Star Wars news for the week of December 14, 2019
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of December 14, 2019, in one location. If you read this each week, you should be able to converse fluently with any Star Wars fan on everything from the latest Star Wars developments to the latest toys. And maybe you’ll even share with them something that they might have missed.
Let’s get to it!
Rise of Skywalker News and Rumors
Join us live from the world premiere of Star Wars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker with moments powered by @Verizon5G! Tune-in live on Monday, December 16 at 5:30pm PT/8:30pm ET. pic.twitter.com/Y6ow2D7GE0
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 13, 2019
Kylo Ren Learns a Terrible Truth in SPOILER Rise of Skywalker Clip!https://t.co/fX7UdZnvRW
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) December 12, 2019
I LITERALLY TRIED EVERYTHING. The Force is strong with Daisy Ridley. #TheRiseofSkywalker pic.twitter.com/3foFwShPL1
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) December 11, 2019
Listen to John Williams’ Score For The Rise of Skywalker – https://t.co/VhOPaHzVFq #StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker #Lucasfilm pic.twitter.com/1oujnxzlR9
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 10, 2019
Vanity Fair: How The Work of Ralph McQuarrie Influenced The Rise of Skywalker – https://t.co/Uov3AiMRSB #StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker #RalphMcQuarrie @RMcQArchives pic.twitter.com/xak1sVoXGc
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 6, 2019
#KyloRen actor Adam Driver says #TheRiseofSkywalker is the perfect title for the ninth and final episode in #StarWars‘ Skywalker saga. pic.twitter.com/WADkkSIvRn
— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) December 6, 2019
Disney has issued an uncommon warning to cinema owners around the globe for #TheRiseOfSkywalker https://t.co/AsqIF8GsDr
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 6, 2019
Part one of my interview with #StarWars producers Kathleen Kennedy and Michelle Rejwan is now live. We discuss structuring this new Star Wars trilogy over the years, the Trevorrow version and more. Part two next week.https://t.co/CC9nnW9xuv
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) December 6, 2019
Before you see Oscar Isaac in #TheRiseOfSkywalker this Christmas, he told me how he celebrates the holidays with warm wine and a Danish. #StarWars pic.twitter.com/p5sDrTPurM
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 6, 2019
“The Star Wars universe has created friendships that have lasted for 40 plus years.” Watch this new #StarWars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker featurette – See it in theaters December 20! pic.twitter.com/fO39h9h7XW
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 7, 2019
The filmmaker and his cast appeared at Comic Con Experience in Brazil Saturday to tease the return of the great villain: “I can’t wait for you to see how and why that character’s back and what it means for these characters.”https://t.co/5SZbHYq4zf
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 7, 2019
‘Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker’: J.J. Abrams Shares Extended Clip And Talks Palpatine; Cast Says Final Chapter Pays “Amazing Tribute” To Carrie Fisher – CCXP https://t.co/s0SZTJGDUY pic.twitter.com/nQVH083HVo
— Deadline (@DEADLINE) December 7, 2019
Dark Rey’s ring from The Rise of Skywalker went home with Daisy Ridley – https://t.co/mcH9Xj27al #StarWars #FanthaTracks @empireonline @empiremagazine #daisyridley pic.twitter.com/MGDtvXPOo6
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) December 7, 2019
Kelly Marie Tran is talking @starwars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker, the girl power in the franchise and dealing with online harassment. https://t.co/TIA8cZ1fMy pic.twitter.com/FsZQ0Qbs8n
— Good Morning America (@GMA) December 9, 2019
Kelly Marie Tran on Rose Tico’s enduring #StarWars The Last Jedi line https://t.co/NYKuHDXwUI
— James Hibberd (@JamesHibberd) December 10, 2019
#StarWars Jimmy Kimmel special set on ABC https://t.co/ZyyPAbDyrP
— Deadline (@DEADLINE) December 9, 2019
This is a cover artwork for “STAR WARS” special edition of Newsweek Japan. I draw the structure that feels the history of “Skywalker”. This special issue will be released today!! pic.twitter.com/Oqbe0UrYRD
— Tsuneo Sanda (@bokusanda) December 12, 2019
Completing my trilogy of posters for @Star_Walking ‘s Australian fan club premiere screenings this A1 sized poster is free with each ticket purchase. Seats still available, Sydney & Melbourne #TheRiseOfSkywalker #starwars pic.twitter.com/pAnjxn9HYd
— Hugh Fleming Art (@hughflemingart) December 10, 2019
Love this poster art from @turksworks #StarWars #TheRiseofSkywalker, in theaters in IX days pic.twitter.com/fibFqcxkXe
— Asad Ayaz (@asadayaz) December 11, 2019
John Boyega was “a Bit Iffy” On The Last Jedi https://t.co/UJ96OdZvcs
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) December 10, 2019
#DaisyRidley reveals if she ever got the chance to read Colin Trevorrow’s original ending … https://t.co/za0GAWxCil #StarWars #RiseOfSkywalker
— Collider (@Collider) December 10, 2019
Hot Toys Reveals New Jet Trooper Sixth Scale Figure – https://t.co/j9hhL6sEnU #StarWars @hottoysofficial #JetTrooper #TheRiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/zDTH8GvFEk
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 11, 2019
Check out our exclusive #DBOX poster for #StarWars: The Rise Of Skywalker. Get your tickets in D-BOX now – In theaters December 20. https://t.co/JSsRAe2s5T
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Jetez un oeil à notre affiche exclusive pour #StarWars: The Rise of Skywalker. Achetez vos billets en #DBOX! pic.twitter.com/EA6hp72qpG— D-BOX (@dboxtech) December 10, 2019
I asked #TheRiseOfSkywalker director J.J. Abrams about what he hopes to see from the next iteration of big-screen #StarWars movies. Heart. Hope. Family. pic.twitter.com/bvP4KqirA1
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) December 11, 2019
This week on a supersize #StarWarsShow: We chat with the cast of #TheRiseOfSkywalker, visit #GalaxysEdge, play #StarWarsJediFallenOrder on the biggest screen we can find, plus adorable animals in X-wings. Presented by @GEICO
Watch here: https://t.co/X4y9ByWrq9 pic.twitter.com/OgHedO52Tb
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 11, 2019
John Boyega: #StarWars fandom conflict is “the most stupid thing in the world” https://t.co/aWhcJUeoT4 pic.twitter.com/mis13FabHV
— Variety (@Variety) December 12, 2019
J.J. Abrams teases what’s next for him after #StarWarsRiseofSkywalker https://t.co/omNbrYA9y1
— Variety (@Variety) December 12, 2019
Amazon Drops @StarWars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker Exclusive Video https://t.co/5m96PkbwRE
— Variety (@Variety) December 12, 2019
I asked Adam Driver about the #StarWars fandom and about ReyLo, and what his relationship is to it all. “I mean I don’t internalize it because I don’t think it has anything to do with me…”#TheRiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/2ELBto96aJ
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) December 12, 2019
In a newly released clip from #TheRiseOfSkywalker, C-3PO says to R2-D2, “I want you to know that you have been a real friend, R2. My best one, in fact.” https://t.co/5m96PkbwRE pic.twitter.com/zxESLJbNr0
— Variety (@Variety) December 12, 2019
In a promotional campaign ahead of the release of #TheRiseOfSkywalker, Burger King Germany is offering a free burger to any customer willing to read out a #StarWars spoiler out loud https://t.co/vJX4KCkCsV
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 12, 2019
Keri Russell shows off her best impressions of #StarWars characters in Instant Impressions pic.twitter.com/SZC0PBx40V
— Fallon Tonight (@FallonTonight) December 12, 2019
We spoke to Anthony Daniels about C-3PO finally having a major role in a new #StarWars movie https://t.co/DWutWovvBz pic.twitter.com/2BDk138kF4
— UPROXX Movies (@UPROXXMovies) December 13, 2019
Knight of Ren: Trudgen #topps #theriseofskywalker #knightsofren https://t.co/VuzECeriug pic.twitter.com/Sbr1L5ARB5
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) December 13, 2019
Rolling Stone: Chris Terrio Talks Writing The Rise of Skywalker – https://t.co/Zo0x5N7DQm #StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker #ChrisTerrio pic.twitter.com/8WM8VCv9wv
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 13, 2019
Part space car. Part sports ship. Introducing the Tri-Wing S-91X Pegasus Starfighter from #Porsche x #StarWars. @StarWars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/EqK4LVNF3J
— Porsche (@Porsche) December 13, 2019
Television News and Rumors
When fans questioned where they shot some of the exterior scenes in #TheMandalorian, #Lucasfilm prez Kathleen Kennedy quipped “You can say Iceland. But it was just one person [shooting it],” referring to their use of Epic’s #UnrealEngine. https://t.co/tgvx1jYB4w @slashfilm
— Location Managers (@The_LMGI) December 8, 2019
Pedro Pascal Not Typically the One Donning The Mandalorian Armor https://t.co/pf9L4otbDh
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) December 10, 2019
Some joked Baby Yoda would be named Times’ person of the year after the adorable #StarWars character swept the country by storm. Well, funny enough… https://t.co/eZYeZ9lUhB
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 11, 2019
We apologize in advance for the family feud this may cause. The Child from #TheMandalorian is now available as a profile icon on #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/W65zQSHs4X
— Disney+ (@disneyplus) December 12, 2019
Disney+ Star Wars Cassian Andor Series May Film In June 2020https://t.co/1Qst1NldQS
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) December 12, 2019
Official concept art from Chapter 5 of #TheMandalorian by Christian Alzmann. pic.twitter.com/FURKbUSoHi
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 12, 2019
“This is the Way.” More of @alohamaddy fine handiwork. #TheMandalorian #StarWars #IHaveSpoken pic.twitter.com/YciOh5XKR5
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) December 12, 2019
“3D print on my tree” – Jon Favreau #TheMandalorian #BabyYoda #StarWars https://t.co/j1f1s53O2w pic.twitter.com/KIxghvP67F
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) December 12, 2019
My make-up test #Burg #TheMandalorian #StarWars #epic pic.twitter.com/uR2zJ7NUYm
— Clancy Brown (@RealClancyBrown) December 13, 2019
RUMOR: Marvel Helping Develop New Mystery #StarWars Series for Disney+ https://t.co/B6GiNWwxa3 pic.twitter.com/ATwTXotYEa
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) December 13, 2019
Around the Web
Man builds homemade jet-powered Star Wars landspeeder https://t.co/iTeFAulyXy
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 10, 2019
Bob Iger was named Time Magazine’s Businessperson of the Year https://t.co/WP50FBBpPI pic.twitter.com/ZiU2tGWyKd
— Variety (@Variety) December 11, 2019
Dissatisfied with the prop head of me they had made, we re-shot it with my real head pushed through an opening below the set. The hardest part was keeping my eyes open & not blinking as they wafted smoke in for atmosphere.??#TrueStory https://t.co/b6hf4zdWGx
— Mark HoHoHoHamill (@HamillHimself) December 11, 2019
George Lucas cut the best #StarWars lightsaber fight out of the prequels https://t.co/79kR0StVmu
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 11, 2019
”Lock S-foils in attack position!” Watch the galaxy’s cutest creatures recreate Star Wars: A New Hope’s iconic Death Star trench run scene. Presented by @GEICO. #ad pic.twitter.com/TQrYmYtqW6
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 13, 2019
Feeling super proud to be part of this galaxy. Thank you @AdamLanceGarcia ! https://t.co/fnN0AYNouA
— Madlyn (@alohamaddy) December 13, 2019
Comics
The creators of @Marvel’s Star Wars: The Rise of Kylo Ren comic on Ben Solo’s turn: https://t.co/A1hbA8fXjg pic.twitter.com/lsD97PekAo
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 10, 2019
The Mandalorian: Spawn Creator Todd McFarlane Reveals His Baby Yoda Drawinghttps://t.co/2V94OIop2f pic.twitter.com/gvAhPkxpqf
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) December 8, 2019
THE RISE OF KYLO REN #1 is out next Wednesday, 12/18, just before Ep IX! A detailed interview on the book with artist Will Sliney and me just dropped: https://t.co/NoGhKKQAWH
To whet your appetite even more, here’s one of Will’s early test sketches of Ben Solo. #frombentoren pic.twitter.com/JdpxHXGQkZ
— Charles Soule (@CharlesSoule) December 9, 2019
‘The Rise of Kylo Ren’ – Charles Soule and Will Sliney Talk Ben Solo’s Fall to the Dark Side – #Comics #KyloRen #StarWars – https://t.co/7ath2WPTsx pic.twitter.com/xImnpr9C9Q
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) December 10, 2019
Marvel Posts Preview of The Rise of Kylo Ren #2 – https://t.co/nrAwIqCyU4 #StarWars @Marvel #TheRiseOfSkywalker #TheRiseOfKyloRen #KyloRen pic.twitter.com/bn8HbEUEfj
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 13, 2019
With Ben Solo’s fall…comes Kylo Ren’s rise: https://t.co/Bmo7pNWuLM
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) December 13, 2019
The hunt is on in the new comic series Marvel’s Bounty Hunters: https://t.co/8OxY9LKNtC pic.twitter.com/2UKXBtgMxF
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 11, 2019
Books
Just found out “The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” has been pushed to a Spring 2020 release. ??????#TheRiseOfSkwalker #StarWars pic.twitter.com/zj12ceU0Hl
— Steve (whatever Kairos is) Suurgav (@SteveDunk5) December 8, 2019
New Star Wars: Secrets of The Jedi Trailer from Insight Editions – https://t.co/qPZfZnYFFu #StarWars @insighteditions @msumerak pic.twitter.com/b6LWc0ExA6
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 12, 2019
Video Games
Never tell me the odds.
Grab the Star Wars Series now! Get the Rey, Finn, and Sith Trooper Outfits in the Shop.
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) December 13, 2019
Lightsaber Dojo, A Star Wars VR Experience, Coming to Select Locations This December – #StarWars #VaderImmortal – https://t.co/odb8K33rdN pic.twitter.com/6Z2PO7GHUZ
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) December 13, 2019
Attractions
CS Video: Rise of the Resistance Designer Doug Chianghttps://t.co/Ab9DoJjBRP
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) December 6, 2019
It appears the new, stunning #StarWars attraction, “Rise of the Resistance,” at Walt Disney World is off to a rough start, reportedly breaking down in its first two days of operation https://t.co/FnQ2vkcSP4
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 6, 2019
Got to preview the immersive #StarWars exhibition at #DolbySoho, complete with wraparound screen projections and some cool installation spaces. Let the countdown begin. #TheRiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/svHYk3Iqmh
— Alexis Loinaz (@alexisloinaz) December 6, 2019
Dolby Soho’s Immersive ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Exhibit – https://t.co/Kfw6u9YmFU #StarWars #FanthaTracks pic.twitter.com/7KkaYrKDJI
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) December 8, 2019
Collecting
Disneyland is now selling Rise of the Resistance merchandise. They won’t have the escape pod playset until their version of the ride opens Jan. 17. Photo by @samfriedman226 pic.twitter.com/FC3CmQKh4S
— Attractions Magazine (@Attractions) December 7, 2019
Figs now has Limited Edition Star Wars Scrubs (and more) for men and women
Men: https://t.co/VtMvXBKB69
Women: https://t.co/kyVEo1tgRg #wearfigs #starwars pic.twitter.com/4AyPdNXFxY— Yakface.com (@yak_face) December 9, 2019
Hot Toys Reveals New Sith Jet Trooper Sixth Scale Figure – https://t.co/cBvXz1EwdP #StarWars @hottoysofficial #SithTrooper #TheRiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/1ycDzA3umo
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 11, 2019
Hot Toys Reveals New Jet Trooper Sixth Scale Figure – https://t.co/j9hhL6sEnU #StarWars @hottoysofficial #JetTrooper #TheRiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/zDTH8GvFEk
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 11, 2019
Take a look at the new official Apple Star Wars branded straps – https://t.co/18gkSm19Ve #StarWars #FanthaTracks #mobyfox pic.twitter.com/fQ1P0zwg6d
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) December 11, 2019
Hasbro Reveals New Line of Star Wars Products Featuring The Childhttps://t.co/7GgLEyhdsp
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) December 12, 2019
Hasbro unveils “Baby Yoda” toy line — arriving next spring https://t.co/djbzsTmvE0 #Mandalorian pic.twitter.com/aQ0iRqVI5P
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) December 12, 2019
Preorder new “The Child” merchandise from Hasbro at DorksideToys https://t.co/ml5W3WzO7y #hasbro #themandalorian #thechild #babyyoda pic.twitter.com/YtO9fSpYGm
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) December 12, 2019
NEW! The Child (AKA Baby Yoda) merch from @Hasbro. Even comes with a Sorgan frog and a cup for sipping bone broth! But patience you must have: pre-order now, delivery in May 2020. #ThisIsTheWay #TheMandalorian #BabyYoda This is the 7.5 inch “talking” plush for $25: pic.twitter.com/un23Tk8P9I
— Clayton Sandell (@Clayton_Sandell) December 12, 2019
