Star Wars news for the week of December 21, 2019
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of December 21, 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 Review! https://t.co/WKqwd177uc
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) December 18, 2019
Jet trooper close up pic.twitter.com/FAzXdcqjfo
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 17, 2019
Kylo Ren’s costume at the #StarWarsTheRiseofSkywalker premiere pic.twitter.com/hcRXjjXIRO
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 17, 2019
Frank Oz and JJ Abrams chatting on the way out of the premiere of #StarWarsTheRiseofSkywalker pic.twitter.com/QdVBPZSTfp
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 17, 2019
We saw @MingNa fight for the Light Side #StarWarsTheRiseofSkywalker pic.twitter.com/SHffsbgO8t
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 17, 2019
Some more photos from the #StarWarsTheRiseofSkywalker premiere pic.twitter.com/0VTnUD9aCa
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 17, 2019
The Rise of Skywalker Early Reactions Praise ‘Satisfying’ Conclusionhttps://t.co/rIWAqSJCos
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) December 17, 2019
We’re live from the world premiere of #StarWars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker with moments powered by @Verizon 5G! https://t.co/j10Lm1Thg6
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 17, 2019
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker red carpet premiere photos https://t.co/QSf6vAlS2r
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 17, 2019
Harrison Ford and Adam Driver! #StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker -B- pic.twitter.com/Rd14rhWzuK
— The SWU Is Watching #TROS (@TheSWU) December 17, 2019
This week on The #StarWarsShow: we attend the world premiere of #TheRiseOfSkywalker. Plus, we sit down with @Disney CEO @RobertIger. Presented by @GEICO. Includes paid @eBay content. #ad
Watch here: https://t.co/A7UlCecCvv pic.twitter.com/fUxIp5bCIW
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 19, 2019
Disney CEO Bob Iger hasn’t counted out future #StarWars trilogies https://t.co/XHVm99zIgV pic.twitter.com/3uvRsIjPwz
— Variety (@Variety) December 17, 2019
Stars answered questions including “What’s the worst body part to have chopped off by a lightsaber?” and “Which Star Wars character would make the worst roommate?” https://t.co/EECXAk17Jw
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 17, 2019
Wait a second. #MoaningMyrtle and #BabuFrik are played by the same person??? My mind is officially blown! #ShirleyHenderson #HarryPotter #StarWarsTheRiseofSkywalker pic.twitter.com/9DC65aUZ0p
— Marshall Weinbaum (@MovieMarshall) December 20, 2019
How well does the #StarWars cast know each other? From Adam Driver’s lips to Oscar Isaac’s “juicy butt,” we played a game with Daisy Ridley, @jjabrams, @JohnBoyega, @RichardEGrant, @JoonasSuotamo, and more. Watch our full #RiseOfSkywalker interview here: https://t.co/SdJH4Q4ANz pic.twitter.com/0bknV0uhDj
— MTV NEWS (@MTVNEWS) December 16, 2019
Ladies and Gentlemen I introduce to you Hassan Taj. We used two legged R2D2 quite a bit in this film and on all occasions Hassan was performing from inside. Excellent work sir! 1_hassantaj #tros… https://t.co/4HHiAJ4YGW
— Lee Towersey – R2D2 (@artoodetoo) December 19, 2019
“I can sense that down the road there’ll always be a kind of bittersweet thing to say goodbye to this” – cast and filmmakers of #StarWarsTheRiseofSkywalker discusss the ending of THE saga. https://t.co/Vg3fIsifSS
— Brian Truitt (@briantruitt) December 16, 2019
With ‘Rise of Skywalker,’ Composer John Williams Puts His Coda on ‘Star Wars’ https://t.co/uC4zUyrE1L
— Variety (@Variety) December 18, 2019
After ‘Rise of Skywalker’ and Baby Yoda, Kathleen Kennedy’s plan for ‘Star Wars’ and beyond https://t.co/ezFcOhXfm6
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) December 15, 2019
Kathleen Kennedy hints The Rise of Skywalker characters might appear in new projects https://t.co/1wgSqjpdn9
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 15, 2019
J.J. Abrams and The Rise of Skywalker Cast Play “Just One Question” With Stephen Colbert – https://t.co/9WuYrqM5MA #StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/CjXBziiMKn
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 15, 2019
Director J.J. Abrams on John Williams #StarWarsTheRiseofSkywalker https://t.co/5jnfBLTIrZ pic.twitter.com/ETDl1UHskK
— Music By John Williams (@JWilliams_Fan) December 14, 2019
A side-by-side of Leia in The Force Awakens and #TheRiseofSkywalker — her hair has been changed, her outfit has been changed and she now has an earring.
Technology is crazy pic.twitter.com/cIMWvqBmGO
— Star Wars Stuff (@starwarstuff) December 14, 2019
Chris Terrio Discusses Rey’s Lineage in The Rise of Skywalker https://t.co/x7Okouvjpq
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) December 14, 2019
Oscar Isaac Has Never Felt Like a ‘Star Wars’ Insider https://t.co/W9zb3niMhX
— Variety (@Variety) December 14, 2019
“No one other than J.J. has stepped out of traditional hiring practices to take a risk on an outlier like me.” The second-unit helmer on #TheRiseOfSkywalker reveals how J.J. Abrams found her through Ava DuVernay (@Ava) https://t.co/8rINAjMTyE
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 14, 2019
See @StarWars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker in theaters this Friday. Get tickets: https://t.co/EbJ0vDq9GV pic.twitter.com/cGNTlcuxce
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 14, 2019
Check out this new poster inspired by @StarWars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker! Art by @andy_fairhurst. See the film in theaters in 5 days. pic.twitter.com/6RM8T2ftgL
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 15, 2019
Our China poster art for #StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker, in theaters in just 5 days pic.twitter.com/CQfiLHQWLc
— Asad Ayaz (@asadayaz) December 16, 2019
Check out this inspired by art for #StarWars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker. Art by @markomanev. See it in theaters this Friday! pic.twitter.com/WAHqYX91dx
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 16, 2019
AMC Theatres The Rise of Skywalker Collectible Popcorn Tins – https://t.co/AH4oZcPKsc #StarWars @AMCTheatres #TheRiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/7A4swahbY6
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 14, 2019
The Rise of Skywalker: Limited Edition Photobook at Odeon – https://t.co/HYZ9sK6BVS #StarWars #FanthaTracks @ODEONCinemas #riseofskywalker pic.twitter.com/B7h50B6f7j
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) December 15, 2019
Rawrrgh! As we close in on the opening night of #StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker, remember that people will see it on different days. Whether you see it at tomorrow’s premiere, a midnight showing later this week, or sometime after that, let’s not spoil the movie for others. pic.twitter.com/Q48Zib91qY
— Joonas Suotamo (@JoonasSuotamo) December 15, 2019
The @alamodrafthouse Mondo #RiseofSkywalker Glasses look amazing! My collection is now complete! @yak_face pic.twitter.com/ij9fq1RfWM
— TheRealMrFreeze (@mrfriesz) December 16, 2019
Check out this inspired by art for #StarWars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker. Art by @SkinnerCreative. See it in theaters this Friday! pic.twitter.com/w8cC19U7T2
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 18, 2019
Your favorite ships from @StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker land in theaters December 20th. See them in your Galaxy today with a new AR experience found exclusively on the Samsung Members app.
— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) December 20, 2019
Television News and Rumors
I thought I saw a #Kenner Imperial Troop Transporter in #TheMandalorian Episode 7 #thereckoning…
I did! I did see a Kenner Imperial Troop Transporter in #TheMandalorian Episode 7 #thereckoning! pic.twitter.com/QTQVIn8iDV
— Kevin Doherty (@magictoasterfi1) December 19, 2019
THR Cover: #BabyYoda represents the past, present and future of Hollywood https://t.co/iJNWIkboa1 pic.twitter.com/WbaJSv7oEp
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 19, 2019
Around the Web
Do or do not, there is no try. #LEGOStarWars pic.twitter.com/YpYbm50OOH
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) December 16, 2019
Sure, total control of the galaxy is a cool prize, but it’s not the ONLY cool prize. Rebuilt by Thomas and Lisa. #RebuildTheWorld pic.twitter.com/ggoOR9bq6Z
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) December 17, 2019
BABY YODA RACES
(via @SacramentoKings) pic.twitter.com/leqddWjfCX
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) December 14, 2019
“Baby Groot, do me a favor. Keep my name out your little tree mouth before I snap you like a twig,” Kyle Mooney’s Baby Yoda said during #SNL sketch https://t.co/8Hs3ZZDmN1
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 15, 2019
The Tri-Wing S-91x Pegasus Starfight spaceship, the second collaboration between Lucasfilm and the carmaker, will appear in a future #StarWars project https://t.co/IPa8Fbss0p
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 17, 2019
“The force is strong in my family.” #theriseoftheskywalker #starwars #johnwilliams #jaws #toto #africa pic.twitter.com/xhhudCJzvY
— The Daily Jaws (@thedailyjaws) December 20, 2019
Comics
Star Wars: Empire Ascendant #1 preview. Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Organa and smuggler Han Solo have have struck blow after winning blow against the Empire. #comics #comicbooks #StarWars https://t.co/kPPltuP68e pic.twitter.com/8BhkXbzbbG
— Graphic Policy (@graphicpolicy) December 16, 2019
Video Games
Immerse yourself in the finale of the Skywalker saga in #StarWarsBattlefrontII starting December 17. pic.twitter.com/ooGh857RC3
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 16, 2019
Attractions
#startours update just as exciting and fast paced as #TheRiseOfSkywalker #Disneyland #starwars pic.twitter.com/PBn5LsOgBn
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 20, 2019
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Honoured with 7 Awards for Attraction, And Merchandise – https://t.co/RjsP1JgrGs #StarWars #FanthaTracks pic.twitter.com/Mz8EbGcd1r
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) December 14, 2019
Collecting
The saga will end, the story lives forever #TheRiseOfSkywalker #StarWars pic.twitter.com/EwQVojaqB8
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) December 20, 2019
*NEW* autographed photos from Daisy Ridley as Rey from #TheRiseOfSkywalker are now live on the Star Wars Authentics site! #StarWars #TROS #TheLastJedi https://t.co/Iy73GT10SE pic.twitter.com/N6rGzLKiRc
— Darth Von Ohlen (@DarthVonOhlen) December 20, 2019
*NEW* autographed photos from Adam Driver from #TheLastJedi and #TheRiseOfSkywalker are now live on the Star Wars Authentics site! #StarWars #TROS #Reylo https://t.co/luRo3tHy7j pic.twitter.com/uttITOcgis
— Darth Von Ohlen (@DarthVonOhlen) December 20, 2019
This time, Anakin Skywalker™ has the high ground! Hayden Christensen plays with the 1:6 scale Dark Side Anakin Skywalker™ and Obi-Wan Kenobi™ by @hottoysofficial.@starwars #StarWars #SideshowCollectibles #HotToys #Anakin #HaydenChristensen #ObiWan #EwanMcGregor pic.twitter.com/2FO1MEfO9Z
— SideshowCollectibles (@collectsideshow) December 17, 2019
