Star Wars Celebration Anaheim Update: Ian McDiarmid, Bespin Dio, And More

The Emperor himself, Ian McDiarmid, will sign autographs and take part in panel discussions at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim; also appearing in Official Pix's Celebration Autograph Hall will be a number of cast and crew from the Original and Prequel Trilogies:
•Erik Bauersfeld (Voice Actor — Admiral Ackbar and Bib Fortuna, Return of the Jedi)
•Stephen Costantino (Gamorrean Guard, Return of the Jedi)
•John Morton (Dak Ralter, The Empire Strikes Back)
•Brian Muir (Darth Vader Helmet & Armor Sculptor, Original Trilogy)
•Bonnie Piesse (Beru Whitesun Lars, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith)
•Clive Revill (Voice Actor — The Emperor, The Empire Strikes Back)
•Corey Dee Williams (Klaatu the Skiff Guard, Return of the Jedi)

"Some of Lucasfilm’s most creative minds will be on hand for panel discussions, portfolio reviews, and special events"
-Christian Alzmann, senior art director, ILM - Panelist, Portfolio Reviews
-Joel Aron, CG supervisor
– Panelist Anita Castellar, Lucasfilm Licensing
– Panelist Leland Chee, keeper of the Holocron
– Panelist Hez Chorba, brand creative director Lucasfilm/Disney Interactive
– Portfolio Reviews Amy Beth Christenson, senior concept designer, Lucasfilm Animation -
- Panelist, Portfolio Reviews Chris Glenn, concept designer, Lucasfilm Animation
– Panelist, Portfolio Reviews Pablo Hidalgo, Lucasfilm Story Group
- Panelist, Host Jennifer Heddle, senior editor, Lucasfilm/Disney Publishing Worldwide
– Panelist, Host Keith Kellogg, animation supervisor, Lucasfilm Animation
- Panelist Liz Marshall, production manager, Lucasfilm Animation
– Panelist Athena Yvette Portillo, line producer, Lucasfilm Animation
- Panelist Jonathan Rinzler, executive editor, Lucasfilm
– Panelist Pete Vilmur, PR senior writer, Lucasfilm -

Star Wars Rebels art director Kilian Plunkett will also be on hand for panels and portfolio reviews!


Frank D’Iorio (who has led the Diorama Builders' area since 2002's Celebration II), and his talented crew will also build Bespin dioramas (Hall B, sponsored by Hasbro), kids will be able to create their own additions, and then, take them home.

If you're interested in donating figures/vehicles to the project, Check here.

(Source: StarWars.com)

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