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2012 Star Wars Weekends Schedule at Walt Disney World Resort
Here’s the scheduled celebrity lineup for Star Wars Weekends 2012 (subject to change):
Weekend I (May 18 – 20)
- Ray Park – (Darth Maul – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
- Jerome Blake (Rune Haako/Mas Amedda – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
- Dee Bradley Baker (voice of Clone Captain Rex and Clone Commander Cody – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
Weekend II (May 25- 27)
- Andy Secombe (Watto – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
- Ray Park (Darth Maul – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
- Tom Kane (voice of Yoda – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
Weekend III (June 1 -3)
- Jake Lloyd (Anakin Skywalker – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
- Silas Carson (Nute Gunray/Ki-Adi-Mundi – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
- (Star Wars: The Clone Wars voice talent – currently TBD)
Weekend IV (June 8- 10)
- Michonne Bourriague (Aurra Sing – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
- Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett – Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi)
- Daniel Logan (Boba Fett – Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones)
- Nika Futterman (voice of Asajj Ventress – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
While most daily events are still being scheduled, we have received a few additional news of note and tips for Star Wars Weekends 2012 (all activities & entertainment subject to change):
- “Hyperspace Hoopla”: This high-energy, one-of-a-kind show is a chance to see some of the famed Star Wars characters performing like never before. It will take place on a stage in front of the Sorcerer Mickey hat on Hollywood Blvd., and is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. each event evening.
- Autograph Opportunities: As always, there is no additional charge for the celebrity autograph sessions at Star Wars Weekends. The autograph lines will once again be handled via a FASTPASS-type system. The meet-and-greet session/autograph opportunities are extremely limited, so guests need to arrive early to receive a FASTPASS. Please refer to this link, which will take you to the official Star Wars Weekends event page on DisneyWorld.com. There, you’ll find more detailed information under “Celebrity Autographs.”
- Star-Studded Event: Keep in mind, autograph opportunities are not the only place to see the celebrities. Star Wars stars take part in fun throughout the day in Star Wars-themed talk shows, behind-the-scenes presentations, the gala “Legends of the Force” parade and more.
That’s the latest for now. Keep checking back as we confirm more scheduled activities for Star Wars Weekends 2012. Do you have any special memories of past Star Wars Weekends or of any of the celebrities that will attend this year? If so, please share in the comments.
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Celebrities, Details and Tips Announced for Star Wars Weekends 2012
Following the post earlier in the week about the return of James Arnold Taylor (voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi – Star Wars: The Clone Wars) and Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano – Star Wars: The Clone Wars) as Celebrity Hosts for Star Wars Weekends, we received a new transmission from an R2 unit that reveals more Star Wars celebrities scheduled to appear this year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios park. The annual event takes place each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 18-June 10, 2012.
With Donald Duck doing his best Darth Maul impression in the 2012 event logo, seen here, Star Wars Weekends 2012 will welcome several celebrities from Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace for the Force-filled fun. In fact, Donald will have the chance to meet Ray Park, the action star who portrayed Darth Maul, during an extended engagement. Ray (pictured below) is scheduled to appear in both Weekends I and II.
Another 2012 highlight: keep a sharp eye during Weekend IV when bounty hunters — a favorite among many fans — take center stage in their very own weekend (doesn’t that seem appropriate, considering Star Wars bounty hunters generally work on their own anyway?). As an added surprise, Weekend IV will be a “Bonus Boba” weekend! Both actors who portrayed laconic enforcer Boba Fett in the saga — Jeremy Bulloch and Daniel Logan — will appear during the event’s closing weekend.
Each weekend will also feature a visiting celebrity voice actor from the popular animated TV series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Here’s the scheduled celebrity lineup for Star Wars Weekends 2012 (subject to change):
Weekend I (May 18 – 20)
- Ray Park – (Darth Maul – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
- Jerome Blake (Rune Haako/Mas Amedda – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
- Dee Bradley Baker (voice of Clone Captain Rex and Clone Commander Cody – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
Weekend II (May 25- 27)
- Andy Secombe (Watto – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
- Ray Park (Darth Maul – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
- Tom Kane (voice of Yoda – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
Weekend III (June 1 -3)
- Jake Lloyd (Anakin Skywalker – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
- Silas Carson (Nute Gunray/Ki-Adi-Mundi – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
- (Star Wars: The Clone Wars voice talent – currently TBD)
Weekend IV (June 8- 10)
- Michonne Bourriague (Aurra Sing – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
- Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett – Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi)
- Daniel Logan (Boba Fett – Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones)
- Nika Futterman (voice of Asajj Ventress – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
While most daily events are still being scheduled, we have received a few additional news of note and tips for Star Wars Weekends 2012 (all activities & entertainment subject to change):
- “Hyperspace Hoopla”: This high-energy, one-of-a-kind show is a chance to see some of the famed Star Wars characters performing like never before. It will take place on a stage in front of the Sorcerer Mickey hat on Hollywood Blvd., and is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. each event evening.
- Autograph Opportunities: As always, there is no additional charge for the celebrity autograph sessions at Star Wars Weekends. The autograph lines will once again be handled via a FASTPASS-type system. The meet-and-greet session/autograph opportunities are extremely limited, so guests need to arrive early to receive a FASTPASS. Please refer to this link, which will take you to the official Star Wars Weekends event page on DisneyWorld.com. There, you’ll find more detailed information under “Celebrity Autographs.”
- Star-Studded Event: Keep in mind, autograph opportunities are not the only place to see the celebrities. Star Wars stars take part in fun throughout the day in Star Wars-themed talk shows, behind-the-scenes presentations, the gala “Legends of the Force” parade and more.
That’s the latest for now. Keep checking back as we confirm more scheduled activities for Star Wars Weekends 2012. Do you have any special memories of past Star Wars Weekends or of any of the celebrities that will attend this year? If so, please share in the comments.
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- Sneak Peek at Star Wars Weekends 2012 Merchandise (jedimouseketeer.blogspot.com)
- Actors Ashley Eckstein and James Arnold Taylor Host Star Wars Weekends 2012 at Walt Disney World (chipandco.com)
Actors Ashley Eckstein and James Arnold Taylor Host Star Wars Weekends 2012 at Walt Disney World
Ashley Eckstein and James Arnold Taylor Return as Celebrity Hosts for Star Wars Weekends 2012 at Walt Disney World
Disney Parks announced today that Ashley Eckstein and James Arnold Taylor are reprising their roles as hosts for Star Wars Weekends 2012 at Disney Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort.
James Arnold Taylor will be the the emcee of the festivities while Ashley Eckstein will host “Behind the Force,” a look into “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” animated series.
Taylor is the extremely talented actor whose versatile vocal range has given him success in every facet of the voice-over industry. Star Wars fans know him as the voice of the venerable Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and he has performed celebrated roles in animation and video games, as well as exacting voice-doubling for such stars as Christopher Walken, David Spade, and Michael J. Fox. Taylor debuted his high-energy one-man performance “Talking to Myself” in 2011.
Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano, Anakin Skywalker’s Padawan on “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” is a former Walt Disney World Resort cast member at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Not only did she grow up around the parks but also stared as Muffy on Disney Channel’s “That’s So Raven.” In addition to doing film and voice work, Eckstein also started Her Universe, a company that produces licensed merchandise targeted specifically for women and girls.
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- Register Now for the Star Wars Celebration VI Costume Pageant (chipandco.com)
Register Now for the Star Wars Celebration VI Costume Pageant
Celebrations are a showcase for amazing fan-made Star Wars costumes, and the Celebration VI Costume Pageants are your chance to show off your creation, or watch incredible costumers strut their stuff.
Registration starts today! Click here to download the rules, guidelines, and registration form.
The Costume Pageants are currently scheduled for the afternoons of Friday, August 24 and Sunday, August 26, planned for the Celebration Stage with celebrity host James Arnold Taylor . Costumes will draw inspiration from across the galaxy of Star Wars, from movies and television to books and comics to the fertile imaginations of creative costumers.
Your entry must be postmarked by July 15, 2012, so download your entry form today!
Need some inspiration? Check out the great fan-made costumes on display at prior Star Wars Celebrations in 2010 and 2007!
JediMouseketeer.com and the Sorcerer Radio Network will be covering Star Wars Celebration VI LIVE! Stay tuned for more information regarding our coverage coming soon!
*Source StarWars.com.
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McCallum Reveals New Details About “Star Wars: Underworld” TV Series
The internet is buzzing yet again regarding George Lucas’ Star Wars television project. Prequels producer Rick McCallum, called the live-action series “Star Wars: Underworld” in a recent interview with IGN. This project has been in the pre-production phase now for several years and is said to take place during the time spanning “Revenge of the Sith” and “A New Hope” (while Luke and Leia are growing up).
McCallum and Lucas have gone on record as saying that Lucasfilm would like to finance the project themselves instead of networks holding interest of the project. They are also developing new technologies in terms of productions to keep to a television budget.
Lucas and company are currently working on the highly successful “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” animated series for Cartoon Network and will be releasing his long awaited “Red Tails” World War II drama January 20th. Also in development is “Star Wars: Detours” a project being developed with Seth Green (Robot Chicken). “Star Wars – Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D” will hit theaters on February 10, 2012.
