Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (USE SPOILER TAGS!)

[StingingVelvet]

If Luke ever goes dark side in these movies I will hate them on principle.

[L.J.]

Luke going dark could be one of the more interesting stories they could do here. Or maybe Lea.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

If Luke ever goes dark side in these movies I will hate them on principle.

If it does happen I won't mind it one little bit.

[iamsometal]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

If it does happen I won't mind it one little bit.

I won't either, but I don't think it will happen. I'm thinking most of the major plot developments revolve around all of the new characters, and the OT cast will have smaller parts to play in the new trilogy. At least that's what I hope.

[aiman04]

Originally Posted by iamsometal

I won't either, but I don't think it will happen. I'm thinking most of the major plot developments revolve around all of the new characters, and the OT cast will have smaller parts to play in the new trilogy. At least that's what I hope.

That was George Lucas' original story, written by Michael Arndt. They're using a new script by JJ Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan which focuses on the original characters. The young cast will only be the main focus in Episodes VIII and IX.

[Himmel]

The Celebration live stream will have over 30 hours of content over the weekend.
Between the events, there will be live interviews from the floor of the convention center, too.


A confirmed list of panels that will be Live Streamed during the celebration( ALL ARE PST TIME.):

Thursday April.16TH
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – The Force Awakens Panel – J.J. Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy (CONFIRMED)

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

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

Friday April 17TH.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM - Star Wars Battlefront (CONFIRMED)

12:00 – 2:00 PM – Star Wars: The Clone Wars “Bad Batch” Screening and Panel Discussion (POSSIBLE)

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

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

Saturday April 18TH

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

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

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

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Global Premiere: Star Wars Rebels Season Two (DOUBTFUL)

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Star Wars Fan Film Awards (CONFIRMED)

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Mark Hamill: The Return of the Jedi (CONFIRMED)

Sunday April 19TH

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Conversations with Gareth Edwards and Josh Trank (POSSIBLE)

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

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Star Wars Celebration Closing Ceremony (CONFIRMED)

[Himmel]

There will be an exhibit showing various props and costumes from The Force Awakens @ celebration.

“Fans attending Celebration will be the first in the world to see an incredible collection of props, models, costumes, and more used in the production of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Attendees will be able to view these pieces from a galaxy far, far away up close and in person – the first exhibit of its kind for the latest chapter in the Star Wars saga. There will be no additional fee required.”

The exhibit will be held on the following dates and times: Thursday (12 PM – 6 PM), Friday/Saturday (10 AM – 6 PM), and Sunday (10 AM – 4 PM).

[aiman04]

Those are local Anaheim time, right?

[Himmel]

Originally Posted by aiman04

Those are local Anaheim time, right?

Yes all are PST.

[HockeySlasher]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Disney/Starwars.com confirm that they'll be showing any/all videos shown during the panels on the live stream? In other words, instead of showing just those in attendance any possible footage, trailers to VII, it will also be shown on the live stream.

[Himmel]

Originally Posted by HockeySlasher

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Disney/Starwars.com confirm that they'll be showing any/all videos shown during the panels on the live stream? In other words, instead of showing just those in attendance any possible footage, trailers to VII, it will also be shown on the live stream.

Yes they will debut the trailer worldwide during the livestream.

[Col. Zombie]

Originally Posted by L.J.

Luke going dark could be one of the more interesting stories they could do here. Or maybe Lea.

Originally Posted by Geoff D

If it does happen I won't mind it one little bit.

If something like that happened, it would absolutely break my heart. I would just be flat out disgusted.

I also highly doubt Luke is going to the dark side. If Durth Vurder and The Emp couldn't convert him, no one can. Luke will be a hero to the end.

[Kirk Out]

Originally Posted by Col. Zombie

If something like that happened, it would absolutely break my heart. I would just be flat out disgusted.

I also highly doubt Luke is going to the dark side. If Durth Vurder and The Emp couldn't convert him, no one can. Luke will be a hero to the end.

This.

[peckinpah]

Originally Posted by iamsometal

I won't either, but I don't think it will happen. I'm thinking most of the major plot developments revolve around all of the new characters, and the OT cast will have smaller parts to play in the new trilogy. At least that's what I hope.

Yep. If it were to happen, Luke's fall would have to be the main thrust of the trilogy, so that's a big strike against it.

[Elandyll]

Originally Posted by peckinpah

Yep. If it were to happen, Luke's fall would have to be the main thrust of the trilogy, so that's a big strike against it.

Aye.

Having Luke fall to the Dark Side (at least permanently) would be a huge strike against the Star Wars mythos overall imo.

The whole concept of the prequel was the fall of Anakin, and the OT was that a true Hero (Luke), his very own son, could "save" him (true redemption would only have been brought forth by atonement to his crimes, which he never had a chance to do aside from saving his own son's life) by having enough faith in him.

What would it say about the entire PT and OT arcs if the redeemer himself falls to corruption?

[stvn1974]

That is a lot of great content streaming this weekend so I know where I will be and what I will be doing.


I also hope that Luke turning to the darkside isn't what we are going to get but after seeing what Abrams did to the Star Trek characters anything is possible.

[Guydowood]

I know Harrison Ford has always had a love/hate relationship with his association with Star Wars, but you would think he could at least do one of these Celebrations for the fans that helped contribute to his acting career.

[Angel Eyes]

Originally Posted by Terminated

There will be an exhibit showing various props and costumes from The Force Awakens @ celebration.

“Fans attending Celebration will be the first in the world to see an incredible collection of props, models, costumes, and more used in the production of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Attendees will be able to view these pieces from a galaxy far, far away up close and in person – the first exhibit of its kind for the latest chapter in the Star Wars saga. There will be no additional fee required.”

The exhibit will be held on the following dates and times: Thursday (12 PM – 6 PM), Friday/Saturday (10 AM – 6 PM), and Sunday (10 AM – 4 PM).

Let's just hope someone asks the 'grandaddy" of all questions. If, who, what , when, why and how on the UOT BD release!

[Brightstar]

I agree with angel eyes thats what we all want UOT

[dvdmike]

Originally Posted by Guydowood

I know Harrison Ford has always had a hate relationship with his association with Acting, but you would think he could at least do one of these Celebrations for the fans that helped contribute to his acting career.

Fixed that