Star Wars news for the week of March 8, 2019
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of March 8, 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!
Episode IX News and Rumors
Rumor: More Details on Kylo Ren’s Costume from Star Wars: Episode IX – #EpisodeIX #GalaxysEdge #StarWars – https://t.co/Buhs70AKBx pic.twitter.com/03gBKP4hB0
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) March 1, 2019
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge May Reveal New TIE Fighter Design For Episode IX https://t.co/R05VbfQ31q #StarWars pic.twitter.com/kFadQqbkWx
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) March 2, 2019
Win An Autographed First Order Stormtrooper Helmet From Star Wars: Episode IX! – Own a piece of iconic memorabilia from the actual film set, signed by the director JJ Abrams, and some of the filmís brightest stars. https://t.co/1ylPDf14kT #StarWars #StarWarsEpisodeIX pic.twitter.com/TjtZQY4LVE
— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) March 4, 2019
Oscar Isaac: #EpisodeIX “the most fun it’s been,” people will be “blown away.” https://t.co/oVvELL3M55 pic.twitter.com/vYVvAIE04E
— Dunc (@clubjade) March 4, 2019
Adam Driver and Keri Russell talked with us about “Burn This,” the unruly love story they’re bringing to Broadway. Oh, and they’re also both set to appear in ìStar Wars: Episode IX.î https://t.co/Q1Gmcyvpry
— New York Times Arts (@nytimesarts) March 7, 2019
Bob Iger just showed investors a clip from #StarWars #EpisodeIX that was put together and provided by J.J. Abrams. pic.twitter.com/ZfQM9SmuVc
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) March 7, 2019
Episode IX Video Shown During Disney Shareholders Meeting – https://t.co/qoMvn4Q8nR #StarWars #EpisodeIX pic.twitter.com/ZIcoZz3hWC
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) March 7, 2019
First ‘Star Wars: Episode 9’ Footage Screened, Here’s What Was In It https://t.co/lnAhs2Drla pic.twitter.com/meMROGRJkP
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) March 7, 2019
The footage from Avengers, Episode IX, Lion King, and Aladdin all looked great. Hopefully the people up in arms about the genie will settle down once they see what we saw.
— Scott Ladewig (@Ladewig) March 7, 2019
Lando briefly. Rey with Chewie’s bowcastet. Finn in some abandoned looking ship interior.
— Scott Ladewig (@Ladewig) March 7, 2019
Television News and Rumors
It’s The #StarWarsShow! This week: we talk with Queen’s Shadow author, E.K. Johnston. Plus, we announce some #StarWarsCelebration Chicago panels and celebrities, get an up-close look at props from #TheForceAwakens, and more updates from #GalaxysEdge! pic.twitter.com/xe6uZEOavu
— Star Wars (@starwars) March 6, 2019
#RebelsRemembered pic.twitter.com/lp367sU4NT
— Dave Filoni (@dave_filoni) March 6, 2019
Han Solo proves that a true hero always has his friendsí back.
Watch the latest #GalaxyOfAdventures short with everyoneís favorite scoundrel now on Star Wars Kids: https://t.co/aUtzOwXjgC pic.twitter.com/h1s6bqIuTA
— Star Wars (@starwars) March 1, 2019
Kaz and his friends devise a plan to break out Tam, Doza and Yeager. But before they can, troopers begin bearing down and Kaz and CB-23 are soon on their own in “No Escape, Part 1.” #StarWarsResistance is new this Sunday at 10pm ET/PT on @DisneyChannel. pic.twitter.com/ptPRKdCfpF
— Star Wars (@starwars) March 6, 2019
Had a really fun chat with Lucasfilm Animation executive producers Athena Yvette Portillo and @JustinRidgeArt about all things #StarWarsResistance and oh hey they brought along an exclusive clip from the next episode. Thanks! @abc @GMA https://t.co/9MSI10TpUj
— Clayton Sandell (@Clayton_Sandell) March 7, 2019
Around the Web
“I got to hold his [@SamuelLJackson‘s] lightsaber! He brought it to me on set on May the 4th, and I cried. It was so cool. I wanna be a Jedi.í-@brielarson via @EWís #CaptainMarvel cover story.
The Force is definitely with you, Captain. ??
— Star Wars (@starwars) March 1, 2019
ëStar Warsí Responds to Brie Larson Wanting to be a Jedi https://t.co/4MMXVRmX49
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) March 4, 2019
Star Wars: Hamill Airs His Grievances With The Last Jedi, Lost Opportunitieshttps://t.co/snMI5pZGgr pic.twitter.com/0CvSSQLvvg
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) March 4, 2019
Mark Hamill: ‘Iím not going to talk about the movies anymore’ – https://t.co/uCUtfX8PW0 #StarWars @HamillHimself @DenofGeek pic.twitter.com/BJtQnIvncs
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) March 6, 2019
Comics
Princess Leia #starwars #comicart #comicartist #comicbooks pic.twitter.com/kDHQxqz5Fr
— Alex Ross (@thealexrossart) March 4, 2019
Books
If you haven’t had a chance to listen to our interview with @jwrinzler he really told us some interesting stuff. Give it a listen today before the new episode comes out tomorrow!
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Did George REALLY HATE Mara Jade? …..Yes!https://t.co/NHgUGWdTtv pic.twitter.com/Sf7ssd5LCG— James Baney (@Mirahtrunks) February 3, 2019
Listen to a clip from Queen’s Shadow, read by Cat Taber – https://t.co/kLHCGKBYFO #StarWars @DisneyBooks @ek_johnston @cattaber pic.twitter.com/hHjq57CsZN
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) March 3, 2019
The end of a reign. The beginning of a journey. Follow as PadmÈ steps into the Galactic Senate, and out of the shadow of royalty. Read “Queen’s Shadow,” now available: https://t.co/LpAyvy3di2 pic.twitter.com/Tto2uOJdhO
— Star Wars (@starwars) March 5, 2019
Video Games
Chris Avellone Wraps Work on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – https://t.co/MYqKTTmzJg #StarWars @ChrisAvellone #StarWarsJediFallenOrder @Respawn @StarWars pic.twitter.com/jm3df15xIM
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) March 2, 2019
Attractions
Live your adventure at Star Wars: Galaxyís Edge, an all-new land, opening May 31 at the Disneyland Resort and August 29 at the Walt Disney World Resort! Get more details at https://t.co/EfvNXOWGKE #GalaxysEdge pic.twitter.com/oK44l9VINc
— Star Wars (@starwars) March 7, 2019
A villain and a pair of pilots are headed to Chicago! @Paul_Bettany, @rizmc†and @MioneCorfield†have joined the Star Wars Celebration lineup. See more guests here: https://t.co/tSrXxV8Yt8 #StarWars #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/WHGbv6y69x
— StarWars Celebration (@SW_Celebration) March 6, 2019
Oscar Isaac just told me heís coming to Chicago for @SW_Celebration! pic.twitter.com/CuiJwoG1zz
— Jake Hamilton (@JakesTakes) March 2, 2019
Inside #StarWars: Galaxy Edge ó a firsthand account https://t.co/8pLnBUo9Zs pic.twitter.com/Eol828HLYs
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 28, 2019
#StarWars actors Daisy Ridley, @JohnBoyega, Oscar Isaac and Adam Driver will appear in @Disney‘s ‘Rise of the Resistance’ ride https://t.co/R4xBBE8VeG #GalaxysEdge
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) February 28, 2019
Blue milk and more ó a restaurant guide for #StarWars: #GalaxysEdge https://t.co/f3JRRSfyjv pic.twitter.com/XuUIXI3d7H
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) February 28, 2019
Take a new tour of the #StarWars Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride at Disney parks https://t.co/HFUMnoOu9d #GalaxysEdge
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) February 28, 2019
BREAKING NEWS: From out-of-this-world food to amazing adventures, discover the delights in store at @StarWars #GalaxysEdge at @Disneyland and @WaltDisneyWorld: https://t.co/Gp3WgUfGD1 pic.twitter.com/wHpZmHkYFT
— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) February 28, 2019
I have been to #Batuu and back. Ask Me Anything. Lots of new #GalaxysEdge stories on the way, and check out my Reporter’s Notebook for the moment @GermainLussier, @TheRyanParker and I MIGHT have wept a little at the sight of a @starwars icon. https://t.co/oexBnmIm9D @ABC
— Clayton Sandell (@Clayton_Sandell) February 28, 2019
I visited #GalaxysEdge for @nerdist! I walked the construction site, tried food and drinks, and heard about the #StarWars land from Lucasfilm, Imagineering, and Disney Parks. Thread incoming! pic.twitter.com/M9ZB0ZOq1Q
— Amy Ratcliffe (@amy_geek) February 28, 2019
We’ve been to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge and life will never be the same again https://t.co/goMQSH24kb pic.twitter.com/md83Q0dhBr
— io9 (@io9) February 28, 2019
Take @EW‘s epic tour of @StarWars: #GalaxysEdge at @Disney‘s theme parks https://t.co/XljXtdPIHr
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) February 28, 2019
OK, I can FINALLY talk about it. Last week, I attend a super secret preview of Star Wars: Galaxyís Edge at Disneyland. What I saw blew me away https://t.co/57oUm5Q8Ge pic.twitter.com/A0PhkOS5DE
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) February 28, 2019
Massive crowding may plague Disney’s #StarWars: Galaxy’s Edge park when it opens https://t.co/BUwKtRQvZo pic.twitter.com/QxHyWUqp7I
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 28, 2019
Collecting
JUST ANNOUNCED: @StarWars: #GalaxysEdge will open on May 31 at @Disneyland and on August 29 at Disneyís Hollywood Studios at @WaltDisneyWorld: https://t.co/5Xe6tdUb5Z pic.twitter.com/llfoPQEP9d
— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) March 7, 2019
#StarWars: #GalaxysEdge will open May 31 at the @Disneyland Resort and August 29 at @WaltDisneyWorld Resort! Details: https://t.co/G5zUih3hGk pic.twitter.com/UmkFpHrNnx
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) March 7, 2019
Kinda cool actually, no thermos though. #funko pic.twitter.com/L3h1gqt8Rx
— Yakface (@yak_face) March 6, 2019
Red Chrome Darth Vader Pop could be coming very soon! Will be exclusive and very likely it is Target. pic.twitter.com/MsmYCMZh9p
— DisFunko (@DisFunko) March 6, 2019
Star Tots Return To The Celebration Collecting Track – This time the theme is POTF cards, WITH tiny COINS! https://t.co/6GOr7YnDlM #SWCC #StarWars #POTF #StarTots #collecting #OMGIcantbelievewegettinycoinsthistime pic.twitter.com/RaZbhGYXsB
— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) March 7, 2019
In 2017, someone stole $200,000 worth of items from the world’s largest STAR WARS memorabilia collection. Here’s my true crime feature about what happened, who did it, and how it impacted the tight-knit world of STAR WARS collectors https://t.co/WOU7Pt9Wc6
— Alexander Huls (@alxhuls) March 7, 2019
