Celebration V

Celebration V, the fifth Celebration of the Star Wars saga to take place, 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

 * Carrie Fisher-Princess Leia
 * Jay Laga'aia-Prior host for previous Celebrations
 * David W. Collins David Collins | -Digital Director and voice of PROXY
 * Pablo Hidalgo-Star Wars Authourity at Lucasfilm Ltd.
 * Jeremy Bulloch-Famous for acting as Boba Fett
 * Dickey Beer-Stunt "Devil" for Luke Skywalker and Boba Fett on the land skiff
 * Peter Mayhew-Chewbacca
 * Paul Blake-Greedo
 * Richard Bonehill-Snowtrooper, Stormtrooper, Ree Yees, and Rebel Soldier
 * John Coppinger- Senator Yarua and Jabba the Hutt (eyes)
 * Dermot Crowley-Crix Madine
 * Mike Quinn-Nien Nunb
 * Tim Rose-Ackbar
 * Orli Shoshan-Shaak Ti

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

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