The Star Wars News Roundup for November 1, 2019

ON November 1, 2019

Star Wars news for the week of November 1, 2019

The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of November 1, 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

Dominic Monaghan Got Role in The Rise of Skywalker After Football Bet – https://t.co/pkoZKqPj0H #StarWars @DomsWildThings #TheRiseOfSkywalker @StarWars pic.twitter.com/cMQgL8Tf0a
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 25, 2019

Jimmy Kimmel Redubs ‘Star Wars’ Trailer in Thick Brooklyn Accent: ‘A Galaxy Very Friggin’ Far Away’ (Video) https://t.co/x4sFa8QRTo
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) October 25, 2019

Exclusive snap story @naomi_ackie at the hasbro booth checking out her #jannah #blackseries figure @mcmcomiccon London after her #endofthefuckingworld panel at the convention #starwars #starwarsblackseries #naomiackie https://t.co/A30uRlMCUh pic.twitter.com/wAZDRgQG25
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 25, 2019

Lupita Nyong’o teases “#StarWars: Rise of Skywalker” with just one word https://t.co/HimFQJwD5D #Britannias pic.twitter.com/6zWAA7WX4p
— Variety (@Variety) October 26, 2019

United goes all-in with a #StarWars themed plane, music, safety video https://t.co/fBfwNhw9MQ
— Asad Ayaz (@asadayaz) October 26, 2019

United Airlines Release Star Wars Themed Safety Video – https://t.co/uJl1HUbnFy #StarWars #FanthaTracks pic.twitter.com/m5fxopPHBc
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 26, 2019

The wait is over.
We’re proud to unveil Mondo’s epic limited-edition STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER glass art, available for a short time only with your STAR WARS ticket purchase. https://t.co/FS2lT9kTiT pic.twitter.com/ITTrjCb155
— Alamo Drafthouse NYC (@AlamoNYC) October 25, 2019

“It’s not finished yet!” @ADaniels3PO tells @BrianHezza during his show at the @southbankcentre, that #TheRiseOfSkwalker is not done and that @jjabrams will keep fiddling right till the end! @starwars #StarWars. pic.twitter.com/UAgI0cRp1m
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 27, 2019

Our theatrical standee for #StarWars #TheRiseOfSkwalker, in theaters December 20 pic.twitter.com/nfePNahGKc
— Asad Ayaz (@asadayaz) October 28, 2019

Wedge Antilles Officially Confirmed for Rise of Skywalker! https://t.co/G7ac3Zc9eO
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) October 29, 2019

#AdamDriver shows off his wildest red carpet looks… and offers you the chance to join him at the #StarWars: #TheRiseofSkywalker premiere. ENTER: https://t.co/scf0YnSJbY
Donations support Adam’s nonprofit, @AITAF! #omaze pic.twitter.com/ccXLPonBWH
— Omaze (@omaze) October 29, 2019

“We had planned to show this great pic from #TheRiseofSkywalker at the Southbank event. It’s in the book…But the conversation went elsewhere. So here it is now. Who knows where this is? And why do I have my name on my chest?”
– @ADaniels3PO via Instagram pic.twitter.com/Owp34S360T
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) October 29, 2019

“She’s fierce,” said Ackie, carefully describing Jannah. “She’s got a lot of history involved with the issues in the film. Once you find out her story, you’re rooting for her and you can understand why she’s fighting.” https://t.co/Nq0HpMobfn
— Dunc (@clubjade) October 30, 2019

Deepfake George Lucas Reacts to #TheRiseOfSkywalker Trailer https://t.co/Pxp5uRpQvR pic.twitter.com/e6zkyVE2Xk
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) October 31, 2019

Daisy Ridley talks to Marie Claire – https://t.co/ieRIl0Lr97 #StarWars #FanthaTracks #daisyridley @marieclaire #riseofskywalker pic.twitter.com/TbkoXluz4f
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 1, 2019

Movie News and Rumors

Over a year since Disney and Lucasfilm first announced they were joining, #GameOfThrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have exited their planned #StarWars series https://t.co/wZOSLTY8H0
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) October 29, 2019

‘Star Wars’ Setback: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Duo David Benioff & D.B. Weiss Exit Trilogy https://t.co/6cjDRt4Rec pic.twitter.com/2gsQpP2FkD
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) October 29, 2019

Nerves over divided attention and toxic fandom: Why the #GameOfThrones duo bailed on #StarWars https://t.co/rmlLNNjM4M
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) October 30, 2019

#StarWars: Inside #GameOfThrones creators’ exit and the pressures facing Lucasfilm (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/ijdEkFUvQ0 pic.twitter.com/2fqypaOO3F
— Variety (@Variety) October 30, 2019

Television News and Rumors

“Mandalorian, look outside. They’re waiting for you.” Watch the brand new trailer for #TheMandalorian, an original Star Wars series. Start streaming Nov. 12, only on #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/Ac38wozhZz
— The Mandalorian (@themandalorian) October 29, 2019

Guys! pic.twitter.com/mNcHX4nOQ9
— The Star Wars Report (@StarWarsReport) October 29, 2019

Exclusive: Ewan McGregor Confirms Kenobi Was Originally One Film https://t.co/p52whLwh4M
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) October 28, 2019

Ewan McGregor Teases Production Start Date For Obi-Wan Kenobi Serieshttps://t.co/7Btw4NPQaL
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) October 25, 2019

The Mandalorian contains a major Star Wars spoiler in first episode https://t.co/MdLleQNMUl
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) October 28, 2019

New stories, new characters. #TheMandalorian starts streaming Nov. 12 on #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/G0fdc5j1Pf
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 28, 2019

New stories, new characters. #TheMandalorian starts streaming Nov. 12 on #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/zuEzAtLSJ8
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 28, 2019

New stories, new characters. #TheMandalorian starts streaming Nov. 12 on #DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/ReDJFqwpxq
— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) October 28, 2019

New stories, new characters. #TheMandalorian starts streaming Nov. 12 on #DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/NetnwNwMx4
— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) October 28, 2019

Textless High Resolution Versions of New The Mandalorian Character Posters – https://t.co/VyJQ62cjs2 #StarWars #TheMandalorian #DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/zdwzZzwVzK
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 30, 2019

.@PedroPascal1, @GinaCarano, and @TheCarlWeathers got a sneak peek of the new trailer for #TheMandalorian. Experience it for yourself tonight. pic.twitter.com/CAd0XkWsJc
— The Mandalorian (@themandalorian) October 28, 2019

Our first #TheMandalorian billboards rise in Los Angeles #StarWars #DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/TMMgXpS2TR
— Asad Ayaz (@asadayaz) October 29, 2019

Bob Iger and Jon Favreau talk The Mandalorian – https://t.co/wfbZKRltoW #StarWars #FanthaTracks @VanityFair @RobertIger @jon_favreau pic.twitter.com/iWaXKd1Zc5
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 29, 2019

New Look at Bill Burr’s Character From The Mandalorian Disney+ Series – https://t.co/Fy2Rqj07EJ #StarWars #TheMandalorian #DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/Rq0CLwlj20
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 30, 2019

The Mandalorian’s Pedro Pascal On Wearing His Armor For the First Time #StarWars #TheMandalorian https://t.co/DTCsWur3XV
— SuperHeroHype by Mandatory (@SuperHeroHype) October 30, 2019

Ewan McGregor talks Kenobi and his Shatner moment on Jimmy Kimmel – https://t.co/fo8Pu8tL0P #StarWars #FanthaTracks @mcgregor_ewan @jimmykimmel @jimmykimmellive #obiwankenobi pic.twitter.com/RUTECojyVi
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 30, 2019

Carl Weathers Discusses Why He Joined ‘The Mandalorian’ – https://t.co/9r2Z2SIovH #StarWars #FanthaTracks pic.twitter.com/RRB9bHmCfI
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 31, 2019

Around the Web

The force is strong with this one!
Matt Chew-baker and @alexscott channel a very special message from @WarwickADavis to @ADaniels3PO #TheOneShow pic.twitter.com/AaHRbPDj1R
— BBC The One Show (@BBCTheOneShow) October 31, 2019

Austin Film Festival: Lawrence Kasdan is Done with Star Wars – https://t.co/w9r0TNUUiI #StarWars @austinfilmfest #LawrenceKasdan @SYFYWIRE @StarWars #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/r1T9jW7gc2
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 28, 2019

Ok, this is AWESOME. How can I get one? #StarWars pic.twitter.com/rZX50iDGxo
— Lacey Gilleran (@laceygilleran) October 27, 2019

Much like Marvel films are being attacked now, the #StarWars films were once hammered by critics for not being art https://t.co/HgaoNqJXpx
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) October 25, 2019

A study mold for R2D2’s head to be used in #StarWars (1977). Original R2’s were constructed from aluminium by Peteric Engineering based on designs by Ralph McQuarrie. Former James Bond FX man John Stears deserves the most credit for turning conceptual ideas into actual props. pic.twitter.com/VMIFQwGxxY
— James H. Dargie (@JHDargie) October 25, 2019

CS Interview: @TaikaWaititi on Jojo Rabbit, Time Bandits & Star Wars https://t.co/hjYSVarOGf
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) October 26, 2019

“Early unused concept (uncropped) for Saw Gerrera in #RogueOne: A #StarWars Story (2016). For Production Designer Doug Chiang.” – @ILMVFX senior art director @AmcbToraidhe https://t.co/gyANiIfM7P pic.twitter.com/rkess4shjz
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) October 26, 2019

One night while George Lucas was working on ‘American Graffiti’, sound designer Walter Murch asked him for R2 D2. Lucas asked what he meant. Murch said, “R2 D2 – Reel two, Dialogue two.” And the rest was @starwars history. @GeorgeLucasILM @GIRODPATRICE @LaFamiliaFilm pic.twitter.com/ZrmvwIaxMP
— Walter Murch, ACE Archives (@wmurcharchives) October 26, 2019

Kelly Marie Tran Joins the Voice Cast of The Croods 2 https://t.co/j6YRdKrLu3
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) October 29, 2019

“‘Shredded Calamari’. Old concept for #StarWars: #RevengeoftheSith (2005) for the male Mon Calamari ballet dancers seen in the Coruscant opera.” – @ILMVFX senior art director Aaron McBride @AmcbToraidhe https://t.co/pc5OWH84TL pic.twitter.com/HdIEV94EZS
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) October 30, 2019

This week on The #StarWarsShow: we chat with the cast of @TheMandalorian. Plus, we recreate the destruction of Jabba’s Sail barge from Star Wars: #ReturnOfTheJedi: https://t.co/aCBncyjhbj
Presented by @GEICO pic.twitter.com/9yO0ohxo8U
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 30, 2019

Comics

John Tyler Christopher Reveals Rancor Action Figure Variant Cover – https://t.co/vYBN9dHSXE #StarWars @marvel @johntylerchris #Rancor @starwars pic.twitter.com/n876QHI49m
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 26, 2019

IDW PUBLISHING January 2020 Solicitations https://t.co/JZ9OpDhvfm pic.twitter.com/1W5dB9uPXn
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) October 28, 2019

ICYMI: Exclusive: Our First Look at Star Wars #1 by Charles Soule and Jesus Saiz From Marvel in January https://t.co/mZ7mIL0dIr
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) October 28, 2019

Books

Wedge isn’t just back inside the book. We put him on the final cover too.
Here’s a clean pristine version, no zooming or blurry screen-cap necessary.#ResistanceReborn is out NEXT WEEK, November 5th. pic.twitter.com/mof6xggEYf
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) October 28, 2019

Rebellion hero Wedge Antilles returns in an exclusive excerpt from the upcoming novel Resistance Reborn: https://t.co/xQk5bgudVi pic.twitter.com/a2cImohGan
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 29, 2019

Who are Teza Nasz and Pacer Agoyo? And how’s Poe doing after his near-mutiny in “Last Jedi”? If you’re psyched for #RiseofSkywalker, check out this exclusive excerpt from @RoanhorseBex‘s upcoming new #StarWars prequel novel #ResistanceReborn. https://t.co/lwCF2pvrU3
— Brian Truitt (@briantruitt) October 30, 2019

The legendary @ADaniels3PO discusses his upcoming memoir in the new issue of @SW_Insider: https://t.co/SxUMdckC5G pic.twitter.com/cwP5jYCH5A
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 30, 2019

Video Games

The Order has fallen, but you have not. It’s time to become a Jedi. #JediFallenOrder https://t.co/RcPhuNqEBK pic.twitter.com/5lEfnGUCzR
— EA Star Wars (@EAStarWars) October 29, 2019

Preorder #JediFallenOrder to get the the orange lightsaber blade color! https://t.co/RcPhuNqEBK pic.twitter.com/lSVYQkmETo
— EA Star Wars (@EAStarWars) October 28, 2019

Embrace your destiny in Episode III of #VaderImmortal: A #StarWars VR Series. Coming November 21 to @Oculus Quest and Rift platforms. https://t.co/cPt4ARPdHW pic.twitter.com/97cJZjc0Wk
— ILMxLAB (@ILMxLAB) October 31, 2019

Attractions

Disney feels the force as new Star Wars lands create 15,500 jobs https://t.co/GhVfvYkATF pic.twitter.com/9qI0QKaN2i
— Forbes (@Forbes) October 25, 2019

Aerial view of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel. Zoom in and you will see openings along the narrow section, which has guest cabins. These cabins are said to have only windows into space. pic.twitter.com/0iYmaTlyZJ
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 27, 2019

Recently Hayden Christensen checked out @StarWars: #GalaxysEdge at #Disneyland park. The Force is strong with this one! pic.twitter.com/bROUWUtVE1
— Disneyland Resort (@Disneyland) October 30, 2019

Collecting

Hasbro Reveals Three New Figures at Paris Comic Con – https://t.co/tP2G4tQMpU #StarWars @Hasbro @StarWars #ParisComicCon @ComicCon_Paris @aic_podcast pic.twitter.com/IZUhcVdHLL
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 25, 2019

Black Series Knight of Ren and Zorii Bliss revealed #blackseries #starwarsblackseries #hasbro #theriseofskywalker – Images via @eggmanstudiosig from #mcmcomiccon pic.twitter.com/LZGpCtjFFb
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) October 26, 2019

New role play items for @themandalorian – Helmet and Gauntlet. @Hasbro @MCMComicCon @StarWars #StarWars #TheBlackSeries #BlackSeries #TheVintageCollection #RiseOfTheMerch #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/lpRL7ULCaX
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 26, 2019

Free evolution of the #stormtrooper poster @hasbro booth @mcmcomiccon #starwars #blackseries https://t.co/sUJkR7Da6x pic.twitter.com/VFAsTg8ryr
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 27, 2019

Coming in 2020, the #StarWars #CrimsonDawn #DarthMaul Mini-Bust is up for pre-order now! https://t.co/LjhmmChsXH @IAMRayPark pic.twitter.com/CvTi9AG18n
— Gentle Giant Ltd (@GentleGiantLTD) October 28, 2019

Coming soon exclusively to Walmart: Star Wars Cereal Box Tees! pic.twitter.com/py9BcsmE5c
— DisFunko (@DisFunko) October 29, 2019

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