Star Wars news for the week of April 12, 2019
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars, news from the week of April 12, 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!
Episode IX News and Rumors
Rian Johnson is OK with the possibility of Star Wars Episode IX possibly retconning The Last Jedi https://t.co/UD0YR1a8m6 pic.twitter.com/zR5KDz7bCk
— io9 (@io9) April 5, 2019
JJ Abrams talks Episode IX and says he feels they’ve pulled off “something incredibly special”: https://t.co/13q27gfgLg pic.twitter.com/QADES241DI
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) April 9, 2019
Television News and Rumors
‘Star Wars’ 4K Blu-ray Box Set Might Be in the Works at Disney https://t.co/668gtCuICx pic.twitter.com/8EfUNnOvjl
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) April 11, 2019
First Look: Speeder Bike From ‘The Mandalorian’ https://t.co/FaksCSTLC3 pic.twitter.com/GDWya5XWYV
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) April 11, 2019
More shots of #TheMandalorian speeder bike. pic.twitter.com/N7zyAkXwPR
— Dunc @ SWCC (@clubjade) April 11, 2019
Thrilled to share a first look at Disney+ with you! pic.twitter.com/iiqjFjaNra
— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) April 11, 2019
Alan Tudyk Is Back as K-2SO in Cassian Andor Live-Action Series, Premieres in 2021 – https://t.co/fETeDKwtqQ #StarWars #CassianAndor #DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/nH762VClI7
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) April 12, 2019
Cassian said I had to https://t.co/H4xeSFLMs8
— alan tudyk (@AlanTudyk) April 11, 2019
How do you say “I’m freaking out” without sounding like a dork? #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/PUPRONUUpC
— Pedro Pascal (@PedroPascal1) April 12, 2019
Disney+ unveils exclusive series, movies, launch date and more!https://t.co/Rh52CBzxBs
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) April 12, 2019
Around the Web
Original Darth Maul Voice Actor Recorded Lines for ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ But Got Replaced https://t.co/rE56OQzfQl pic.twitter.com/YMGOUfS4Kj
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) April 5, 2019
We have a super exciting announcement to make!
Star Wars’ @JohnBoyega will be narrating new dramatised natural history series #Serengeti
Get ready for the incredible stories of the most iconic species of Serengeti National Park pic.twitter.com/j25R5q7YZU
— BBC Earth (@BBCEarth) April 4, 2019
I heard that dark glasses are a great disguise if you don’t wish to be recognised. Chicago, here I come – prepared. pic.twitter.com/tk1npt3zSF
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) April 7, 2019
Someone tell me this isn’t a real #StarWars toy. PLEASE. #LegoOfMyHand #WorstToyEVER pic.twitter.com/oVI59qsHxh
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) April 7, 2019
Wookiee of the year. pic.twitter.com/5i3qEhEjyn
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 10, 2019
Can anyone spot a future #JediJoker? Even as a sophomore in high school, the nerd-potential was strong in this one. (Answer below)
ANSWER: 6 Rows Down- 5th from the Left. between Doug Hamel & Brad Hamilton#ThrowbackThursday #AnnandaleVirginiaYearbook pic.twitter.com/3Nq7wfIKDZ
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) April 11, 2019
LOVE. Hope you guys have a blast! Find our producers @rbredow and John Swartz and keep the talk ALIVE! You never know! #MakeSolo2Happen #StarWarsCelebration https://t.co/4z2ys2YLjq
— Jon Kasdan (@JonKasdan) April 12, 2019
Comics
ICYMI: Greg Pak, Phil Noto Take over Star Wars at Marvel in July https://t.co/quVAinOcy3
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) April 11, 2019
Books
Jedi Master Dooku and his young Padawan Qui-Gon Jinn find themselves on the trail of a dangerous bounty hunter in this exclusive preview from the upcoming novel, Star Wars: Master & Apprentice: https://t.co/vQQwJ6xOMT @DelReyStarWars pic.twitter.com/KG62bJjwRN
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 5, 2019
Author Ethan Sacks talks Galaxy’s Edge at https://t.co/dl6mxCjp1z – https://t.co/LWXgWent8V #StarWars @marvel pic.twitter.com/DxFf7DDRSY
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) April 11, 2019
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— Alex Kane @ SWCC (@alexjkane) April 11, 2019
Video Games
Become a Jedi. Tune-in for first look at #StarWarsJediFallenOrder this Saturday, at 1:30pm CDT from #StarWarsCelebration. Watch live at https://t.co/iI4qodqiOf, stay up to-date with the latest from Celebration at https://t.co/mVXi17qoJk. @EAStarWars pic.twitter.com/3B3bR3XDmn
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 9, 2019
Here’s the TEE on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order https://t.co/9BhFAHPoRi pic.twitter.com/OaYsIUNtRj
— Nick Romano (@NickARomano) April 11, 2019
Attractions
Galaxy’s Edge: Concept Art For Resistance Supply Shop & First Order Cargo Shop – https://t.co/OZ2LTuxFGk #StarWars #GalaxysEdge pic.twitter.com/SLsYARPT3o
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) April 6, 2019
It’s a packed pre-#StarWarsCelebration episode of The #StarWarsShow!! Plus, we take a look at the new #StarWarsJediFallenOrder teaser image, hear some of the voices from Star Wars Dooku: Jedi Lost, and share details on panels to check out at @SW_Celebration. Presented by @GEICO! pic.twitter.com/eDSBhDSEtU
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 10, 2019
I have said it before and I will say it forever – Star Wars fans are the freakin best https://t.co/vLeWKze9JP
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) April 12, 2019
Star Wars Celebration cosplayers come out in full force https://t.co/SJAoXeGF0L
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) April 12, 2019
Collecting
Diamond Select Toys (@CollectDST) to Sell #StarWars Products Under the Gentle Giant Ltd. Line! more info: https://t.co/tWOVT7EHVs pic.twitter.com/pKI7yPVaEP
— Gentle Giant Ltd (@GentleGiantLTD) April 8, 2019
Hasbro PR Package: Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 Black Series 6″ Exclusives – https://t.co/o13ZHuxd6n #StarWars #HasbroToyPic @Hasbro @LitzkyPR #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/CoXsrmv72l
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) April 10, 2019
Target retro! (Images sent in by @iCollect4me ) #starwars #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/5QLRFSx3Uo
— Kenner & Toy Junk (@KennerToys) April 11, 2019
Summer @GentleGiantLTD #StarWars mini bust releases. @CollectDST pic.twitter.com/bijhRJAUNc
— Imperial Holocron – SW Celebration 2019 (@ImpHolocron) April 11, 2019
It’s a stormtrooper made of stormtroopers!!!!! #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/wSJpxbzuSp
— Mary @ #StarWarsCelebration (@AstralColt) April 11, 2019
This Lego Luke coming out of the wall is really amazing @HamillHimself pic.twitter.com/sFMXfaY83j
— Laura Mac (@LauraMacDB) April 11, 2019
