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There’s plenty to
see and do at Celebration Europe including:
Main Hall Features
Celebration Europe Autograph Hall – packed
with stars from and the makers of all 6 Star Wars
films this is your opportunity to get up close and
personal with the people who created and shaped the
films.
Celebrity Stage – Hosted by Warwick Davies
this is the main stage at Celebration Europe. With
a host of live presentations, exclusive performances
and a host of other Star Wars related programming
this state of the art 2000 seat theatre is one of
the major attractions at the show.
Tantive IV Experience – a once in a lifetime
opportunity to see how the magic was made; we have
a full size recreation of the corridor of the Tantive
IV, set for the iconic opening scene of A New Hope.
Giving visitors a chance to take key behind-the-scenes
roles this is a great chance to see how the film making
process has changed in the last 30 years.
Millennium Falcon – A recreation of the famous
set where C-3PO first learnt not to beat a Wookie
at chess this gives fans the chance to get a feel
of the size and layout of ‘the fastest star
ship in the galaxy’.
Star Wars Family Fun Zone – Sponsored by Toys
‘R’ Us this is the place for families
to come and get involved in creative Star Wars projects.
With activities including face painting, art classes
and colouring in this will be a draw for kids of all
ages.
Artists Alley – Sponsored by The Animation
Art Gallery this is your chance to meet 30 of the
top Star Wars artists from around the world and buy
specially created exclusive prints from them. With
each print limited to a maximum run of 250 you’ll
need to move quickly to snap up a piece before they
run out.
Droid Builders Club – The R2-D2 droid builders
club is an international group dedicated to building
accurate working models of everyone’s favourite
droids. Come and see how the models are made and see
them in action.
LEGO® Zone – With life sized models, a
chance to see the Millennium Falcon – the largest
LEGO model ever released – and the opportunity
to play on the Lego Star Wars video games this is
your opportunity to immerse yourself in LEGO’s
contributions to the Star Wars universe.
Toys ‘R’ Us Jedi Training on Dagobah – Experienced Jedi’s will train young
Padawan in the many Jedi skills on a faithful recreation
of Dagobah. Learn to wield a lightsabre, use the force
and hopefully pick up some Jedi etiquette (but only
under 16’s – sorry!)
Army Assault Course – Be put through your paces
by the British Army to see if you are fit enough to
be the next Jedi.
Dealer Area – The place to find and buy the
many toys, props, prints and other collectables from
the Star Wars universe along with other exciting Film
and TV memorabilia.
Star Wars Arcade – Run by www.scifimachines.co.uk
this is your chance to relive those childhood moments
by playing the classic Star Wars arcade machines.
The machines are also available to buy or rent.
Fan Stage – Organised by the 501st Garrison
this is your chance to see talks, presentations and
other displays from the most important people in the
Star Wars universe: the fans.
Official Celebration Europe Store – The place
to buy exclusive Celebration Europe merchandise, exclusive
action figures and many other exciting, and collectable,
items.
Waterfront Rooms
Collector Panels – Your chance to meet the
experts and learn more about the incredible world
of the Star Wars collectable. With panels throughout
the three days of the show and exclusive collectables
handed out at random times during talks there is something
to interest everyone from the keenest to the most
casual Star Wars collector.
WizKids Tournament Room – A room dedicated
to the WizKids miniatures games this gives you a chance
to see the games in action and even have a go.
Fan Club Lounge – Exclusively open to members
of Hyperspace – the Star Wars fan club –
this is room gives members the chance to have a drink
together and talk about their favourite films away
from the crowds on the main floor.
Auction Room – Your opportunity to get up close
to some of the most exciting and rare pieces from
the Lucasfilm licensing archive. This specially selected
collection of old toys and collectables will be auctioned
off in the Platinum Theatre on Sunday afternoon.
Platinum Rooms
Platinum Theatre – The place to see exclusive
screenings, presentations and previews at Celebration
Europe. With highlights including presentations of
the forthcoming Clone Wars TV Show and the new Star
Wars game from Lucasarts – The Force Unleashed.
Screening Room – Showing fan films and the
Lucasfilm pop culture archive this is an opportunity
to see some of the more quirky clips related to Star
Wars.
Lucasfilm Prop Archives – Your chance to see
some of the original props from the Star Wars films.
Specially selected by Lucasfilm’s archivists
these pieces reflect the myth, the mystery, and even
the macabre of Star Wars movie history.
Arts Wars
Star Wars has always been closely linked with art
ever since Ralph McQuarrie started sketching ideas
and that idea is something we are carrying throughout
the show. In addition to the Artists Alley we have
several other exciting and innovative art exhibits.
Vader Project – A selection of leading artists
and designers from both sides of the Atlantic have
been hard at work customising Vader’s helmets
so come to the Platinum Rooms to see what they have
come up with. From the pieces which proved such a
hit at Celebration IV to 20 new and exclusive helmets
decorated specifically for Celebration Europe this
exhibit is sure to excite amaze and amuse all fans
of the Sith Lord and modern design.
Urban Canvas – Come to watch some of the hottest
European Graffiti artists create a giant Star Wars
inspired Graffiti piece live at the ExCeL Centre.
The Illustrated Trooper – A selection of talented
tattoo artists will be decorating pieces of Stormtrooper
armour during Celebration Europe which, when completed,
will be a one-of-a-kind head-to-toe trooper.
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