Star Wars news for the week of July 26, 2019
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Warsnews from the week of July 26, 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!
The Rise of Skywalker News and Rumors
Potential ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Concept Art Images Leak – #StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker – https://t.co/QELUpJiVWN pic.twitter.com/B9PDg0bYcR
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) July 8, 2019
Some TLJ defenders have claimed that Colin Trevorrow was fired because he was “difficult to work with”.
Lucasfilm have said they parted ways with him due to “creative differences”.
So what did they disagree on?
I’ll let Mark Hamill explain.
(Source: Nerdkultur @rischisseur ) pic.twitter.com/QOga2ZA2CP— Price of Reason (@priceoreason) July 9, 2019
Daisy Ridley on #TheRiseofSkywalker: “I had an amazing time. I feel like I did my best work.” https://t.co/mMBR984pZf
— Dunc (@clubjade) July 10, 2019
The new Sith trooper has arrived at #SDCC: https://t.co/1in45xKv1b pic.twitter.com/EzVdJb6qo0
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 18, 2019
Sith Trooper from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Heads to SDCC 2019 https://t.co/V0Z9u7ybxZ
— Chris Argyropoulos (@ThatChrisA) July 10, 2019
This week on The #StarWarsShow, we reveal the brand new Sith trooper from #TheRiseOfSkywalker that will debut at #SDCC, along with Star Wars exclusives and events to check out. Plus, we sit down with author @justinaireland to talk Lando and Ewoks. Presented by GEICO pic.twitter.com/nTyrU71RNm
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 10, 2019
Dun dun dun dun dun dun… It’s another Funko Pop! heading to #SDCC, with this #StarWars Sith Trooper: https://t.co/Vp6pwLCTaL pic.twitter.com/e1fJGbAH6t
— SDCC Unofficial Blog (@SD_Comic_Con) July 10, 2019
There’s about to be a new bad guy in the galaxy, the #StarWars Sith Trooper. Pick up #SDCC exclusives like the @hottoysofficial figure, the @Loungefly backpack, and more: https://t.co/25ufxXpGLz pic.twitter.com/843AKA7sKs
— SDCC Unofficial Blog (@SD_Comic_Con) July 10, 2019
This LEGO Sith Trooper Bust isn’t heading to a galaxy far, far away — it’s heading to #SDCC: https://t.co/YHhJutP1js pic.twitter.com/momdOoDCqJ
— SDCC Unofficial Blog (@SD_Comic_Con) July 10, 2019
We’re thrilled to unleash this life-size @StarWars Sith trooper at #SDCC2019 #LEGOStarWars #LEGOSDCC #SDCC @Comic_Con pic.twitter.com/wDVLAn7MpW
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) July 10, 2019
Daisy Ridley talks crying through her final scene in Star Wars https://t.co/AHZR8T1Zdu
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) July 12, 2019
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’s Rumored ‘Force Flash Fights,’ Explainedhttps://t.co/Sip730vT4o pic.twitter.com/TQ75AcJtnV
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) July 14, 2019
BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE. @JediBibliothek has the high-res of tonight’s new book covers. https://t.co/8l0Vecuijh pic.twitter.com/sLNxppVUK7
— Dunc (@clubjade) July 20, 2019
Last Shot of ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Will Melt Your Mind, According to Crew Members https://t.co/UBUK1n7U8f pic.twitter.com/KcDe52S6Uh
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) July 22, 2019
Movie News and Rumors
Television News and Rumors
Just announced: #StarWars is headed to #D23Expo! Visit the Lucasfilm Pavilion for a most impressive stormtrooper costume exhibit, and more. Plus, guests will get a sneak peek at #TheMandalorian: https://t.co/E88wyVjXTj @DisneyD23 pic.twitter.com/D4q8jgwbP0
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 11, 2019
Jon Favreau currently writing The Mandalorian Season 2 for Disney+ https://t.co/ojn54kkanC
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) July 12, 2019
Rumor: Rick Famuyiwa To Direct Episodes of Disney+ Cassian Andor Series – https://t.co/PBr6FKRnvh #StarWars #CassianAndor #DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/p8SlhiaHOc
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 12, 2019
Diego Luna Reveals Why Rogue One Ending Disappointed Him – https://t.co/ZMPjQJ2aeR #StarWars @diegoluna_ @RogueOne #CassianAndor @SYFY @StarWars pic.twitter.com/Ebfr0CTrZw
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 13, 2019
Han Solo and Chewbacca are loyal friends who are always ready to help each other get out of trouble.
Watch more #GalaxyOfAdventures, now on Star Wars Kids: https://t.co/eJqESeQuk0 pic.twitter.com/cCs1Ag4RPp
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 16, 2019
Congratulations to the incredible creative team and cast of #StarWarsResistance for their Outstanding Children’s Program #Emmy Award nomination! pic.twitter.com/CK9KqrcHy5
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 16, 2019
Jon Favreau Interviewed on The Empire Podcast about The Mandalorian – https://t.co/FA8cOORWdn #StarWars @Jon_Favreau #TheMandalorian #DisneyPlus @rutvigvaid pic.twitter.com/o85TcQJM7i
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 23, 2019
Star Wars Resistance season one is coming to DVD on August 20: https://t.co/RdDvp9mI2Y pic.twitter.com/CMm7piSvW3
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 23, 2019
Disney+ Launch Schedule Light on Marvel, Heavy on Star Warshttps://t.co/Ox4fv7gqkl
— SuperHeroHype by Mandatory (@SuperHeroHype) July 24, 2019
Around the Web
“Ultimately, it wasn’t to be for me.” #Midsommar star @jackreynor talks losing the lead role in #Solo to Alden Ehrenreich https://t.co/v1xwvJBin0 pic.twitter.com/xdIY9c3LU2
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 7, 2019
Aristolochia Salvadorensis Orchid, also known as “The Darth Vader Flower” pic.twitter.com/8NaljNviLl
— 41 Strange (@41Strange) July 8, 2019
Brie Larson Poses as a Jedi on her Instagram Account – https://t.co/M6giMQUreV #StarWars @brielarson #GalaxysEdge @StarWars pic.twitter.com/tGGfdtVRlH
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 9, 2019
Blue milk was “Long Life” milk (used by campers because no refrigeration is needed) w/ blue food coloring. Oily, warm & slightly sweet, it literally made me gag, but I was determined to drink it on-camera. It was an acting challenge to appear as though I enjoyed it. ?? #TrueStory https://t.co/L9XNJXxsU7
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) July 9, 2019
The actor is adding fragrance to his resume in a pretty unique way. Congrats, @JohnBoyega! https://t.co/jb51ZEW7NE
— ESSENCE (@Essence) July 10, 2019
VOTD: A Hollywood Stuntman Reacts to ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’, ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ & More https://t.co/CmOqOo0emD pic.twitter.com/QoT5bV2Uwt
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) July 10, 2019
#EmpireStrikesBack director Irvin Kershner “touches up” make-up wizard Stuart Freeborn-sitting next to his famous puppet creation Yoda (who I think he resembles) Stuart kindly let me visit him whenever I wanted & even let me pour the foam into 1 of the Yoda head molds! #TrueStory https://t.co/Bf3gIPGirC
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) July 10, 2019
Daisy Ridley looks at her impact on the internet – https://t.co/1NiWiKNKe4 #StarWars @WIRED #daisyridley pic.twitter.com/f8wrnoAYGf
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) July 12, 2019
This rare clip from an early draft of the 1989 Batman movie introduced Robin but was later scrapped. @RealKevinConroy & I voiced the storyboards for the sequence- most likely for a bonus on a DVD release. I’m seeing it today for the very 1st time. ENJOY. https://t.co/o2zFR7Fw8W
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) July 13, 2019
Industrial Light & Magic Set to Open New Studio in Sydney – https://t.co/ZWebvjvean #StarWars @ILMVFX @rbredow #ILM #Lucasfilm pic.twitter.com/X1KVtQtoBL
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 15, 2019
Oscar Isaac and Greta Gerwig will star in Three Sisters Off-Broadway at @NYTW79: https://t.co/XuXrmh0nhT pic.twitter.com/Vjdup7NzeX
— Playbill (@playbill) July 16, 2019
Docu-Series Explores Big Willie Robinson’s Ties to Darth Vader Role – https://t.co/NBHec6eFoC #StarWars @DanielNMiller @LATimes #BigWillieRobinson pic.twitter.com/3LEDIyqoeq
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 17, 2019
I’ll be glad when people get tired of using FaceApp & posting photos of me as an ancient relic. The only one who has aged halfway decently in these pics is my #LemonHairedLuke action figure. #FaceAPPalling pic.twitter.com/kOJgOG44iA
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) July 18, 2019
Mark Hamill steals the show at The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Comic-Con panel https://t.co/cNshm10rM9
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) July 20, 2019
Mark Hamill is Wandering Comic-Con Disguised as His Most Iconic Roles https://t.co/ll6x0guD3m #SDCC2019 pic.twitter.com/fGGvASnjAg
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) July 20, 2019
Watch Mark Hamill Test Conan O’Brien’s Comic-Con Knowledge https://t.co/Xmdu32D8cz
— Heat Vision (@HeatVisionBlog) July 20, 2019
SDCC 2019: Conan Remembers Peter Mayhew With A 21 Wookie Salute – https://t.co/sqKEqY7hPu #StarWars #ConanCon @TheWookieeRoars @HamillHimself #SDCC #SDCC2019 pic.twitter.com/HOYH4mjahT
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 20, 2019
Roundup of SDCC 2019 News & Announcements – https://t.co/w3H9e3500D #StarWars @Comic_Con #SDCC #SDCC2019 #SDCC50 pic.twitter.com/nb4JNp085m
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 22, 2019
Exclusive: #TheBatman adds ‘Rogue One’ cinematographer Greig Fraser https://t.co/EPpvLatali pic.twitter.com/27GlblJtg1
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 24, 2019
New Death Star trench run display (including @BandaiAmerica’s “Perfect Grade” Millennium Falcon model) in the halls of @ILMVFX, lovingly made by senior CG modeler Masa Narita in a Kerner Company (the old code name for ILM) crate. #StarWars #ANewHope pic.twitter.com/BDmzBkcjlB
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) July 24, 2019
John Williams & Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter To Release Album of Film Themes – https://t.co/RLAgLUpATH #StarWars @mutterviolinne #JohnWilliams @DGclassics @StarWars pic.twitter.com/SvxfBuujFh
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 25, 2019
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THE FORCE was strong with us last night! Thanks to my fellow STAR WARS Cast Members,Creature Performers, Droid Builders & Operators ?@ridleydaiIy? ?@ADaniels3PO? ?@BrianHezza? ?@artoodetoo? #DaveChapman for attending ?@JCS_London? what a great night! pic.twitter.com/cb7cvUOy2j
— Cavin Cornwall (@cavin_cornwall) July 25, 2019
Books
SDCC 2019: Recap of Lucasfilm Publishing Panel – https://t.co/aEoDfFaSzQ #StarWars #Lucasfilm #SDCC #SDCC2019 pic.twitter.com/DQiW9NALuW
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 20, 2019
Cover Art & Full Video of Lucasfilm Publishing Panel From SDCC 2019 – https://t.co/g5ir7P6TJt #StarWars #SDCC #Lucasfilm #SDCC2019 pic.twitter.com/wjgZkSzcpZ
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 20, 2019
Eli Vanto finally returns in a new excerpt from #ThrawnTreason #HereisEli
Plus check out this amazing new piece of art by Darren Tan feat Eli and Admiral Ar’alani. Read / listen to the excerpt at the link below.
Thrawn: Treason is on-sale July 23rd.https://t.co/AA5AwYsvrD pic.twitter.com/X22Y8bWhbI
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) July 15, 2019
The chimera pins were packed in bubble wrap with care, a sure sign that #Chissmas soon would be there.#ChissmasinJuly comes to #SDCC #ThrawnTreason pic.twitter.com/mbRl89gq4V
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) July 17, 2019
GOSH! I FINALLY handed over the personuscript of my magnum opus (not a decadent chocolate covered ice cream but, a great work), ” I am C-3PO – The inside story”. Get a preview copy and join me on stage in London at the QEH on October 27th to hear 90-minutes-worth about it all.
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) July 23, 2019
Learn to Draw Star Wars: Villains, out 2nd October – https://t.co/bj6dDq8bKb #StarWars @WalterFoster pic.twitter.com/Tqh7RhkdSz
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) July 24, 2019
Artist @GGriffinart brings a unique twist to classic characters in his paintings for the upcoming book Star Wars: Myths & Fables: https://t.co/ZfhSj2n8ic pic.twitter.com/pUMqthAj4C
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 25, 2019
Comics
Marvel’s The Rise of Kylo Ren revealed and more highlights from the Lucasfilm publishing panel: https://t.co/IeAgmfVvKm #SDCC pic.twitter.com/ETSynjV8ji
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 20, 2019
As just announced, I am writing THE RISE OF KYLO REN – a limited series comic launching in December, just before Episode IX.
You know the one story everyone’s dying to see, about Kylo and the Knights of Ren? That’s this.
You’re not ready (hell, I barely am.) pic.twitter.com/CiBehByvy1
— Charles Soule (@CharlesSoule) July 20, 2019
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – Allegiance Coming From Marvel Comics https://t.co/Plqgoszg54
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) July 19, 2019
The Journey to THE RISE OF THE SKYWALKER Begins with Star Wars Adventures #27 https://t.co/BGUU4sYshp pic.twitter.com/cx2EWGyctq
— IDW Publishing (@IDWPublishing) July 16, 2019
DARTH VADER Invites You Back to His Castle for STAR WARS Horror Title https://t.co/GjTkPwClA4 pic.twitter.com/4DqUuiawi0
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) July 20, 2019
The Return of the Jedi moment. Vader and the Emperor. Pen and India ink. 15 x 23.3. 2019.
One of the great visual moments in Star Wars was the flashing of Vader’s skull and skeleton in the final scene between him and Emperor Palpatine. So I chose that for my variant cover. pic.twitter.com/SiikTJg0HE
— Walter Simonson (@WalterSimonson) July 23, 2019
Marvel Comics to Issue Free Star Wars: Age of Republic Special #1 McKone Puzzle Piece Variant Cover to Fill The Gap https://t.co/RhamBbM03r
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) July 25, 2019
NEWS! I’ll be the lead artist on the next arc of STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA. ?? A ROGUE’S END ??starting with issue #37 in October. Written by @sispurrier, covers by @AshleyMWitter pic.twitter.com/sqkAq6ma4I
— Caspar Wijngaard (@Casparnova) July 25, 2019
Attractions
Star Wars: Rise Of The Resistance Opening In December At Walt Disney World https://t.co/MM725lrwVf
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) July 11, 2019
Opening Dates & New Poster For Galaxy’s Edge Rise of the Resistance Ride – https://t.co/PASPBDNsBK #StarWars #GalaxysEdge pic.twitter.com/VaxMYfEJME
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 11, 2019
JUST ANNOUNCED: For the first time ever at #D23Expo, Lucasfilm will host its own pavilion on the show floor, featuring a display on the evolution of #StarWars stormtroopers: https://t.co/cN2D9LDj2Z pic.twitter.com/9FpJENC4Ba
— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) July 11, 2019
Galaxy’s Edge Tips & Tricks: Easter Eggs and More https://t.co/hRCfDBt1UM #GalaxysEdge #StarWars
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) July 12, 2019
Construction Photos of New Star Wars Hotel at Walt Disney World – https://t.co/n027gN5eyC #StarWars #StarWarsHotel #GalaxysEdge pic.twitter.com/aGwrYfCmVx
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 22, 2019
Galaxy’s Edge: Book up to 14 days in advance for Oga’s Cantina and Savi’s Workshop – https://t.co/6wXqY8Iv9P #StarWars #galaxysedge @DisneylandAP pic.twitter.com/JlrfQM8iKR
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) July 25, 2019
Video Games
This week on The #StarWarsShow: an exclusive look at new @ILMxLAB #VaderImmortal posters being given away at #SDCC, news on the Lucasfilm pavilion at #D23Expo, and opening dates for the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction at #StarWars: #GalaxysEdge! Presented by GEICO. pic.twitter.com/7wGXLss8HC
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 17, 2019
Heading to #SDCC? Good news! You can bring Darth Vader home with you. #VaderImmortal #SDCC19 https://t.co/HaW1GRf34O pic.twitter.com/HsrODvgsuu
— ILMxLAB (@ILMxLAB) July 17, 2019
‘Vader Immortal’ Episode II Concept Art and Details Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con – #StarWars #VaderImmortal – https://t.co/X6gNz5lByM pic.twitter.com/3uW9uZtlx2
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) July 22, 2019
‘Vader Immortal’ Concept Art Teases Episode II, Where Darth Vader Teaches You to Use the Force https://t.co/4llbpoTy21 pic.twitter.com/6eBmHkaVtq
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) July 23, 2019
It’s a blast from the past! Limited Run Games are releasing special editions of classic Star Wars games: https://t.co/O4frMC2fHS pic.twitter.com/xTMDp5C43t
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 25, 2019
Collecting
Official Press Images & Product Information From SDCC 2019 Hasbro Star Wars Panel – https://t.co/NtQUBDS0xb #StarWars @Hasbro #HasbroSDCC #SDCC #SDCC2019 pic.twitter.com/BCkbn8rNSd
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 20, 2019
Get an exclusive first look at the new Star Wars jewelry line from RockLove Jewelry: https://t.co/UmJMak6Gan pic.twitter.com/nR8u6dgrpM
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 9, 2019
Lookin’ good! @Hallmark #StarWars #OrnamentPremiere #ChristmasInJuly pic.twitter.com/ZJklwJb7qL
— Justin LaSalata (@justinlasalata) July 13, 2019
CherryTree Inc. Announces Star Wars Death Star Themed Personal Computer – https://t.co/xiI40RAr1s #StarWars @CherryTreeInc #DeathStar @StarWars pic.twitter.com/cgX4SBJzMj
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 17, 2019
Rocket-Firing Boba Fett L-Slot Prototype Breaks Auction House Record – https://t.co/clSJLE91Wf #StarWars @HakesAuctions #BobaFett @StarWars pic.twitter.com/nwuWDd3E7h
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 17, 2019
New #GalaxyOfAdventures figures, the return of the retro collection, and more. 8 things we learned at from the Star Wars Hasbro panel at #SDCC: https://t.co/Mywojm1IGx pic.twitter.com/M1hKajOJAw
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 21, 2019
Coming this Fall, a new #LimitedEdition #MarkHamill #POP! #Funko vinyl figure and a killer Mark Hamill as #TheJoker #variant will be available! Look for signed & unsigned purchase options. Pricing and availability are pending, but we’re very excited to be able to offer these! pic.twitter.com/nWpxKqXMNV
— Official Pix (@officialpix) July 20, 2019
SDCC 2019: Photos From Kotobukiya Booth – https://t.co/bV8Cnbq8wO #StarWars @Kotobukiya_EN #Rey #SDCC #SDCC2019 pic.twitter.com/lwKrZY3DVR
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 21, 2019
SDCC 2019: Photos of Gentle Giant Display at Diamond Select Toys Booth – https://t.co/wrB0wab2eJ #StarWars @CollectDST @GentleGiantLTD #SDCC #SDCC2019 pic.twitter.com/J8I68DRaAG
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 21, 2019
Our gallery of all the cool custom #LEGO displays at #SDCC2019, including #starwars and #batman: https://t.co/DSZybS5Srx
— SuperHeroHype by Mandatory (@SuperHeroHype) July 21, 2019
SDCC 2019: Hot Toys Kit Fisto, Jango Fett, & Airborne Trooper Sixth Scale Figures Revealed – https://t.co/hIrO65bryH #StarWars @hottoysofficial @collectsideshow #SDCC #SDCC2019 pic.twitter.com/qQHt8xpYoN
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 21, 2019
Hasbro’s new HyperReal Darth Vader blurs the line between toy and something real: https://t.co/N61jwITn35 pic.twitter.com/dUBvsoxcu2
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 23, 2019
Chewbacca mask worn by Lewis Capaldi sells for £7,000 – https://t.co/nzKWPqSkuO #StarWars @BBCNews @BBCNewsbeat @tinychanges @FRabbits @TRNSMTfest @LewisCapaldi pic.twitter.com/fgJQ9rcZ2w
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 24, 2019
