The Star Wars News Roundup for November 15, 2019

Star Wars news for the week of November 15, 2019

The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of November 15, 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

J.J. Abrams Credits Rian Johnson for Daring Approach on Rise of Skywalker https://t.co/IHHY3BOpnL

— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) November 12, 2019

Oscar Isaac Teases Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Who Gets Checkmate – https://t.co/wP4yB4USjR #StarWars @GamesRadar #TheRiseOfSkywalker #OscarIssac @totalfilm pic.twitter.com/b60Pfznpbe

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) November 11, 2019

Mexican Football Team Club Tijuana Adopt Stunning ‘Star Wars’ Themed Kit – https://t.co/SgfCziPcOd #StarWars #FanthaTracks pic.twitter.com/ajIUMRwIoN

— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 9, 2019

Adam Driver talks Marriage Story, The Report and Star Wars on ABC’s Popcorn – https://t.co/anrVDAwnvt #StarWars #AdamDriver #TheRiseOfSkywalker @petertravers @PopcornABCNews @rutvigvaid pic.twitter.com/0FKoByFf5M

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) November 12, 2019

How to Track all the Star Wars Aircraft – https://t.co/ILrjRZMBmy #StarWars @flightradar24 #TheRiseOfSkywalker #GalaxysEdge @united #UnitedAirlines @VirginAtlantic #TheFalcon pic.twitter.com/fgVRaWHHKi

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) November 9, 2019

Anthony Daniels Shares Mark Hamill’s Post-The Rise of Skywalker Messagehttps://t.co/VDFhyYXeCF

— SuperHeroHype by Mandatory (@SuperHeroHype) November 12, 2019

Show pin for @ILMVFX’s work on #TheRiseofSkywalker. What VFX supervisor Roger Guyett and his team, including design supervisor James Clyne, have accomplished is nothing short of miraculous. #StarWars pic.twitter.com/7Mv2CxTAIV

— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) November 12, 2019

The next Happy Meal Promotion at McDonalds is for #theriseofskywalker #mcdonalds #happymeal pic.twitter.com/l2uNdj4Bqj

— Yakface.com (@yak_face) November 13, 2019

Daisy Ridley on The Rise of Skywalker: “The third one for me was the best” – https://t.co/oqSjO2f0Np #StarWars #FanthaTracks @marieclaire @marieclaireuk #daisyridley #riseofskywalker pic.twitter.com/nkvH3dBikg

— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 13, 2019

When J.J. Abrams Talked to George Lucas About ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’, Midi-chlorians Were Discussed https://t.co/U8ZPjFm3CI pic.twitter.com/DOP4yGmoZr

— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) November 13, 2019

Exclusive: Adam Driver compares Marriage Story to Star Wars: “You try to make Star Wars personal as much as anything else” https://t.co/P5m01uZ8Ws pic.twitter.com/WLd31t7xUV

— Total Film (@totalfilm) November 14, 2019

Daisy Ridley has 4 words to describe Rise of Skywalker: Dark, scary, and… https://t.co/ZfNK1H3dRe

— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 14, 2019

The saga is now complete!

New 2019 @StarWarsUK @RoyalMailStamps !@Disney @StarWars @realbdw @WarwickADavis @IAMRayPark #TheRiseOfSkywalker #StarWars #Lando #Maul #Wicket #Amidala #Dooku #Tarkin #Jannah #Zorii #Poe pic.twitter.com/ZmegaQYkQD

— Malcolm Tween (@MalcolmTween) November 15, 2019

Hot Toys The Rise of Skywalker – 1:6 Rey & D-O Collectible Set – https://t.co/YVGfmKRv43 #StarWars #FanthaTracks #HotToys #Collectibles #SixthScale #RiseofSkywalker #DaisyRidley #Rey #DO pic.twitter.com/aP0rGKx0xQ

— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 15, 2019

Hot Toys release Rey and D-O Collectible Set from Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker – 1/6th scale @FLYGUY @yak_face #hottoys #StarWars #wheresRey pic.twitter.com/5ioWd3UrAB

— Michael Croll (@wotsupchief) November 15, 2019

Movie News and Rumors

Kevin Feige Talks Star Wars – https://t.co/Qs7RvGOHkP #StarWars @Kevfeige @StarWars @ComicBook pic.twitter.com/IvQcjItVfD

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) November 11, 2019

#TheMandalorian show runner Jon Favreau doesn’t think he could handle telling a #StarWars story on a larger scale https://t.co/JaWaElVNZc pic.twitter.com/oTuY0801Hg

— Variety (@Variety) November 14, 2019

Television News and Rumors

Disney’s Alan Horn talks Scorsese’s #Marvel comments, monopoly accusations, and a potential #TheMandalorian movie https://t.co/5U1FaP9az8

— Variety (@Variety) November 13, 2019

George Lucas Visits the Set of The Mandalorian in New Featurettehttps://t.co/3rI7HhgGDZ

— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) November 13, 2019

“Greetings from the set of #TheMandalorian season 2” – creator/writer/executive producer Jon Favreau #StarWars #IHaveSpoken pic.twitter.com/EuFRAJUUjf

— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) November 13, 2019

This week on The #StarWarsShow: we celebrate the launch of #DisneyPlus by chatting with @Dave_Filoni about all things @TheMandalorian. Presented by @GEICO pic.twitter.com/EzeUhGYvqN

— Star Wars (@starwars) November 13, 2019

CS Video: The Mandalorian Cast on the Live-Action Star Wars Serieshttps://t.co/tDy0IdrKtX

— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) November 11, 2019

The Mandalorian TV Spot: Synopses for First Three Episodes Revealedhttps://t.co/MU29hx3J7f

— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) November 8, 2019

The cast of #TheMandalorian answers questions about the coming series. Start streaming Nov 12, on #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/0hY1NJECqH

— The Mandalorian (@themandalorian) November 8, 2019

ESPN Spotlight on Gina Carano: From MMA Fighter to Starring in The Mandalorian – https://t.co/wTg0hHmmWv #StarWars @ginacarano @themandalorian #TheMandalorian #DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/fOctpoRfqN

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) November 9, 2019

‘The Mandalorian’ Has Already Been Nominated for Something: Best Publicity Campaign https://t.co/UxWNs9amjB

— TheWrap (@TheWrap) November 14, 2019

Pedro Pascal Reveals Name of The Mandalorian Titular Character – https://t.co/9vCqlZSOxo #StarWars @themandalorian #TheMandalorian #DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/ORtdduIzOP

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) November 13, 2019

Partial credit to @bhower1138 for noticing the symbol on his sleeve. pic.twitter.com/Im2wjSY94y

— MarvelSW (@NumidianPrime) November 13, 2019

The Mandalorian: Behind the Scenes and on the set with Lucas, Kennedy, Favreau and Filoni – https://t.co/c02nNi4aR1 #StarWars #FanthaTracks @TheMandalorian #TheMandalorian #GeorgeLucas pic.twitter.com/GnhmCxWya0

— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 13, 2019

Composer Takes Music for the ‘Star Wars’ Series ‘The Mandalorian’ to a New Universe https://t.co/tYSPLQfito

— Variety (@Variety) November 13, 2019

The Mandalorian: Jon Favreau – “the novelization is where it opened up a lot of freedom and opportunity” – https://t.co/gxD8Ly0jn2 #StarWars #FanthaTracks @variety @TheMandalorian #TheMandalorian @jon_favreau pic.twitter.com/gRot9CYV98

— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 12, 2019

#StarWars #TheMandalorian #DisneyPlus advert in #StarWarsInsider 2020 Special Edition • New music by @ludwiggoransson dropping each week Matt Shope https://t.co/E4ImzdjuBH pic.twitter.com/xXe3hWk5yy

— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 9, 2019

Obi-Wan Kenobi Writer Drops Details About the Anticipated Series https://t.co/8s42JaEfQY

— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) November 9, 2019

Werner Herzog’s The Mandalorian: A Star Wars Documentary (Nerdist Remix) – https://t.co/t42j4dpTR9 #StarWars #FanthaTracks @TheMandalorian #TheMandalorian #wernerherzog @nerdist pic.twitter.com/rDQUvspPyA

— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 10, 2019

#TheMandalorian star Pedro Pascal on the question he asked when shaping the stoic title character in the Disney+ #StarWars streaming series: “What would Clint do?” https://t.co/lT6cXB39hF via @usatoday

— Bill Keveney (@billkev) November 11, 2019

‘The Mandalorian’: Jon Favreau and Pedro Pascal on Creating a Western on Steroids https://t.co/CmHOlisTfL

— Variety (@Variety) November 11, 2019

Werner Herzog on Why He Didn’t Need to See ‘Star Wars’ Films for ‘The Mandalorian’ Role https://t.co/K2ctJ2GKH1

— Variety (@Variety) November 12, 2019

People who live & breathe #StarWars forget that many fans aren’t as steeped in the lore.

@TaikaWaitit, for example, thought his IG-11 droid just looked cool, “like a lamp,” but he didn’t even remember IG-88.

“I didn’t realize that he’s really famous!”https://t.co/nzCYmLbnRr

— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) November 11, 2019

The cover for #TheMandalorian Chapter 1 score by @ludwiggoransson (now available everywhere) features concept art by Lucasfilm design supervisor Christian Alzmann, an illustration also seen in the end credits of that same episode. #StarWars https://t.co/97jC6sugfZ pic.twitter.com/gN44WwbFxk

— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) November 12, 2019

Emily Swallow Discusses Her Audition For ‘The Mandalorian’ – https://t.co/sCRU82fH9q #StarWars #FanthaTracks pic.twitter.com/zUQYBElrcC

— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 12, 2019

Werner Herzog on the “mythology” of #StarWars: “I like to be dragged into it” https://t.co/Bvu0PLrQQv pic.twitter.com/VmVXdeOU9T

— Variety (@Variety) November 14, 2019

The cast and creative team behind #TheMandalorian are answering questions LIVE from the official Fan Event in LA, presented by @Verizon. #TheMandalorian is streaming now, only on #DisneyPlus https://t.co/cqbRHzkOfK

— The Mandalorian (@themandalorian) November 14, 2019

The stars were out tonight as the cast and creative team behind #TheMandalorian attended the Fan Event in Los Angeles. (1/4) pic.twitter.com/Q9gwpoHWxa

— The Mandalorian (@themandalorian) November 14, 2019

What does it mean to be a part of @starwars history with #TheMandalorian? At tonight’s fan event, @TheCarlWeathers told us all about the new @disneyplus series. Watch the video below, then check out our Instagram Story for interviews with @ginacarano, @ludwiggoransson, and more! pic.twitter.com/VoMhXwYgtJ

— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) November 14, 2019

New #themandalorian character names revealed at premier via #starwars insta story – @bigeswallz as #thearmorer https://t.co/pAm3Wov2FX pic.twitter.com/RngrQk05P9

— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 14, 2019

Well the obsession is mutual!! I was hoping that would put some smiles on your faces. And a huge thank you to #MariaSandoval for being a mentor not only in Star Wars hair but an encyclopedia in ALL things Star Wars. https://t.co/Y0b2jz5jm6

— Gina Carano (@ginacarano) November 14, 2019

Jon Favreau Wants Another Star Wars Holiday Special! https://t.co/sEEoOP9SBA

— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) November 15, 2019

Rogue One’s Ben Mendelsohn keen to return as Director Krennic in Cassian series – https://t.co/Q0o3kqF38C #StarWars #FanthaTracks #benmendelsohn @SteeleSaunders #benmendelsohn #ROGUEONE pic.twitter.com/AaP7QHGyQQ

— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 11, 2019

#Disney Plus: Star Wars Movies in 4K and Come With Changes; Han and Greedo’s Encounter and the #Fox Fanfare Restored – #StarWars #DisneyPlus – https://t.co/gkEf7WdK8A pic.twitter.com/isgjlEqo5I

— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) November 12, 2019

Who made the Greedo change to 1977’s #StarWars?

Lucasfilm confirms to @VanityFair that this was something George Lucas himself added — a long time ago, in a galaxy before it was taken over by Disney…#Maclunkey https://t.co/xZ8k1AwJPc

— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) November 12, 2019

Well, they’ve done it again. #DisneyPlus appears to have altered the infamous Han and Greedo scene from #StarWars. See for yourself. pic.twitter.com/6aGqwoOrzF

— Garrett McDowell (@GarrettMcDowel1) November 12, 2019

Why the 4 Indiana Jones films aren’t on Disney Plus, and may never be – https://t.co/JjeD8NmDNR #StarWars #FanthaTracks #indianajones @indianajones @screenrant @disneyplus pic.twitter.com/1xMj8IssIf

— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 14, 2019

Around the Web

Spotlight on sculptor Liz Moore, whom @ADaniels3PO mentioned in his Lucasfilm chat yesterday. Moore sculpted the Star Child & Korova Milk Bar for @StanleyKubrick before refining Ralph McQuarrie’s designs for C-3PO and (alongside Brian Muir) the stormtrooper helmet for #StarWars. pic.twitter.com/KkevfxeK8S

— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) November 9, 2019

Really cool recollection from @HamillHimself and late #ESB Director, Irvin Kershner, about filming snow scenes with Luke Skywalker behind the hotel, with the “poor kid” crawling in the snow while the crew were inside, behind the doorway!https://t.co/oC4fiZ7HeQ pic.twitter.com/fwTqdxbPVy

— The Rise of Cheeky Ewok Carole Skywalker (@HamillShe) November 10, 2019

Meet Georgia; parkour specialist, long-time Star Wars fan and pretty handy with a lightsaber. Share your own Star Wars story with us below! #MyStarWarsStory pic.twitter.com/YPwQnO5y0t

— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) November 10, 2019

“Early key art for a deleted scene from #SoloAStarWarsStory. Han Solo washing out of Imperial flight academy after crashing his ship. Done for Doug Chiang & Lawrence Kasdan when he was writing the early draft.” – senior art director @AmcbToraidhe #StarWars https://t.co/CNVSiiZlVZ pic.twitter.com/J5o9ZcMfPF

— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) November 10, 2019

Books

ICYMI: The upcoming The Art of Star Wars Rebels *Limited Edition!* Featuring a beautiful slipcase, lightsaber sound effects & lights, variant cover art and a folio of exclusive artwork. Details and pre-order info: https://t.co/VW0GObmCf4 #starwarsrebels pic.twitter.com/qQKAb9XSTm

— Dark Horse Comics (@DarkHorseComics) November 13, 2019

Video Games

#JediFallenOrder is available NOW on Xbox One, PS4, and PC. https://t.co/wTPNZZfjGy pic.twitter.com/Lx3gNG391h

— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) November 15, 2019

The new #StarWars At-Home Arcade from #Arcade1Up is now on the market. #arcade #retro #retrogames https://t.co/fEPZR2PNFS

— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) November 9, 2019

‘Vader Immortal’ Wins VR Experience of the Year – https://t.co/pJITIQPvTA #StarWars #FanthaTracks pic.twitter.com/L1eVwMojBo

— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 13, 2019

Jedi: Fallen Order Composers Say It’s Star Wars’ Darkest Chapter #StarWarsJediFallenOrder https://t.co/TLppCC10m6

— SuperHeroHype by Mandatory (@SuperHeroHype) November 14, 2019

In Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order the Force is strong but undisciplined: Review https://t.co/eJm7AK7kXb

— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 15, 2019

‘Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’ is an exciting page torn out of the massive #StarWars storybook that thrills and delights. Read the review: https://t.co/nFZ2hgVeB7

— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) November 15, 2019

Attractions

Star Wars in Marunouchi at the Gyoko-dori Underground Gallery – https://t.co/T3frsPsc4d #StarWars #FanthaTracks #riseofskywalker pic.twitter.com/vMju2gKOoU

— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 10, 2019

Collecting

Boom – 6” Black Series Jedi Revan Preorder Open at GameStop #blackseries #hasbro #starwarsblackseries #jedirevan #gamestop https://t.co/pGUkx7Gi84 pic.twitter.com/Qahy6W71dY

— Yakface.com (@yak_face) November 9, 2019

Three new Hot Wheels Star Wars character car images via Grana Toys #mattel #hotwheels #TheRiseofSkywalker #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/3dKYYP63eh

— Yakface.com (@yak_face) November 9, 2019

Confirmed: 6” Deluxe Heavy Infantry Mandalorian #hasbro #themandalorian #starwars image via MightyApe https://t.co/BaSZHv2S1n pic.twitter.com/12mhcSjhji

— Yakface.com (@yak_face) November 10, 2019

Werner Herzog exclusive official autographed pics are now live on Star Wars Authentics! Order yours today before they’re all gone! #TheClient #TheMandalorian @Topps #StarWarsAuthentics @DarthVonOhlen https://t.co/YLsaqMYZeh pic.twitter.com/zezUZ1y36J

— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) November 12, 2019

A Boba Fett J-slot rocket-firing prototype AFA 85+ hunted 15 bids before setting a new world record at $185,850 in the latest auction from @HakesAuctions! https://t.co/CpisOvY5d9 #StarWars #BobaFett pic.twitter.com/gykJDWCY44

— PREVIEWSworld ToyChest (@toychestnews) November 13, 2019

Coming Soon from @RegalRobot >>> https://t.co/4rBPHvFosX #TheMandalorian #starwars #mythosaur pic.twitter.com/lKnUP1ggGx

— Yakface.com (@yak_face) November 14, 2019

Star Wars R2-D2 Holiday Cookies from Pillsbury with cutout bookmarks #starwars #TheRiseofSkywalker #pillsbury pic.twitter.com/i1useU3olL

— Yakface.com (@yak_face) November 13, 2019