With so many fans traveling from outside of Europe, it's inevitable that many will make this into a vacation. What are your plans before the show starts, after the show wraps each day and after the event is over?
Yes it usually falls on the weekend that CE is next year, in fact it was last weekend (I've just about recovered from it!). As CE is on that date obviously they don't want a clash, so next years LFCC is on the weekend of 23rd-24th July, they announced yesterday that next years will have a 3 full days Friday to Sunday as well as a preview evening on the Thursday. In the past the preview evening has been around 3-4 hours and tends to have a few of the weekend guests but not always the headliner guests.Also been looking at the London Film and Comic Con for a couple of years now. Does the show generally fall around the same time every July? It was July 1-19 this year. It would be great if next years show fell near the time of Celebration. They have a fantastic line-up of guests. A lot of SW guests as well. Maybe an idea of some of the guests London will get next year (SW wise).
It's funny as I go LFCC every year and I'm thinking that I may have to choose between the 2 on which to attend, and as CE has only been in London once before, then that has preference, then I see some of you guys coming over here are considering going to both!! If you want to meet Dave Prowse then he has more chance of being at LFCC than CE, so for some of you it might be worth it.This wont be good for me
Thanks for the info, I was looking last night to find next years date. I am seriously think of doing this show the next weekend after CE. Will need to clear it with the wife and stepdaughter. I'm sure they wont mind more time in London since I'm paying![]()
yeah, that was my plan... :-/Bad news for anyone who was considering going to LFCC the week after CE, they have changed the dates, it's now being held on Thursday 28th - Sunday 31st July 2016.
Even though I usually dislike concerts (I know what kind of a young adult am I?!) I do have my tickets for this! A Star Wars concert must be fun!There's an amazing pre-show gig happening the night before Celebration at London's O2 arena. Take a look at tge following.
Can’t wait for Star Wars Celebration? Why not get the party started early with this incredible gig the night before!
#Cantina will happen at the Brooklyn Bowl in London’s iconic O2 arena on Thursday 14th July 2016.
This very special gig in aid of The Alzheimer's Society, will transport you, musically, to a galaxy far, far away. This really is the essential place to be pre-Celebration!
Luther Ingo Star Cruiser (okay, this is a fake name, for now, for these secret headliners. But I urge you to read the bio under BANDS on the website!!!)
Darth Elvis & The Imperials
Blues Harvest
All playing one very special night on Thursday 14th July at The Brooklyn Bowl inside the O2 in London.
Kick off Celebration in style and hang loose with some of the coolest bands this side of the Galaxy!
Tickets on sale WEDNESDAY APRIL 13th.
More info and surprises to follow...
Don't be like Luke at the end of The Force Awakens...SPREAD THE WORD!!!
www.thisiscantina.com
For all you guys visiting from around the world, I have another suggestion for before/afterwards.
How about some of the filming locations?
May be a bit of a drive though...
You have PuzzleWood, which was the filing location of some of the Takadona scenes and on the way past, why not detor to greenham common in Newbury to see where they filmed the outside shots of the rebel base from TFA?
If you have enough time (and a bit more money, I would look into Skelig island in Ireland too.)
I did puzzlewood and it was pretty cool - they haven't really picked up on promoting it so its just a nice walk for normal people, but something really cool to those of us who know.
If it helps, some Doctor who was filmed there too.
Jon
That's awesome, definitely going to this! Thanks for sharing!This might be of interest to some of you on the Friday evening of Celebration, if you've got any life left in your feet!
Image Archivist Phil Szostak Signing The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens At Forbidden Planet
http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Image_Archivist_Phil_Szostak_Signing_The_Art_of_Star_Wars_The_Force_Awakens_At_Forbidden_Planet_169728.asp
No problem, I'm glad that someone who didn't know about it is now aware and can fit it in their schedule as a bonus.That's awesome, definitely going to this! Thanks for sharing!
I might check that out. Do you have to book a slot or can you just go and have a look? I've no intention of buying anything, just wanna check out the millennium falcon cockpit.Hey guys, I see harrods is displaying the new prop shop items and also their totally crazy full replica of the millennium falcon cockpit.
It looks as tho you have to book an appointment, might be worth a look for you lot that are coming over from abroad
http://www.propshop.co.uk/news/star-wars-lands-harrods/
I might check that out. Do you have to book a slot or can you just go and have a look? I've no intention of buying anything, just wanna check out the millennium falcon cockpit.
Yes. Your best bet is to hang out around the collecting track panels and ask around there. Usually will be later in the evening after dinner for most. I'm not able to make it so I wish everyone safe travels.So are there going to be hotel sales after the show like there was at past celebrations?
Have an extra Harrod's booking for Thursday 10 am if anyone is interested. 7/14Have an extra Harrod's booking for 10 am if anyone is interested.
I could really use that slot. Will be there at 10am.Have an extra Harrod's booking for Thursday 10 am if anyone is interested. 7/14
pm sent to you. Sorry so late. Didn't realize I forgot to pmI could really use that slot. Will be there at 10am.
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