Here are some Star Wars events to keep an eye on. Remember, schedules are always subject to last minute changes, so you should double-check the event schedule printed at the show each day, or visit Comic-Con's official website here for any updated information.
If you can't make the convention or panel you wish to attend, check back frequently on StarWars.com and especially the Official Blog for reporting and photos live from the event!
Ongoing Throughout the Convention
The massive Star Wars Pavilion at Comic-Con celebrates the best of "a galaxy far, far away." Located at the front of Hall D, the Star Wars Pavilion is once again the biggest on the Exhibit Hall floor, featuring Lucasfilm's signature video walls, LucasArts video games, and a unique opportunity for fans to contribute to Lucasfilm's own historical archive -- the Star Wars Stories Project (see below). Enjoy Star Wars displays and shopping from Lucasfilm licensees, including the Force Trainer from Uncle Milton Industries; prop and costume replicas from eFX and Museum Replicas; collectibles and fun from Comic Images, Hallmark, and Creative Imagination Scrapbooking; books from Del Rey, DK, Penguin, and Palace Press; and autographs from stars of The Clone Wars animated series at Official Pix. StarWarsShop.com will display a one-of-a-kind collection of customized Mighty Muggs that will be auctioned off for charity -- see more details here. Stop by often, because you never know what costumed Star Wars characters will be posing for pictures on the Clone Wars stage.
- For a list of LucasArts gaming activity throughout the convention, see this story here.
- For a preview of Star Wars Shop's Online Comic-Con Store, see this story here.
- For a run-down of some of the exclusive products and giveaways available at Comic-Con, see this story here.
Star Wars Stories Project (Star Wars Pavilion; Hall D)
2009's Comic-Con International also marks another Lucasfilm milestone -- the launch of the all-new Star Wars Stories Project. Fans of the Saga will have the unique opportunity to become a part of the Star Wars universe by contributing to Lucasfilm's own historical archive. Soliciting movie memories and nostalgia, the Star Wars Stories Project invites fans to share their own tales of fandom through video testimonials. Fans will have the opportunity to record their stories at Lucasfilm's pavilion on the Comic-Con floor. Fans can also submit their stories online at G4TV.com. Click here for the recording schedule.
Thursday, July 23
10:30 - 11 AM: Photo-Op at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
Republic Cheerleaders
11 AM - 3 PM: Lucasfilm Animation Portfolio Review (PR A)
Killian Plunkett, Lead Designer, Lucasfilm Animation, will review portfolios of concept designers/artists, including character concepts, as well as environment concepts.
11 AM - 12 NOON: Signing at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
Monkey Island -- Craig Derrick (Producer); Dela Longfish (Artist); Jeff Sangalli (Art Director)
1 - 2 PM: Signing at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
Gus and Duncan's Comprehensive Guide to Star Wars Collectibles -- Gus Lopez and Duncan Jenkins (Writers)
Ten years ago in a galaxy not far away LEGO and Star Wars came together! Find out how such an amazing partnership was formed from Jonathan Rinzler (Executive Editor, Lucasfilm) and Rob Johnson (Art Director, The LEGO Group), while Simon Beecroft (Author and Publishing Manager, DK Publishing) doles out all sorts of information on the upcoming LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary. Collectors and fans won't want to miss the unveiling of the exclusive LEGO Star Wars minifigure that will be released with the book on October 10, 2009. The first 50 attendees will receive DK swag and be entered to win a LEGO Star Wars set and a free copy of LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary upon its release.
2 PM: Signing at the Acme Archives Booth (#5429)
Artists Brian Rood and Lawrence Noble
2 - 3 PM: Signing at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
Star Wars: The Old Republic -- Rob Chestney (Writer); Alex Sanchez (Artist)
2:30 - 3 PM: Photo-Op at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
The Old Republic Jedi and Sith
3 -5 PM: Recording Star Wars Stories at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
The Star Wars Stories Project invites fans to share their own tales of fandom through video testimonials.
3:30 - 4 PM: Photo-Op at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
Sith Cheerleaders
Friday, July 24
Friday is the big day: Star Wars day. Plan carefully and keep hydrated. This is a marathon, not a sprint.
Members of The Official Star Wars Fan Club and their guests attending San Diego Comic-Con International are invited to attend a very special breakfast. Fans who attend will meet and get an autograph from the very talented voice actor James Arnold Taylor (the voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: The Clone Wars) in a casual setting. The breakfast, hosted again by Mary Franklin, Lucasfilm events manager and Bantha Tracks editor, will include remarks and Q&A with Dave Filoni, the supervising director of The Clone Wars; Steve Sansweet, LFL head of fan relations; and Derryl DePriest, Hasbro Star Wars marketing manager. Also, see a special presentation of Uncle Milton's hot new Force Trainer! For information on how to get tickets, see this story here. For a story on the fantastic raffle prizes to be had at the breakfast, see this story here.
10 - 10:30 AM: Photo-Op at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
Clone troopers
Featuring Derryl DePriest (Hasbro Global Marketing), Brian Parrish (Hasbro Design), Mark Boudreaux (Hasbro Design), Brian Merten (Hasbro Design), Chad Donvito (Hasbro US Marketing) and Vickie Stratford (Hasbro Design). Come to the Hasbro Star Wars Panel to hear what the Hasbro Design and Marketing teams have in store for the remainder of 2009. Catch a special sneak peek into some 2010 secrets, too! Also includes Q&A time.
10 - 11 AM: How-To Session: Tom Hodges (Room 18)
Tom Hodges attended the Art Institute of Philadelphia, where he majored in computer/traditional animation. He left for the West Coast and took film classes in San Francisco, then worked for a few years doing freelance artwork before he was picked up as a regular working on licensed artwork for Lucasfilm. He is currently finishing up work on a graphic novel for Platinum Studios, Secret Identities, written by Marv Wolfman. Hodges is the creator of a three-issue miniseries, M. Top that off with random work for Star Wars Insider, daily webstrips for Lucasfilm, and other work, and Tom is a very busy artist. He will present information on working on daily comics in a web environment.
10:30 - 11 AM: Photo-Op at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
Jedi Knights
11 AM - 12 NOON: Signing at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
Monkey Island -- Molly Denmark (Artist); Craig Derrick (Producer); Dela Longfish (Artist); Jeff Sangalli (Art Director)
11 AM - 12 NOON: Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Building the Universe (Room 7AB)
The Clone Wars expanded the scope of Star Wars beyond anything seen in the feature films -- but Season One was just the beginning. Get a rare glimpse into the epic scale of the ongoing galactic conflict with supervising director Dave Filoni and key production staff from the series. Find out insider secrets about building the Star Wars galaxy, making the first season of the groundbreaking series and what's to come in Season Two!
11 AM - 1 PM: Recording Star Wars Stories at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
The Star Wars Stories Project invites fans to share their own tales of fandom through video testimonials.
12 - 12:30 PM: Photo-Op at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
The Ladies of the ISO
12 - 1PM: Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Behind the Mic! (Room 7AB)
Season Two of Star Wars: The Clone Wars is coming in hot, and you can believe that the talented voice cast has something to say about it! Join supervising director Dave Filoni as he talks with the actors behind your favorite Clone Wars characters, and get an intimate look at the animated antics inside the recording studio -- as well as some unique and exclusive insights into what's coming this Fall!
Jake Neri (Producer, LucasArts) speaks with Hall Hood (Senior Writer, BioWare), Alexander Freed (Managing Editor, BioWare), Dallas Dickinson (Senior Content Producer, BioWare), and Jeff Dobson (Art Director, BioWare) discussing the making of the new massively-multiplayer online role-playing PC game Star Wars: The Old Republic. Join the team to get new behind-the-scenes information about the game!
1:15 - 2 PM: Photo-Op at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
Slave Leias
2 PM: Signing at the Acme Archives Booth (#5429)
Artist Eric Tan
2 PM: Signing in Autograph Area AA9
Jackson Sze, Russell Chong, Randy Bantog, Thang Lee, and Wayne Lo -- artists from The Clone Wars series, will be on hand to sign Chronicle Books' The Art of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Pick up the book at Chronicle Books booth, #1506.
2 - 2:30 PM: Photo-Op at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
Rebel Pilots
2 - 3 PM: Signing at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
Star Wars: The Old Republic -- Rob Chestney (Writer); Alex Sanchez (Artist)
The next chapter in the extraordinary history of the Star Wars galaxy has begun. Join Star Wars authors Aaron Allston, Christie Golden, and Troy Denning along with Shelly Shapiro (Editor-At-Large, Del Rey), Sue Rostoni (Executive Editor, Lucasfilm), Leland Chee (Keeper of the Holocron, Lucasfilm), and Pablo Hidalgo (Online Editorial Manager, Lucasfilm) as they discuss the new Star Wars novel series: Fate of the Jedi.
- For more on Del Rey's Comic-Con activities, see this story here.
2 - 3 PM: How-To Session: Joe Corroney (Room 18)
Joe Corroney has been providing Lucasfilm with official Star Wars artwork for related books, games, trading cards, and magazines since 1997, including penciling Star Wars: Empire for Dark Horse Comics. Other comic books he's illustrated include Crimson Dynamo for Marvel Comics and G.I. Joe, Fallen Angel, 24: Nightfall, Angel, and Spike Vs. Dracula for IDW. Currently, he's providing cover art for IDW's new Star Trek series and BOOM! Studios' new Farscape comic books, developing his creator-owned comic book series Death Avenger, and continuing to create new Star Wars artwork for Lucasfilm. For ten years he was the instructor for the comic book illustration course at the Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio, and has also taught at Ohio State University. His how-to session will include an introduction to the comic book illustration process.
2 -4 PM: Recording Star Wars Stories at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
The Star Wars Stories Project invites fans to share their own tales of fandom through video testimonials.
3 PM: Signing at the Acme Archives Booth (#5429)
Artist Sam Fout
3 - 4 PM: Star Wars: Collectibles Update (Room 7AB)
Barry Jones of eFX, Ashly Powell of Gentle Giant Studios, Frank Supiot of Kotobukiya, Robin Chaudhuri of Museum Replicas, and Brant Bridges of Sideshow Collectibles offer product development insights and previews of the latest Star Wars collectibles. Moderated by Chris Spitale of Lucas Licensing.
- For more on Kotobukiya's Comic-Con activities, see this story here.
5:15 - 6:15 PM: The Star Wars Spectacular (Hall H)
Get all the latest news from the Star Wars universe in an all-new show format! Join our special guest hosts -- G4's Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira -- as they grill a galaxy of guests from The Clone Wars and beyond, including supervising director Dave Filoni, voice talent from the show and more! It's an all-new, interactive Star Wars Spectacular!
The Star Wars Fan Movie Award Ceremony at San Diego Comic-Con International is always entertaining, and often studded with surprises. Each year the top prize, the George Lucas Selects Award, is chosen by Star Wars writer/director George Lucas, and finalists wait with anticipation to learn who will win industry and audience recognition, and the coveted Star Wars-themed trophies. The Movie Challenge, sponsored by Lucasfilm and Atom.com, is in its eighth year. Don't miss the most entertaining Star Wars fan-made movies out there!
Saturday, July 25
10 - 11 AM: How-To Session: Allison Sohn (Room 18)
Allison Sohn has been working the past few years as a trading and sketchcard artist. Her works include characters from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, The Lord of the Rings, X-Men, and various other comic book properties. A classically trained artist and graphic designer, Allison works primarily with Copic Markers for her printed works as well as her sketchcards. She will discuss working in the sketchcard trade as well as her perspective on working with movie and superhero projects.
11 AM - 12 NOON: Signing at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
Monkey Island -- Molly Denmark (Artist); Craig Derrick (Producer); Dela Longfish (Artist)
11 AM - 12 NOON: Dark Horse: We Love Comics, Too! (Room 2)
Join director of public relations Jeremy Atkins and senior managing editor Scott Allie, along with a cast of top creators, for an exclusive preview of all that Dark Horse has to offer in the coming year. This is the big one! Dark Horse breaks the mold with a format you've never seen! With breaking news on all of your favorite Dark Horse titles, major announcements and surprise guests, be the first to know about heroes, horror, and more!
11 AM -1 PM: Recording Star Wars Stories at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
The Star Wars Stories Project invites fans to share their own tales of fandom through video testimonials.
11:15 AM - 12 NOON: Family Guy (Ballroom 20)
Seth MacFarlane and the brilliant creative minds behind Family Guy present a raucous discussion of what goes on behind the scenes of TV's most subversive animated hit. They'll also be offering a not-to-be-missed sneak peek at "Something, Something Dark Side," the Empire Strikes Back parody follow-up to Star Wars: Blue Harvest. Giggity!
12:30 - 1 PM: Photo-Op at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
Rebel Legion Troopers
1 - 2 PM: How-To Session: Matt Busch (Room 18)
Join Star Wars artist Matt Busch as he covers all the tricks of the trade, not only for creating dynamic illustrations but also on how to break into the industries of comics and pop culture. Matt will share some of his adventures and give unique insight into how you can make your dreams of working for your favorite publisher or Hollywood property come true. He will also show some videos and have prizes for those with great questions!
1:15 - 1:45 PM: Photo-Op at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
Mandalorian Mercs (Fett-Style Mercenaries)
2 - 3 PM: Signing at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
Star Wars: The Old Republic -- Rob Chestney (Writer); Alex Sanchez (Artist)
2 -4 PM: Recording Star Wars Stories at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
The Star Wars Stories Project invites fans to share their own tales of fandom through video testimonials.
Lucasfilm Ltd. and G4 are joining forces for a milestone in San Diego Comic-Con International's 40-year history -- the first-ever, exclusive television broadcast of a presentation from the massive pop culture convention. The Star Wars Spectacular! will air Saturday July 25th at 2:00pm ET/PT only on G4, and will feature never-before-seen footage, breaking news, surprise announcements, guest stars and more. In addition, G4 will present three hours of live coverage from the Comic-Con floor, beginning at 4:00pm ET/PT. For more info, see this story here.
2:30 PM: Signing at the Acme Archives Booth (#5429)
Artist Peter Ferk
3 - 3:30 PM: Photo-Op at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
Stormtroopers
3 - 4 PM: How-To Session: Dave Dorman (Room 18)
Eisner Award-winning illustrator Dave Dorman has been doing cover art, packaging art, fine art, toy design, and concept art for the past 25 years. His first cover was for Heavy Metal magazine, and since that time, he has expanded into artwork for licensed properties including Star Wars, Alien, Predator, Alien vs. Predator, Batman, Spider-Man, G.I. Joe, The Green Hornet, Magic: The Gathering, World of Warcraft, Battlestar Galactica, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and many more. The fans voted him the "#1 Star Wars Artist of All Time," and he is a proud honorary member of the 501st Midwest Garrison.
3 - 7 PM: Lucasfilm Licensing Portfolio Review (PR D)
Troy Alders, art director at Lucas Licensing, will conduct portfolio reviews, provide critiques and offer tips for aspiring artists. Bring in a portfolio selection of your best work and see if you have what it takes to create art for the ever expanding Lucasfilm galaxy. For a previous interview with Alders regarding the portfolio review process, see this story here.
3:30 - 4 PM: Photo-Op at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
Sith and Bounty Hunters
4 - 7PM: G4's LIVE Coverage from the Exhibit Floor (Your Television)
8PM on: Comic-Con Masquerade Ball (Ballroom 20)
Lucasfilm Ltd. will reward the best Star Wars costumers with fabulous items from their Licensing Archives. The finest entries from the Star Wars galaxy will be selected by a Lucasfilm representative (Josh Kushins, LFL's Manager of Communications) to receive special limited-edition collectibles.
8:30 - 9:30 PM: Atom.com, Lucasfilm, and Olivia Munn talk Star Wars Fan Movies (Room 7AB)
Olivia Munn (G4's Attack of the Show) joins Atom.com, Lucasfilm, and top fan filmmakers to discuss 2009's newly anointed Fan Movie Challenge winners and new developments in fan filmmaking. Get a sneak preview of the highly anticipated sequel, Star Wars Gangsta Rap: Chronicles, and hear about Olivia's new fan film project (hint: it could be yours). Also joining the panel will be former George Lucas Selects Award winners Trey Stokes (Pink Five), Robert Reeves (Padmé), and Chris Crawford (Star Wars Gangsta Rap). Moderated by Chris Albrecht, co-editor of NewTeeVee.com.
Sunday, July 26
11 AM: Signing at the Acme Archives Booth (#5429)
Artist William Silvers
11 AM - 12 NOON: Signing at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
Monkey Island -- Molly Denmark (Artist); Craig Derrick (Producer); Dela Longfish (Artist)
Lucasfilm's Bonnie Burton (You Can Draw: Star Wars) and artist Katie Cook (The Clone Wars web comic) help kids draw fun Star Wars characters. Lucas Online Senior Editor Bonnie Burton edits the drawing tutorials and craft projects which can be found at Starwars.com/kids. Artist Katie Cook (Katiecandraw.com) has done licensed art for Star Wars, DC, Marvel, Heroes, and The Lord of the Rings. She often dreams of being a Wookiee, which explains why she could use a haircut.
11 AM - 1 PM: Recording Star Wars Stories at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
The Star Wars Stories Project invites fans to share their own tales of fandom through video testimonials.
11 AM - 2 PM: Lucasfilm Licensing Portfolio Review (PR D)
Troy Alders, art director at Lucas Licensing, will conduct portfolio reviews, provide critiques and offer tips for aspiring artists. Bring in a portfolio selection of your best work and see if you have what it takes to create art for the ever expanding Lucasfilm galaxy. For a previous interview with Alders regarding the portfolio review process, see this story here.
12 NOON - 1 PM: How-To Session: Benton Jew (Room 18)
Benton Jew is a storyboard/concept illustrator and comic book artist from Los Angeles. He began his career in film at George Lucas's Industrial Light & Magic, where he provided artwork on The Mask, The Mummy, and Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. He has also done some comic book work and has recently contributed art to Secret Identities: The Asian-American Superhero Anthology, Rob Hanes Adventures and Marvel's Agents of Atlas and Hulk Family. Benton will present more information on the creative process from storyboarding on major motion pictures to independent publishing.
1 - 2 PM: Signing at the Star Wars Pavilion (Hall D)
Gus and Duncan's Comprehensive Guide to Star Wars Collectibles -- Gus Lopez and Duncan Jenkins (Writers)
2 - 3 PM: Star Wars Trivia Game Show (Room 7AB)
Members of the San Diego Star Wars Society, veteran hosts of trivia game shows at Star Wars Celebration III and at Comic-Con International since 2002, have prepared a bigger challenge this year for all fans who think they know their stuff about the galaxy far, far away. Added this year will be one game round for kids 12 and under. Come test your knowledge and win one of the many valuable prizes to be given away.
