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May 22, 2008
30-Year Star Wars Stars
Star Wars Celebration Japan will feature a galaxy of stars from all the movies of the Saga, many of whom fans can meet in the Official Pix Autograph Hall, and see onstage for live, entertaining interviews.
These three Celebration Japan stars have been a part of the Star Wars Saga for more than 30 years, ever since the 1977 premiere of Star Wars (A New Hope), which first appeared in Japanese theaters in 1978. Look for more announcements of more stars, coming soon.
David Prowse (Darth Vader)
British performer David Prowse donned the costume of Darth Vader for the original Star Wars trilogy. He appearances outside the Star Wars realm include a role in Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange and as Britain's Green Cross Code man. Meet Prowse in the Celebration Japan Autograph Hall.
 
Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca)
Peter Mayhew brought Han Solo's co-pilot Chewbacca to life on the screen in all three original Star Wars movies, and also in Revenge of the Sith. Well-loved by fans, the performer travels widely to meet them the world over. Come to the Celebration Japan Autograph Hall and get some Wookiee.
 
Anthony Forrest (Fixer and Stormtrooper)
Anthony Forrester recently began his Star Wars autograph career with Celebration IV in Los Angeles, in 2007. Known for portraying the "move along" stormtrooper in a Mos Eisley scene with Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi, Forrester also played Skywalker's friend Fixer. Meet him in the Celebration Japan Autograph Hall.
 
The Celebration Japan Autograph Hall, run by Official Pix, the official licensee of Star Wars photographs and autographs, will be located in the main exhibit hall at Celebration Japan. Hours for the hall are 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday through Monday, July 19-21.
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