Approximately 300 guests attended this charity screening event of (3) not-yet-aired episodes of Star Wars the Clone Wars shown digitally projected on the big screen.
Admission to this screening was free for invited guests with passes with a suggested donation of a new unwrapped toy to the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation supporting children diagnosed with Cancer http://treasurechest.org/ The Treasure Chest filled their barrel with toys to overflowing and then some!
Kerasotes Showcast Icon, 150 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago was the venue for this event.
Actor Tom Kane, the voice of Yoda was the special guest in attendance.
Katie, the Star Wars girl and her parents also attended and had a great time!
Jennifer Zaccaro & Lynne Hale from LucasFilmLtd came in from CA to oversee the event.
The RedEye Geek's story on the screening event with photo gallery:
http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/geek-to ... ening.html
Rebelscum.com's story, photogallery and link to audio:
http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Th ... 135418.asp
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Participating 501st Legion Midwest Garrison / Rebel Legion Members in the Clone Wars Charity Screening event:
TOM TURNER - Jedi (IC4913)
Anthony Day - Anakin Skywalker (SL7956)
Robert Hamilton - Pre Vizsla Deathwatch Mandalorian (CT8310)
Chad Collins - Darth Maul(SL6876)
Jon C Huntman - Captain Wolf (TK9724)
Tom Schaefer - EPII Clonetrooper (CT118)
Brian Troyan - ARC trooper (TK8968)
Michael Thomas - EPIII Clonetrooper (Tango)
Janine Jender (Rebel Legion) handler, dresser & photographer
Kathy van Beuningen - 9989 event coordinator, Darth Maul's sherpa & the decrepid old clone reject with a bad knee and a little packpack ready to throw you grenades when you need them! Just call me "99" for short.
Janine' pictures: http://s755.photobucket.com/albums/xx20 ... 20Charity/
Jim Tampa's photos: HERE


Stay tuned for more on this event report coming soon!