Star Wars news for the week of May 10, 2019
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of May 10, 2019 in one location. If you read this each week, you should be able to converse fluently with any Star Wars 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!
Sequel News and Rumors
BREAKING: New #StarWars Release Dates Unveiled by Disney! https://t.co/sq1CiotFqo
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) May 7, 2019
We asked, but Lucasfilm is not yet saying if the new #StarWars films planned for 2022, 2024 and 2026 are part of the previously-announced Rian Johnson trilogy or the series from “Game of Thrones” producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. #AlwaysInMotionIsTheFuture
— Clayton Sandell (@Clayton_Sandell) May 7, 2019
The Rise of Skywalker News and Rumors
The #EpisodeIX Films section of the official site is now live. Not sure exactly when it went live, but its up now. https://t.co/ldPfSUWfVw #StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker
— Justin LaSalata (@justinlasalata) May 9, 2019
Television News and Rumors
Werner Herzog Talks Working on The Mandalorian, Calls it “a Phenomenal Achievement” – https://t.co/TaYC8720CE #StarWars #TheMandalorian #DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/9vWOHUJIXx
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 5, 2019
The Mandalorian Reportedly Bringing Jon Favreau Back for Season 2 https://t.co/7i9HJ55ZIh #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/30eXkg5MXl
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) May 5, 2019
Pedro Pascal on the similarities between Star Wars and Game of Thrones https://t.co/ZZyIEwRTRk
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 6, 2019
You know that laugh. Meet the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt!
Adventure to a galaxy far, far away with more #GalaxyOfAdventures shorts on Star Wars Kids: https://t.co/KDn3GpbyVN pic.twitter.com/65ancJplGX
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 7, 2019
Around the Web
This week on The #StarWarsShow: we remember @TheWookieeRoars, share details on upcoming Star Wars books, and the #ForceForChange initiative. Plus, we sit down with @zlikeinzorro, author of A Crash of Fate, to talk #GalaxysEdge and Star Wars love stories. Presented by GEICO! pic.twitter.com/wZReXTwEJk
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 8, 2019
Here’s a story I love about George Lucas being a destitute nobody, sleeping on Francis Ford Coppola’s couch in the early ‘70s.
It’s called “Nobody Wanted Star Wars.” https://t.co/S3xBVOrUwW
— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) May 4, 2019
MAY THE 4TH… pic.twitter.com/3GVq7h4L6u
— Jon Kasdan (@JonKasdan) May 4, 2019
Dear World,#MayTheFourthBeWithYou. Paying respects to Peter Mayhew. His kindness and joy always illuminated our cherished Chewbacca. Thank you for sharing your light, Peter. Rest easy.
Love,
Lupita pic.twitter.com/IWkRSG9nih— Lupita Nyong’o (@Lupita_Nyongo) May 4, 2019
Has anyone else seen these?! @missingwords @pablohidalgo @rianjohnson @HamillHimself @ADaniels3PO @starwars @darrenhayes @IAMRayPark @MakingStarWars @SamWitwer @Daniel_Logan @JonKasdan @lovegwendoline pic.twitter.com/IbEJFHaUOH
— Tate Forkel (@TateForkel) May 4, 2019
Sad, after my 3 days in the WiFi-free zone of the rain forest, to now find Peter has left us. No more, his Chewie hug. It was noted long ago that, of all we original masked players, only his eyes shone through. Watch A New Hope in his memory and see those big kind eyes once more.
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) May 5, 2019
I purposely made myself red-faced for a strangulated look, causing a blood vessel in my eye to burst. Afterwards-they had to shoot carefully to hide it until I healed. George told me I should’ve asked him 1st because w/ the lighting & red-filters it made no difference. #TrueStory https://t.co/877pbC6AWP
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) May 5, 2019
Here is a perfect example of the bravery I see in young ones every time I visit a children’s hospital. Think of her the next time you get annoyed in traffic or can’t find the remote, to put your problems in perspective. #HarrowingButHeartwarming https://t.co/bZCtsb3smZ
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) May 6, 2019
New #StarWars Chewbacca @JoonasSuotamo recalls meeting Peter Mayhew: “The first time when I met with him, he told me I was too skinny to play a Wookiee. We laughed a lot about that” https://t.co/1d30SLIiKG
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 7, 2019
Here is a piece by me, featured in Time magazine, https://t.co/b8fikbB24S Remembering Peter and ‘Wookiee Boot Camp’. Thank you #petermayhew.
— Joonas Suotamo (@JoonasSuotamo) May 8, 2019
That’s lovely. https://t.co/5ze1OAQP23
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) May 8, 2019
How Epic & ILM’s John Knoll Tried to Recreate the Moon Landing for Microsoft’s Build 2019 Keynote https://t.co/W0gNCBC8aA
— Variety (@Variety) May 6, 2019
Comics
ICYMI: Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: Star Wars Adventures coming this fall! https://t.co/GK9cu2kcSa pic.twitter.com/zqGnk9mClq
— IDW Publishing (@IDWPublishing) May 6, 2019
Books
Lucasfilm unveils the compete ‘Journey to Star Wars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker‘ publishing program: https://t.co/GuHylP5HO7 #MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/h4cXD5DEbx
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 4, 2019
ANNOUNCEMENT: I WROTE A STAR WAR!!!!
The secret project is secret no more! *flails* pic.twitter.com/AkuwXR0cDK— Rebecca Roanhorse (@RoanhorseBex) May 4, 2019
Get a closer look at our #JourneytoTROS novel by @RoanhorseBex coming Nov 12, featuring Poe Finn Rey and more
“Poe Dameron, General Leia Organa, Rey, and Finn must struggle to rebuild the Resistance after their defeat at the hands of the First Order in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” pic.twitter.com/7hnqQHgRz1
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) May 4, 2019
Just announced: I’ve teamed up with @e_charretier again for another CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY. A FINN & POE ADVENTURE is part of the Journey To The Rise of Skywalker. https://t.co/4WB8R3zvWf #StarWars pic.twitter.com/f4Z5eP2UkR
— Cavan Scott (@cavanscott) May 4, 2019
My secret Star Wars book is revealed! I still have many other secrets, of course, but you can read my next Star Wars MG in October! Rey! Poe! Rose! BB-8! The Falcon! And MOOOOOOORRRREEEE! pic.twitter.com/CJ1FCGMhMW
— Justina Ireland (@justinaireland) May 4, 2019
#LEGO Visual Dictionnary – Platinium Edition – https://t.co/7cvlmOSdma pic.twitter.com/BZD2oM91U0
— MintInBox.net (@MintInBox) May 7, 2019
Video Games
A new @ILMxLAB virtual reality experience set in the #StarWars universe has been just as secretive as The Rise of Skywalker or The Mandalorian.@EW got to be the first to venture through #VaderImmortal.
Come with us. Don’t be afraid.https://t.co/tMe5FKACim
— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) May 7, 2019
Attractions
Get ready for the opening of @StarWars #GalaxysEdge at @WaltDisneyWorld and @Disneyland by listening to the #GalaxysEdge Symphonic Suite. The track, written by John Williams and inspired by the themed land, is available now: https://t.co/GeRkwVdohQ #Maythe4thBeWithYou pic.twitter.com/m9x1GhkCoK
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 4, 2019
New Extra, Extra Magic Hours Daily at Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks Includes Star Wars: #GalaxysEdge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! https://t.co/g4Eo8BZNfL #MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/Zc2AVILGb5
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) May 4, 2019
The Millennium Falcon is heading for @StarWars #GalaxysEdge, opening at Walt Disney World on August 29, 2019. And starting June 24, no reservations will be required to enter the land at Disneyland Resort: https://t.co/VvsX8VWHFf #Maythe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/eFgYpzmCdw
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 4, 2019
Disney Characters Fill the Skies with Unwrapping of 55 Disney Skyliner Gondolas at Walt Disney World Resort: https://t.co/hBbi7W8s0k pic.twitter.com/EtBsEyHtlr
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) May 9, 2019
Collecting
Introducing the droids you have been looking for… New #LEGOStarWars BOOST Droid Commander lets fans build, code and play with three iconic @StarWars droids! Coming this September. #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #StarWars #StarWarsDay https://t.co/NySJJ4wsNU pic.twitter.com/jhnk2TNkDE
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) May 4, 2019
We are excited to announce Kelly Marie Tran and Alden Ehrenreich have signed Topps trading cards. Look for them in Masterwork, Stellar Signatures and more this year. #StarWars pic.twitter.com/0IMMfE5lW3
— Topps (@Topps) May 3, 2019
Celebration Exclusive 1-Of-1 Autographed Banners Auction at Star Wars Authentics – https://t.co/IrKqtujg8H #StarWars @Topps #StarWarsAuthentics #StarWarsCelebration @StarWars pic.twitter.com/cJuOjEWcxE
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 5, 2019
These stylish Star Wars handbags are sure to make you stand out in the galaxy. Dana and Melanie Harvey sat down to discuss the inspiration for their new line of accessories: https://t.co/4G96zxURKb pic.twitter.com/kr6FGVNhOV
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 6, 2019
First look at GameStop exclusive Animated Boba Fett!
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Preorder Now: https://t.co/HDZq6nYNHP pic.twitter.com/7JEKjy9ozG— DisFunko (@DisFunko) May 7, 2019
Brand new ‘Star Wars’ paint sets are coming soon from @FFGames and @thearmypainter https://t.co/FfeHsPz7nh
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) May 9, 2019
