- "Japanese audiences have been among the most enthusiastic and devoted Star Wars fans and we couldn't let this anniversary pass without thanking them."
- ―Stephen J. Sansweet
Celebration Japan is a fan convention which was held at the Makuhari-Messe Convention Center near Tokyo from July 19[1] to July 21, 2008.[2] It was the first Celebration event to be held in Japan. Its purpose was to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original Star Wars film, which debuted in Japan on June 24, 1978. The convention was managed by Lucasfilm and the Lewis Daniel Group.
Development
On February 23, 2008, Stephen J. Sansweet announced Celebration Japan at Wonder-Con.[3] Later that day, StarWars.com posted an official announcement regarding Celebration Japan.[2]
Events
Events included talks with Dave Filoni for the then-upcoming movie and TV series, as well as screenings of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.
Sources
"200 Reasons Why We Love Star Wars" — Star Wars Insider 200- Star Wars Celebration Heads to Japan in 2025 on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Darth Vader Meets Mount Fuji on Striking Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 Key Art on StarWars.com (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
This Week! in Star Wars Star Wars: The High Republic Exclusive Look, Comic-Con@Home Star Wars Panels, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3
Star Wars Celebration Japan to Mark 30th Anniversary of the Star Wars Saga on StarWars.com (original site is defunct)
- ↑
Report from Wonder-Con: Lucasfilm Presentation (Part 1) on the The Official Star Wars Blog (original site is defunct)
External links
- Celebration Japan.com on www.celebrationjapan.com (backup link archived on April 9, 2008)
- Celebration Japan.jp (Archived site)