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The Art of Costume Making: Building Character Through Craft

A Live Panel with Marcus Napuri

Join specialty costume manufacturer Marcus Napuri (NME Props) for an insider’s look at bringing iconic Star Wars  characters from concept to screen. Marcus reveals the hands-on process behind his practical builds for Disney+’s Ahsoka , including Captain Enoch’s sculptural helmet (developed in direct collaboration with Dave Filoni), Sabine Wren’s Mandalorian armor, Anakin Skywalker’s flashback armor, and Ahsoka’s signature vambraces.

From clay sculpting to final fitting, discover how traditional craftsmanship without 3D printing or digital shortcuts creates the tangible reality that makes fantasy feel lived-in. Marcus shares stories from the workshop floor: how Hayden Christensen’s movement needs reshaped Anakin’s armor, why Captain Enoch required hand-sculpted Greek mythological inspiration, and what it means to translate fifteen years of animated legacy into physical costumes for actors like Rosario Dawson and Natasha Liu Bordizzo.

An Emmy-winning journey into the specialty manufacturing that keeps the Star Wars  galaxy grounded, gritty, and real

The Men Behind the Hutt

A Live Panel with Toby Philpott & David Barclay

Step inside Jabba’s Palace and hear firsthand from two of the performers who helped bring one of the most iconic creatures in Star Wars history to life.

In this exclusive live panel, Toby Philpott and David Barclay share behind-the-scenes stories from Return of the Jedi, revealing what it took to operate the massive Jabba the Hutt puppet, coordinate movement with the film crew, and create one of cinema’s most unforgettable villains.

From technical challenges to on-set memories, this is a rare opportunity to hear directly from the artists who quite literally controlled the Hutt.

🎤 Live Q&A
📸 Meet & greet opportunities following the panel
🌌 Included with event admission

From Sketch to Shelf

A Live Panel with Jim Swearingen

Go behind the scenes of the original Star Wars toy line and discover how iconic characters made the journey from concept sketches to the action figures that defined a generation.

In this exclusive panel, Jim Swearingen shares stories from his time as principal toy designer at Kenner, offering insight into the creative decisions, challenges, and legacy behind the collectibles that helped build a galaxy on toy shelves around the world.

Painting the Star Wars Galaxy

A Live Panel with Michael Pangrazio

Step behind the scenes of the original trilogy with legendary ILM matte painter Michael Pangrazio.

In this exclusive panel, Pangrazio shares how hand-painted matte art helped create the iconic worlds of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi — from vast alien landscapes to unforgettable cinematic moments long before CGI transformed filmmaking.

Discover how imagination, paint, and precision built a galaxy far, far away.