‘Stars Wars’ event draws 30,000 fans
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More than 30,000 “Star Wars” fans from around the world have gathered in Indianapolis for the largest official “Star Wars” convention ever held.
Interest in the four-day Celebration III has been piqued by the May 19 release of “Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith,” the final film in George Lucas’ prequel trilogy. Media outlets around the world have sent representatives, and downtown hotels are booked solid.
The star attraction is creator Lucas, who today will make his first appearance at a fan convention since 1987.
The convention also offers the chance to snatch up movie action figures and watch the Stormtrooper Olympics or the “DroidYard 500,” a race and obstacle course featuring robotic figures modeled after the beeping, affable character R2-D2.
The convention, which opened Thursday and runs through Sunday, is the only U.S. “Star Wars” convention sanctioned by Lucasfilm, said company spokeswoman Lynn Fox. The first was held in 1999 in Denver, followed by Celebration II in Indianapolis in 2002.
From Associated Press
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