Celebration V

Celebration V, the seventh Celebration of the Star Wars saga (the fifth in the United States), will be held in Orlando, Florida, United States, from August 12 to August 15, 2010.

History of announcements
The first official mentions of the possibility of Celebration V came from Gen Con's post-Celebration IV online survey:

"We want to make future Celebrations bigger, brighter and more enjoyable."

- Gen Con Star Wars Celebration IV survey

"20) If Celebration V is held in the spring of 2009, but is not held within driving distance of your city, how likely is it that you would attend?"

- Gen Con Star Wars Celebration IV survey

Celebration V was rumored to be held in 2010, according to Steve Sansweet in an interview at DragonCon. Sansweet also had an interview with the Baltimore Business Journal in July 2008, in which he lists the possible cities to host the convention, Baltimore, Indianapolis, Chicago, Minneapolis, or Orlando.

In July 2009, Hasbro announced a diorama contest in which the winner would have their work displayed at a Celebration in 2010. The Celebration was identified solely as "the 2010 Star Wars Celebration," though, not as Celebration V.

At Comic-Con that same year, Steve Sansweet again mentioned Celebration V during the Star Wars Spectacular panel event. He said that it would likely be in summer 2010, but noted that a definite date and location were speculated to be May 21-23.

In Spirit Halloween stores during October 2009, a contest was advertised for Star Wars Celebration V, with a logo featuring Boba Fett. The winner of the Feel the Force contest would win an all-expense paid trip to Celebration V for them and three friends, as well as a free Ultimate Darth Vader costume.

Official
Star Wars Celebration V was officially announced on December 3, 2009. Tickets went on sale December 10, 2009. The event will be held at the Orange County Convention Center from August 12-15 in Orlando, Florida. Many autograph sessions will also be held, withal Official Pix is still creating the list of celebrities attending. Nonetheless, Celebration V will be "star studded" as all others were.

Guests



 * Amy Allen - Aayla Secura
 * Dickey Beer - Stunt "Devil" for Luke Skywalker and Boba Fett on the land skiff
 * Paul Blake - Greedo
 * Caroline Blakiston - Mon Mothma
 * Richard Bonehill - Snowtrooper, Stormtrooper, Ree Yees, and Rebel Guard
 * Jeremy Bulloch - Boba Fett
 * Ben Burtt - Star Wars sound designer
 * David Collins - Digital Director and voice of PROXY
 * John Coppinger - Senator Yarua and Jabba the Hutt (eyes)
 * Dermot Crowley - Crix Madine
 * Anthony Daniels - C-3PO
 * Warwick Davis - Wicket Wystri Warrick
 * Mike Edmonds - Portrayed an Ugnaught and Logray
 * Carrie Fisher - Princess Leia
 * Nick Gillard - Fight scene choreographer for the prequel trilogy; Cin Drallig
 * Julian Glover - General Maximilian Veers
 * Mark Hamill - Luke Skywalker
 * Alan Harris - Bossk and Bespin Guard
 * Frank Hensen - Stormtrooper, Rebel guard, Skiff guard
 * Pablo Hidalgo - Star Wars Authority at Lucasfilm Ltd.
 * Tom Kane
 * Jaime King
 * Gary Kurtz - Producer, A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back
 * Jay Laga'aia - Captain Typho and Prior host for previous Celebrations
 * Ian Liston - Wes Janson
 * Jake Lloyd - Young Anakin Skywalker
 * Daniel Logan - Young Boba Fett
 * George Lucas - Creator of Star Wars
 * Randy Martinez - Artist and musician
 * Peter Mayhew - Chewbacca
 * Jack McKenzie - Cal Alder
 * John Morton - Dack Ralter
 * Christopher Muncke - Captain Khurgee
 * Ray Park - Darth Maul
 * Chris Parsons - 4-LOM, K-3PO
 * Toby Philpott - Jabba Puppeteer
 * Mike Quinn - Nien Nunb
 * Tim Rose - Ackbar
 * George Roubicek - Commander Nahdonnis Praji
 * Orli Shoshan - Shaak Ti
 * Catherine Taber
 * James Arnold Taylor
 * Robert Watts - Production manager and producer of various of Lucas' films
 * Matt Wood - General Grievous

Artists

 * John Alvin
 * Kyle Babbitt
 * Katie Cook
 * Joe Corroney
 * Doug Cowan
 * Scott Erwert
 * Grant Gould
 * Kevin Graham
 * Ben Curtis Jones
 * Lee Kohse
 * Mark McHaley
 * Monte Moore
 * Tim Proctor
 * David Rabbitte
 * Brian Rood
 * Tsuneo Sanda
 * Jamie Snell
 * Cat Staggs
 * Ken Steacy
 * Chris Trevas
 * Jerry Vanderstelt
 * Russell Walks
 * Brent Woodside

Autograph Ticket Prices

 * Mark Hamill - $125
 * Carrie Fisher - $50
 * Anthony Daniels - $50
 * Ray Park - $35
 * Gary Kurtz - $30
 * Standard (most guests) - $20

Collecting Panels

 * Animation Collecting: "The Holiday Special" to The Clone Wars
 * Food Collectibles
 * The Empire Strikes Back in Trading Cards
 * The End of Star Wars Collecting?
 * Star Wars Patches
 * Partners In Collecting
 * Humorous Star Wars Items
 * Star Wars Collectibles Author Panel
 * Star Wars Collecting Podcasts
 * Star Wars Store Displays
 * Original Movie Props and Wardrobe Collecting
 * Vintage Star Wars Toys
 * Star Wars Collectors Social Hour
 * Star Wars Toy Prototypes
 * International Collecting Panel
 * Almost...From A Galaxy Far, Far Away
 * 30 Years of Empire Strikes Back Collecting

Schedule

 * Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
 * Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
 * Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
 * Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Note
There are several events that will take place after closing.

Apparel

 * Unisex Celebration V Logo Shirt
 * Mens Boba Fett Jet Ski Shirt
 * Womens Boba Fett Jet Ski Shirt

Comics

 * Star Wars: Tales from the Clone Wars debuts

Other

 * Wampa Rug
 * C-3PO Backpack Buddy