The Star Wars News Roundup for October 5, 2018

Star Wars news for the week of October 5, 2018

The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars¬†news from the week of September 14, 2018 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!

Solo: A Star Wars Story News and Rumors

Erin Kellyman, the actor behind Enfys Nest, talks getting the part, donning the costume for the first time, and more. https://t.co/o3AL5FkhIE pic.twitter.com/FJnME6O7Ri

— Star Wars (@starwars) September 28, 2018

The making, and killing, of the ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ space monster – ABC News – https://t.co/VZovDl3zkG via @ABC

— ILM Visual Effects (@ILMVFX) October 1, 2018

Early key art I did of imperial #mudtroopers patrol on #mimban for design supervisor #clyne_design in #soloastarwarsstory from #artofsolo by #philszostak #sfzuckuss #starwars #lucasfilm #conceptart #artofstarwars #amcb_toraidhe #conceptart #illustration #stormtrooper #tiefighter pic.twitter.com/I3oX4T8InS

— Aaron McBride (@AmcbToraidhe) October 4, 2018

Television News and Rumors

Production on #TheMandalorian, Star Wars’ first live-action series, has begun!https://t.co/Dp0HEASdqk pic.twitter.com/fQaiBcH10v

— Star Wars (@starwars) October 4, 2018

 

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The Mandalorian: Details on live-action Star Wars series revealed https://t.co/C0xvDoopdx

— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) October 4, 2018

Photo Of Jon Favreau On The Set Of The New Live Action Star Wars Series https://t.co/y7MAifXmmq

— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) September 29, 2018

A set report, photos, costume description, rumored director and episode count for the Live Action Star Wars Television Series! #StarWars #StarWarsTV https://t.co/O1yKMh5FgJ pic.twitter.com/07amH4yYvR

— MakingStarWars.net’s Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) October 2, 2018

Has Game of Throne’s Pedro Pascal been cast in the live action Star Wars television series? https://t.co/m6IAOtEQIt pic.twitter.com/D9jYAqufTR

— MakingStarWars.net’s Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) October 2, 2018

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— Yakface (@yak_face) October 4, 2018

Star Wars Live Action Series Blue Screen Day! https://t.co/GH5suiK9yO

— MakingStarWars.net’s Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) September 30, 2018

The voice of Kaz Xiono talks his latest mission. Our interview with #StarWarsResistance‘s @ChristopherSean. https://t.co/IVmfAYwVmY pic.twitter.com/ziUXGwWFZD

— Star Wars (@starwars) October 1, 2018

Bobby Moynihan Reveals His Character “Orka” From Star Wars Resistance With Video Sneak Peek On Social Media https://t.co/swcpmcypBB

— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) October 5, 2018

Around the Web

Introducing #OurStarWarsStories. pic.twitter.com/wLwcmS5G4E

— Star Wars (@starwars) October 1, 2018

In the first episode of #OurStarWarsStories, we talk with Albin Johnson, founder of The @501stLegion fan group, about the uplifting power of the Star Wars fan community. https://t.co/VuzHUGbw2o pic.twitter.com/iE6v16oJyA

— Star Wars (@starwars) October 2, 2018

Excl: Kathleen Kennedy, chief of all things STAR WARS as president of Lucasfilm, extends her contract for another 3 years. https://t.co/MS8llGbpTm

— Borys Kit (@Borys_Kit) September 28, 2018

Rare Original Star Wars Concept Art Unseen For 35 Years May Bring $100,000 At Heritage Auctions https://t.co/6acuCRnk78

— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) September 28, 2018

xclusive: Indiana Jones 5 will return to global scope, says producer @LeDoctor https://t.co/VFv0UlBbFq

— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) October 1, 2018

The “Lost” Empire Strikes Back Documentary by Michel Parbot on YouTube – https://t.co/wDppn62i3L #StarWars @MintInBox #TheEmpireStrikesBack pic.twitter.com/qLldEty5gh

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 2, 2018

Comics

Marvel’s STAR WARS: SOLO Adaptation Expands Two Issues https://t.co/gSlxYjRm9X pic.twitter.com/gJ8U1Il8F8

— Newsarama (@Newsarama) October 4, 2018

Marvel Letterer And Star Wars Logo Designer Jim Novak Passes Away https://t.co/MXQ16wnj71 pic.twitter.com/Apuqz86iez

— PREVIEWSworld @ NYCC #1836 (@PREVIEWSworld) October 4, 2018

Video Games

This week on The #StarWarsShow, David Goyer and Mohen Leo take a seat on our couch to talk about ta quest to Mustafar in the new @ILMxLAB immersive VR experience Vader Immortal. Plus, some lucky fans get an early look at #StarWarsResistance ahead of its debut and more! pic.twitter.com/0cyc9fwrdZ

— Star Wars (@starwars) October 3, 2018

David Goyer talks bringing Star Wars fans to a dark lord’s home in @ILMxLAB‘s upcoming Vader Immortal. https://t.co/bUTizxIFrf pic.twitter.com/0Ggw2aOG9U

— Star Wars (@starwars) October 1, 2018

Roadmap Update! Content coming to #STARWARSBattlefrontII has been updated on the community roadmap. Be sure to check it out! What are you most excited for? https://t.co/kDbkxSmGds pic.twitter.com/WCE2dTOJLo

— EA Star Wars (@EAStarWars) October 2, 2018

Collecting

LEGO BrickHeadz & Porg Available Now with Free Han Solo Mudtrooper Minifigure – https://t.co/lwiFswlg68 #StarWars @LEGO_Group #HanSolo #Porg pic.twitter.com/NteMYTnrB7

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 2, 2018

Amazon Exclusive LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader’s Castle https://t.co/ECm3Y2TNUN #legostarwars #darthvader #mustafar #amazon #exclusive pic.twitter.com/NUBkqksfRo

— Yakface (@yak_face) October 3, 2018

Resistance Hasbro figures ! https://t.co/WWWaIpisfN pic.twitter.com/dTCIMyS410

— Tim Veekhoven (@Sompeetalay) October 4, 2018

Rumor confirmed: Star Wars Resistance figures revealed https://t.co/e4rBjikoLd ??>>> rumor https://t.co/XXDfXgl6M9 #hasbro #StarWarsResistance

— Yakface (@yak_face) October 4, 2018

Hot Toys Reveals 1:6 Luke Skywalker (Crait) Figure ??†>>>> https://t.co/E25NSby67i pic.twitter.com/3wGOmgZpxT

— Yakface (@yak_face) October 4, 2018

New Vintage Collection carded shots for Spring 2019 Wave 1 #hasbro #vintagecollection #hasbronycc pic.twitter.com/FTGUcRccww

— Yakface (@yak_face) October 4, 2018

Adorable itty bittys at the @Hallmark booth! #NYCC pic.twitter.com/IRHAtlOGDR

— TWG – The Wookiee Gunner (@TWGsite) October 4, 2018