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May 21, 2022
STAR WARS CELEBRATION AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGS
One of my favorite tasks leading up to any Celebration is compiling a list of all the signings that are happening outside of autograph hall and this year we have many. I’ll update this list as more are added and schedules change. Mysterious Galaxy Booth Signings: A book purchase is required for all Mysterious Galaxy Booth signings and a ticket...
May 19, 2022
CONVENTION REVIEW : COVCON 2022
Only two months ago I wrote about Covcon’s smaller show Covcon Junior and on May 7th we finally saw the return of their main event. Like Covcon Junior, the event was run in aid of ‘Maggie’s’ – a cancer support charity nominated by Bond girl Caroline Munro. Covcon events take place the Sports Connexion leisure centre in Ryton-on-Dunsmore on the...
May 19, 2022
STAR WARS FAN FUN DAY HUGE SUCCESS IN NEW HOME
Star Wars Fan Fun Day (SWFFD) returned in 2022 for its Thirteenth successive show but at a new venue in Ewood Park, which is home to Blackburn rovers football club. Organisers Neil Livesey and Paul Dunne offer an extremely unique opportunity for fans called “Dinner with the Stars” held at the venue the day before the main event. After hearing...
May 19, 2022
CELEBRATION LIMITED-EDITION HIGH REPUBIC SIGNED BOX SET REVEALED
Autograph collectors will have the opportunity to add a Celebration exclusive signed book box set at the store in Anaheim. Here’s the description. “Limited-edition Star Wars: The High Republic Signed Boxed Set, $250, available only at the official Celebration store.” More details will be available leading up to the show. The High Republic trilogy is written by Charles Soule (Light of the...
May 19, 2022
STAR WARS: EXPLORING TATOOINE SIGNING AT CELEBRATION
Author Riley Silverman will be signing for her upcoming book Star Wars: Exploring Tatooine at Celebration. The signing will take place on Saturday, May 28th at 11 am at the Insight Editions booth (#2211.) “Star Wars: Exploring Tatooine, an all-ages book coming August 2022, will showcase all the landmarks, grand arenas, and watering holes made famous by the iconic, desert-covered...
May 18, 2022
VISIT CELEBRATION BADGE ARTIST RUSSELL WALKS AT BOOTH #1353
This year every Celebration attendee will have something they can get autographed. It doesn’t matter if you’re a VIP or only attending one day, we will all have the same opportunity to leave Anaheim with a fantastic autograph and memento from the show. Artist Russell Walks (booth #1353) designed the badge artwork for this Celebration. That means every attendee will...
May 18, 2022
STAR WARS CELEBRATION AUTHOR SIGNING SCHEDULE
Penguin Random House (Booth #2525) has released their author signing schedule for Anaheim. Books are available for purchase where indicated on the schedule. According to the schedule “Tickets are only required for signings with a poster giveaway and are available FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE and WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Tickets will be distributed upon show opening.” THURSDAY1:00 -2:00 PM Jason Fry...
May 17, 2022
RANCHO OBI-WAN AUTOGRAPH SIGNING SCHEDULE RELEASED
Each Celebration I look forward to the signings that will take place at the Rancho Obi-Wan booth. We now have their full signing schedule for 2022. All signings will take place at the Rancho Obi-Wan main exhibit (304B.) Thursday, May 26, 2022 12:30 PM-1:30 PM Steve Sansweet Signing3:30 PM-4:30 PM Amy Ratcliffe Book Signing Friday, May 27, 2022 10:00 AM-11:00...
May 17, 2022
MACHTAILS FROM THE CANTINA LIVE! – STAR WARS CELEBRATION AUTOGRAPHS!
I had to great pleasure to be a guest on Cris Macht’s show “Machtails from the Cantina” recently to discuss Star Wars Celebration autographs and a bit about the hobby in general. I have known Cris for many years and this was a very enjoyable interview that increased my excitement for Anaheim. You can check out all the episodes of...
May 12, 2022
“CELEBRATION AFTER HOURS” TO FEATURE OVER TWENTY SIGNERS
Star Wars Celebration and Official Pix have announced the debut of “Celebration After Hours.” This official extension of Celebration takes place Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 pm-10 pm at the Hilton Hotel Avalon Ballroom. It will feature over twenty signers, all but one (Ashley Eckstein) are not signing at Celebration’s autograph hall. Here is the schedule and prices...