I’ve been incredibly excited to get to Celebration V, and now the biggest reason for my desire to go just dropped out of the sky.
Jon Stewart, the hilarious comedic firebrand of The Daily Show fame, has been announced as the interviewer in charge of George Lucas’ CV appearance.
I was able to see George Lucas live at Celebration III (after an overnight campout in the rain 3 miles from the site of a Tornado in Indianapolis) and it was easily worth the price of admission and travel for the entire affair.
This will be an event to remember, and I’ll write up as much of it as I can.
In the meantime, I will defer to the official press release:
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 17, 2010) – Already jam-packed with a full slate of intergalactic events, activities and attractions, Star Wars Celebration V today announced THE MAIN EVENT – a live, on-stage interview with Saga creator George Lucas hosted by The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart. The hour-long, candid conversation will spark a discourse sure to shed light on the storied history of the Star Wars Saga – from its past to its future, with insider insights about the many steps along the way. A self-proclaimed lover of Lucas’ “galaxy far, far away,” Stewart brings a fan sensibility to the interview, aiming to focus on areas of interest to the many diverse and devoted groups that have helped Star Wars endure for more than thirty years. In addition to the dialogue between Lucas and Stewart, fan questions can be submitted through the official Star Wars Celebration V website: www.starwarscelebration.com.
Taking place in Orlando, FL from August 12-15, Star Wars Celebration V will commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and the ongoing, weekly adventures of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Featuring celebrities, costumes, live entertainment, screenings, autographs, collectibles, panels and much, much more, Star Wars Celebration V is the official Lucasfilm convention – and the biggest Star Wars party in the galaxy!