Générations Star Wars et Science Fiction
| Générations Star Wars et Science Fiction | |
|---|---|
View of the convention in 2010. | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Star Wars |
| Venue | Espace Chambon |
| Location(s) | Cusset, Allier |
| Coordinates | 46°07′48.59″N 3°27′33.32″E / 46.1301639°N 3.4592556°E |
| Country | France |
| Inaugurated | 1999 |
| Attendance | Around 6,500 in 2014 |
| Organized by | Les Héritiers de la Force |
| Filing status | Non-profit |
| Website | www |
Générations Star Wars et Science Fiction (English: Star Wars and science fiction generations), also called Gen SW, is a French fan convention whose main subject is the Star Wars universe. Other topics are the comics, the science fiction and the fantasy. It is held once a year in Cusset, Allier since 1999. Among its most notable guests are the major Star Wars actors Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), Jake Lloyd (Anakin Skywalker) and David Prowse (Darth Vader) or renowned comics artists like Tom Palmer and Davide Fabbri.
Organizing this event is the main activity of the non-profit association Les Héritiers de la Force (English: The Heirs of the Force) which is not associated to nor endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd. There is no entry fee for the visitors attending the convention.