'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Will Be In Hall H At San Diego Comic-Con
The Force is strong with San Diego Comic-Con. Lucasfilm has just announced that Star Wars: The Force Awakens will have a panel in Hall H on Friday July 10, the first time the property has been in that room in some years. J.J. Abrams, Kathleen Kennedy, Lawrence Kasdan and "special guests" will be on hand to likely debut a new trailer and more.
Plus, that's just one of a many Star Wars related events taking place on that day. Below, read more info on the Star Wars Comic Con presence.
The info came from the official site. They promise more details tomorrow, so check back then for an update, but here's the info.
The power of the Force is coming to San Diego Comic-Con, and StarWars.com has your opening crawl for the megaevent's Star Wars programming. Check out our guide below for information on panels that cover Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Hasbro's latest action figures, new novels based on the original films, and much, much more. (If you can't make it, don't worry; visit StarWars.com for exclusive real-time liveblogs!)The event takes place July 9-12 at the San Diego Convention Center, with Star Wars panels scheduled for Friday, July 10; look for some exclusive Star Wars: The Force Awakens products at SDCC, and be sure to check out EW.comtomorrow for details.
Friday, July 10, Star Wars Schedule
Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Hall H Lucasfilm president and producer Kathleen Kennedy, director J.J. Abrams, writer Lawrence Kasdan, and special guests provide a special look at Star Wars: The Force Awakens.Star Wars Publishing 2015, Part 1: 10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; Room: 7ABJoin a dynamic, all-star, New York Times-bestselling panel of authors including Alexandra Bracken (the Darkest Minds series), Adam Gidwitz (A Tale Dark andGrim series), Tom Angleberger (The Origami Yoda series), and Tony Diterlizzi (The Spiderwick Chronicles) in conversation with Lucasfilm's Mike Siglain about the new Star Wars retellings for a younger generation of fans. From picture books to novels, these authors present A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi in perspectives that will change the way readers understand who these beloved characters are and how they became legends for legions of fans.Star Wars Publishing 2015, Part 2: 11:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Room: 7ABJoin a variety of authors as they talk about their upcoming projects from that galaxy far, far away. Moderated by Lucasfilm's Mike Siglain, authors from Del Rey and other publishers will participate in a discussion on writing stories for the exciting new future of the Star Wars universe.Hasbro Star Wars, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Room: 7ABJoin members of the Hasbro and Lucasfilm teams as they discuss the popular Hasbro Star Wars line. Attendees will get an in-depth look at Hasbro's latest action figure offerings, and word on the Holonet is there may also be a few surprises, including a special product reveal.Star Wars Collectibles Update with Lucasfilm's Anita Castellar, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Room: 7ABJoin eFX, Gentle Giant Studios, Kotobukiya, and Sideshow Collectibles for product development insights and exclusive previews of the latest in Star Wars collectibles. In attendance will be Anita Castellar, a self-professed Star Wars fangirl who manages licensing for hardline categories at Lucasfilm such as toys, collectibles, consumer electronics, automotives, and more.ILM 40th Anniversary, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Room: 7ABFor 40 years, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most memorable images in the history of modern cinema. From advances in the photo chemical process, optical compositing, motion control, and models and miniatures — to the company's pioneering efforts in computer graphics, digital compositing, film scanning and recording, morphing, digital environments, performance capture, character animation and modern digital pipelines, ILM continues to break new ground in visual effects for film, television, themed attractions, and new forms of entertainment. The presenters will discuss the company's work from its earliest days and breakthroughs along the way.Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition at San Diego Comic Con 2015