Celebration events of relevance (central time)
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Thursday April 13
10am - 11:30am
Star Wars 40th Anniversary Celebration
A very special tribute to the 40th anniversary of Star Wars will kick start Celebration Orlando in grand fashion. The panel, hosted by Warwick Davis, will feature Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and discussions with some of the saga's brightest stars, highlighting the impact of the galaxy far, far away and the fandom that has propelled it for the last four decades. As is tradition, this marquee Celebration event will undoubtedly include many not-to-be-missed surprises.
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Dave Filoni: Animated Origins and Unexpected Fates
Dave Filoni, Executive Producer and Supervising Director of Star Wars Rebels and Supervising Director of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, is joined on stage by creative executive Pablo Hidalgo. They'll discuss some of the most cherished characters to come out of Lucasfilm Animation, reveal some untold origins of heroes and rogues, and with rare clips and artwork, they will track the surprising fates of this generation of Star Wars characters.
1pm - 2pm
Smooth Talkin' With Billy Dee Williams
Hello. What have we here? The master of smooth on stage with Warwick Davis for a one-on-one about his extensive career in entertainment and art.
2:30pm - 3:30pm
The Music of Rogue One: Analysis with David Collins
Come celebrate the music of Star Wars as host David Collins explores the connections between Michael Giacchino's score for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and the legendary work of John Williams in the saga films. The music will be analyzed in connection to story and character, breaking down both new and classic themes.
3pm - 4pm
Always Two There Are: Ian McDiarmid & Ray Park
The Master and the Apprentice, reunited on stage for a Sith-inspired talk with host Warwick Davis. At last they will reveal themselves to the Celebration audience...
Friday April 14
10am - 11:30am
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson will appear on stage. There will be plenty of surprises and special guests on the panel to keep the excitement brewing and speculation spinning throughout the rest of the weekend.
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Small Talk with Warwick Davis
Few actors in the Star Wars family have such a varied career on the big and small screens as Warwick Davis. Debuting in Return of the Jedi as Wicket the Ewok, Davis has played a number of roles in the Star Wars movies since, including an upcoming part in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Come and maybe have a chance to interview Warwick too, as fans will be chosen from the audience to put our Celebration Celebrity Host on the spot.
Saturday April 15
10am - 11:30am
Star Wars Rebels Season Four Sneak Peek
Executive Producer Dave Filoni and special guests will bring an epic sneak peek at what's to come in Star Wars Rebels fourth season. From the exclusive reveals, to the always lively audience Q&A, Celebration fans know this panel is not one to miss!
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Anthony Daniels: 40 Years with Threepio
The legacy of C-3PO throughout the Star Wars saga, brought to life by actor Anthony Daniels. Expect the unexpected as Daniels and host Warwick Davis have a marvelous time, sometimes at the expense of unsuspecting audience members.
Sunday April 16
10am - 11am
These Are the Droids You're Looking For
Warwick Davis and some very famous droids take to the Celebration Stage to reveal what goes into creating the nuts and boltsand the heart and soulof some of the Star Wars saga's best-loved characters. Expect a Droid Spectacular!