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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Going to Comic-Con<\/strong>Posted by Wilson Morales<\/p>\n

June 10, 2015<\/p>\n

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Lucasfilm has just announced that Star Wars: The Force Awakens is heading to Comic-Con!<\/p>\n

Here’s full schedule<\/p>\n

Friday, July 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Star Wars: The Force Awakens<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hall H<\/strong> – Time not set yet – \u00a0Expected to attend the panel are\u00a0Lucasfilm president and producer Kathleen Kennedy, director J.J. Abrams, writer Lawrence Kasdan, and special guests who will provide a special look at Star Wars: The Force Awakens.<\/p>\n

Star Wars Publishing 2015: 10 a.m. \u2013 11:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join a dynamic, all-star, New York Times-bestselling panel of authors including Alexandra Bracken (the \u201cDarkest Minds\u201d series), Adam Gidwitz (\u201cA Tale Dark and Grim\u201d series), Tom Angleberger (\u201cThe Origami Yoda\u201d series), and Tony Diterlizzi (\u201cThe Spiderwick Chronicles\u201d) in conversation with Lucasfilm\u2019s Mike Siglain about the new Star Wars retellings for a younger generation of fans. From picture books to novels, these authors present \u201cA New Hope,\u201d \u201cThe Empire Strikes Back,\u201d and \u201cReturn of the Jedi\u201d in perspectives that will change the way readers understand who these beloved characters are and how they became legends for legions of fans.<\/p>\n

Star Wars Publishing 2015: 11:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join a variety of authors as they talk about their upcoming projects from that galaxy far, far away. Moderated by Lucasfilm\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Hasbro Star Wars: 12:00 p.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join 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\u2019s latest action figure offerings, and word on the Holonet is there may also be a few surprises, including a special product reveal.<\/p>\n

Star Wars Collectibles Update with Lucasfilm\u2019s Anita Castellar: 1:00 p.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join 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.<\/p>\n

ILM 40th Anniversary: 2:00 p.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For 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 \u2014 to the company\u2019s 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\u2019s work from its earliest days and breakthroughs along the way.<\/p>\n

Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition at San Diego Comic Con 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the first time, Star Wars joins forces with characters from across The Walt Disney Company in Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition \u2013 the next chapter in the best-selling hybrid toy\/video game series. Fans are invited to the Disney Infinity Pop-Up Shop, located at the heart of Gaslamp District, for the opportunity to play as Ahsoka Tano, Luke Skywalker, Darth Maul or any of the Star Wars characters featured in \u201cStar Wars: Twilight of the Republic\u201d and \u201cStar Wars: Rise Against the Empire\u201d.<\/p>\n

Fans will also have a chance to step into the \u201cDisney Infinity Only in the Toy Box\u201d mediated reality experience, where guests virtually enter the Toy Box and interact alongside their favorite Disney Infinity characters, such as engaging in lightsaber duels with Darth Vader or Yoda, and take home a customized photo and video with their chosen character. Other Disney Infinity Pop-Up Shop activities include a Toy Box TV Live Edition webcast on Twitch featuring new announcements, surprise guests, contests with prizes, and exclusive giveaways.<\/p>\n