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Star Wars Celebration gets under way this Thursday in Chicago, and we are eagerly awaiting an end to the information drought that has prevailed for what seems like forever. With several big projects in the works, and several trailers highly anticipated, we break down the schedule of panels at this year's Celebration to pick out the top panels we think are most likely to reveal the juiciest details about the future of Star Wars Star Wars Episode IX When: Friday, 12 April 2019 at 11am Where: Celebration Stage We are counting down the months to Star Wars Episode IX, and we still don't even know what the official title of the final episode of the saga us. We fully expect a the title to become apparent during this panel and we are sure to see the first Episode IX teaser trailer, which will undoubtedly drop onto YouTube shortly afterwards. President of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy and director JJ Abrams will be on stage to present the promised "plenty of surprises and special guests". The Galaxy-Wide Premier of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order When: Saturday, 13 April 2019 at 1.30pm Where: Celebration Stage Vince Zampella and Stig Asmussen, the head of Respawn Entertainment, and Jedi: Fallen Order Game Director, respectively will finally dish out the details on the much anticipated single-player action adventure game. Again, surprises have been promised, so we're hoping for a trailer or gameplay footage and some more information about how the character fits in to the lore of the Jedi Knights, post-Order 66. Books & Comics panels Lucasfilm Publishing Panel When: Friday, 12 April 2019 at 4.45pm Where: Twin Suns Stage Lucasfilm's Michael Siglain hosts a discussion about new and upcoming Star Wars stories with sneak peeks and announcements about future publications. Appearances are expected by Jeffrey Brown, Zorida Cordova, Delilah Dawson, Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, EK Johnston, Cavan Scott, Timothy Zahn, and more. Del Rey Books - Behind the Scenes When: Saturday, 13 April 2019 at 12.45pm Where: Twin Suns Stage Authors Claudia Gray, Timothy Zahn, Alexander Freed, Delilah S Dawson, and Cavan Scott join Star Wars audiobook narrator Marc Thompson to discuss current projects and preview other books on the publishing horizon. Marvel Comics Presents Star Wars When: Saturday 13 April at 2.30pm Where: Twin Suns Stage Writers Greg Pak and Ethan Sacks join other guests from Marvel Comics to explore fan favourite comics of the past, with a look at their more recent work and a glimpse of things to come. Television panels The Mandalorian When: Sunday, 14 April 2019 at 11am Where: Celebration Stage Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni host a special panel dedicated to the upcoming Disney+ series The Mandalorian. With a release set for September this year, we are eager for some more information and behind the scenes footage; and dare we ask for a trailer? Star Wars: The Clone Wars Sneak Peek When: Sunday, 14 April 2019 at 3.30pm Where: Celebration Stage Dave Filoni brings special guests with him to celebrate the return of the much-loved animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and gives us a look at things to come. Star Wars Resistance Season Two Sneak Peek When: Monday, 15 April 2019 at 1.30pm Where: Galaxy Stage The Executive Producers of Star Wars Resistance, Justin Ridge, Athena Portillo, and Brandon Auman, bring special guests to take a look back at the first season of the show including it's shocking finale, and bring you a preview of second series of the animated show. Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series When: Friday, 12 April 2019 at 1.30pm Where: Celebration Stage For those who don't know, Vader Immortal is an upcoming series of VR experiences that will see you venture into Darth Vader's fortress on Mustafar. The team from ILMxLAB and Oculus will be on hand to tell you more about this first foray into a new way to tell stories in a galaxy far far away.

Tickets for Star Wars Celebration 2017 in Orlando are on sale to today from Noon Pacific, 3pm Eastern, 8pm UK time. Single day tickets start from $65 for adults with 4-day passes priced at $150 if purchased online. Star Wars Celebration Orlando takes place at the Orange County Convention Centre on 13 - 16 April 2017 and celebrates the 39th anniversary of the original Star Wars movie. Full prices can be found on the Star Wars Celebration website. Meanwhile, Star Wars Celebration Europe will be held in London this summer from 15 - 17 July.