STAR WARS CELEBRATION ORLANDO: PANEL SCHEDULE SNEAK PEEK

Star Wars Celebration Orlando is almost here, and StarWars.com has a special sneak peek at some of the panels coming to the Celebration, Galaxy, and Behind the Scenes stages. Check out the partial schedule below — featuring the Star Wars 40th Anniversary Celebration, the special Star Wars: The Last Jedi discussion, and more — with more programming to be revealed soon! SWTOR CREDITS

Celebration Stage Schedule

Chapin Theater, 3rd Floor

The Celebration Stage will shine with bright stars and original entertainment all weekend. Hosted by Celebration fan favorite and actor Warwick Davis, the Celebration Stage will present not-to-be-missed productions, intimate conversations, and live events that Star Wars fans will be sure to add to their Celebration weekend plans.

There’s not just a show on the Celebration Stage, but there’s a pre-show too! DJ Elliott and Mark Daniel will get the stage rocking before every performance.

Wristbands are required for all Celebration Stage and Galaxy Stage performances. We clear the Celebration Stage after every performance.

Thursday, April 13

11am-12:30pm

Star Wars 40th Anniversary Celebration

Streamed from the Galaxy Stage SWTOR CREDITS

A very special tribute to the 40th anniversary of Star Wars will kick start Celebration Orlando in grand fashion. The panel, hosted by Warwick Davis, will feature Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and discussions with some of the saga’s brightest stars, highlighting the impact of the galaxy far, far away and the fandom that has propelled it for the last four decades. As is tradition, this marquee Celebration event will undoubtedly include many not-to-be-missed surprises.

2-3pm

Smooth Talkin’ With Billy Dee Williams

Hello. What have we here? The master of smooth on stage with Warwick Davis for a one-on-one about his extensive career in entertainment and art.

4-5pm

Always Two There Are: Ian McDiarmid & Ray Park

The Master and the Apprentice, reunited on stage for a Sith-inspired talk with host Warwick Davis. At last they will reveal themselves to the Celebration audience….

 

Friday, April 14

11am-12:30pm

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Streamed from the Galaxy Stage  SWTOR CREDITS

Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson will appear on stage. There will be plenty of surprises and special guests on the panel to keep the excitement brewing and speculation spinning throughout the rest of the weekend.

 1:30-2:30pm

Small Talk with Warwick Davis

Few actors in the Star Wars family have such a varied career on the big and small screens as Warwick Davis. Debuting in Return of the Jedi as Wicket the Ewok, Davis has played a number of roles in the Star Wars movies since, including an upcoming part in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Come and maybe have a chance to interview Warwick too, as fans will be chosen from the audience to put our Celebration Celebrity Host on the spot.

5:30-6:30pm

Coming Soon!

 

Saturday, April 15

11am-12:30pm

Star Wars Rebels Season Four Sneak Peek

Streamed from the Galaxy Stage

Executive Producer Dave Filoni and special guests will bring an epic sneak peek at what’s to come in Star Wars Rebels fourth season. From the exclusive reveals, to the always lively audience Q&A, Celebration fans know this panel is not one to miss!
1:30-2:30pm

Anthony Daniels: 40 Years with Threepio

The legacy of C-3PO throughout the Star Wars saga, brought to life by actor Anthony Daniels. Expect the unexpected as Daniels and host Warwick Davis have a marvelous time, sometimes at the expense of unsuspecting audience members.
3:30-5pm

Star Wars Celebration Championships of Cosplay

Don’t miss the best Star Wars Cosplayers in the galaxy, and see who will be crowned champion of Celebration Orlando.


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