Mark Hamillis officially coming toStar Wars CelebrationOrlando. And he’s going to have a little more to say than he did inStar Wars: The Force Awakens. The legendary actor, known as Luke Skywalker in theStar Warssaga, the Joker inBatman: The Animated Seriesand theArkhamvideo game series, host ofMark Hamill’s Pop Culture Quest, and much more, is set to return for his sixthStar WarsCelebration.Hamill, aStar Warsicon, has become a Celebration favorite for his insightful, heartfelt, and very funny talks.
StarWars.comannounced today that at Celebration Orlando, he will be present for all four days of the show, signing autographs and part of some very special programming. On Friday, April 14, fans can attend “Mark Hamill’s Tribute toCarrie Fisher,” in which the actor remembers the talent, humor, and legacy of his friend and co-star. Sunday, April 16, will seeHamilltake the stage solo (no pun intended) for the appropriately titled “Hamill Himself,” featuring an hour of anecdotes and audience Q&A.
In the past, Hamill has discussed everything from making theStar Wars filmsto how he gave his complete collection of vintage Star Wars toys to his kids, allowing them to open every single item. He’ll also throw in the occasional Beatles reference. Who knows what he’ll discuss this time? The Jedi returns this April. Don’t miss it.Star WarsCelebration Orlando will take place April 13-16 at the Orange County Convention Center. Visit StarWarsCelebration.com for tickets and more info! If that news wasn’t exciting enough, Electronic Arts also announced today that fans will get the first look atStar Wars Battlefront IIatStar WarsCelebration.
Commence primary ignition, the first trailer forStar Wars Battlefront IIis imminent. On April 15 at 2:30PM ET/11:30AM PT atStar WarsCelebration, Electronic Arts will be presenting during the “The Galaxywide Premiere of Star Wars Battlefront II” panel. Not able to attend in person? You’ll still be able to watch online through theStar WarsCelebration live stream. Join the award-winning developers from DICE, Criterion and Motive as they offer a glimpse at the game and debut the first trailer.
This year’sStar WarsCelebration will also be celebratingA New Hope’s 40th Anniversary, with a panel on Thursday, April 13, hosted byWarwick Davisand featuring LucasFilm presidentKathleen Kennedyand a number of “surprise guests,” one of which may very well beMark Hamill. It is also believed that this Thursday panel will reveal the first ever trailer forStar Wars: The Last Jedi, although that still hasn’t been officially confirmed by LucasFilm as of yet. It has been confirmed, though, thatStar WarsCelebration will not happen in 2018, but it will return in 2019, just in time forStar Wars: Episode IX.
