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I'm Jennifer Landa, and I'm here at Star Wars Celebration,
a celebration of all things "Star Wars."
From talking to the stars of your favorite "Star Wars" movies
and series to checking out some incredible cosplays and all
the amazing exclusive merch.
I'm giving you a look at the Star Wars Celebration.
Let's go.
Do you remember your first "Star Wars" memory?
That first shot.
First is the blockade runner, and then you
see the giant Imperial ship that was endless,
endlessly passing overhead.
As a kid, you're just-- - Poof!
--it's just everything about it, just the story.
And then the underlying mythology of it.
That's really the thing that makes you keep coming back.
It's a wonderful thing to be able to be in a position
to try to give kids now that same experience,
that same feeling that they can share with their parents, older
brother, older sister, whoever it is,
that "Star Wars" is an uplifting thing
about family and adventure.
And it's just a great space to tell a story in.
You know, I actually saw "Star Wars" when I was in film school.
It was such a game-changer to see that movie.
It changed everything.
When I was acting in "American Graffiti,"
which George directed, I said, do you
know what you want to do next?
And he said, I want him to do a science-fiction movie,
kind of like the old serials.
And what did you think at the time?
I thought it was kind of a lame idea.
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No, a few years later, five to be exact, my wife Cheryl and I
are in line waiting two hours to see this movie "Star Wars"
that just blew me away.
It was amazing working with Hayden again.
Coming back together felt very natural.
It felt like no time had passed.
It was like a long-lost brother coming home.
It's great.
I just don't have enough nice things to say about the man.
More wit and style and substance and cool than anyone
I've ever met.
I love the man dearly.
This has been the best.
What is something that you love
about Star Wars Celebration?
After being with the people, there's so much adrenaline
still going through the body.
It's wild.
The fans have a passion for this work
that is just so inspiring and lovely to be part of.
Their generosity, their positivity, and their energy.
It's been extraordinary.
And this feeling of being part of a project
that matters to others.
That's a beautiful feeling, you know?
It makes me feel blessed and very
lucky to be part of this universe and this project
in particular.
This is my second time here, and both times I
felt so overwhelmingly welcome.
The vibe here is so great.
I love the enthusiasm.
People here are just so excited to be here.
And just this is something that they absolutely love.
So it's really great to be a part of it
and to be welcomed so warmly.
It's lovely to share our teaser for "Willow,"
and talk a bit more about the show here
at Celebration-- where I feel very at home, having been
a host here for many years.
The warmth we've been shown today,
so far, has been incredible.
You can catch all these and more coming soon to Disney+.
One of the most exciting things about Star Wars Celebration
is that they have life-sized exhibits
on the convention floor.
I've always wondered what it would
be like to have my own TIE fighter, and now I know.
So many amazing cosplayers come to Celebration
dressed as their favorite "Star Wars" characters,
or with their own spin.
I am dressed as Mace Windu from "Episode III."
I'm dressed as Kanan Jarrus from "Star Wars Rebels."
My costume is Ahsoka Tano.
I'm just a generic imperial officer,
but this is the Second Sister from "Jedi: Fallen Order."
It's probably about a month worth of tinkering
to get the hard parts done.
So I kind of made my own concept.
It is definitely a Mandalorian rendition.
And how long did this take for you to make?
I would say within two years.
My real name is Ariel.
And since we're so close to Disney, I thought, why not?
[LAUGHS]
Absolutely.
Is there anything you're looking forward to this weekend?
My husband and I, we already got
our photo with Ewan McGregor, which was a huge highlight.
But in a little bit, we're on our way
to go get his autograph.
So that's really exciting.
It is very exciting.
We talk with the stars and creators of "Star Wars" movies
and series, took the convention floor for interactive exhibits,
met some awesome cosplayers and amazing fans,
got an exclusive look at what's coming to Disney+,
and snagged some merch.
Thanks for sending me to Star Wars
Celebration, Jenny and Andre.
Anyone got a bantha I could borrow?
No?
All right.
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