Star Wars news for the week of August 23, 2019
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Warsnews from the week of August 23, 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!
Television News and Rumors
The Mandalorian, the first live-action Star Wars series, only on #DisneyPlus. Start streaming November 12. pic.twitter.com/4v0GFbic4O
— The Mandalorian (@themandalorian) August 23, 2019
Jon Favreau (@Jon_Favreau) unveils #StarWars series ‘The Mandalorian,’ Marvel plans and a new venture https://t.co/MdUWKmWno2 pic.twitter.com/Dh5lNtk20O
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) August 21, 2019
STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN’s First Trailer Coming Friday https://t.co/WG1kYdlobN pic.twitter.com/nYFHGTO5OS
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) August 21, 2019
“A sneak peek of a couple guys you might see in the Mandalorian that I worked on.” —calzmann on Instagram. #TheMandalorian https://t.co/Pk0c2C6dDA pic.twitter.com/5vaYT5AXpk
— Johnamarie Macias (@BlueJaigEyes) August 21, 2019
This week on The #StarWarsShow: we round up Star Wars at #D23Expo, chat @DisneyPlus on Twitter and Instagram, and learn about Black Spire Outpost’s elusive crime boss, Oga Garra. Plus, we talk with Matthew Reinhart to chat about his new Star Wars pop-up book. Presented by GEICO. pic.twitter.com/Gk6ZVM2NBb
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 21, 2019
Disney Plus: First Global Markets Get Launch Dates, Pricing https://t.co/1p7y3tkxFq
— Variety (@Variety) August 19, 2019
Someone asked us to formally introduce ourselves so of course we made a video. pic.twitter.com/VZLrJ6ff7k
— Disney+ (@disneyplus) August 19, 2019
Star Wars Resistance Complete Season One DVD Available Now – https://t.co/5h4xUTas4A #StarWars #StarWarsResistance pic.twitter.com/d7GllCiMT3
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) August 20, 2019
Join hotshot pilot Kazuda “Kaz” Xiono and his newfound friends on a high-flying adventure and bring #StarWarsResistance home. Now available on DVD: https://t.co/vX7NUic5cT pic.twitter.com/ownJpiCKWb
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 20, 2019
The @disneyplus booth at #D23Expo has the costumes for The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Cara Dune (Gina Carano) on display! @DisneyD23 pic.twitter.com/fEAqCoWO1w
— Attractions Magazine (@Attractions) August 23, 2019
Around the Web
Boba Fett and his Mandalorian armor by concept artist and illustrator @JamrozGary
View more #StarWars Fan Art ⇢ https://t.co/YgTGVvWpdP pic.twitter.com/0Of5QyAGZy
— Concept Art World (@conceptartworld) August 18, 2019
Just released my first podcast episode! I chat w/ @rianjohnson: writer, director, filmmaker extraordinaire (also great human). We talk Brick, Looper, Star Wars, originality, and whether or not cereal is actually soup. #creativeprocessing
Listen here: https://t.co/mcmhCtIsH7 pic.twitter.com/UdaCjfjV1N
— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) August 19, 2019
Earlier, someone had asked about what sort of connection exists between Charal & the Nightsisters, and whether or not she influenced them. Like all things of a certain Star Wars vintage, it’s a long story with twists and turns that defies a simple yes/no answer. Hence, a thread: https://t.co/hNB9GEy782
— Pablo Hidalgo (@pablohidalgo) August 19, 2019
In celebration of 20 years of LEGO® Star Wars™, the record-breaking 36,440 LEGO® Star Wars™ Stormtrooper Minifigures display will be at Union Station in Toronto until August 25th. #LEGOStarWars @torontounion pic.twitter.com/xntDkrybGT
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 19, 2019
Paul Bettany discusses his most iconic roles – https://t.co/dImUAJf8Z7 #StarWars #FanthaTracks @GQ #HANSOLO @Paul_Bettany pic.twitter.com/DH4Czd4nNH
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) August 21, 2019
Books
At last!
“I AM C-3PO – The inside story” is being converted from bytes on a screen near me, to words on paper on a distant printing press. More than a year in the making, I can’t wait to see it between hardcovers.
I can find details at https://t.co/TCGWVQLRVk
So can you.— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) August 17, 2019
Comics
At last!
“I AM C-3PO – The inside story” is being converted from bytes on a screen near me, to words on paper on a distant printing press. More than a year in the making, I can’t wait to see it between hardcovers.
I can find details at https://t.co/TCGWVQLRVk
So can you.— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) August 17, 2019
Marvel’s Star Wars series is coming to a close this November https://t.co/hJoPm4zb00 pic.twitter.com/aK27NZZcA6
— io9 (@io9) August 22, 2019
.@starwars.com have shared an exclusive look at our AGE OF RESISTANCE: POE #1.
Art by @RamonRosanas and Guru-eFX.https://t.co/qRnLfiUAM6
Out next week!
And… pic.twitter.com/AbOJZTGjJD— Tom Taylor (@TomTaylorMade) August 22, 2019
…they ALSO have an exclusive preview of our AGE OF RESISTANCE: HUX #1.
Hux and Kylo Ren marooned on a planet together?
Oh, yes.
Art by Leonard Kirk and Cory Hamscher. Covers by @philnoto. #StarWars pic.twitter.com/b6IdVyb7MO— Tom Taylor (@TomTaylorMade) August 22, 2019
Chewbacca Will Fist Fight Darth Vader in Marvel’s Star Wars https://t.co/nG1cfkHNNM #StarWars pic.twitter.com/1E6JJ2isUX
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) August 22, 2019
Video Games
Secrets of the Empire arrives in New York City – https://t.co/1RKBDM1bn0 #StarWars #FanthaTracks @thevoid @ILMxLAB #secretsoftheempire pic.twitter.com/ycaNSlon6w
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) August 18, 2019
“This is what I was born to do.”
The Clone Commando, Felucia, and PvE modes: Co-Op & Instant Action come to #StarWarsBattlefrontII next month with #TheRiseOfSkywalker content on the horizon!https://t.co/bSFEvae3fs pic.twitter.com/JsFDwlPLfD
— EA Star Wars (@EAStarWars) August 20, 2019
Incoming transmission!
Take a deeper look at what’s coming to #StarWarsBattlefrontII in coming months! For more details, read here:https://t.co/KZu0VsjQ3h pic.twitter.com/NTajQz7Pfb
— EA Star Wars (@EAStarWars) August 20, 2019
#VaderImmortal: Episode II is headed to #D23Expo this week and we’re looking for panel questions! Reply with yours and we may answer it in the room. pic.twitter.com/c9YXX9XojS
— ILMxLAB (@ILMxLAB) August 21, 2019
Attractions
JUST ANNOUNCED: The all-new Star Wars vacation experience coming to the Walt Disney World Resort will be named Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser: https://t.co/q4HBiQLKz0 #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/MsSQIw7K1S
— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) August 23, 2019
Droid Depot, Savi’s Workshop & Oga’s Cantina at Star Wars: #GalaxysEdge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is accepting reservations! Details: https://t.co/TiCON99eRi pic.twitter.com/c3QPqjM7fS
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) August 19, 2019
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Named One of TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places 2019 – https://t.co/BycV0affTg #StarWars @Disneyland @WaltDisneyWorld #GalaxysEdge pic.twitter.com/f3XX1fq5OU
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) August 22, 2019
Collecting
I am definitely feeling this!
Thanks to @stitchkingdom for the photo.#D23Expo#TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/wn4vxvZoQN— Jenmarie D23 Expo (@acrossthestars) August 22, 2019
Hot Toys Reveals 1:6 scale Princess Leia Wicket Set #hottoys #leia #princessleia #wicket #ewoks #returnofthejedi #rotj pic.twitter.com/ylflo97bAG
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) August 16, 2019
Play poker like a man. Vintage Kenner style playing cards. $8.99 and free shipping. @Toynktoys should give us some to review, right? https://t.co/XS29wzcD1i pic.twitter.com/seBvThc9GR
— Kenner & Toy Junk (@KennerToys) August 16, 2019
Halloween-themed Droidfactory Astromechs from Disney Parks (R2-BOO, R3-BOO17, R4-BOO18, R5-BOO19) #droidfactory #buildadroid #disneyparks #astromech pic.twitter.com/njOqp6z0Jg
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) August 20, 2019
Johnamarie Macias Talks to Founder of RockLove About Star Wars Jewelry Collection – https://t.co/kTidXY5Ftf #StarWars @TWGsite @BlueJaigEyes @RockLoveJewelry @StarWars pic.twitter.com/VEM9VxSGBy
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) August 20, 2019
Adam Driver Oversized Autographed Trading Cards at Star Wars Authentics! – https://t.co/VVfvohM1vZ #StarWars @DarthVonOhlen @Topps @ToppsSWCT @ToppsUK pic.twitter.com/NvGEB2BWFY
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) August 20, 2019
Samuel L. Jackson’s Lightsaber and More in Prop Store Auction – https://t.co/lCY2DIAXeY #StarWars @propstore_com @CNN @StarWars pic.twitter.com/8T9vhcStS0
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) August 21, 2019
Loose shots of all sets can be found at https://t.co/ChknZnrJLf #lego #TheRiseofSkywalker #TheMandalorian
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) August 22, 2019
