Star Wars news for the week of October 11, 2019
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of October 11, 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
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Trailer to Debut on Monday Night Football on October 21! – #StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker – https://t.co/9ng0asrv2o pic.twitter.com/2W9maYUR6y
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) October 9, 2019
Daisy Ridley got an exclusive first look at new collectibles from Star Wars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker last week. Re-live the Triple #ForceFriday reveal and grab your own in stores this Friday, October 4th. pic.twitter.com/qXkCDICN7H
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 4, 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
WATCH: @StarWars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker‘s Billy Dee Williams thanks “the unsung heroes” who made Triple #ForceFriday possible!
Who’s ready for Triple Force Friday, which kicks off TOMORROW!? https://t.co/jgPKkxGpuG pic.twitter.com/7EOy1Dhcyy
— Good Morning America (@GMA) October 3, 2019
Oh it’s on now. @starwars #becurious https://t.co/ctJiWPlbSk pic.twitter.com/OdzlSkSdRI
— Dominic Monaghan. (@DomsWildThings) October 5, 2019
This had better be the poster https://t.co/qqwxvqkKlo pic.twitter.com/ZSezMivu8B
— Mark (@quigonsmith) October 4, 2019
Wedge Antilles On Cover Of ‘Resistance Reborn’ Novel – https://t.co/0sy4UMErJf #StarWars #FanthaTracks pic.twitter.com/LYx3fA32fH
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 5, 2019
Denis Lawson and The Rise of Skywalker – https://t.co/oOMUgIKjC9 #StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker #DenisLawson #WedgeAntilles pic.twitter.com/bgLLBJESJ5
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 6, 2019
Anthony Daniels Discusses ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Including Rey and Kylo Ren’s Big Fight and a Scene Between C-3PO and R2-D2 – #StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker – https://t.co/2hxxFJYe9X pic.twitter.com/7mrxNgBV1Z
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) October 9, 2019
Television News and Rumors
Bounty hunters extraordinaire @PedroPascal1 and @GinaCarano couldn’t wait to see all the new #TheMandalorian product revealed on the Triple #ForceFriday livestream last week. Get your own collectibles today, now available in stores, on Triple Force Friday! pic.twitter.com/iAgxOS5g5c
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 4, 2019
The Colossus is in need of hyperfuel, and Kaz suggests they take it from a downed ship. However, the salvage mission is compromised when the First Order shows up.#StarWarsResistance airs this Sunday at 6pm PDT on @DisneyXD, 10pm PDT on @DisneyChannel, and in the DisneyNOW app. pic.twitter.com/5PlOs6lfPn
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 9, 2019
Around the Web
This week on The #StarWarsShow: we we sit down with director, @ThatKevinSmith to talk his lifelong love of Star Wars! Plus, all the Star Wars book announcements from #NYCC and Anakin Skywalker comes to the Galaxy of Heroes Star Wars mobile game. Presented by GEICO. pic.twitter.com/ZydFYoLTTX
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 9, 2019
Everyone who attended our panel at @NY_Comic_Con should watch this vintage commercial and remember the experience we shared together tonight… All thanks to @realbdw! pic.twitter.com/2llYu4498e
— GeorgeLucasTalkShow (@GLucasTalkShow) October 5, 2019
Obi-Wan’s ‘The Phantom Menace’ Jedi Braid Sells For £1,750 – https://t.co/scEPQ98G2H #StarWars #FanthaTracks pic.twitter.com/oOUX1WPahd
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 5, 2019
Did ya all know that Jawas were all hairy under there?
Now you do.#StarWars pic.twitter.com/JIiUVW2sqY
— James H. Dargie (@JHDargie) October 9, 2019
Lucasfilm’s Executive Vice President Lynwen Brennan to be Honored by Bafta Cymru – https://t.co/nYOePCyMsO #StarWars #Lucasfilm #LynwenBrennan @BAFTACymru @ILMVFX @SkywalkerSound pic.twitter.com/kKtMw2CbuK
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 10, 2019
Books
NYCC 2019: ‘Project Luminous’ Details and More Revealed at the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel https://t.co/PLHgbmrMqa #StarWars
— Star Wars Events (@StarWarsEvents) October 7, 2019
New Timothy Zahn ‘Thrawn’ Trilogy Arriving May 2020 – https://t.co/8Bc5zvDh9i #StarWars #FanthaTracks pic.twitter.com/U3aH4PrXkZ
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 4, 2019
Journey to the Unknown Regions and learn more about the origins of Thrawn and the Chiss Ascendancy
The Ascendancy Trilogy by Timothy Zahn starting in May 2020. pic.twitter.com/vYMchFxZD7
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) October 4, 2019
Thrilled to finally be able to talk about this (a little…). I get to write the final Skywalker Saga novelization, because my life is awesome. Also, @DelReyStarWars is so fun to work with! https://t.co/uhiVVKVXGO
— Rae Carson (@raecarson) October 4, 2019
The pop-up book by @MatthewReinhar1 is MASSIVE. He says it’s an homage to collecting toys in his childhood. #NYCC #NYCC2019 #StarWars #SWBooksNYCC pic.twitter.com/i3Cw2aYuYv
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) October 4, 2019
They’re bringing @George_Mann back for more in-universe myths and fables! #NYCC @DisneyBooks @NY_Comic_Con @SWBooks pic.twitter.com/mUMqesIeYm
— Steve (whatever Kairos is) Vanto (@SteveDunk5) October 4, 2019
Marc Thompson wraps up the panel with Shadow Fall cover, the next Alphabet Squadron book. #NYCC @DelReyStarWars @starwars pic.twitter.com/J0oDPhzv1N
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 4, 2019
The #AlphabetSquadron trilogy by Alexander Freed continues in June 2020 with book two, SHADOW FALL.
Alphabet Squadron contends with a resurgent Shadow Wing now led by Yrica Quell’s former mentor… pic.twitter.com/DOJoFiJpko
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) October 4, 2019
NYCC 2019: Video Reveal of Insight Editions Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Galaxy – https://t.co/DGUjEtyTkQ #StarWars @insighteditions #NYCC #NYCC19 pic.twitter.com/NXe2sifN6b
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 9, 2019
Comics
Marvel’s Star Wars is relaunching with writer @CharlesSoule exploring the time between #TheEmpireStrikesBack and #ReturnoftheJedi: https://t.co/HuHHmgm9KW pic.twitter.com/7Z6Z0ifEpi
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 4, 2019
Exclusive from #MarvelNYCC: starting in January, enter a new era in a galaxy far, far away… https://t.co/0usNlAaHMg
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) October 4, 2019
All @marvel Star Wars titles will end. Empire Ascendent leads into ESB#NYCC @DelReyStarWars @starwars
New Star Wars #1 pic.twitter.com/sW9BgcktIU— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 4, 2019
Viz Media to Publish The Legends Of Luke Skywalker Star Wars Manga https://t.co/liRlrekLQ0
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) October 4, 2019
A New Star Wars #1 by Charles Soule and Jesus Saiz, Darth Vader #1 by Greg Pak and Raffaele Ienco from Marvel, Set After Empire Strikes Back https://t.co/qgZQIYbYs8
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) October 4, 2019
As announced at NYCC, in Jan 2020 Jesus Saiz and I relaunch Marvel’s STAR WARS comic with a new #1.
The story begins just after Empire Strikes Back – first 3 pages below. CHOP!
Taking Luke Skywalker from here to the confident warrior we see in Return of the Jedi? Yes, please. pic.twitter.com/SA4qde4sWE
— Charles Soule (@CharlesSoule) October 4, 2019
STAR WARS: LEGENDS OF LUKE SKYWALKER Manga Coming to U.S. in 2020 https://t.co/99sScm4rRX pic.twitter.com/4tAghwrHqT
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) October 9, 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
Exclusive #StarWarsJediFallenOrder images show a darker side to the galaxy. https://t.co/3Z6LpikWeT
— Nerdist (@nerdist) October 7, 2019
‘Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’s’ Recommended PC Spec Revealed – https://t.co/burDCR21hX #StarWars #FanthaTracks pic.twitter.com/1owD4W5J0k
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 9, 2019
Preorder #JediFallenOrder to get the Bee-D-1 skin, the Mygeeto and Umbaran Campaign Lightsaber hilts, and the Orange Lightsaber blade color! https://t.co/RcPhuNqEBK pic.twitter.com/GG3vtEj766
— EA Star Wars (@EAStarWars) October 10, 2019
Attractions
Last week, tennis star Serena Williams piloted the “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy” at Star Wars: #GalaxysEdge to victory in straight sets – and had a blast while doing it! https://t.co/dcretrOOaX pic.twitter.com/IPxE8T64EK
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) October 4, 2019
In this installment of Galactic Builders, Walt Disney Imagineers show @FIRSTweets students a behind-the-scenes look at the robotics within Star Wars: #GalaxysEdge. #ForceForChange pic.twitter.com/MqtDDBzgi2
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 10, 2019
Collecting
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 (@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
GameStop Exclusive 6” Black Series Clone Commander Fox revealed via spragooprod on Reddit #hasbro #blackseries #starwarsblackseries #gamestop #clonewars pic.twitter.com/npQm5ICQah
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) 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
The @CollectDST/@GentleGiantLTD Kylo Ren Legends 3D bust from #TheRiseOfSkywalker has been unveiled! #StarWars #NYCC #NYCC pic.twitter.com/HkvVayRNMP
— Justin LaSalata (@justinlasalata) October 4, 2019
Legends in 3-Dimensions Kylo Ren… Revealed! NYCC Booth 1644! #KyloRen #Legendsin3Dimensions #Legendsin3D #LivefromNYC pic.twitter.com/vwujxi6DO3
— Gentle Giant Ltd (@GentleGiantLTD) October 4, 2019
2019 NYCC Exclusive Reveals: Star Wars!https://t.co/An68f1ASun@StarWars @Disney #StarWars #Disney #Funko #Pop #FunkoPop #NYCC #FunkoNYCC pic.twitter.com/vSveOJpKG4
— Funko (@OriginalFunko) October 4, 2019
Pre-order the @Hallmark Sith Trooper Keepsake ornament now! Plus a new Rey vs. Kylo Ren ornament has been revealed! #StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker #TripleForceFriday #ForceFriday https://t.co/sjQqIdlrmK pic.twitter.com/in3g5B4GAA
— Justin LaSalata (@justinlasalata) October 4, 2019
Pan Solo, Anyone? Le Creuset Launches ‘Star Wars’ Cookware #ForceFriday https://t.co/gjOVwYJJ7c
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) October 4, 2019
Introducing the @starwars x Le Creuset Collection, available for purchase November 1st exclusively at select Le Creuset boutique stores, online, and from @yuppiechef. Sign up to our newsletter to be notified when #StarWarsXLeCreuset goes live: https://t.co/I9ErhIUmoI pic.twitter.com/RLL8z28TN2
— LeCreusetSA (@LeCreusetSA) October 4, 2019
Photos of General Mills Cereal Boxes For The Rise of Skywalker – https://t.co/9sTfGJsKBx #StarWars @GeneralMills #TheRiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/3PNEwNWZui
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 4, 2019
Star Wars | Levi’s Collection Incoming November 1st – https://t.co/CH1S6IMEbA #StarWars #501s @LEVIS @StarWars #RiseOfTheMerch pic.twitter.com/k3C5VnmPyy
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 5, 2019
Wampa Bean Bag Chair As Ingenious As It Gets! – https://t.co/Z8s0O3hNqv #StarWars #FanthaTracks pic.twitter.com/eOobobU2eh
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 5, 2019
NYCC 2019: Official Hasbro Press Images – The Vintage Collection – https://t.co/C12GYFqtf3 #StarWars @Hasbro #NYCC #NYCC19 #TheVintageCollection pic.twitter.com/CDxSt3gzsI
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 6, 2019
NYCC 2019: Official Hasbro Press Images – The Black Series – https://t.co/0uYiE0Pk6N #StarWars pic.twitter.com/sYzXlxfNM3
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 6, 2019
A closer look at the @amazon exclusive Sith Trooper with extra accessories vs the regular Trooper. TheVintageCollection #NYCC #NYCC19 #StarWars @StarWars @Hasbro #RiseOfTheMerch pic.twitter.com/Fw8Cm9cmZL
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 6, 2019
NYCC 2019: Photos From Po-Zu Booth – https://t.co/GpR6fCuu2g #StarWars @Po_Zu #NYCC #NYCC19 pic.twitter.com/Yai1cfsbdj
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 7, 2019
ANOVOS Reveals The Mandalorian Replica Helmet – https://t.co/fN5FeoePmO #StarWars @ANOVOS #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/wZeJw5xI7q
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 7, 2019
NYCC 2019: Photos From Geeki Tikis Booth – https://t.co/bYPCvnlQQU #StarWars @BeelineCreative #NYCC #NYCC19 pic.twitter.com/klACyiTFdk
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 7, 2019
Star Wars Figure Reveals From New York Comic Con 2019https://t.co/C3WIBOfThj
— SuperHeroHype by Mandatory (@SuperHeroHype) October 7, 2019
Best Buy Exclusive 6″ Black Series G-11 Preorder now available https://t.co/8AJ4bRzKov #bestbuy #blackseries #hasbro #themandalorian pic.twitter.com/5QgkO5Xu6i
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) October 7, 2019
