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Star Wars Celebration

April 21, 2023

RETURN OF THE CELEBRATION!

Star Wars Celebration returned to London for the first time since 2016 and was packed with guests, art, props, panels and thousands of fans celebrating everything Star Wars. This write up is based on my experience as a paying punter attending the event. I’ve only ever been to a Celebration once before and that was the last time it was held...
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April 19, 2023

BOONTA EVE 4: A STAR WARS CELEBRATION WARM UP

Disclaimer: The owner/founder of Star Wars Autograph News is involved in the planning of the Boonta Eve event, including booking the signing guests. He has edited this review in regards to grammar and to ensure it complies with the SWAN style guide. He has not edited any of the author’s opinions in regards to the show. Boonta Eve is a...
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March 4, 2023

FIRST ROUND OF SIGNING GUESTS FOR BOONTA EVE 4

Our Boonta Eve event has become a Celebration tradition, so much so you might think the decision to hold the event in London was a given. That was not the case, and we did not make the decision lightly. Even after the success of our show in Anaheim last year there were many factors to consider before going ahead with...
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June 3, 2022

STAR WARS CELEBRATION: AUTOGRAPH PICKUPS IN ANAHEIM

Star Wars Celebration is a turning point for many autograph collectors, myself included. I started collecting in-person Star Wars autographs four years before my first Celebration, picking up 2-3 a year at my local convention. At my first Celebration in 2010 I came home with over 20. Celebration changes our collection and our collecting, opening our minds and expanding possibilities....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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