Throughout the convention, the pavilion will be the place to visit for must-see Star Wars items from Lucasfilm and its licensees, as well as certain special events:
- Official Pix will host Star Wars Saga autograph guests throughout the show.
- DK Publishing will have special author signings throughout the convention. Please see DK booth for schedule.
- Mimobot will award a Star Wars costume contest winner live every day at 3:00 pm.
- Hallmark will give away a 2008 Keepsake ornament every hour throughout the show.
Another key event at the convention is the Star Wars Fan Movie Awards Ceremony. On Thursday, July 24 at 8:30 -- 10:30 pm head to Ballroom 20 to see the finalists and award winners for the annual Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge. Who will win the coveted grand prize and be selected by George Lucas as the best of the best? And which one will win the fan's choice award (don't forget to vote here).
The big day, though, is Friday, July 25 -- Star Wars day. Here's a run-down on events slated for that day.
Friday, July 25, 2008 -- Star Wars Day
Designing the Clone Wars Universe: 10:00 am - 10:50 am; Room 7AB
Meet the Lucasfilm Animation team that designed the unique look of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars series. They will discuss how they worked with Supervising Director, Dave Filoni to come up with the graphic, painterly style of imagery that gives The Clone Wars a look unlike anything else. Drawing upon the last three years of production, they will share how the characters and environments have evolved using much of the rich classic Star Wars imagery as reference upon which to design the show's overall look. Moderated by Lucasfilm's Steve Sansweet.
The Clone Wars 3-D modeling: 10:50am - 11:35 am; Room 7AB
What gives Star Wars: The Clone Wars series a cinematic sensibility that matches that of a live-action movie? The process is called "3D Story," and it's been pioneered by Lucasfilm Animation. Learn how this innovative team of panelists worked together to redefine traditional storyboarding so that the majority of storytelling is now done with computers, allowing unprecedented artistic flexibility. This panel will give you first hand insights into the challenges the crew faced as they embarked upon defining this new process both technically and creatively while training traditional and CG artists to combine skill sets and create an extraordinary new process for television animation. Moderated by Catherine Winder, Producer, Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Industrial Light & Magic and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: 11:35 am - 12:25 pm; Room 7AB
Academy award-winning visual effects house Industrial Light & Magic takes you behind the scenes of their work for the latest installment in the Indiana Jones series. You'll get a first-hand look at how the effects were created and see first hand what was involved in bringing our hero to the big screen.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - New Books based on the Movie and TV Series: 12:25 pm - 1:15 pm; Room 7AB
The Star Wars Saga continues with a wide variety of tie-in books for the groundbreaking new series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, including novels, non-fiction, comics, and children's books. Please join Carol Roeder, Frank Parisi and Leland Chee from Lucas Books, along with Karen Traviss (author of The Clone Wars novel from Del Rey); Henry Gilroy (author of The Clone Wars comic from Dark Horse); Jason Fry (author of The Clone Wars Visual Guide from DK Publishing); and Erin Dempsey (Marketing Director, Penguin Young Readers) for questions and answers -- and a sneak peek at these must-have books! Moderated by StarWars.com's Pablo Hidalgo
Hasbro: Star Wars and Indiana Jones: 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm; Room 7AB
Featuring Derryl DePriest (Hasbro Marketing), Brian Parrish (Hasbro Design), Mark Boudreaux (Hasbro Design), Dwight Stall (Hasbro Design), Justin Kreter (Hasbro Marketing) and Brian Wilk (Hasbro Design). Come to the Hasbro Lucas Panel to hear what the Hasbro Design and Marketing teams have in store for the remainder of 2008 in the Star Wars and Indiana Jones lines. Hasbro will also offer a special sneak peek into some 2009 secrets! Includes Q&A time.
Lucasfilm Portfolio Review: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm; PR C
Lucasfilm is here on Friday and Sunday to review a wide range of portfolios. Mindy Goldberg, Art Director, will provide critiques, and offer tips and suggestions. From comic art, photo-collage and illustration... Looking for work that is dynamic, unique and impactful. Cartoon drawings, logo designs (icons/symbols/emblems), traditional or digital illustration, or art that shows strong design skills. The use of typography is always extremely helpful as well as illustrations, paintings and collages that incorporate photography.
The Saga Continues: Star Wars 2008: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm; Hall H
For Star Wars fans it's a stellar year, with the all-new Star Wars: The Clone Wars movie only in theaters August 15, and great new Star Wars games from LucasArts to follow shortly. Lucasfilm's Steve Sansweet will welcome Dave Filoni (Director); Catherine Winder (Producer); Henry Gilroy (Co-Writer); and Jason Tucker (Editor) to talk about George Lucas' exciting new CG-animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the first production from Lucasfilm Animation. There's news for video game fans, too, on The Force Unleashed and The Clone Wars. Prepare for exciting, exclusive previews of the movie and the games, too! Come experience the beginning of a new era of Star Wars entertainment!
Star Wars and Indiana Jones Trivia: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Room 7AB
Members of the San Diego Star Wars Society, veteran hosts of exciting and engaging trivia game panels at Star Wars Celebration III and Comic-Con International for the past six years, will once again be at Comic-Con to challenge all fans who think they know their stuff about the galaxy far, far away. This year, for added fun, there will be two Indiana Jones trivia games in addition to the Star Wars trivia game.
Prizes will be awarded to those who search their feelings and choose wisely!"
That wraps up Friday -- but don't go to bed just yet. Remember, Clone Wars merchandise hits store shelves at midnight that night, and Star Wars collectors will continue their frenzied tradition of raiding the nearest Toys 'R' Us for the greatest new toys and collectibles. Luckily, the San Diego TRU is nearby and ready for the masses.
Sunday, July 27: Kids' Day at Comic-Con
How to Draw Star Wars for Kids: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm; Room 30CDF
Special for Kids' Day at Comic-Con International, Lucasfilm's Bonnie Burton and artist Katie Cook will help kids (and their folks, too) draw Star Wars characters that are fun and whimsical. Bonnie Burton is the author of the book You Can Draw: Star Wars (DK Publishing). Bonnie also works as the Lucas Online Senior Editor, editing the drawing tutorials and craft projects. More of Bonnie's writing can be found at Grrl.com. Katie Cook (katiecandraw.com) has done licensed art for Star Wars, DC, Marvel, Heroes, Lord of the Rings and other such nerdy things. She often dreams of being a Wookiee, which explains why she could use a haircut.
Lucasfilm Portfolio Review: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm; PR D
Lucasfilm is here to review a wide range of portfolios. Mindy Goldberg, Art Director, will provide critiques, and offer tips and suggestions. From comic art, photo-collage and illustration... Looking for work that is dynamic, unique and impactful. Cartoon drawings, logo designs (icons/symbols/emblems), traditional or digital illustration, or art that shows strong design skills. The use of typography is always extremely helpful as well as illustrations, paintings and collages that incorporate photography.
As always, last minute scheduling changes may occur. Be sure to check posted announcements at the event just in case. Also, you can see what else is happening at the event at the official Comic-Con site here.
