Star Wars news for the week of October 4, 2019
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Warsnews from the week of October 4, 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
For a chance to enter to win a trip to the Star Wars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker premiere, use hashtag #TheRiseOfSkywalkerSweepstakes and tag @StarWars in a tweet to be eligible for the sweepstakes.
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 2, 2019
The Supreme Leader vs the last Jedi. Empire’s WORLD EXCLUSIVE #StarWars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker issue features Kylo Ren and Rey on two collectible covers. On newsstands Thurs 3 October – READ MORE: https://t.co/LW4UUnGJb6
Pre-order online now: https://t.co/KsUgbMUXH1 pic.twitter.com/3chzVatDGJ
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) September 27, 2019
A thousand generations live in you now. Empire’s world exclusive #StarWars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker subscriber cover features a bespoke illustration by @paulshipper. READ MORE: https://t.co/LW4UUnGJb6 pic.twitter.com/HZPTObd4tq
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) September 27, 2019
Image of Movie Theater Concessions For The Rise of Skywalker – https://t.co/9eTexdLiwo #StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/srpLX11dDO
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) September 27, 2019
The Knights of Ren are anxious for @empiremagazine‘s #TheRiseOfSkywalker coverage coming in the following days. Great shot! pic.twitter.com/3NnfAMsi8K
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) September 28, 2019
The Six Knights of Ren#StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker @sleemo_ pic.twitter.com/5rPLpOF9lL
— Geek Carl (@geekcarl) September 29, 2019
The Resistance & First Order#TheRiseOfSkywalker #StarWars @sleemo_ pic.twitter.com/NVK0dNgqPU
— Geek Carl (@geekcarl) September 30, 2019
Japanese Star Wars Figure Reveals New Hooded Look for Reyhttps://t.co/x0bL3XQGSu
— SuperHeroHype by Mandatory (@SuperHeroHype) September 30, 2019
Learn more about how Michael Kaplan’s costume department were inspired by kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending broken pottery, for Kylo Ren’s TROS helmet in @ABRAMSbooks’ The Art of #TheRiseOfSkywalker, out December 20! #StarWars https://t.co/5BaNEeWoYG pic.twitter.com/q9mi2ZFyDw
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) September 30, 2019
J.J. Abrams Addresses Kylo Ren’s Repaired Helmet in The Rise of Skywalker – https://t.co/qI4S1HdFWe #StarWars @empiremagazine @jjabrams #KyloRen #TheRiseOfSkywalker @StarWars pic.twitter.com/bT5FoFfATG
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 1, 2019
Naomi Ackie Reveals Extent of Secrecy on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – https://t.co/X6Qt6XleSA #StarWars #NaomiAckie #TheRiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/2gfg1Y8BPb
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 1, 2019
Empire Magazine: Co-Writer Chris Terrio on Two Key Elements of The Rise of Skywalker – https://t.co/5ekIEKU8my #StarWars @empiremagazine #TheRiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/fVcOg6z20I
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 2, 2019
Disney to partner Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker with 8 major advertisers https://t.co/WjzMgTaSh5
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) October 2, 2019
Keri Russell and Oscar Isaac got their first look at Zorii Bliss and Poe Dameron figures on the Triple #ForceFriday stream. New #TheRiseOfSkywalker products arrive in stores this Friday, October 4th on Triple Force Friday. pic.twitter.com/c9SCu9Yb42
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 2, 2019
Naomi Ackie and Kelly Marie Tran’s reactions to their new #TheRiseOfSkywalker figures are our favorite. Get your own collectibles and products on Triple #ForceFriday, 10/4 at participating stores. pic.twitter.com/6jqii2HkzV
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 2, 2019
When it comes to Funko, John Boyega always checks the hair first. pic.twitter.com/ybNPgXKbTb
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) October 3, 2019
Naomi Ackie and Kelly Marie Tran see their #TheRiseOfSkywalker figures in full force for the first time. Get your own collectibles and products on Triple #ForceFriday, 10/4 at participating stores. pic.twitter.com/ATYTiEjHKD
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 3, 2019
Television News and Rumors
On The #StarWarsShow: we recap the reveals from Triple #ForceFriday, @DisneyPlus‘s Obi-Wan Kenobi series finds a director, and we take a look at Babu Frik. Plus, find out how you can attend the red carpet premiere of #TheRiseOfSkywalker. Presented by GEICO. pic.twitter.com/ffTmMDxi73
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 2, 2019
Exclusive: Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series finds director https://t.co/Ha18ENxGJz pic.twitter.com/NWnZTtbetj
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 27, 2019
The Mandalorian
Available 10/4 at https://t.co/mW7eGEey80#TheMandalorian #StarWars #FirstLook #ForceFriday pic.twitter.com/SKgzT0wyZa— Trends International (@intltrends) September 27, 2019
40 days, 6 hours, 19 minutes and 52 seconds (as of a few minutes ago) until #TheMandalorian debuts on #DisneyPlus! #StarWars pic.twitter.com/ktLtZV3ucY
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) October 3, 2019
‘Tis the season for #StarWars images. #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/1EFwbSPlib
— Jordan Maison (@JordanMaison) September 28, 2019
The Mandalorian: Dave Filoni on the Choice to Create IG-11 Over Using IG-88 – #StarWars #TheMandalorian – https://t.co/4TBX3rv4p5 pic.twitter.com/5JKdRLsZAo
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) October 2, 2019
After being launched into space by Kaz and crew, the Colossus encounters engineering problems, which are made worse by a mysterious stowaway. Watch the #StarWarsResistance S2 premiere this Sunday, 10/6 at 6pm PDT on @DisneyXD, 10pm PDT on @DisneyChannel, and in the DisneyNOW app. pic.twitter.com/xaq0y19A8F
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 30, 2019
We chat with the creative team behind #StarWarsResistance to discuss what’s in store for the crew of the Colossus in the final season: https://t.co/RZfA4UdIEW pic.twitter.com/83IL4QJxQg
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 1, 2019
Seth Green Discusses The Status Of ‘Star Wars: Detours’ – https://t.co/rbgWilC0A5 #StarWars #FanthaTracks pic.twitter.com/UPWuEaUEhM
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 1, 2019
Steve Oedekerk’s parody Thumb Wars IX will release for free on December 1st! #ThumbWars #ThumbWarsIX https://t.co/TtnUXaT7hx
— Vital Thrills (@vitalthrillscom) October 2, 2019
Around the Web
Here’s my interview with @rianjohnson, which I can all but guarantee is completely unlike any other interview with Rian Johnson you’ll read today. https://t.co/77bw9y4EzL
— Scott Wampler (@ScottWamplerBMD) September 27, 2019
BBC’s Inside Cinema – The Wilhelm Scream – https://t.co/dXQOcoeTYI #StarWars @BBC #WilhelmScream @StarWars pic.twitter.com/bvtMGYcZdh
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 1, 2019
Every Star Wars Reference in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (So Far) – https://t.co/XC4PILPVXv #StarWars @IGN @Marvel #MCU #MarvelCinematicUniverse pic.twitter.com/XFwvZ8l5Nu
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 1, 2019
Natalie Portman loses it over ‘Kim Kardashian eating bananas’ on Jimmy Fallon’s Mad Lib Theater https://t.co/DVRLUKnmtl
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) October 3, 2019
Books
Welcome to Monday: Here’s the first excerpt for STAR WARS: RESISTANCE REBORN @RoanhorseBex , on-sale Nov 5th
“Following the Battle of Crait, the Resistance is decimated. Its fleet is lost. Its numbers few. But a spark remains…”https://t.co/uWiUNryPDR
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) September 30, 2019
Meet Anthony Daniels on the “I Am C-3PO” book tour – https://t.co/FsviPrWRWU #StarWars #FanthaTracks @ADaniels3PO pic.twitter.com/EVA1S6HwVR
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 1, 2019
Did you hear that?
I’ve recorded an AUDIO version of my book. So you can read AND hear my words (if it was a cookbook, you could eat my words – but it’s not). It’s me talking about my life around Star Wars.@audible pic.twitter.com/zmRGEhSaIp
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) October 2, 2019
Comics
Take a first look at Journey to The Rise of Skywalker – Allegiance #1 – https://t.co/2TYS1Nubl7 #StarWars #FanthaTracks @starwars @Marvel #TheRiseofSkywalker pic.twitter.com/jeFRpgvADo
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 2, 2019
Video Games
Assemble alongside Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in @Avengers: Damage Control, an all-new virtual reality adventure from @MarvelStudios and @ILMxLAB. Launching exclusively for a limited time at @VOIDVR locations beginning October 18. Tickets on-sale NOW: https://t.co/Pbktqi5uBV pic.twitter.com/BbJo3zr8H1
— ILMxLAB (@ILMxLAB) October 3, 2019
Attractions
Serena Williams shows she’s strong with the Force, posing alongside Star Wars’ Rey and Vi Moradi during a visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort . https://t.co/BTSTHbIxo0 pic.twitter.com/cCWaapcSkz
— ABC News (@ABC) September 27, 2019
The Force was strong last week on @abcnetwork. Did you catch all these hidden gems from #StarWars #GalaxysEdge? Now open at @WaltDisneyWorld and @Disneyland. pic.twitter.com/ARI9QCCzPI
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 1, 2019
My job is truly The Ride of Lifetime. @Disneyland this morning experiencing a certain new attraction at #starwars Galaxy’s Edge. Can’t wait to share it with the world. pic.twitter.com/sQdYcjU3M7
— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) October 3, 2019
Collecting
Exclusive Triple Force Friday Star Wars Toy Gallery! https://t.co/Xgwlcm4Oii
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) September 27, 2019
New @disneyparksblog Build-a-Droid Droid Factory Set coming for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker! #starwars #disneyparks #starwarstheriseofskywalker https://t.co/sm5GOHw1PH pic.twitter.com/uDUWcAPhC1
— From4-LOMtoZuckuss (@4LOMKUSS) September 26, 2019
LEGO Make and Take Micro Luke Skywalker Timeline, October 5th (UK) – https://t.co/IovxbiIiD3 #StarWars @LEGO_Group #ForceFriday @HamillHimself #LukeSkywalker #RiseOfTheMerch #HappyHunting pic.twitter.com/anlMVbcXdu
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) September 27, 2019
Kotobukiya Reveals The Mandalorian and IG-11 ARTFX Statues – https://t.co/c6mHMbv4ZC #StarWars @Kotobukiya_EN #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/DZWLXWeCae
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) September 27, 2019
#StarWars #JediFallenOrder poster available on Triple #ForceFriday Oct 4th at @intltrends https://t.co/WZaHi6MTCc pic.twitter.com/prf3n4jgbe
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) September 27, 2019
Celebrating the unveiling of their new range, check out the Star Wars & @FunkoEurope animated short for The Rise of Skywalker! pic.twitter.com/DlHKDzquD5
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) September 28, 2019
Pew Pew! A New LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia With Excluisve Minifigure. An updated to include all the latest and new LEGO Star Wars minifigures.
Pre-order it https://t.co/QP3KTxw1JV
All minifigures from all the Star Wars movies-including new … https://t.co/ua4RIl69q0 pic.twitter.com/whgzxMFTpd
— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) September 29, 2019
Legendary Star Wars Darth Maul Bear and Signature Lightsaber Unveiled at Build-A-Bear Workshop https://t.co/MHorohjo9C pic.twitter.com/YAzQ6M5MoH
— Daniel Pickett (@AFInsider) September 30, 2019
Hot Toys Reveals Official Images for The Mandalorian 1:6 scale figure #hotToys #themandalorian #disneyplus #starwars #ig11 #huckleberry #lucasfilm pic.twitter.com/nAqFaUHiFp
— Yakface.com – Force Friday: Oct 4, 2019 (@yak_face) October 3, 2019
GameStop Exclusive 6” Black Series Clone Commander Fox revealed via spragooprod on Reddit #hasbro #blackseries #starwarsblackseries #gamestop #clonewars pic.twitter.com/npQm5ICQah
— Yakface.com – Force Friday: Oct 4, 2019 (@yak_face) October 3, 2019
Hot toys official photos of IG-11 from The Mandalorian #starwars #hottoys #themandalorian @FLYGUY @yak_face pic.twitter.com/SOEeAQ4RZV
— Michael Croll (@wotsupchief) October 3, 2019
Some @Hallmark 2020 Keepsake ornaments coming. #StarWars #NYCC #NYCC19 pic.twitter.com/j67XLaqLp6
— Justin LaSalata (@justinlasalata) October 3, 2019
Even more @Hallmark 2020 Keepsake ornaments. #StarWars #NYCC #NYCC19 pic.twitter.com/rdMJMobNoB
— Justin LaSalata (@justinlasalata) October 3, 2019
Hasbro Pulse posted an official checklist for Triple Force Friday https://t.co/6eclKJuX5L #hasbro #hasbropulse pic.twitter.com/TVLPXo36Jk
— Yakface.com – Force Friday: Oct 4, 2019 (@yak_face) October 3, 2019
