Star Wars news for the week of June 21, 2019
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of June 21, 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!
The Rise of Skywalker News and Rumors
This is funny and pretty interesting if you follow Episode IX spoilers. Check it out. https://t.co/Vv6qigBxlK
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) June 15, 2019
Lucasfilm Files Subpeona To Find Person Who Posted Leaked <i>The Force Awakens</i> Image https://t.co/hxMBskmDgT via @jedinewsuk
— The CjH🇨🇦 (@THEcjhogan) June 16, 2019
“She’s so badass,” Keri Russell says of her #TheRiseofSkywalker character, Zorri Bliss. https://t.co/4FlUIPGerg
— Dunc (@clubjade) June 20, 2019
Star Wars star Keri Russell says Rise of Skywalker script made her cry https://t.co/5TaKOaoFB0
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) June 20, 2019
Mark Hamill Hopes He’s Done With ‘Star Wars’ After ‘The Rise of Skywalker’, Confirms He’s Returning as Force Ghost https://t.co/bcUFr8oxUs pic.twitter.com/fNU6jvzYGl
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) June 20, 2019
Movie News and Rumors
Lucasfilm Names ‘Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker’ Producer Michelle Rejwan As SVP Live Action Development & Production https://t.co/i60qpRoOV6 pic.twitter.com/i9SLiFBVr1
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2019
Television News and Rumors
Gina Carano Tells ET Online That Shooting ‘The Mandalorian’ and Working With Jon Favreau Has Made Her Life a Different World – #StarWars #TheMandalorian – https://t.co/ZRBI4v806P pic.twitter.com/WIWEr2FqEe
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) June 19, 2019
Even a scoundrel like Han Solo can become a hero in the Rebel Alliance.
Watch more #GalaxyOfAdventures shorts, now on Star Wars Kids: https://t.co/DKzuiDccMp pic.twitter.com/AdtolyXl69
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 18, 2019
Around the Web
Across The Stars, performed by Anne-Sophie Mutter, conducted by John Williams – https://t.co/oqROd3fXmJ #StarWars #johnwilliams @JWFan_ #annesophiemutter pic.twitter.com/mXJCzrPgcX
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) June 15, 2019
We asked @HamillHimself to give new voices to iconic characters, including Shrek, Genie, Sonic, Pikachu, and more in honor of him taking on the role of Chucky in #ChildsPlay. pic.twitter.com/QxrU0DKhlg
— Fandango (@Fandango) June 20, 2019
Oh, if @HamillHimself had just listened to #KarlMalden‘s advise in this vintage TV commercial for AmEx Traveler’s Cheques, his trip to Hawaii would sure have been so much better… @ItsMarkHamill @kidkosmic @bonniegrrl @SWReporter @SiennsMHPage @VintageAdz pic.twitter.com/yMxciiQRdE
— Jay Dee ✨ (@Jaydy2007) June 18, 2019
The legend @HamillHimself talks his most iconic voice work: From the #Joker and Fire Ozai to #ChildsPlayMovie‘s Chucky. pic.twitter.com/41VDAqvyIH
— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) June 18, 2019
Holy moly! Its Michelle C. Smith, Daisy Ridley’s Rey’s stund double again. #DaisyRidley #Rey #StarWars pic.twitter.com/vlrCiTnQZf
— Reylo4Life (@Reylo4Life) June 18, 2019
I’ve noted this before, but every time I watch a Star Wars movie, there’s something new to notice. Especially if I’m fortunate to catch it on the big screen. This latest discovery? that ‘NEW YORK’ is visible on the bottom of Luke’s lightsaber in EMPIRE. pic.twitter.com/Z85NPvgcVR
— Pablo Hidalgo (@pablohidalgo) June 19, 2019
J.J. Abrams Teams up With Son for a New Spider-Man Miniseries https://t.co/2XCdiQD2kT
— SuperHeroHype by Mandatory (@SuperHeroHype) June 20, 2019
Books
Thrawn gets by with a little help from his friends.
Here’s your first look at the cover of our convention edition of #ThrawnTreason, for SDCC, available in both print and audio. (Art by Two Dots)
See follow-up tweet for full details on how to get your copy at the show (1/2) pic.twitter.com/ofmquydmnQ
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) June 20, 2019
The Art of #StarWars: #TheRiseofSkywalker, written by yours truly, is currently 25 clams (almost 40% off!) at @amazon. Get your pre-order in pronto and thanks to @JordanMaison for the heads up! https://t.co/nupxkmmQ9D pic.twitter.com/muS6zlWTfw
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) June 15, 2019
Comics
Marvel’s Star Wars comic series takes a step closer to The Empire Strikes Back with new creative team @gregpak and @philnoto: https://t.co/6Oony3jS05 pic.twitter.com/eBDPX1POAt
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 14, 2019
Just revealed! New Marvel’s Age of Resistance miniseries covers by artist @philnoto. Coming soon in September.
The series will tell new, essential stories about the greatest heroes and villains of the sequel trilogy. Read more details: https://t.co/34oUTyasBx pic.twitter.com/On8MSj32k3
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 19, 2019
Attractions
New Galaxy’s Edge promo for Walt Disney World lands https://t.co/BEhuqwCHzd
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) June 19, 2019
What are the ten most ridiculous/obscure things you can buy at #StarWarsGalaxysEdge? Watch our video! https://t.co/Nv4TrdyVd1
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) June 17, 2019
Learn what it took to bring #StarWars: #GalaxysEdge to life: https://t.co/0EMo9gT726 pic.twitter.com/vkUSElykB6
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 19, 2019
Know Before You Go: Planning Visits to Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland – https://t.co/UDuyk5PIbH #StarWars @DisneyParksBlog @Disneyland #GalaxysEdge @StarWars pic.twitter.com/MXdcorT8JV
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) June 20, 2019
Video Games
We sit down with #StarWarsJediFallenOrder‘s narrative lead to learn about the game’s rich story: https://t.co/odTMisD7iF pic.twitter.com/4DjFz8FaSu
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 18, 2019
Collecting
BBC Asks ‘Are Star Wars toys Holding Their Value?’ – https://t.co/YhBPRcVjpP #StarWars @BBC @StarWars @Hasbro @LEGO_Group pic.twitter.com/SPOmnZ8oOD
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) June 19, 2019
Facebook user Justin has a Unopened Dewback for sale and to prove it’s in the box he took an x-ray of the box! pic.twitter.com/pAkg3pgLis
— Kenner & Toy Junk (@KennerToys) June 20, 2019
Disney Parks Exclusive Funko DJ R3X Available at Disneyland Today – https://t.co/rvP5GgYjKw #StarWars @OrginalFunko @Disneyland #GalaxysEdge @StarWars @FunkoEurope pic.twitter.com/tIQtcUo54T
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) June 20, 2019
JUST ANNOUNCED: Be among the first to purchase vinyl picture discs for @Avengers: #Endgame, @StarWars: #GalaxysEdge, and more at #D23Expo: https://t.co/WR3aOJMfNR pic.twitter.com/UwLPNlXgRe
— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) June 20, 2019
