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Star Wars "Celebration III"

More than 30,000 fans from as far away as Europe, Mexico and Japan have traveled to Indianapolis to attend Celebration III this weekend, a convention for Star Wars fans. Celebration III's program includes droid races and robotic workshops, as well as an appearance by legendary director George Lucas himself, his first appearance at a fan convention since 1987.

"It is the ultimate sci-fi," Amanda Johnston of Detroit told the Associated Press by way of explaining her love for the movies.

Between autograph sessions, gaming tournaments and some special sneak peaks of scenes from the upcoming Revenge of the Sith movie, event-goers could play yet-to-be-released Stars Wars video games, load exclusive Stars Wars ringtones and participate in network games on special Stars Wars -themed computers.

"There's only one kind of Star Wars fan, and that's a passionate one," Steve Sansweet, Lucas film's head of fan relations, told the crowd.

IN OTHER NEWS

Lucas has revealed he asked Steven Spielberg's advice on a couple of scenes, including a lightsaber duel between Anakin Skywalker and Obi Wan Kenobi. "Revenge of the Sith" is out May 19.

April 22, 2005
POSTED BY Fabien Montique
TAGS Movies

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