 |  | Welcome back to the Homing Beacon, the official Star Wars email Newsletter
 If you missed the last two episodes on TV, you can watch the new animated Star Wars TV series right now at StarWars.com!  WonderCon arrives this weekend at the Moscone Center South in San Francisco. If you can't make it to the Bay Area to partake in the only major comic convention held in Lucasfilm's neighborhood, then be sure to check the Official StarWars.com Blog and Flickr stream for ongoing WonderCon 2009 coverage. Here's some of what will be happening this weekend. Star Wars: Last Fan Movie Standing Friday, February 27 8:00-9:30pm -- Esplanade
Choose the last Star Wars fan movie standing at this friendly competition hosted by Lucasfilm's Mary Franklin. The Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge, now in its eighth year, honors promising moviemakers who do outstanding work, with the top prize each year chosen by Star Wars writer/director George Lucas. How do your movie tastes compare? Come and show your support for your favorites, and you just might take home a Star Wars souvenir from the event. R2-D2 Droid Building Basics Saturday, February 28 12:30-1:30pm -- ROOM 236/238
Chris James, Ryan Goff, Steve Simmons, and David Calkins share their experiences and demonstrate working droids. Topics range from materials, tools needed, basic electronics, and radio control information to make your own R2 unit come to life! Special guest Don Bies, former ILM model maker and Star Wars Episodes II and III droid wrangler. Lucas Licensing Portfolio Review Saturday, February 28 2:00-4:00pm -- ROOM 214
Troy Alders, Art Director at Lucas Licensing, will conduct portfolio reviews, provide critiques, and offer tips for aspiring artists. Bring in a portfolio selection of your best work and see if you have what it takes to create art for the ever-expanding Lucasfilm galaxy. Celebrate a Star Wars Decade. Where Were You in '99? with Lucasfilm's Steve Sansweet and special guests. Saturday, February 28 5:30-6:30pm -- Esplanade
Ten years ago, Star Wars fans worldwide were reenergized with the launch of a new series of Star Wars movies, and in the process developed a community of life-long friends. In theater lines, toy stores, cons, and in the muddy byways of Denver's Celebration I, Star Wars passion was rekindled. The last decade has been filled with a galactic expansion of the Star Wars saga, a new generation of fans and fan activity, and an even stronger integration of Star Wars into popular culture. Where were you 10 years ago? Join Steve Sansweet and special guests who will look back at the past decade of Star Wars, as well as the on-going Saga's future. Don't miss an exclusive sneak peek of something very special from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, now airing on Cartoon Network. The Fifth Annual WonderCon Masquerade Saturday, February 28 8:30-11:30pm -- Esplanade
The Masquerade, WonderCon's flashy and fun on-stage competition, features amazing costumes re-created from movies, TV, comic-books, video games, and anime, plus original designs inspired by fantasy, science-fiction, and more. Trophies and other prizes will be awarded to the most outstanding entries. The Master of Ceremonies is artist-writer Phil Foglio. No flash photography is allowed, and doors will open for audience seating beginning at 8:00pm. Special advance movie previews will be shown during the judging intermission. Draw Star Wars at WonderCon Sunday, March 1 11:30am-12:30pm -- ROOM 200/212
Learn to draw fun and whimsical Star Wars characters with Lucasfilm's Bonnie Burton and artist Katie Cook. Bonnie Burton is the author of the book You Can Draw: Star Wars (DK Publishing). Lucas Licensing Portfolio Review Sunday, March 12:00-4:00pm -- ROOM 214
Troy Alders, Art Director at Lucas Licensing, will conduct portfolio reviews, provide critiques, and offer tips for aspiring artists. Bring in a portfolio selection of your best work and see if you have what it takes to create art for the ever-expanding Lucasfilm galaxy. For more on WonderCon scheduling and events, visit the official site here: http://www.comic-con.org/wc/ | | |  | | | | | |
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