Star Wars virtual convention planned for May the Fourth

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 13: A general view of atmosphere during the Star Wars Celebration at McCormick Place Convention Center on April 11, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 13: A general view of atmosphere during the Star Wars Celebration at McCormick Place Convention Center on April 11, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Getty Images)

Even though many of us can’t get out for Star Wars Day, Reed Pop is bringing all the fun to us. The convention organizers are hosting a virtual con.

Even though conventions have been getting canceled due to stay-at-home orders, Reed Pop is bringing the convention to you. Yes, you Star Wars fans.

Reed Pop, the organizers behind Star Wars Celebration, is putting on a virtual convention in time for May the Fourth and Revenge of the Fifth. This is a fun and fantastic idea, giving fans a way to connect virtually.

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The convention will include live tweeting movies, interviews with authors and more.

The virtual convention will kick off on May 4 at 10 a.m. ET with a live tweet of A New Hope with the New York Comic Con account. Some of the other events include a Q&A with Ashley Eckstein, the voice actor of Ahsoka Tano, and also an interview with Vanessa Marshall, who is the voice of Hera Syndulla on Rebels.

Tuesday’s events will include more movie live streams along with quizzes and a livestream of Jedi: Fallen Order.

See the full schedule here.

While the virtual con isn’t replacing Star Wars Celebration, it is certainly a fun way to connect with other fans on May 4th.

While San Diego Comic Con has been canceled, there is no word yet if Celebration is still on. Although, California governor Gavin Newsom has said convention centers will be one of the last things to open in California. Celebration is scheduled for late August in Anaheim.

This virtual convention might also be a way for Reed Pop to do a smaller test run in preparation for a canceled Celebration.

Will you be joining in the fun for May the Fourth?