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europe - setting up the show |
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Barry Eldridge |
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2007 was an amazing year for Star
Wars, with two huge Celebration conventions and a second Reunion in
France. But what exactly is involved in physically setting up one
of these conventions? |
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From the camera of event co-ordinator
Barry Eldridge we present some of the behind-the-scenes shots of the
ExCel Arena just a few hours before the show, as the July 13th-15th
spectacular was being put together... |
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The days prior to the convention |
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Barry
Eldridge, Events Co-ordinator, Celebration
Europe |
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Barry -
"Before the madness. The
empty venue on day one of build up" |
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Barry -
"More day one build up." |
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Barry -
"Props from the amazing
Belgian Garrison of the 501st Arrive. Two 40ft Lorries worth... one of
the strangest cargos ever!" |
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Barry -
"Ever wondered how an
AT-AT was transported?" |
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Barry -
"This will be
Dagobah...with a bit of Weird & Wonderful Magic." |
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Barry -
"Tantive IV corridor flat
pack - new from Ikea!" |
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Barry -
"Theatre under
construction." |
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Barry -
"Anybody order an X-Wing
to go?" |
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Barry -
"Mike from Weird &
Wonderful, X-Wing Mechanic!" |
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Barry -
"What all the best
dressed Jedi are wearing this season!" |
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Barry -
"6am on Friday the
13th...the calm before the storm" |
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Barry -
"The paint is still wet
on the floor!" |
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Barry -
"These lucky chaps were
the first people to collect their advance tickets - who are you all? You
deserve a round of applause for being the first" |
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Barry -
"GMTV Shoot which I had
to be on site at 5.30am for - Arggg!" |
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Barry -
"It was damn early but
the ladies and gentlemen of the 501st were there in force." |
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Barry -
"And the madness begins!
Opening time." |
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Barry -
"Lots and lots of
people." |
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Barry -
"A packed house in the
theatre." |
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