Star Wars news for the week of May 24, 2019
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of May 24, 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!
The Rise of Skywalker News and Rumors
#StarWars: The Rise of Skywalker features many new characters, including Keri Russell as Zorri Bliss and Richard E. Grant as Allegiant General Pryde. Get your first look right here. https://t.co/ER4XSJmZ8k pic.twitter.com/vtykcfUEjP
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) May 22, 2019
Sources close to #StarWars: The Rise of Skywalker reveal the film will finally bring to a climax the millennia-long conflict between the Jedi Order and the Sith https://t.co/ER4XSJmZ8k
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) May 22, 2019
And what, exactly, is going on with with Kylo and Rey in #StarWars and #TheRiseOfSkywalker? Details here. https://t.co/1QTsOGpSvL
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) May 22, 2019
Read the whole #VanityFair story but new news!
-Keri Russell plays Zorri Bliss
-New snow planet is Kijimi
-New planet Pasaana, local inhabitants are called Aki-Aki
-Creatures Finn & Jannah ride are orbaks.
-Richard E. Grant plays Allegiant General Pryde
-Knights of Ren are back! https://t.co/NXXG6VcvJy— Chris Argyropoulos (@ThatChrisA) May 22, 2019
We fight. Thank you Annie Leibovitz for capturing this powerful image and thank you to @vanityfair for all your support throughout this franchise.I can’t wait for the audience to see us strike back this December! #Starwars pic.twitter.com/GUZap69Tq0
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) May 22, 2019
Oh yeah. I told you I had more. Apparently C-3PO has bigger and kind of wilder role in #TheRiseOfSkywalker than anyone expected. Including Anthony Daniels. Read our new piece about #TheRiseOfThreepio here. https://t.co/VC3t5lZtNT pic.twitter.com/MP2x6nletF
— Joanna Robinson (@jowrotethis) May 22, 2019
Billie Lourd asked to share scenes with late mother Carrie Fisher in Rise of Skywalker https://t.co/N8bUYyHRFI
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) May 22, 2019
Abrams, Driver on Rise of Skywalker & Force Awakens connections https://t.co/NWNq22xNRg
— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) May 22, 2019
Turns out the thing Vanity Fair mentioned about Kylo attacking the Knights of Ren in #TheRiseOfSkywalker trailer was an error. pic.twitter.com/mVifEFQszx
— Johnamarie Macias (@BlueJaigEyes) May 22, 2019
Sequel News and Rumors
A New “Star Wars” Movie Based On “Knights Of The Old Republic” Is In The Works https://t.co/ZnXqMTCRHN
— BuzzFeed (@BuzzFeed) May 23, 2019
Television News and Rumors
The latest @sfxmagazine is out now in the uk with @pascalispunk @jonfavreau @heruniverse @ashleyeckstein cover and @thewookieeroars #starwars https://t.co/e0oQsjija9 pic.twitter.com/7LjQSRhcQ4
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 22, 2019
Amazing custom Vintage style Mandalorian via ToyWeaver on Facebook #TheMandalorian #CraftYourFandom pic.twitter.com/DB4v5crqp9
— Yakface (@yak_face) May 17, 2019
Around the Web
Harrison Ford remembers Star Wars costar and friend, Peter Mayhew pic.twitter.com/NixKB6omdv
— Fallon Tonight (@FallonTonight) May 24, 2019
Harrison Ford reacts to Mark Hamill’s impression of him and death of Peter Mayhew – https://t.co/B8LcLM2PvU #StarWars #FallonTonight #HarrisonFord #JimmyFallon #PeterMayhew #Chewie #Chewbacca pic.twitter.com/WQmFmPkxPo
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 24, 2019
‘Star Wars’ Team on Finding the Chewbacca, Wookie Noises in ‘The Art of Cinematic Sound’ https://t.co/UBqxtFD5OD
— Variety (@Variety) May 18, 2019
#OnThisDay 1980: The Empire Strikes Back went on general release in the UK. A fine excuse to show the cast appearing on Blue Peter again. pic.twitter.com/woD8oIJdRp
— BBC Archive (@BBCArchive) May 21, 2019
Comics
Now revealed: Bill Sienkiewicz’s STAR WARS #67 variant. That issue is scheduled to come out June 19. pic.twitter.com/yUHQEytEyk
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) May 23, 2019
Books
His easy demeanor makes him seem like a starport lunkhead, but don’t be fooled: Nath Tensent is a survivor. He outlived his unit, he outlived the Empire, and now that Lieutenant Quell has pulled him back into the war, he’s determined to outlive her, too. #AlphabetSquadron pic.twitter.com/vnJwUkVeSn
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) May 22, 2019
Chass na Chadic has watched her heroes fall one after another in the name of freedom, leaving her behind; now, as the tide turns, Chass is adrift. Alphabet’s mission may be her chance to find meaning in her life—if she can be convinced not to seek it in death. #AlphabetSquadron pic.twitter.com/DzAHCym5R1
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) May 23, 2019
Video Games
The #StarWars VR series ‘Immortal Vader’ debuts on #OculusQuest https://t.co/ANkbt6siJ6 pic.twitter.com/thIIOYGCKF
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 21, 2019
This week: we take a look at the new images from Star Wars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker. Plus, #VaderImmortal: A Star Wars VR Series is released and we sit down with @ILMxLAB to talk bringing Vader home. It’s The #StarWarsShow! Presented by GEICO. pic.twitter.com/TDPa8FpWra
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 22, 2019
Attractions
John Williams in Disneyland: The Story Behind His ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ Theme https://t.co/u0MgKI3ImQ
— Variety (@Variety) May 20, 2019
Ahhh! Looks like Disney will be selling some kind of recreation of Luke’s galactic bento box from The Empire Strikes Back? Yesssss. (Thanks to @TruffLshuffled for the tip!) pic.twitter.com/yFZHboLSAm
— Dinosaur Dracula (@DinosaurDracula) May 20, 2019
#Repost @joshdamaro with @get_repost
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So proud to introduce you to the inhabitants of Batuu!
I want to thank this amazing team for their incredible dedication and passion. Yesterday’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cast rally was unforgettable. This ph… https://t.co/pqevuiavz2 pic.twitter.com/RGVf7UX4O7— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 20, 2019
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Guests Will Never Hear John Williams’ Full Orchestral Theme Song in Disneyland https://t.co/iXmwE0MrXn pic.twitter.com/K30Cq1kYPv
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) May 21, 2019
The Most Expensive Thing You Can Buy at ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ is $25,000 https://t.co/tMKje1MLWF pic.twitter.com/yX9lUm4Jqj
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) May 23, 2019
Collecting
Peter’s family is releasing a limited edition memorial coin. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Peter Mayhew Foundation to continue supporting causes that’ve been important to Peter & Angie.The portrait was done by his daughter Kate. #PeterMayhew #chewbacca https://t.co/3Ii7mhVtJH
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) May 19, 2019
Did you know? … 💫 #LEGOStarWars #StarWars @StarWars pic.twitter.com/lQK5XwtppS
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) May 23, 2019
