Paladin D Posted May 5, 2005 Posted May 5, 2005 (edited) Some of you know that I went to [b]Star Wars Celebration 3[/b] (official Star Wars convention), which was held in Indianapolis, Indiana on the 21st-24th of May. I have about 60 minutes of video footage, and about 50 pictures. Of course, half of the footage and pictures are *ok* or didn't turn out that well. So, inbetween making my way through thousands of fans, being directed by stormtroopers, and waiting in lines, I took the time to pose with some costumed fans and to take some footage of the Star Wars utopia, which lasted for four days. Enjoy. [b]Note:[/b] All those in costume are fans, some of them were volunteers for the convention, helping with lines, security, and etc. [b]Another Note:[/b] Some of the images are blurry. [b]Last but not least:[/b] Try and not scream at some of the images, in some areas the lighting was horrible (like in the Autograph Hall), so I look different. [b]Pictures:[/b] 1) [i][b]Me with a Sandtrooper in the dealer room (Exhibit Hall D, where people sell stuff).[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3062.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3062.jpg[/url] 2) [i][b]Me again with an Imperial Royal Guard, in the dealer room as well.[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3063.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3063.jpg[/url] 3) [i][b]Posing with a green Clonetrooper (outside of Exhibit Hall D).[/i][/b] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3064.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3064.jpg[/url] 4) [i][b]A bounty hunter (left) and a tusken raider (right), with me (middle), this was in Exhibit Hall C (fan fair hall).[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3178.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3178.jpg[/url] 5) [i][b]A female Rebel pilot and me posing infront of an almost-life-sized X-wing (Exhibit Hall C).[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3176.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3176.jpg[/url] 6) [i][b]It seems that George Lucas and Morpheus (from The Matrix) were in a disagreement over something.[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3175.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3175.jpg[/url] 7) [i][b]Mace Windu posing for the camera[/i][/b] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3089.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3089.jpg[/url] 8) [i][b]My older brother posing with a Princess Leia in a metal bikini (from Return of the Jedi). I wish I posed with her too. [/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3180.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3180.jpg[/url] 9) [i][b]My older brother again, only this time posing with two Clonetroopers (they must workout in a gym).[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3082.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3082.jpg[/url] 10) [i][b]My younger brother posing with Darth Vader and Boba Fett (his eyes blinked in this photo).[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3085.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3085.jpg[/url] 11) [i][b]Another picture of my younger brother, only this time posing with a Sandtrooper.[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3084.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3084.jpg[/url] 12) [i][b]Some fan made this, Jar Jar Binks in carbonite.[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3186.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3186.jpg[/url] 13) [i][b]A life-sized Lego Darth Vader (Exhibit Hall D).[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3066.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3066.jpg[/url] 14) [i][b]And a life-sized Lego Chewbacca (same place).[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3067.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3067.jpg[/url] 15) [i][b]A Darth Vader testing out his lightsaber.[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3083.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3083.jpg[/url] 16) [i][b]Nick Gillard (stunt cordinator for the Prequel films) in the Sagamore Ballroom (left), with host Jay Laga'aia on the right (Captian Typho, Episode 2 and 3).[/i][/b] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3079.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3079.jpg[/url] 17) [i][b]Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) in the Sagamore Ballrom, a shot of one of the three large screens that were setup.[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3171.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3171.jpg[/url] 18) [i][b]George Lucas in the flesh at Celebration 3, in the Sagamore Ballroom (another shot of one of the large TV screens).[/i][/b] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3145.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3145.jpg[/url] 19) [i][b]Me posing with a statue-like-thing of The Emperor on his throne.[/i][/b] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/CelebrationIII008.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/Pal...ationIII008.jpg[/url] 20) [i][b]SCOUT TROOPERS, WAHOO!!! Got a chance to get a picture with them, pretty soon I'll be joining their ranks.[/i][/b] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/CelebrationIII030.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/Pal...ationIII030.jpg[/url] 21) [i][b]With R2-D2 and C-3PO, they had a little neat setup (they aren't costumes).[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/CelebrationIII034.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/Pal...ationIII034.jpg[/url] 22) [i][b]My older bro posing with them too.[/i][/b] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/CelebrationIII036.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/Pal...ationIII036.jpg[/url] 23) [i][b]Bunch of tusken raiders posing for the fans.[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/CelebrationIII051.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/Pal...ationIII051.jpg[/url] 24) [i][b]Both my brothers posing with a Wampa.[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/CelebrationIII052.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/Pal...ationIII052.jpg[/url] 25) [i][b]A cute picture of a young Darth Vader next to a fan-made working R2-D2 (just like the real thing, sounds and all).[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/CelebrationIII028.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/Pal...ationIII028.jpg[/url] 26) [i][b]Posing with the actress, Mary Oyaya, who plays "Unduli Luminara" in Episodes 2 and 3.[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/CelebrationIII050.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/Pal...ationIII050.jpg[/url] 27) [i][b]Me with Shannon McRandle, who's posed as "Mara Jade" (aka Luke Skywalker's future wife) in the Expanded Universe, yet she is not in any of the films.[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/CelebrationIII055.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/Pal...ationIII055.jpg[/url] 28) [i][b]None other than "Biggs Darklighter", Luke's best friend who dies in A New Hope during the big battle. Him and I discussed how Wedge had the ticket out, while he was stuck behind trying to cover Luke's behind. Played by Garrick Hagon.[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/CelebrationIII056.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/Pal...ationIII056.jpg[/url] 29) [i][b]Bodie Taylor, he plays the young-adult version of the Clonetroopers in Episodes 2 and 3. He doesn't do the voice, that's reserved for Temuera Morrison (Jango Fett and older-adult Clones).[/b][/i] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/CelebrationIII054_edited.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/Pal...I054_edited.jpg[/url] (The lighting and my facial expression were horrible, and to top it off, my thumb wouldn't go all the way up, it was literally stuck at some pivot joint! So I edited my face) [b]Video:[/b] [b]Clip 1:[/b] [i]Some random shots.[/i] [url="http://s18.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=34DUFQPT9XIBD3HRYI9SP4V609"]http://s18.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=34DUFQP...BD3HRYI9SP4V609[/url] More images and video to come! Edited May 6, 2005 by Paladin D
Paladin D Posted May 5, 2005 Author Posted May 5, 2005 [quote name='Luthien' date='May 5 2005, 07:39 PM'] SWEET! I wanted to go, but I have no money. [/quote] Don't worry then, so far individuals in Lucasfilm (and some of the actors that were at C3) are saying there will be a Celebration 4. The location will most likely be Las Vegas, it'll take place in 2007 for the 30th Anniversary of SW.
Luthien Posted May 6, 2005 Posted May 6, 2005 THATS SO HILARIOUS!!! THE GEEKDOM OF THE STAR WARS NATION RAWKS!!!!
Dreamweaver Posted May 6, 2005 Posted May 6, 2005 Wow, cool pics. Looks like a fun place, like a big party! I love the baby Darth Vader, oh so cute!
Jaime Posted May 6, 2005 Posted May 6, 2005 [quote] 10) My younger brother posing with Darth Vader and Boba Fett (his eyes blinked in this photo)[/quote] That's totally cool!! But how can you tell Boba Fett's eyes blinked? While it may be geeky, I'm quite envious!
Guest JediChris Posted May 6, 2005 Posted May 6, 2005 dude! that rocks! my sister always posts but she e-mailed me your thread and dude! that's awesome! i loooovveee star wars! i've been dying to go to a celebration, but...like they said...no money...no celebration. but just wanted to let you know that your footage and pictures rock! yay!!!! may 15!!! yay! are you going to a midnight showing?
Dudette Posted May 6, 2005 Posted May 6, 2005 did these work Carrie? [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3063.jpg[/img] [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/PaladinD/100_3062.jpg[/img]
soberisms Posted May 7, 2005 Posted May 7, 2005 [img]http://www.bordallo.org:8080/images/triumph.jpg[/img]
Guest Eremite Posted May 7, 2005 Posted May 7, 2005 Wow. You are officialy a geek. This isn't nearly as bad as the Trekkies, though. You have that going for you. Don't tell me you're a Trekkie...
littleflower+JMJ Posted May 7, 2005 Posted May 7, 2005 paladin i saw this thread when you first put it up and have been meaning to post in it--finally made it.... i just gotta say all of those pictures are sooo cool. you and your brothers looked like you guys had such a good time! awesome pictures...... im so glad you shared them with all of us im going to show my little brother who just bought a plastic light saber haha :saber: their going to love it.......especially those legos figures!
Paladin D Posted May 7, 2005 Author Posted May 7, 2005 [quote name='hot stuff' date='May 6 2005, 01:06 PM'] That's totally cool!! But how can you tell Boba Fett's eyes blinked? While it may be geeky, I'm quite envious! [/quote] I met my younger brother blinked, sorry.
Paladin D Posted May 7, 2005 Author Posted May 7, 2005 [quote name='Eremite' date='May 7 2005, 02:12 AM'] Wow. You are officialy a geek. This isn't nearly as bad as the Trekkies, though. You have that going for you. Don't tell me you're a Trekkie... [/quote] Actually, George Lucas made mention of Trekkies during the Q&A session. He was practically saying that Star Wars is met to encourage people to move on, not for them to make Star Wars their life (such as, living in a basement and collecting everything there is, and not having any life outside of Star Wars). Though he quickly stated "Not saying you guys do that, more like Trekkies." Or something of that nature.
Lounge Daddy Posted May 8, 2005 Posted May 8, 2005 Dude, now I have geek envy And I think envy may be a sin You made me sin, Pal! But it sure looks like a great time! Thanks for linking up those pics But speaking of geek – why am I posting away at Phatmass at 3:30am when I should be… playing Knights of the Old Republic
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