Celebrating STAR WARS

Want to meet up with the Star Wars fans who shared their passion with you over the air waves every week? Earlier this month Coffee with Kenobi announced the Podcast Meetup for Celebration Anaheim. And the best news is - it's free! No sign up, no entry fee, no pressure. Just turn up and hang out with your favourite podcasters and fellow Star Wars fans. The event will take place on Friday, August 28th, in the Mix Lounge at the Hilton Anaheim. The meetup begins as soon as the show floor closes at 19:00 and runs "to whenever our Republic credits run out". Hanging out with fellow Star Wars fans sounds like a great way to spend an evening at Star Wars Celebration!

We have our first confirmed author! On Monday Timothy Zahn, the creator of Grand Admiral Thrawn and Mara Jade, took to Facebook to announce that he will be a guest at this year's Star Wars Celebration, writing; "I can now officially announce that I'll be attending Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim this August. I'll expect to see some of you (probably a LOT of you!) there." The author of the recent Thrawn trilogy will no doubt be discussing his upcoming Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy at a Del Rey Books panel during the four day event. Fans will also likely have the plenty of opportunities to meet the author at signings throughout the Celebration. It's a little unexpected that Zahn announced this himself via Facebook, but I expect an official announcement via StarWars.com will follow next month, matching up with when the attending authors were announced for Celebration Chicago. In addition to Timothy Zahn and the Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy, I expect

Have you ever seen a Stormtrooper go bowling? Me neither, but now's your chance! On Thursday August 27th, the opening day of Star Wars Celebration, the 501st Legion will be hosting a "Bowling with Buckets" Tournament to benefit Make a Wish. Whilst the tournament itself is only open to Legion members ( who can buy tickets here ) all are welcome to spectate and take part in both the social side of the event and the silent and live auctions, which both benefit Make a Wish. Taking place at Bowlmor Anaheim, just a twenty minute walk from the convention center, the tournament will consist of 31 teams of 6 competitors and, yes, costumes and buckets will be worn! Team sign is at 16:00 with bowling starting at 17:00. As the Legion says, "We will be honored if you would join us." Legion members will find more information here , and everyone can enjoy a short promotional video right here . FUNDRAISING AND SILENT/LIVE AUCTION DETAILS: Silent Auction: •Item

We have our first Guest announcement! Dominic Pace, who played the bounty hunter Gekko in episodes one and three of The Mandalorian , will be appearing at Celebration Anaheim courtesy of the Mandalorian Mercs. Dominic made the announcement on Facebook where he confirmed he will be signing a piece of Lucasfilm approved artwork by Todd Alan Smith with a portion of proceeds going to benefit the causes supported by the Mando Mercs. Based on this announcement I'm assuming that Dominic will be signing at the Mandalorian Mercs' table rather than in the Topps autograph area. With our first guest confirmed Celebration will be here before we know it!

This is the way! The Mando Mercs announced their Star Wars Celebration dinner this week and you can join them! Taking place on Saturday, August 29th, the Mercs Dinner Bash will be hosted at Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel. Entry to the event costs $100 dollars (with reduced rates for children and official, auxiliary, and supporting members of the Mercs) and includes; Admission to the event Your choice dinner with a choice of four main courses, starter salad, and dessert A cash bar A swag bag full of Mandalorian Merc goodies The option to purchase discounted tickets for Disneyland Silent Auction The festivities begin at 19:00 with doors open from 18:00 so you'll have plenty to time to head back to your room for a quick change or to drop off your merch after a day at Celebration. Those attending the event can even pick up a customized ticket at the Mando Mercs' fan table during Celebration. You can buy tickets now via the Mandalorian Mercs

Are you ready? Tickets for Disneyland's Star Wars Nite go on sale tomorrow! And if you're an Annual Passholder you can get yours right now! So head on over to the Disneyland Event Tickets page to secure yours ahead of tomorrow's rush. Annual Passholder tickets are $109.00 each so this is likely to be the price when tickets go on sale to the general public tomorrow. Disney's website has been updated with new details of the event confirming that guests will have access to the entire park with the party beginning at the Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland and culminating in Galaxy's Edge with a special celebration of Batuu's Twin Moons Eclipse Day, "a rare phenomenon that occurs every few decades when the planet's two moons momentarily align." The event is now confirmed to run from 9:00PM to 1:00AM (with guests gaining access to the park from 6:00PM) As previously announced the event will include a special fireworks spectacular, charac