Red Dot Diva heard that it will be an event held at a public space, and it is set to be as fun and as celebratory as previous years.  She has no other further details right now, but will post as soon as she has more. 

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

There will not be a large-scale May the 4th (Star Wars Day) festival held in Red Dot Island this year.  Due to the lack of sponsorship funds as well as interest by venue owners, the organisers were unable to pull together an event like what they did in the past 3 years. 

So, it is heartbreaking to know that local fans will not be gathering at a common location for Star Wars Day.  However, that does not stop anyone or any group of fans organising their own private Star Wars parties to honour the fandom. 

After all, May the 4th began as a grassroot celebration of all things Star Wars, that is, it is by the fans for the fans.  Here are some ideas on how to to mark the occasion:

* Organise a screening of Star Wars movies with the family and friends.  Better still, invite someone who has not watched any Star Wars movies before. 

* Start the day right with indulging in Star Wars-inspired cookies, toast and of course, blue milk.  Or, if you are feeling adventurous, extra galaxy points for green milk. 

* Carry out a Star Wars scavenger hunt in your neighbourhood.  Everyone who participates has to dress up as a character. 

* Get crafty!  Make Star Wars pins, cards or bookmarks, and give them away to colleagues, family and friends. 

* Bake or order a Star Wars cake, and share it with family, friends and/ or colleagues. 

* Produce and film your own Star Wars Day fan tribute video, and post it on social media. 

* Wear something Star Wars-related to work (if that is allowed).  If there is a need to be discrete for office wear, perhaps a pair of Star Wars-themed socks, Death Star cufflinks, or BB-8 charm jewellery? 

* Head to the book store and buy a Star Wars book or comic, especially if a butt-breaking Star Wars movie marathon is not your thing. 

* Put on a costume, take your favourite Star Wars toys and action figures, and make your way to the Sandcrawler building to celebrate with Master Yoda.  Snap many selfies and share them. 

Here's what Red Dot Diva think might also be fun to do.  This year, May the 4th falls on the same day as Free Comic Book Day (FCBD).  So, why not combine the two events with a crossover?  Adorn your costumes or geek wear from a galaxy far far away, hop on to your speeder, and celebrate Star Wars Day with comic book fans at local FCBD venues! 

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Two wonderful special guests will be celebrating Star Wars Day aka May the 4th Celebrations 2018 with the local Star Wars community in Red Dot Island next weekend.  They are Albin Johnson, the founder of the international costuming group the 501st legion, and R2-KT, a compassionate yet spunky pink astromech droid who is also known as the pink beacon of hope. 

Both Albin and R2-KT have made appearances in countless events through the years, especially focusing on bringing hope to seriously and terminally ill children at hospitals around the U.S.A. This time, the duo will be entering into hyperspace to visit the Red Dot Island, with a mission to bring more joy and hope to the fans and children here. 

In fact, R2-KT has arrived a week early and is already on the island.  She got her new power cells, oil baths, fancy polishes... basically, getting all prettied and prepped up for Star Wars Day. 

Here she is, chillin' out before she charms everyone's feet off. 

R2-KT holidaying in Red Dot Island (pic by Hansen Khoo)

Before it gets too wild at the May the 4th Festival next weekend, Red Dot Diva caught hold of both of them (via an efficient protocol droid through a secured channel, of course!)  for a quick interview. 

Saturday, April 7, 2018

May the 4th - the Star Wars-iest event of the year - is back.  The festival is organized by Esprimo and a group of local Star Wars fans, with the support of the Singapore Tourism Board, and will be held at the F1 Pit Building on May 4th & May 5th

Last year's May the 4th extravaganza was held at the Gardens by the Bay, which featured Disney Park's Kylo Ren and Chewbacca, as well as a scintillating Star Wars-themed light show at the Supertree Grove.  If you missed the party last year, come join the fan community for a weekend of nerdy fun and camaraderie. 

In fact, you might get to meet an actual movie star!  The pink astromech droid R2-KT will be in Red Dot Island just for the festivities.  She is already on her way here! 

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Even though his moments as Darth Maul were quite short in "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace", a heavily made-up Ray Park owned and stole those scenes with his graceful, acrobatic wuxia-style stunt moves wielding the Sith Lord's iconic double-blade lightsaber.  And with those few minutes, he earned himself gazillions of fans across the globe. 

He has since acted in "X-Men", two G.I. Jones movies, in TV series "Heroes" amongst many other productions. 

Red Dot Diva has a huge huge crush on Ray Park ever since she saw him in Episode I, and she was over the moon when she found out that he will be attending Star Wars Celebration Europe, held in London last year.  Of course she had to get the photo and autoraph ops with Ray! 

The actor is super-friendly to his hoard of fans, and he interacts with the RP Fandom regularly on Twitter and Instagram. 

Thanks to a bunch of hardworking, dedicated Star Wars fans - including members of 501st LegionSG, Rebel Legion, Fightsaber and Suhaimi's Gulliver's Chronicles- there is a chance to interact again with the local community again this year!  The totally fan-led event called theStar Wars Fanzone will take place at the Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay from May the 4th to 6th, 2017, which is the same venue as the official one organized by Disney and Esprimo. 

Sunday, April 9, 2017

Local Star Wars fans would have already been aware or signed up for the first Star Wars Run held on May 6th organized by sports event management company, Esprimo. 

In addition to the themed run, the company has also collaborated with the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board to make this year's May The 4th celebration into a three-day festival at Gardens by the Bay's Supertree Grove. 

The galactic shindig kicks off on Thursday May 4th with appearances of Chewbacca and Kylo-Ren, a SaberTrees Light-up of the supertrees as well as the specially choreographed Garden Rhapsody Star Wars Edition light show set to the movie franchise's iconic soundtrack. 

A replica of the two-legged All-Terrain Scout Transport (AT-ST) will also be standing guard at the Supertree Grove.  This should be a great photo opportunity for any Star Wars fans, especially if you are dressed for the occasion! 

Sunday, May 15, 2016

As part of the May the Fourth celebration earlier this month, Lucasfilm's Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) - whose regional headquarters is at the Sandcrawler in Red Dot Island - hosted a special hour-long panel at the Sports Hub Library about the Oscar-nominated visual effects (VFX) featured in "The Force Awakens". 

Red Dot Diva has attended a few Lucasfilm ILM panels about their VFX work in other movies before, but never for Star Wars, due to the fact that "The Force Awakens" is the first Star Wars movie released after 10 years.  Being an avid Star Wars fan, she could not pass up the chance on learning more about the magic that happened behind the scenes. 

The panel, moderated by Dominic Zou from 501st Legion SG, started off easily enough with an introduction of the four homegrown artists involved with the movie: Associate Production Manager - Pei'an Lau, Lead for Rotoscoping and Paint - JeanLe Koh, Lead for Texturing and Look Development - Elvin Siew and Animator - Zaini Jalani. 

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Join the local geekdom in an early early May the Fourth celebration of all things Star Wars this weekend.  Organized by fans, the event is held on 30 April and 1 May at OCBC Square, Singapore Sports Hub, 11 AM to 8 PM. 

For this year's May the Fourth or Star Wars Day, the list of activities include the largest display of Star Wars toys here, a show consisting of artist fan art, commissioned artworks as well as character sketches by the Band of Doodlers, Jashorn Lee and Rachta Lin, as well as exciting lightsaber performances + workshops on stage by FightSaber.  Of course, there will also be appearances and photo opportunities with your favourite Star Wars characters, courtesy of 501st Legion Singapore Garrison and Cathar Outpost - Rebel Legion. 

What's new this year is a panel with LucasfilmSingapore artists who have worked on the most recent movie "Star Wars: The Force Awakens".  Red Dot Diva thinks this is definitely worth attending for those who are interested to know more about the magic that happens behind the scenes. 

Monday, May 4, 2015

Last weekend, Star Wars fans living in Red Dot Island celebrated May the 4th early at Suntec. The two-day event called "Celebrate The Force" was chock(hold)-ful of intergalactic activities like lightsaber fight performances, toy photographer workshops and various displays of art, toy collections and merchandise. Red Dot Diva popped by the Suntec Atrium right after completing her FCBD run at GnB Comics on 2nd May. Judging by the constant flow of people at the venue, there are more Star Wars fans here on the island than one would expect.  Pop-culture lovers, toy collectors, and several families with younglings milled around the area taking in the festivities. 

To the right of the main stage was a long table full of personal collections of Star Wars toys, like these:

Friday, May 1, 2015

With that actual date falling on a work day, when most Imperial, Rebels and intergalactic species of various realms busy doing their respective jobs, celebration will come a little earlier on Red Dot Island. 

To connect deeper with the Force, head down to a 2-day event at Suntec, called "Celebrate The Force". 

The first 100 people to attend the event get an exclusive Star Wars goodie bag.  So do head there early!