The Star Wars News Roundup for May 3, 2019

Star Wars news for the week of May 3, 2019

The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars‚ news from the week of May 3, 2019 in one location. If you read this each week, you should be able to converse fluently with any Star Wars 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!

Peter Mayhew

From Marvel Comics! REBELS AND ROGUES have joined our #SDCC2019 exclusives! See all the SDCC PREVIEWS Exclusives here: https://t.co/XQG9tRRf0W pic.twitter.com/rH80eqXQ5Q

— PREVIEWSworld (@PREVIEWSworld) May 2, 2019

He was the gentlest of giants-A big man with an even bigger heart who never failed to make me smile & a loyal friend who I loved dearly-I’m grateful for the memories we shared & I’m a better man for just having known him. Thanks Pete #RIPPeterMayhew #Heartbroken @TheWookieeRoars pic.twitter.com/8xbq9HEWF2

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) May 2, 2019

The @WaltDisneyCo mourns the loss of our beloved #chewbacca portrayer, #PeterMayhew. Peter was larger than life in so many ways…a gentle giant playing a gentle giant. Rest in peace.

— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) May 2, 2019

George Lucas on the passing of Peter Mayhew. @abc pic.twitter.com/P05qaVks5o

— Clayton Sandell (@Clayton_Sandell) May 3, 2019

Harrison Ford statement on the passing of Peter Mayhew. pic.twitter.com/heDmZR61VZ

— Clayton Sandell (@Clayton_Sandell) May 3, 2019

He knew. https://t.co/sbixEmncx1

— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) May 3, 2019

Much more than Chewie to me…My heart hurts…I will miss you my dear friend…thanks for the great memories! #RIPPeterMayhew #StarWars pic.twitter.com/0DfCo59zpG

— Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) May 3, 2019

RIP Peter Mayhew. To create a beloved character with warmth and humor is a testament to any actor’s spirit. To do it under a half ton of yak hair takes a true legend.

— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) May 3, 2019

R.I.P pic.twitter.com/FWRgaOS0Tf

— Joonas Suotamo (@JoonasSuotamo) May 2, 2019

“We are deeply saddened today by the news of Peter Mayhew’s passing. Since 1976, Peter’s iconic portrayal of the loyal, lovable Chewbacca has been absolutely integral to the character’s success, and to the Star Wars saga itself.”-Kathleen Kennedy.

More: https://t.co/iGfk9XRzKa pic.twitter.com/5edrPrEuRS

— Star Wars (@starwars) May 3, 2019

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— JJ Abrams (@jjabrams) May 3, 2019

Thank you for Episode VII. The opportunity you afforded him and the support of his family and fans gave him the drive he needed on the road to recovery. We will be forever grateful for the time you helped add to his life and your incredible contributions to the SWU. https://t.co/3BwsF0uBkR

— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) May 3, 2019

Episode IX News and Rumors

Huge RUMOR about how the final duel in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker plays out! #StarWars #StarWarsIX #RiseofSkywalker https://t.co/AShAbEVKmF pic.twitter.com/B6DkjhEZdi

— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) April 28, 2019

Around the Web

Lucasfilm congratulate Marvel on the success of Avengers: Endgame – https://t.co/T7TQA6qoDZ #StarWars @starwars @avengers #Endgame pic.twitter.com/QnjQfkeVnW

— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 2, 2019

#RIP Frank Henson, famed British stuntman who worked on ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,’ ‘Blue Harvest’ (uh, make that ‘Return of the Jedi’) and six Bond films. https://t.co/RPJIZTTKUc @starwars @dialmformovies

— Mike Barnes (@MikeBarnes4) April 26, 2019

Many know his name, but not many know that Harrison Ford has been advocating for conservation and the environment for decades. Today, he spoke about the importance of protecting #OurNature and why Canada warms his heart. Thank you for supporting this important work. #NatureSummit pic.twitter.com/bu3A6gX9ZF

— Catherine McKenna (@cathmckenna) April 26, 2019

George Lucas views Noble’s statue of the actor Harrison Ford as Lucas’ character Indiana Jones pic.twitter.com/yoC1iXUOVk

— thebeardedtrio (@thebeardedtrio) April 28, 2019

For late writer, director and producer #JohnSingleton it was #StarWars that solidified his journey into filmmaking. “As I started watching the film I started breaking down how the movie is made and understanding that films are constructed” https://t.co/zjZVdhxHR9 pic.twitter.com/5B3JZKwdYR

— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 30, 2019

[Rumor] Dan Fogelman Rewriting ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Script https://t.co/SfpxLPlaH3

— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) May 1, 2019

Ron Howard is in Talks To Make a Willow Sequel Series For Disney+https://t.co/qp5sy4O2OT

— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) May 2, 2019

Natalie Portman reflects on the Star Wars prequels backlash: “It was a bummer” https://t.co/SgfGcG2Dxt pic.twitter.com/4khdKfCU6X

— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) May 3, 2019

Comics

This week on The #StarWarsShow: we celebrate #MayThe4th early w/ some video game deals and Star Wars comics available on Free Comic Book Day! Plus, we sit down with author @CharlesSoule to talk Darth Vader and Lobot. Presented by @GEICO! pic.twitter.com/quJj0ilyLi

— Star Wars (@starwars) May 1, 2019

#PrincessLeia‘s plan to strike #ShuTorun is being enacted in STAR WARS #65. However, not all plans go off without a hitch! Check out the preview by @kierongillen with art by @_AngelUnzueta_ #Marvel #Comics https://t.co/PhPFzCgBjM

— ComicsVerse (@ComicsVerse) April 26, 2019

The #DeathStar has been destroyed and #HanSolo seems a bit bored in STAR WARS: AGE OF REBELLION – HAN SOLO #1! So, #LukeSkywalker enlists him in the rebellion! Check out the preview by @gregpak with art by #ChrisSprouse #Marvel #Comics https://t.co/4gCLCnNrEv

— ComicsVerse (@ComicsVerse) April 26, 2019

This is pretty cool. Not new to the web, apparently, but new to me. John Byrne and I were chatting today on the phone. He told me he had once sketched a Darth Vader without mask & helmet. About 2.5 inches high. I thought it looked great. 🙂 pic.twitter.com/KnFQGhkWjk

— Walter Simonson (@WalterSimonson) May 2, 2019

From Marvel Comics! REBELS AND ROGUES have joined our #SDCC2019 exclusives! See all the SDCC PREVIEWS Exclusives here: https://t.co/XQG9tRRf0W pic.twitter.com/rH80eqXQ5Q

— PREVIEWSworld (@PREVIEWSworld) May 2, 2019

Books

Just got the all-clear to share this – the full wrap of my @starwars #GalaxysEdge book cover for ‘A Crash of Fate’ by @zlikeinzorro .. many thanks to Lucasfilm for having me on board & fulfilling a childhood dream of drawing something official for a galaxy far far away #StarWars pic.twitter.com/2S4XXlSlu9

— Matt Griffin (@mattgriffinart) April 29, 2019

We spy Timothy Zahn’s THRAWN: ALLIANCES and @DelilahSDawson‘s GALAXY’S EDGE: BLACK SPIRE mentioned in @EW‘s history of Batuu and how it became @DisneyParks newest attraction, Galaxy’s Edge. BLACK SPIRE is coming 5/28!https://t.co/93CDnwTZj5

— Del Rey Books (@DelReyBooks) May 2, 2019

Video Games

The VOID Offers ‘May the Fourth’ Discount for Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire – https://t.co/uxKXjnwODW #StarWars @TheVOID @ILMxLAB #SecretsOfTheEmpire @StarWars #MayTheFourth pic.twitter.com/9RLb7jC67A

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) April 30, 2019

Attractions

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Preview Added To Disney App – Fun new images show the location of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on map of theme park.https://t.co/SBRp7PuTvu #starwarsgalaxysedge #StarWars #Disney #disneyworld #Disneyland pic.twitter.com/vCf5DsLCrC

— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) April 26, 2019

First Look: Star Wars: #GalaxysEdge lands on the new issue of @DisneyD23‘s Disney twenty-three! https://t.co/CmrG77vfwz pic.twitter.com/uE6cr6G3x2

— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) May 1, 2019

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Celebrates 30th Anniversary with New Logo – https://t.co/zcwP1jwp6p #IndianaJones @DisneyParks @WaltDisneyWorld @DisneyParksBlog #GalaxysEdge @StarWars @lol4MarkDaniel pic.twitter.com/iWmEtpuiVo

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 2, 2019

California makes it official, votes to declare May 4 ‘#StarWars Day’ https://t.co/7X5qmjcOLT pic.twitter.com/jc3QbvNN2S

— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 2, 2019

Collecting

There’s still time to pre-order the newest items from @GentleGiantLtd. — the #CaptainMarvel Animated Statue, Rey and #BB8 Statues and #LukeSkywalker Mini-bust! Find them at https://t.co/htMXpcVAcT or order through your local comic shop! https://t.co/XhjDo3VZ7i pic.twitter.com/aKGXluGyEX

— Gentle Giant Ltd (@GentleGiantLTD) April 26, 2019

Chinese Police Police seize £23m worth of Lepin, AKA fake LEGO – https://t.co/f8ltMeLVCW #StarWars @SkyNews pic.twitter.com/EJGXpt7zHb

— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) April 28, 2019

Funko Reveals Target Exclusive Red Chrome Darth Vader POP! Figure – https://t.co/kIjN3UMqcc #StarWars @OriginalFunko #MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsDay #DarthVader pic.twitter.com/OJZBrOzb2Y

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 3, 2019