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The Japanese airline said that its C-3PO ANA JET, "which has been cherished by many passengers over the years", will end its service on January 9, 2026, after concluding the three-day finale.
Officially, the ANA Star Wars Project will draw its history to a close on March 31, 2026, but with the final jet linked to the franchise being withdrawn in January 2026, for many this will very much signal the end.
The Art of Star Wars included over 250 original paintings, drawings, models and costumes, all of them specially drawn from the archives of Lucasfilm Ltd in California. Highlights included preparatory production paintings for key scenes and characters in the saga, models of spaceships such as the Millennium Falcon, a full-size model of Anakin's Podracer from Star Wars: Episode 1, original props including Luke Skywalker's Jedi lightsabre, costumes for characters including Darth Vader, Queen Amidala, Ewoks, Jawa and the famous C-3PO and R2-D2.
C-3PO was played by actor Anthony Daniels in the Star Wars movies, who wore the full-body golden suit during filming. This particular version of the costume was made by taking plaster casts of his body and sculpting it by hand, before building it from gold-painted fibreglass sheets.
C3PO actor Anthony Daniels has told BBC Radio 5 Live that not being included in publicity for the original Star Wars film left him feeling "rejected, redacted and ignored". Speaking to Jamie Stangroom, he said "mystery men" behind the original Star Wars film wanted to maintain an illusion that C3PO was "a real automaton. That he was an advanced piece of electronics, magically created by the studios and the production." The studio went so far as to not include Daniels' name on the original poster, which he said left him feeling inferior to co-stars Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Sir Alec Guinness.
Filming in Jordan was also a trial for Anthony Daniels, who spent the film encased, as always, in a shiny robot suit. "The problem were the sandstorms which pierced right through my costume," he shuddered. "It was savage, but it all looks good in the movie."
Daniels has appeared as C-3PO in all of the main Star Wars movies and has also played the character in television spin-offs, including Ahsoka, which is currently streaming on Disney+.
Daniels cites another example of a time the captain of the ship might have steered into stormy waters. While Daniels almost became invisible, obscured by the character of C-3PO, Ahmed Best who played Jar Jar Binks in the prequel trilogy became vilified just because not all fans loved the character. "I think it was beyond cruel," Daniels says. "Ahmed is hugely intelligent, hugely talented, sharp, witty, bright and energetic. He did exactly what George [Lucas] wanted him to do, so there's an example of the auteur – the captain – and the actor doing exactly what he was told to say, how he was told to say it."
"I don't think of him as me and I don't think of me as him, but I know he's only truly true if I'm doing him. I know how he thinks, I know how he feels, I know how he times things. Who knows? Threepio is too good a character to cease to exist, so after I'm gone there will be somebody carrying the torch."
Created by M&C Saatchi, the television and print ads will show C-3PO, played again by actor Anthony Daniels, and R2-D2 landing in a megastore car park at night. They then break in to the store and play with the products.
written by See Threepio actor Anthony Daniels
Anthony Daniels appears very briefly as C-3PO in the party scene on Alderaan. You can see him walking around in the background of the Organa's home with R2-D2.
Anthony Daniels, the actor who has played C-3PO in all the Star Wars films to date, is a former pupil.
The guy inside, Anthony Daniels, played Colonel Donald Humphries in one episode of Holby City.
The series stalwart, who's portrayed C-3PO in every instalment of the saga
New virtual reality experience Tales From The Galaxy's Edge will take you into an adventure set within the confines of theme park-featured locale Black Spire on the planet Batuu. And along for the ride? Iconic droids R2-D2 and C-3PO, with Anthony Daniels reprising his role as the galaxy's most famous protocol droid.
Williams, who also voiced Lando Calrissian in The Lego Movie
"Well, I was Legolas in the animated The Lord Of The Rings, back in 1978," says Daniels.
Anthony Daniels as C-3PO
Anthony Daniels' C-3PO makes a surprise appearance in Ahsoka episode 7
This collector's edition is signed and hand-numbered by Anthony Daniels. It also includes three exclusive printed cards with personal commentaries by Anthony. This covetable edition has gilded edges and is presented in a bespoke slipcase adorned with Daniels' foiled signature.
Regardless of the motivation behind C-3PO's minor (and short-lived) makeover, Marvel has come through with a belated but surprisingly enjoyable explanation.
From there I joined the Young Vic company and did Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead with Christopher Timothy. I got him an audition for the role of Han Solo, believe it or not.
What it does have is narration from the actual C-3PO, Anthony Daniels, along with a number of other original voice actors, bringing its characters from both sides of the Force to life.
even had a cameo in 2013's The Lego Movie
Anthony Daniels returned as the uptight protocol droid C-3PO
Star Wars actor Anthony Daniels (best known as the golden droid, C-3PO) revealed the title and jacket of his upcoming memoir, I AM C-3PO: The Inside Story in the DK booth at Star Wars Celebration in Chicago on Saturday, April 13.
longtime series star Anthony Daniels (who has played fussy protocol droid C-3PO since '77 and is the only actor to appear in every single Star Wars film to date)
Hamill revealed that C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels will have a part in movie, saying: "Daniels was so happy, because he's in every single Star Wars movie. Every single one. All the prequels, he's in Rogue One, he's in Solo. Whoops!"
Stars including Anthony Daniels and Billy Dee Williams reprise the Star Wars roles that made their names, but this time it's for a game rather than a film.
Daniels says, having also provided the voice of the character in animation and for the Star Tours experience in the Walt Disney theme parks.
Also included is an all-new and archival audio commentary by George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Billy Dee Williams, and Lawrence Kasdan.
Established by the National Film Preservation Act of 1988, the National Film Preservation Board works to ensure the survival, conservation, and increased public availability of America's film heritage. Return of the Jedi follows Star Wars: A New Hope (among the first class of inductees in 1989) and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (chosen in 2010) in receiving this honor.
Anthony Daniels, who has portrayed C-3PO in all seven Star Wars movies, as well as the Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels animated series, will meet fans, sign autographs, and appear on the Celebration stage.
Anthony Daniels channeled his dark side to play a bounty hunter version of C-3PO.
Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.
debut a behind-the-scenes look at The Last Jedi with Anthony Daniels' Droid School
"Rey's Theme" is also the favorite of a certain golden protocol droid. C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels recently placed it at number one in his top five favorite Star Wars pieces. "[The theme] absolutely captures Rey's youthfulness," he told Star Wars Insider for the February 2025 issue. "And then of course it develops into a much deeper orchestral thing that takes us part way through her story. I absolutely love it."
Oh dear. Listen carefully and you may recognize the voice of Anthony Daniels, the longtime performer behind C-3PO. In The Mandalorian and Grogu he voices the Air Traffic Control droids who give the Mandalorian, Grogu, and Zeb clearance to land on Nal Hutta to meet with the Twins.
Anthony Daniels, the actor who has played Threepio since the original Star Wars in 1977, was on-hand at today's event and has been enthusiastic about the project for a long time. "It was a great honor and a pleasure to have him come over to the ANA booth at Star Wars Celebration Europe in 2016, where we unveiled the new design of the C-3PO ANA Jet and had him sign the 1:20 scale model plane," Miyagawa says. "Since then, I had the privilege to visit him in London, and also welcome him at today's even in Tokyo." Daniels also signed the actual plane -- the front door on the left-hand side, to be exact. "I am so delighted, honored, and glad to know that Anthony really loves this plane."
Watch as the mayhem, narrated by Star Wars icon Mark Hamill with Anthony Daniels reprising his beloved role as C-3PO, unfolds!
We had two stages, the main one hosted by Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) for the stars
Star Wars icon Anthony Daniels, the only actor to work on all 11 Star Wars feature films, will make an appearance.
Anthony Daniels will be appearing in Los Angeles in 2027, marking the 50th anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope where he made his debut in the franchise. Daniels has played the protocol droid C-3PO in ten films and has also brought C-3PO to life in several live-action and animated appearances, including Ahsoka the series and LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy.
The R2-D2 Builders Club was founded in 1999 and serves as a resource for fans wanting to re-create the lovable droid.
Authors: Adam Bray, Cole Horton, Tricia Barr, Ryder Windham; foreword by Anthony Daniels
Anthony Daniels as C-3PO
joined by Skywalker saga alums Naomi Ackie, Anthony Daniels
Anthony Daniels as C-3PO
Same thing with Anthony Daniels. We got him to reprise C-3PO.
Anthony Daniels will reprise his role as the iconic C-3PO
The only actor to appear in all six Star Wars films
"I did rescue those pieces of the Millennium Falcon from a bonfire at the back of Elstree Studios after production finished on Return of the Jedi," Daniels told the BBC.
Much less cordial was Baker's relationship with fellow robot actor Anthony Daniels, who plays C-3PO – and who returned for JJ Abrams's reboot, while Baker did not. "We've never really hit it off. It's such a shame, because C3-PO and R2 are the two characters fans most want to meet. They assume we must be best buddies and are always disappointed when they find out we're not."
The 68-year-old actor said he detested being replaced by a digital version of C-3PO for action scenes in the much-derided prequel films. "It wasn't very good. In fact, I'm going to say it was awful," he said. "With me [in the suit], he's always going to move the same way and have the same reactions, timing and so on. With CG, you're working with some brilliant person on the keyboard who is trying to pretend to be me."
The ad campaign will see Anthony Daniels reprise his role as the voice of C-3PO, joined by his "loveable but mischievious companion" R2 D2, in a 60-second "director's cut".
But some Lego franchisees bear the original voices: Shaquille O'Neal from the NBA All-Stars set and Anthony Daniels (C-3PO)
Esteemed actor Anthony Daniels – C-3PO in Star Wars films – lends his voice talents throughout the game.
Esteemed actor Anthony Daniels – C-3PO in Star Wars films – lends his voice talents throughout the game.
Celebrating the nine films in the "Skywalker Saga," the concert is hosted by the Tin Man himself, Anthony Daniels.
