April 6, 2018
The themed charity event will also celebrate the 40th anniversary of
Star Wars’
premiere in Dutch theaters.
The event will take place Dec. 16, 2017, at the Kinepolis Jaarbeurs movie theater in Utrecht, Netherlands.
During the event, Kinepolis Jaarbeurs will be transformed into a “Valhalla for
Star Wars
enthusiasts” and will feature autograph signings, Q&A sessions, cosplay opportunities, a raft of merchandise and a special auction for Force for Change.
The event will also celebrate the 40th anniversary of
Star Wars
’ premiere in Dutch cinemas as well as the new film
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
.
Echo Base has also revealed the first actors that will be present at the event–Jeremy Bulloch, who played Boba Fett, and Tim Rose, who plays Admiral Ackbar.
The Echo Base Foundation was established in 2017 to organize events based on the
Star Wars
universe. It was previously
Star Wars
fan club Echo Base and the organization of
Star Wars
conventions, called Echo Base (Charity) Con.
All proceeds from Echo Base events will be donated to a charity established by the board.
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