costume departments for Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, and Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi. Also included will be additional photography shot for Star Wars Costumes: The Original Trilogy. Behind-The-Scenes Stage

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM – Disney Parks & Star Wars Merchandise – This is Where the Magic Begins

Be among the first to get a sneak peek into what new exclusives will be coming from the Disney Parks in 2015 & 2016. You will also take an inside look behind the magic at how Disney Parks creates exclusive Star Wars merchandise, with insights from Disney’s creative development team. With Brad Schoeneberg, Cody Hampton, and Quynh Kimball. Behind-The-Scenes Stage

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Fifteen Years of LEGO Star Wars

LEGO Star Wars was first introduced in 1999 has grown, brick by brick, to become the largest Star Wars licensee. LEGO Star Wars sets offer something for every age group, from regular LEGO sets 15 years ago the brand has grown to encompass Video Games, Apparel, Alarm Clocks, Watches, Keyrings, Books, Theme Park attractions and more – there’s even been numerous popular TV specials expanding the Star Wars story further. Join Duncan Jenkins and James Burns as they take a look back on the first 15 years of LEGO Star Wars, the increasing number of copies and offer a brief glimpse into what the future of LEGO Star Wars holds. Collectors Stage – 210AB

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – The Untold Clone Wars with Dave Filoni and Pablo Hidalgo

It’s a well-known fact with Celebration veterans that when Star Wars Rebels Executive Producer Dave Filoni and Lucasfilm Creative Executive Pablo Hidalgo are on stage together, anything and everything is open to discussion. Don’t miss the masters do what they do best: dive into the details of both the known and unknown in Star Wars storylines. For fans of The Clone Wars, this show is a must! Digital Stage – Sponsored By RealD

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Ian McDiarmid: The Emperor Strikes Back

Actor Ian McDiarmid, who brought the deliciously evil Senator/Emperor Palpatine to life in the Star Wars saga, will be on stage to talk about his career in the performing arts as well as his time spend in the galaxy far, far away. Celebration Stage – Sponsored By Toys “R” Us

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM – These ARE the Droids You’re Looking For – An Insider’s Look at NASA’s Dawn and Mars Exploration Rover Missions

Mike Seibert and Keri Bean, both from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory give a joint talk on their missions and the relevant connection to the Star Wars Universe. Bean works on the Dawn mission in the asteroid belt, and Seibert works on the Mars Exploration Rover mission. The Dawn mission uses ion engines like TIE (Twin Ion Engine) Fighters and is just beginning to explore the icy dwarf planet Ceres, which has a lot of similarities to Hoth. The Mars Exploration Rovers have been exploring Mars, which looks an awful lot like Tatooine, for over a decade now. Star Wars University – 206AB

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – A History of R2-D2 & R2-D2 Building

Join members of the R2-D2 Builders’ Club as they present a behind-the-scenes history of everyone’s favorite Astromech droid, and then share information on the history of the R2-D2 Builders’ Club itself, and how you can become involved! Droid demos and swag giveaways. Star Wars Fan Stage – 303ABCD

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Plastic Galaxy

Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys is a documentary about – you guessed it – Star Wars toys! Through interviews with former Kenner toy designers, experts, and collectors, the film explores the history, cultural influence, and magic of our favorite collectibles. Come watch a special 40-minute Celebration VII excerpt of Plastic Galaxy, and then join director Brian Stillman and collector Gus Lopez as they discuss the making of the documentary and more. Collectors Stage – 210AB

6:30 PM – 11:59 PM – Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones in 3D

Sponsored by RealD and Barco, these rare 3D screenings of Episodes I & II in the Star Wars saga come with exclusive souvenir 3D glasses to take home, courtesy of RealD. Bring your lightsabers and cheer for all your favorite good (and bad!) guys! Digital Stage – Sponsored By RealD

VENERDI’ 17 APRILE

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Ralph McQuarrie: Star Wars Art

Lucasfilm executive editor J.W. Rinzler, Abrams senior editor Eric Klopfer and authors Brandon Alinger, David Mandel and Wade Lageose discuss the seminal Star Wars artist and the upcoming book on his work. The new Abrams publication, set for release in Spring 2016, will be the most comprehensive volume of Ralph McQuarrie’s extensive Star Wars work ever assembled. McQuarrie’s long history with Lucasfilm will be covered in the discussion, from his early days working directly with George Lucas through the publications he worked on in the mid-90s. The team will talk about the process of creating the coffee-table book and show many highlight artworks in this exclusive preview. Behind-The-Scenes Stage

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Secrets of the Mos Eisley Cantina

Returning to Star Wars Celebration are expert “cantinarcheologists” Tom Spina (Tom Spina Designs) and Pablo Hidalgo (Lucasfilm) as they continue to uncover more secrets of the most famous watering hole in the galaxy. See rare, never before seen images from the set and behind-the-scenes, hear from the crew that made the cantina possible, and get a rare chance to influence Star Wars canon with the naming of a previously unnamed cantina being! Behind-The-Scenes Stage

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Date With The Princess: Carrie Fisher

Fresh from the set of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Carrie Fisher talks about her life in the entertainment industry, her history in the Star Wars saga, and just about everything else that comes to mind. Celebration Stage – Sponsored By Toys “R” Us

2:30 PM – 5:30 PM – Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope in Navajo

Star Wars: A New Hope was the first mainstream movie to be dubbed into the Navajo language. Come see a behind-the-scenes documentary on how that came to be, created especially for the event. After the documentary footage, and a Q&A session with key players from the Navajo Nation and the film industry, Star Wars: A New Hope will be screened in the Navajo dub – a treat for Star Wars movie fans, and fans of languages, and of course for anyone who speaks Navajo! Presenting the documentary and available to answer questions before the screening will be Manuelito Wheeler, Shana Priesz, and Michael Kohn. Behind-The-Scenes Stage

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – One Big Story: Working Within the Star Wars Canon

Last year Lucasfilm announced the beginning of a brand-new approach to storytelling: the continuing Star Wars universe would be one huge, entirely connected, canon saga across all media, overseen by the Lucasfilm Story Group. As a major provider of non-film or TV related creative content, publishers bear a responsibility to tell new and exciting stories within these parameters. What’s it like knowing that the projects you are working on are considered canon? How do you approach storytelling so it fits in with so many other types of media? How can publishers work together to help fans feel like they really are reading one big universe? And exactly where does the Story Group fit in? Join Michael Siglain, creative director and Jennifer Heddle, senior editor, from Lucasfilm and Disney publishing; editor-at-large Shelly Shapiro from Del Rey; editor Jordan D. White, VP International Development; C.B. Cebulski from Marvel; managing editor Sadie Smith from DK; and Leland Chee from the Lucasfilm Story Group as they discuss the new world that has opened up for Star Wars storytelling, and how to navigate the intricately interconnected world of a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars Fan Stage – 303ABCD

6:30 PM – 11:59 PM – Premiere! Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith in 3D Introduced by Ian McDiarmid followed by Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope in 2D

Ian McDiarmid, the actor behind Emperor Palpatine, introduces the world premiere of Revenge of the Sith in 3D. You’ll receive souvenir 3D glasses from RealD, but be sure to take them off for the screening of A New Hope in 2D, immediately following Sith. Digital Stage – Sponsored By RealD

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Anthony Daniels: Inside the Heart & Chaos of C-3PO

Anthony Daniels, the one actor to appear in all seven movies thus far, will be on stage to present a unique hour of entertainment. Expect the unexpected when the man behind C-3PO takes the stage. Celebration Stage – Sponsored By Toys “R” Us

SABATO 18 APRILE

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – New Allies and New Villains in Star Wars Rebels Season 2

Get a sneak peek at what’s to come in the second season of the Disney XD animated series Star Wars Rebels, which picks up right where the shocking season one finale left off! Members of the cast and crew, including Dave Filoni (Executive Producer, Supervising Director), Freddie Prinze Jr. (Kanan), Vanessa Marshall (Hera), Tiya Sircar (Sabine), Steve Blum (Zeb), Taylor Gray (Ezra) and other special guests will discuss the startling story developments revealed at the end of season one and offer some can’t-miss exclusive previews of what’s to come in season two! Celebration Stage – Sponsored By Toys “R” Us

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Ray Park: The Man; The Sith; The Legend

Accomplished martial artist, actor, and the force behind the unforgettable Darth Maul, Ray Park takes to the Celebration Stage. Celebration Stage – Sponsored By Toys “R” Us

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Smuggler’s Bounty – Original Star Wars Audio Drama by Kyle Newman

Smuggler’s Bounty reteams the creatives behind the Celebration VI hit Star Wars: Smuggler’s Gambit. Directed by Kyle Newman and co-written by Newman and F.J. DeSanto, Smuggler’s Bounty stars Han Solo and is set during the events of the original trilogy. This one-time-only live performance will be presented with music and live sound effects. Smuggler’s Bounty will feature hosts from all three Celebration stages, as well as a star-studded crew of performers to bring this great Celebration exclusive to life! Celebration Stage – Sponsored By Toys “R” Us

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Star Wars Comes Home to Marvel

In 1977, a few months before the release of Star Wars, Marvel Comics debuted their very own adaptation of the film – which kicked off nearly a decade of stories set in a galaxy far far away, told in the Mighty Marvel Manner! Now, nearly 40 years after that historic debut, Star Wars has finally returned to Marvel and has yet again been met with major critical and commercial success! Marvel Executive Editor C.B. Cebulski, Marvel Editor Jordan White, and Lucasfilm Senior Editor Jennifer Heddle, together with Behind-the-Scenes stage hosts Jimmy Mac and Jason Swank will discuss Marvel’s four hit comic series (Star Wars, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, and Kanan) in addition to making not one but two exciting announcements about the future of Star Wars at Marvel! This is one panel no Star Wars (or Marvel) fan should miss. Behind-The-Scenes Stage

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Composing Star Wars Music With Kevin Kiner

Composer Kevin Kiner is an integral part of the Star Wars story, composing the music scores for Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. Listen as Kiner, who has worked closely with George Lucas, explains his process for composing Star Wars music with footage from Rebels, playing with cues from his scores. He’ll also discuss his interpretation of how Star Wars composer John Williams writes music, and how that has inspired his work on the animated shows. Digital Stage – Sponsored By RealD

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM – Star Wars at Del Rey

Storytelling is the heart of Star Wars, and Del Rey books has been there since the beginning. Today, Star Wars books stand alongside the films, video games, comics, and animated series as part of the official canon. Join Del Rey Editor Shelly Shapiro, Lucasfilm Sr. Editor Jen Heddle and authors John Jackson Miller, Jim Luceno and Christie Golden for a discussion of the past and future of Star Wars publishing. Behind-The-Scenes Stage

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Star Wars Original Props and Costumes

Experience the stories behind the discovery and preservation of the most amazing film-used original Star Wars props and costumes in private hands! Featuring in-depth spotlight discussions about key props and collections, slideshows filled with newly uncovered production artifacts, and the chance to ask questions of the panelists, this presentation is not to be missed! Sharing their decades of experience will be collectors Brandon Alinger and Stephen Lane, of the Prop Store’s LA and London offices, Star Wars collector Gus Lopez, and Tom Spina, effects artist and movie prop conservation and display specialist. Collectors Stage – 210AB

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Global Premiere: Star Wars Rebels Season 2

Witness the global premiere of Star Wars Rebels Season 2, which continues the epic adventures of the crew of the Ghost and further reveals the early days of the rebellion against the Empire. Attendees will be the first to see the opening two episodes of season two following an encore screening of the series’ season one finale. Digital Stage – Sponsored By RealD

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Double Feature! “Talking to Myself” Starring James Arnold Taylor & Mark Hamill: The Return of the Jedi

James Arnold Taylor’s critically-acclaimed one-man show takes the audience on a fast-paced, multimedia ride through the life of a voice actor. In the production Taylor performs more than 200 different voices live. Followed by an unforgettable hour with actor and voice actor Mark Hamill, who brings the iconic character of Luke Skywalker to life in the Star Wars saga. There will be one seating for the two shows, and a 15-minute intermission in between. If additional seating is available for Mark Hamill, those seats will be filled in during intermission. Celebration Stage – Sponsored By Toys “R” Us

7:30 PM – 11:59 PM – Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi in 2D

Finish off your Celebration evenings by completing the Star Wars saga marathon. Digital Stage – Sponsored By RealD

DOMENICA 19 APRILE

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Billy Dee Williams: Baron of Smooth

Our favorite Star Wars baron administrator takes to the stage for an hour of talk about his life in and out of Cloud City. Celebration Stage – Sponsored By Toys “R” Us

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Star Wars Celebration Closing Ceremony

Come together at the Closing Ceremony at Celebration to relive some of your favorite moments of the weekend, and to see some of the highlights you might have missed. Nostalgic and fun, plus there might be a forward-looking surprise in the mix! Celebration Stage – Sponsored By Toys “R” Us.