Star Wars news for the week of April 5, 2019
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of April 5, 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
I know this is a new promotion for STAR WARS EPISODE IX…but haven’t Star Wars Nerds been around forever? pic.twitter.com/QXyQ3rZRpt
— Exhibitor Relations Co. (@ERCboxoffice) April 3, 2019
Star Wars: Episode IX Weaponized C-3PO Explained – SPOILERS! https://t.co/aBwZ4SvgmL #StarWars #EpisodeIX pic.twitter.com/1lqZq67pol
— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) April 4, 2019
Television News and Rumors
The Rebellion’s best pilots are no match for Darth Vader.
Watch the newest #GalaxyOfAdventures short, now on Star Wars Kids: https://t.co/UrpMW9ASj3 pic.twitter.com/5DNCdy8UF7
— Star Wars (@starwars) March 29, 2019
Star Wars: The Mandalorian Reportedly Already Renewed For Second Season https://t.co/L9nPvXko4F #StarWars pic.twitter.com/RIo4LUfFBG
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) March 31, 2019
Around the Web
‘Child’s Play’: Mark Hamill Will Be The Voice Of Chucky In Killer Remake https://t.co/SvGmZg2TUt pic.twitter.com/OukZaKNvh8
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) March 31, 2019
“People let me tell you ’bout my best friend…”??
The wicked fun begins when @ChildsPlayMovie is unleashed in theaters: Friday, June 21st 2019. #SoLuckyImChucky ?? @MGM_Studios @OrionPictures pic.twitter.com/ExOYuwj9sP
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) March 31, 2019
George Lucas secretly visited the Game of Thrones season 8 set https://t.co/pN3tHq67ms
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) April 1, 2019
Rare behind the scenes footage of Raiders of the Lost Ark.
“This has been sitting in my Grandfathers VHS collection for decades, and I don’t believe it has ever been shown to the public.”https://t.co/APL7Wgr0lf
— Eyes On Cinema (@RealEOC) April 2, 2019
Steve Wright – In Memoriam – https://t.co/TShi6tWK2Y #StarWars #SteveWright @rutvigvaid pic.twitter.com/xDYG7hkwmY
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) April 3, 2019
Director @rianjohnson unveils first #KnivesOut plot details at #CinemaCon https://t.co/7S8p1FfRch pic.twitter.com/gFe3JAGGtj
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 4, 2019
Comics
Marvel’s First Retailer Exclusive Cover of A Free Previews, For Star Wars Celebration https://t.co/pCUYj3nAci
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) March 30, 2019
Wonderworld Comics Marvel Previews variant – https://t.co/Af9NY6Uyws #StarWars @bleedingcool pic.twitter.com/Q2pWqQNWbd
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) April 2, 2019
CHRIS SPROUSE Off STAR WARS: LANDO CALRISSIAN https://t.co/gsCmGMseKl pic.twitter.com/iS6TxEDDwa
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) April 2, 2019
Books
“Earlier prelim comp version for the new #StarWars novel ‘Dooku: Jedi Lost’ written by @cavanscott.” – @ILMVFX senior art director @AmcbToraidhe#CloneWars #AttackoftheClones https://t.co/ynZ5xvypja pic.twitter.com/q0w36jcBpf
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) March 30, 2019
Attractions
This week on The #StarWarsShow, we sit down with @kershed, author of The Star Wars Archives. Plus, we look at #StarWarsCelebration Chicago store exclusive merchandise, and get up close with some movie props from Solo: A Star Wars Story and Rogue One! Presented by @GEICO! pic.twitter.com/4B8wR6KStz
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 3, 2019
Collecting
PopMinded by Hallmark will release an exclusive Chewbacca Bandolier itty bittys carrier at #StarWarsCelebration / via @JediNewsUK https://t.co/mghSyZqcuG pic.twitter.com/tbDUw05f8N
— sleemo (@sleemo_) March 28, 2019
Hallmark 2019 Dream Book Now Online, New Star Wars Ornaments Revealed – https://t.co/6Rv0g0ZkZe #StarWars @Hallmark pic.twitter.com/tqlKfYDjWw
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) April 1, 2019
The light and the dark take center stage in this commemorative Star Wars Insider cover for #StarWarsCelebration: https://t.co/MICWqPGlqs @SW_Celebration pic.twitter.com/rNvFQ6nn0R
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 2, 2019
.@HerUniverse honors the “Sisters of the Force” in a new collection debuting at #StarWarsCelebration Chicago: https://t.co/kLPzjAhAgC pic.twitter.com/miMqzacdMw
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 3, 2019
Star Wars Celebration Store Merchandise Revealed
So many shirts! So few days! https://t.co/4kSjg9jRh9#StarWarsCelebration #StarWars #Chicago pic.twitter.com/KVs1qPiHP5
— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) April 4, 2019
Ok this is wayyyy cool – coming soon from @regalrobot #spaceslug desk organiser. Tag a mate you needs this. Or should buy it for you !! #starwars #themerchawakens https://t.co/ltfeuQjhxq pic.twitter.com/6frgfCfMGh
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) April 4, 2019
Stunning #starwars abc blanket exclusive on sale for $45 ONLY at @starwarscelebration at the official show store #starwars Z IS FOR #coolguyzuvio https://t.co/vW47ggY0bE pic.twitter.com/gydeU94XLd
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) April 4, 2019
Star Wars Authentics: Alden Ehrenreich Autographs Live & Ewan McGregor Coming Soon! – https://t.co/tBlvje482T #StarWars @Topps #StarWarsAuthentics #HappyHunting pic.twitter.com/eAbZwywxpv
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) April 4, 2019
Ewan McGregor Exclusive 8×10 Autographs Will Be Available At Star Wars Celebration 2019 – Ewan McGregor has just signed autographs for Topps and Star Wars Authentics! https://t.co/U5XI0UcDMT #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/6MjGGY5Syj
— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) April 4, 2019
