Last Tour To Endor Recap

On Saturday night August 14th Disney treated tons of Star Wars fans in town for Star Wars Celebration V. However, our Last Tour To Endor experience actually began about 10pm on Friday... Okay so it began that morning but anyway... We were in line for 12 hours to see George Lucas. In the ridiculous humidity of Orlando at night to the ridiculous 4 abreast line that we were forced to be in once the line was moved inside. Once that ordeal was over we moved in to the main theater and enjoyed an entire hour in the presence of the Jedi master himself. That was over at noon, and after I hit the Show floor one last time and then went to see most of the Clone Wars Season 3 panel, I boarded one of the first buses to Walt Disney World and Disney Hollywood Studios, for the Last Tour To Endor.

I immediately went on Star Tours twice and then proceeded to wander the park taking tons of video. It was my first time at a WDW park so I was immersed in it! I eventually made it to the main stage under the Mickey hat where I saw Hoopla, The show host of Hyperspace Hoopla. I then made the RIDICULOUSLY long line for "Indiana Jones And The Lost Jedi Temple Of Doom" I didn't mind being in the standing room only crowd until George Lucas came in the arena and then all the people with seats wouldn't let the people in the back get a good look. Other than that the show was awesome. The high point of the night was definitely the Fireworks show. This video is likely the best view you will see of it but it just doesn't compare to the live experience. Dear Disney, Last Tour To Endor was every bit worth the $75 dollars! Thanks for the memories. -Admiral Duke

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 3 SWCV Trailer

There were a lot of sneak peaks at Celebration V. At the Clone Wars Season 3 panel this amazing trailer for the third season was shown to the massive crowds that attended both, now you at home can sink your teeth into this juicy little morsel. Hopefully it will hold you over until Star Wars: The Clone Wars returns this fall.

George Lucas & Jon Stewart Did Not Disappoint (Aug. 14th, 2010)

After waiting in line for 12 hours with over a thousand rabid Star Wars fans in the ridiculous humidity that dominates Orlando in August, getting in to the main celebration stage with powerful air conditioning was almost enough. Then the event began. After a short wait where the crowd was amped up to 80's pop songs and colorful banter, Jon Stewart took the stage, and shortly after... The Bearded One, George Lucas joined him. Fans had contributed several questions but the life force of the event really was Jon Stewart.

George elaborated on many themes that permeate the prequels. Like Religion, Redemption and the relationships between fathers & sons. Things began to get interesting when R2-D2 came on stage to deliver a custom made Hasbro action figure of Jon Stewart, to Jon Stewart, and his reaction was one of genuine shock. It was the reaction of a true Star Wars fan, who had always dreamed of such a thing.


After that the easter eggs began to fall. George revealed that Clone Wars writers are already writing episodes for season five of the series that begins it's 3rd season this fall. He also revealed that a new character will be involved in a 4 episode story arc this season. Who is this mysterious character? None other than Darth Maul's Brother, whose name was very hard to hear in the theater, believe me I tried and after asking several other members of the press, they didn't hear it either.

After that Mark Hammil crashed the panel and helped George announce that the Star Wars films will be released on Blu Ray in the fall of 2011. What was truly mind blowing about that was when george and Mark introduced the long rumored deleted scene of Luke building his light saber from Return of the Jedi.

To finish off the panel Carrie Fisher came on stage to say a few words, and with that my 12 hour ordeal to see George lucas in the flesh was over, but holy cow was it awesome!!! -Admiral Duke

Day 2 At STAR WARS Celebration V (Aug. 13th, 2010)

Another day, another Disney panel. This time around it was all about Star Tours and Star Wars Collectibles. The obvious question was when can we expect the STAR WARS Vinylmation, the answer was simple... Later. Another question about Vinylmation was, will there be any big figs? The answer at this point is "There are currently none planned." Now if your depressed, dont be. the announced the line up for series 5 of the Disney/Star Wars crossover figures and they look awesome(we will have full photos of them soon.)

Some really great posters were given out at the event. if your rolled poster contained a ticket, you won an exclusive and very rare silver Boba Fett Racer that was limited to 500 pieces.

Where as C3PO actor Anthony Daniels was the surprise guest at yesterdays panel R2-MK was todays special guest. He came and greeted visitors of the panel and then made a very speedy exit.


Droid building is huge at SWCV. Tons of Astromech droids have been spotted throughout the celebration but none quite like this. A life size Lego R2-D2 was wandering the floor much to the delight of adults and children alike.


The Ink Fusion tattoo Expo is quite a big deal here. Even Disney fans got in on the action, like this young lady who had Mickey's iconic head transformed in to the symbol for the Galactic republic. -Admiral Duke

"The Solo Adventures" Review (Aug. 12th, 2010)

Billed as the worlds first ever 3D Star Wars fan film, The Solo Adventures isn't actually a "fan Film" so much as it is the coolest class project, ever. Animated by students of the DAVE(Digital Animation & Visual Effects) School located in Orlando on the Universal back lot, The Solo Adventures looks nothing like any class project I did in school. The version shown this week at Star Wars celebration V is in full 3D glory and is quite amazing to behold. The animation style evokes the look and feel of the Clone Wars television show. The production quality is top notch. The film makers even went as far as to hire Lucasfilm's official voice of Han Solo, John Armstrong which really helps to add an extra layer of authenticity to the film.

The story takes place some thime prior to Episode 4, and apparently explains why Jabba the Hutt eventually puts a price on Han's head. It's funny and entertaining and truly continues the magic of the STAR WARS universe in a way that many fan films attempt but never achieve. The Solo Adventures is really a great achivement for these students, and we certainly hope they got an A+. Now, you wont be able to see the film in 3D but, you can watch it right now. -Admiral Duke

Disney Parks Panel at Star Wars Celebration V (Aug. 12th 2010),

The Disney Parks kicked of with a history of Star Tours and the Indiana Jones parks attractions. The fun of the panel was C3PO actor Anthony Daniels who provided the color and humor for the hour. The one thing that Disney fans, and Star Wars fans alike were waiting for was some sort of special bit about the upcoming STAR TOURS: The Adventures Continue. Well, here you have it a short video preview that gives you some insight as to the far off destinations that Star Tours will visit.
- Admiral Duke

Getting Started At Star Wars Celebration V (Aug. 12th, 2010)

Celebration V is officially under way, and it is crazy! tons of fan, tons of exhibitors and much, much more. We have not even headed to any of the panels yet but we are having the time of our lives. We head to the Disney parks panel later today and we will have full coverage for you right here!

There was a line at the Disney booth the moment the show opened. Everybody was clamoring for the Star Speeder 1000 sneak peak toy and the Donald Duck Shadow Trooper.

There are tons of awesome costumes this Australian fan is Darth Vader armed with a boomerang.

Free swag from the Hasbro booth

STAR WARS: Clone Wars director Dave Filloni with fan.

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