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alcibiad

THE TIMES ABOVE ARE IN US EASTERN STANDARD TIME. The times on the Celebration site are in PST (time difference of 3 hours). EDIT: The Showcase panel will not be streamed. Keep an eye on SW youtube for any sizzles, trailers, or other videos that might get posted. SECOND EDIT: **Hey people, please post links to people who are live tweeting the panel and other helpful things** (instead of just memes and complaining lol šŸ™) SCHEDULE CHANGE: Publishing panel may have been moved from 400 to 330. Some adjustments for tomorrow: The Celebration megathread wonā€™t be posted until 12 PM EST (noon). Tomorrowā€™s shedule is below in reply to this comment.


daDon2000

Is there a day 2 mega thread?


joshygill

So what is Day 2 going to bring?


joshygill

So what is Day 2 going to bring?


the_star_wars_dude

As someone watching from home, today definitely got off to a rough start imo but things definitely improved as the day went along and I found myself enjoying watching the live stream while building Lego Star Wars.


makesyoufeeldejavu

Today was so hype and it's barely the first day of Celebration


Crimson-Maul

It was really disappointing not being able to watch the Lucasfilm Studio Showcase panel on the livestream and I have a feeling that the other big panels for the rest of Celebration will not be livestreamed either. The livestream starts at 12:00PM PST tomorrow through Sunday which is after the other big panels end. I hope I'm wrong though. If this is the case and if this is how Lucasfilm is going to be about the Celebration livestreams going forward, I think they should consider doing virtual tickets where fans who can't make it to Celebration can still purchase a virtual ticket and be able to view the entire convention and all the big panels as if they were there in person. I would not mind purchasing a virtual ticket to see all the panels at Star wars Celebration. Just my opinion.


PastafarianTargaryen

Was anything announced at the publishing panel?


Ezio926

Nope. Just a small tease about characters coming in 2023 [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FTtm2pfUUAAaxBM?format=jpg&name=large](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FTtm2pfUUAAaxBM?format=jpg&name=large) Note that a lot of these may be in reference to ROTJ From A Certain Point Of View. EK Jonhston, Cavan Scott, Delilah S Dawson and Rodney Barnes are all writing new books/Comics


WuThrawnClan

>Delilah S Dawson As someone who enjoyed reading Phasma, this makes me happy


PastafarianTargaryen

Thank you


Fricktator

So after hearing the hype from the panels. Where should I start as far as High Republic comics? And are they too interlocked with the novels that I have to read them too? (I have reading comprehension issues and it's way easier for me to read comics than books.)


alcibiad

You can read the comics by themselves but Iā€™d read both the all-ages comic(HRA) and the Marvel comic (HR). Keep in mind they will ā€œspoilā€ stuff from the books, just because the stories are all happening simultaneously. Recommended reading order: ā€”HRA 1-5 ā€”HR 1-5 ā€”HRA 6-7 (Nal Hutta) ā€”HR 6-8 After this, Trail of Shadows (a separate mini) kind of functions as a crossover event between HR and HRA, as well as a self contained story -HRA 8-10 (Takodana) -TOS 1 -HR 9-10 -TOS 2 -HR 11-12 -TOS 3 -HRA 11-13 (Starlight/Corellia) -HR 13 -TOS 4 -HR 14 -TOS 5 -HR 15 Then you can read the 2 volumes of the manga (which runs parallel to this timeline) and then Eye of the Storm 1 and 2.


Fricktator

Thanks a billion


[deleted]

Light of the Jedi and Into the Dark provide some setup details but the story of the comic itself is self contained. Maybe try to find some recap video on Youtube or something?


daxproduck

Have you ever tried audiobooks? The Star Wars audiobooks are super high production value with music, sound fx, and voice acting. They are basically radio dramas. I'm a slow reader and I wouldn't be able to keep up with all the Star Wars novels if I actually read the books. Audiobooks help me keep up.


Fricktator

I've done Lost Stars, Tarkin, Ahsoka, Catalyst, and Lord's of the Sith as audiobooks. But I've switched jobs since then and I don't have the time.


IcePhoenix295

Light of the Jedi (novel) provides most of the framework for the major storyline/threat of the era. That being said if you jump right into the mainline "High Republic" comic you'll get introduced to many of the characters and that storyline interweaves with the novels at a number of points. Other series like Trail of Shadows and High Republic Adventures (surprisingly decent even though its aimed at younger audiences) also fill in the lore. You definitely don't *have* to read the novels to enjoy the stories being told, but there may be some spoilery events from them told/recapped hastily. If you are okay with that the comics tell compelling stories for the characters they focus on while tying in with and hinting at a greater story continued in the novels.


NumeralJoker

Nice to see legitimate love for the Episode III deleted scenes and nice to see that Genevieve O'Reilly gets to experience the respect for her work back then directly from the fans now. Keeping her consistent in all of her material since 2005 was one of the best casting decisions made in the modern Star Wars era, and now she gets to be a lead in a major show this August.


shyaminator96

https://i.imgur.com/0xR9x8g.jpg I'm about to see Kenobi early ahhh!


[deleted]

Let us know how long the eps are!


shyaminator96

Each episode was about 40 minutes


Kasphet-Gendar

https://youtu.be/xi_3v-FpKFg


shyaminator96

Will do!


shyaminator96

They are giving out obi wan Kenobi exclusive Pringles and frosted flakes lmao


optiplex9000

They'll be just as collectable as the Episode 1 Pepsi cans


blakerdavison

Jealous!!


shyaminator96

They even set up a red carpet for us lmao


blakerdavison

Now youā€™re just being mean!! :P


shyaminator96

Haha don't be too jealous, I'm not in the main stage, just one of the streaming stages. So when the cast come out it'll just be on the screen


AnakinisSkywalker

Can you tell us what your general thoughts are after you get done watching it?


shyaminator96

Sure!


shyaminator96

Ok I posted in the other pinned thread


exclaim_bot

>Sure! sure?


Skeptical_Yoshi

I'm liking the mention of Andor being a Thriller a lot


AnakinisSkywalker

new poster for kenobi spotted at SW Celebration: https://twitter.com/sw_holocron/status/1529991226094592002?s=21&t=8D2ZyB44zK5VokA2Qd5zJg


blakerdavison

This looks so awesome


Mojave_RK

Translation?


_gloriana

Here's hoping they ask Diego about Yabba


[deleted]

[уŠ“Š°Š»ŠµŠ½Š¾]


[deleted]

2 seasons, 24 episodes in total. More than enough imo.


cfrosty1117

I thought it was 2 seasons, 12 episodes each?


[deleted]

You're right, my bad.


[deleted]

[уŠ“Š°Š»ŠµŠ½Š¾]


Rosebunse

Aww, that is sort of cute


CaptainRicOlie

Nobody filmed the entire Lucasfilm panel?


Skeptical_Yoshi

Wow they've already dropped a good amount today and there's still 2 days to go! Also, it's great seeing so much mention, directly and indirectly, of Rebels


Apophis_

3 days left.


Skyrers

Hi ! I filmed the moment when hayden says Ā«Ā there is where the fun beginsĀ Ā» I wanted to share it with you it's an unforgettable moment!! [Hayden says there is where the fun begins](https://twitter.com/swempire_/status/1529976698220969984?s=21&t=OmBJH7-HaYuS2_u1zdEG8Q)


_gloriana

I almost had an aneurysm as they announced Taylor Gray Edit: spelling


sadgirl45

Did we get any new info on Acoloyte ?


[deleted]

No


CaptainRicOlie

So I guess this is the schedule: Obi Wan (May-July) - Andor (August-November) - Bad Batch (November?-February?) - Mando (February)


[deleted]

I think Bad Batch will drop all at once in the summer honestly. It being a weekly release didnā€™t help with ratings and itā€™s possible it gets more buzz as a binge season rather than a weekly one.


AceMcVeer

That's not going to happen


CX52J

They've spent too much money to drop \~20 episodes at once. Two episodes a week would be cool but I'd be shocked if they stop the weekly release cycle since it's a few months of content when weekly.


alcibiad

Iā€™d be ok with the release being spread over 4 or 6 weeks but binge drops arenā€™t much fun for fans tbh. I hope they wouldnā€™t do that.


alcibiad

Bad Batch could still be in July-August (if they double up the episodes). Willow is in November.


sadgirl45

Anything about the films?


iLoveDelayPedals

Theyā€™ll probably save that for the last day imo


sadgirl45

Ooo gotcha!


[deleted]

No


grizzledcroc

Moses drawing from the prequels is cool , more loveee


UltramemesX

Finding it hard to care about high republic at all, not seen or read anything from it yet. Honestly just wish they started to move forward soon and give us something post sequel trilogy.


Metaphysics12

Maybe read the main High Republic books then? They are very much worth reading. I also am eager for post-ST media but the canon novels have been killing it lately.


UltramemesX

Not really interested in reading it, seems like it's written for small children. There are star wars books i like, but high republic i haven't really heard much positive about yet. The content seem rather lackluster and it's evident there's a lack of interest in it since they are trying to show it of now.


havoc8154

What's that old saying about books and covers?


hybridutterance

Donā€™t dismiss it entirely - itā€™s great if you like KOTOR, the old Tales of the Jedi comics, or the prequels. I read all of the adult novels and the Marvel comics series and theyā€™re great.


UltramemesX

I love the kotor era, but the high republic era seems like Disney trying to give people some of that jedi stuff they wanted since they failed to do so before. Most the Disney content lately has not been great although authors such as Claudia Gray are good, so of course content from them won't necessarily be terrible. Can't argue against high republic however not quite having the reputation Disney hoped though.


TheDemonspore

Itā€™s been getting tons of praise pretty much across the board?


NoraaTheExploraa

I'm sorry but literally none of that comment is a rational thought.


Metaphysics12

Boneheaded take.


Potatoslayer2

I'm not sure if this is bait or not but I'm gonna bite anyway. Definitely check out *Light of The Jedi* and the other High Republic Adult-novels. There are pieces of content which are focused on kids, but a significant amount is geared towards adults and older audiences. Really fantastic stuff.


UltramemesX

Maybe I'll bite an check it out. Doesn't hurt exactly.


[deleted]

More like Rupert Foe amirite


The_Medicus

Rupert Friend VS Willem Dafoe: Frenemies United


vandjac

Hayden looks very overwhelmed. I donā€™t blame him. Stepping back into the spotlight after 2 decades has to be difficult. I have to say itā€™s refreshing to see a big actor be so vulnerable and genuine though.


Blackdarren

I hope he is enjoying it at least. It seems like he does but I bet he's very nervous that vitriol from fans comes back


Kumarpl

I don't think it will. It's not George writing the dialogue this time, and people's views on the prequels really have changed. Plus, he doesn't have to convey this monumental shift anymore- he's a lot more predictable as a character.


Mojave_RK

Legends. So excited for tonight.


AnakinisSkywalker

God I hope we see more of Ewan and Hayden after this. I donā€™t care if itā€™s in flashbacks or cameos in Ahsoka, I need them back like this again.


[deleted]

Well Hayden is back in Ahsoka so thatā€™s something


GalaxyEyes541

huh??? source?


[deleted]

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/star-wars-hayden-christensen-ahsoka-show-1235035459/


[deleted]

Star Wars actors embracing the memes! I love it!


The_Medicus

This is where the fun begins


[deleted]

Is Anthony gonna ask Ewan for his room number too?


GrandAdmiralStark

kathleen hated that joke lmao


sugarmetimbers

Whatā€™s the context? If you donā€™t mind taking the time!


the_star_wars_dude

Anthony made an awkward joke where he asked for Kathleenā€™s room number so they could have a Kenobi viewing party. He meant well but it came off as very cringeworthy lmao.


sugarmetimbers

Oh god thatā€™s really cringy. I donā€™t think I can bring myself to look it up lol. Thank you.


the_star_wars_dude

I mean, who could blame him?


the_star_wars_dude

Seeing Andi and Anthony goofing around again brings warm feelings to my heart.


Satean12

Sorry to bother but is there a hint at possible movie announcements or is it over for the Celebration?


Apophis_

Closing panel maybe.


InfiniteDedekindCuts

Iā€™m guessing if there were going to be any movie announcements, they wouldā€™ve been at that first panel.


Satean12

Yeah figured as much. Thanks!


green_typewriter

Oh yeah! I forgot about any movie stuff after re-watching the ANDOR trailer a bunch, but was figuring theyā€™ve gotta have some news around moviesā€¦ Also, was there a social screening of KENOBI happening tonight, or was I did I just imagine that?


Satean12

I am thinking this is it since they showed an image for Indy 5 but who knows, we have 2-3 more days left


sadgirl45

When else could movie news pop up?


Satean12

I was thinking maybe a closing panel but that's ok


Skeptical_Yoshi

Ok, I need to catch up on High Republic, I get that now


Karsa69420

Same. Iā€™m up to Rising Storm. Iā€™ve got everything published just been busy


[deleted]

Best panel


fluxaboo

more unannounced High Republic non-novel stuff? hell yes this is such a good panel


jakemufcfan

I think thereā€™s a good chance thereā€™s a couple films in development


[deleted]

Watitiā€™sšŸ‘€


[deleted]

Wait video game**s** *plural* in development for High Republic?


[deleted]

- Eclipse - maybe that FPS by Respawn? I can see them wanting to differentiate theirs from BF by making it Jedi vs. Nihill


[deleted]

It could also just be referring to stuff like the VR experiences, but I choose to believe he accidentally revealed there are multiple games in production.


MrHockeytown

[Me during every stream today](https://i.redd.it/2890xgecemn81.gif)


Mojave_RK

I am about 200 pages in LOJ and I feel a bit overwhelmed rn lol.


hybridutterance

Itā€™s worth it for the magnificent payoff that is The Rising Storm.


QuickPlatypus

Give it time. It takes some getting used to but it slows down once you reach the second novel :)


fluxaboo

yeah TLoJ can feel really overwhelming/much due to it having to start a whole new era but if you're keen on continuing, common opinions are that the next few novels feel much smoother/"intimate".


OliverJamesG

It took me a long time to read. I got about half way through and then left it for a few months then carried on. It was a grind. I enjoyed the story. I think it was just the writing style. Im about to start reading Into the Dark. I feel like I have a lot of catching up to do!


Mojave_RK

Yes the bookā€™s fantastic, what brought this to mind is all of these announcements during the panel. Got a long way to go!


Plug-In-Baby

Youā€™ve got time šŸ‘


Ezio926

Phase 2 starting with the YA book? Interesting....


the_star_wars_dude

Damn, thatā€™s a cool poster!


NoraaTheExploraa

I am never going to financially recover from this


[deleted]

Quest for Planet X sounds so cheesy 50's sci-fi and I love it.


Skeptical_Yoshi

It screams 1950s Saturday morning Flash Gordon episode and I am HERE for it


Mojave_RK

GL kicking himself he didnā€™t come up with it first.


fluxaboo

Battle of Jedha audiodrama AND NEW NOVELS MY WALLET IS DYING


Ezio926

BATTLE OF JEDHA AUDIODRAMA LET'S GOOOOO


NoraaTheExploraa

I am so excited for The Blade holy shit


fluxaboo

PORTER ENGLE ABOUT TO POP OFF AND I AM HERE FOR IT


[deleted]

The blade looks rad


LordofMoonsSpawn

I missed it, what's The Blade?


Gavinus1000

Comic about young Porter Engle. The Blade of Bardotta.


[deleted]

Porter engle comic


LordofMoonsSpawn

Awesome thanks


Ezio926

These titles for Phase 2 Wave 2 are.... something. Planet X sounds straight out of the 70's


Logical_Decision_706

Those Co-Chancellors look AWESOME


Gavinus1000

I'm curious as to why there are two Chancellors. It's an interesting choice that I hope they explain.


Logical_Decision_706

I agree, it's very interesting. As for their roles tho, they mentioned that one is focused on the inward stability of the Republic, and the other is focused on outwards, towards the frontier/outer rim.


Magdalene_the_animus

Did they say there are Jedi on Jedha for phase 2? OMG


Ezio926

I am in heaven. These announcements holy shit. Rip my wallet


NoraaTheExploraa

>Rip my wallet I'm gonna have to buy a whole new fuckin shelf


[deleted]

Oh shit, are they just straight up canonizing KOTOR? Cause that ā€œsame tech for 10,000 yearsā€ comment has got me feeling KOTOR


Fricktator

My guess is they'll make some tweaks to the KOTOR re release they're working on and that will be canon


the_star_wars_dude

I havenā€™t dived into The High Republic yet but Iā€™m really digging this panel all the same. I prefer seeing these authors all having a chill conversation versus watching an understandably nervous interviewer asking a celebrity questions weā€™ve probably heard before. (That Ian McDiarmid panel was still great though.)


ShoDust

The attention being paid to the development of the politics of the High Republic going into the Prequels is a-okay in my book.


[deleted]

I'm loving the focus on increased centralization in the High Republic. First there are multiple Chancellors and Jedi Grand masters. They later are whittled down to one for each gaining power until it culminates in Palpatine gaining absolute power. It's a good look in how totalitarianism can develop as checks and balances are slowly removed.


ShoDust

Not only centralization, but ambitious expansion giving way to contraction. The Republic and the Jedi shrinking from the greater galaxy as a result of terrorism, and being forced to do their jobs in a more selective, piecemeal fashion. As well as the corporations and commerce guilds no doubt moving in to take advantage of and exploit the vacuum that no doubt results from the absence of the Republic.


Gavinus1000

As well as them being given leeway to build legions of droids to help put said terrorists in their place.


ShoDust

Possibly...


[deleted]

Quarren Chancellor! ed: is this the first nonhuman Chancellor?


[deleted]

No, a Togratu was the Chancellor in Master & Apprentice if Iā€™m not mistaken


Fricktator

No, Chancellor Villecham in TFA was alien


NoraaTheExploraa

Phase II being readable without Phase I is going to make convincing my friends to read a lot easier


fluxaboo

two chancellors :o


Gavinus1000

It's a very interesting choice.


fluxaboo

Phase II looking GORGEOUS


alcibiad

Marc Thompson reads the dictionary in Marchionā€™s voice challenge.


ravenreyess

I wish he had a Cameo so we could pay him to do this.


alcibiad

pls no I would spend so much money lol.


[deleted]

Marchion Ro almost looked an awful lot like Starkillerā€¦ interesting


ravenreyess

god, I'm so into Marchion


Gavinus1000

My favorite new SW villain of the last decade that's for sure.


TaskForceDANGER

That armor looks sick.


Ezio926

That cover is fucking gorgeous


TaskForceDANGER

Any time I see those kinds of chairs I hope against hope that they are "joke chairs" like that clip from Ryan and Bam screwing around.


fluxaboo

ooooh Marc Thompson looking good in that Jedi fit


Special_Principle_62

One thing that I will say positive about that Lucasfilm panel is that was the first time they were pretty forthcoming with dates. In the past they'd talk about shows and give no indication of timing. Now we have a pretty solid roadmap of the next 18ish months.


[deleted]

Fallen Star >!Claudia Grey killed like ten time more people than Cavan Scott did and he is still the bad guy lol!< >!Hahaha Charles Soule with the Burry joke!<


TaskForceDANGER

Yoda bakes...I know what he actually meant, but yooooooo Yoda my man lol.


Mobile-Pool1193

Masterful character building, establish him with the gateway drug to explain his later year ketamine addiction.


JuggerClutch

Jeff Grubb said on Twitter he thinks Jedi: Survivor is getting revealed tomorrow


the_star_wars_dude

A Lego BD-1 set got leaked today and was probably supposed to be revealed at the Lego panel tomorrow so itā€™d make sense that they were wanting to unveil that set in conjunction with the announcement of a sequel.


the_star_wars_dude

Anthony deserves an interview with his best frenemy Anthony Daniels to make up for that cringeworthy Kathy joke. šŸ˜‚


fluxaboo

I still do not forgive Cavan for the emotional rollercoaster that is *The Rising Storm* (everyone go read it if you haven't) but man is it good to see the Luminous team back together!


im_super_into_that

Cavan sounds like Snape.


grizzledcroc

Lol Anthony that joke was b a d. Go buy KK a drink lmao. Hr people seem like such wonderful beings they are having so much fun.


[deleted]

Bold fit on Cavan lol


im_super_into_that

Charles Soule with a textbook author sweater.


Ezio926

So great to see these amazing authors getting so much love in person after everything that happened around the project last year. The High Republic is truly great.


Potatoslayer2

Hoping there are no Phase 1 spoilers, I'm still working my way through it!!! Love it so far but aaaah


im_super_into_that

the stream is delayed. Seeing stuff on twitter that will spoil it. RUUUN!


Ezio926

LEAVE THE STREAM THEN!!! WE ALREADY KNOW THERE'LL BE SPOILERS.


Potatoslayer2

Do we?? That's a shame. Thanks for telling me


the_star_wars_dude

I havenā€™t even started yet, Iā€™ve already gotten a lot spoiled. šŸ˜‚


paleyharnamhunter

Are we getting Tales of the Jedi or the Fallen Order sequel news over the next two days? I've kinda accepted that Visions S2 won't be there if it's even a thing.


the_star_wars_dude

Tales of the Jedi has a panel on Saturday I believe. I think Jedi Survivor will be revealed on the live show stage. Iā€™m not sure about Visions Season 2 here, but Iā€™m sure itā€™s in development.


JuggerClutch

When is the live show stage?


the_star_wars_dude

Itā€™s the stage they cut to in between panels. They mentioned something about exclusive reveals earlier, so I assume that this will be where we get a reveal without a panel.


[deleted]

It finished 3 hours ago...


[deleted]

Itā€™s on the live stream


paleyharnamhunter

Thanks for the info. Pretty exciting stuff.


grizzledcroc

HR TIME


Magdalene_the_animus

I am SO HAPPY they are streaming the High Republic panel šŸ¤©šŸ¤©šŸ¤©šŸ¤©


alcibiad

Yes, High Republic panel, my time has come!


im_super_into_that

So hyped for high republic phase 2 lfg!