The Star Wars News Roundup for May the 4th, 2018

The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news for May the 4th, 2018 in one spot. 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!

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Solo: A Star Wars Story News and Rumors

May the 4th be with you! Solo: A Star Wars Story tickets are now available, plus watch the new 360 Experience and IMAX promos! #HanSolo https://t.co/Lmxb1re3gX

— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) May 4, 2018

Go inside the Star Wars galaxy & experience the moment when #HanSolo first met Lando Calrissian in 360. https://t.co/eeytWxEEaB

See Solo: A Star Wars Story May 25th. Tickets on sale now! https://t.co/tXrzJkAQ2Z pic.twitter.com/FBWUYJZqar

— Star Wars (@starwars) May 4, 2018

May the 4th be with you. Only in IMAX can you experience the deepest voids of a galaxy far, far away. Get tickets to Solo: A Star Wars Story at https://t.co/gVW1ilySYz pic.twitter.com/zMyT35W7IN

— IMAX (@IMAX) May 4, 2018

Lord and Miller Explain Why Alden Ehrenreich Was Their Pick For Han Solo from the Beginning https://t.co/sxBisxB4Ml

— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) April 27, 2018

Alden Ehrenreich Talks Lord and Miller’s Departure on ‘Solo’- Sudden but not Unexpected https://t.co/n9dXXltwtO

— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) April 27, 2018

Ron Howard, R2-D2 and Chewbacca Get in on the NFL Draft https://t.co/mD1fEpwqhx

— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) April 28, 2018

‘Solo’ Writers Discuss Film’s Tone “We’re Not Dealing With The Spiritual Side” – https://t.co/4PeJ3DcQsI #StarWars #HanSolo #Solo pic.twitter.com/sZyKfAUVTV

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) April 28, 2018

#Lando in action! One of several…let’s call them… moments of heightened irritation for Lando @donaldglover #May25 #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/B4fhbLjqwH

— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) April 29, 2018

Enfys Nest Dialogue From Solo: A Star Wars Story! #StarWars #Solohttps://t.co/hQT4EG2fls pic.twitter.com/Emnsp5vnMl

— Corey Van Dyke (@Corey_WolfPack) April 28, 2018

Watch a new special look featuring interviews with the cast and filmmakers of Solo: A Star Wars Story, in theaters May 25th. #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/w0uqIifGf1

— Star Wars (@starwars) April 29, 2018

A new shot of Beckett and Han courtesy of Topps https://t.co/fSXvEarp9d #topps #soloastarwarsstory pic.twitter.com/0Blgvkm1nQ

— Yakface (@yak_face) April 30, 2018

Channel #HanSolo, Lando, and the mysterious Qi’ra with costume pieces you can find right in you own closet. https://t.co/mVXi17I07U‘s got your @DisneyParks bounding guide for Solo: A Star Wars Story. https://t.co/tGhpjJAEXt pic.twitter.com/GD3fU8n1ep

— Star Wars (@starwars) April 30, 2018

“If you come with me, you’re in this life for good.” Check out our EXCLUSIVE #Solo: A @StarWars Story Dolby Cinema poster and see the film in theaters May 25. pic.twitter.com/05J4gUbqYV

— Dolby Cinema (@DolbyCinema) May 1, 2018

Brief New Dialogue and a Possible Introduction to the Musical Score of ‘#Solo‘ in New Norton Ad – #StarWars – https://t.co/GCZA7KUnJL pic.twitter.com/5YPUP0KVcC

— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 1, 2018

Things are heating up in the Countdown to Solo: A Star Wars movie with Lando and Han on Kessel. Collect this card for a limited time: https://t.co/vXVjOXMLNH #starwars #hansolo pic.twitter.com/43NpDPdNQB

— Topps Company (@Topps) May 1, 2018

“Everything you’ve heard about me is true.” See Lando Calrissian in Solo: A #StarWars Story in theaters May 25. #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/D4Urcu9Rp5

— Star Wars (@starwars) May 1, 2018

#SoloAStarWarsStory has been officially rated. Nothing surprising though. #StarWars pic.twitter.com/yiudHTaVNb

— Jordan Maison (@JordanMaison) May 2, 2018

Get a peek at @thandienewton in Solo in this exclusive Countdown to Solo: A Star Wars Story collectible card. https://t.co/MEbFRAnNZw #HanSolo #starwars pic.twitter.com/NcqYTH0GdP

— Topps Company (@Topps) May 2, 2018

#SoloAStarWarsStory poster spotted in Spain #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/4KbliEBJsr

— Josu (@JosuSen) May 2, 2018

Looks like the Nissan website has the Databank descriptions for the 7 vehicles from #HanSolo but it has some of the best high res images to date 1/ pic.twitter.com/zVnjZC99EF

— Pete Morrison (@ThePeteAwakens) May 3, 2018

Very cool looking ship designs 2/ pic.twitter.com/hiKDPVKAk1

— Pete Morrison (@ThePeteAwakens) May 3, 2018

Celebrate #StarWarsDay early with your mightiest Wookiee roar and be a #ForceForChange! Learn more: https://t.co/YWzgNoK6es. #RoarForChange pic.twitter.com/yl8KQpp8o4

— Star Wars (@starwars) May 3, 2018

.@Snapchat, Despite Redesign Woes, Keeps Adding Media Partners — Including #StarWars https://t.co/CbroPDwGwa

— Variety (@Variety) May 3, 2018

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY on track to open to $160 million-plus, to break Memorial Day Wknd box office record, per @PamelaDayM https://t.co/8rHLHLq8J6

— Borys Kit (@Borys_Kit) May 3, 2018

There’s rules to being an outlaw. Solo: A Star Wars Story in theaters May 25. #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/7jPyGCPhrK

— Star Wars (@starwars) May 3, 2018

Yo! Shout out to Alden Ehrenreich and R2D2 for taking time to visit with Marco. #Solo #HeartWarrior #StarWars pic.twitter.com/JwuUy5QW0i

— Pete (@PacingPete) May 2, 2018

Chewbacca challenges you to #RoarforChange For every public like, share or post of #roarforchange between May 4th and May 25th, Star Wars: Force for Change will donate 1$ to UNICEF (up to 1 million$ ) pic.twitter.com/uHpYUdHNej

— Joonas Suotamo (@JoonasSuotamo) May 3, 2018

‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Soars On Tracking To Potential $170M+ Four-Day Weekend https://t.co/xrd85U8eoZ pic.twitter.com/IG3udz2ftY

— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) May 3, 2018

Sé el primero en tener tus boletos para #HanSolo: Una Historia de #StarWars activando las notificaciones a través de este link: https://t.co/UrTrZ8I1Ci y entérate de la fecha de preventa para poder adquirir tus boletos. pic.twitter.com/Q1BZafJHn2

— Star Wars (@StarWarsLATAM) May 3, 2018

You got what it takes? There’s only one way to find out.” Solo: A StaWars Story in theaters May 25. #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/2vUmonZTEf

— Star Wars (@starwars) May 4, 2018

Ron Howard says George Lucas suggested change to #SoloAStarWarsStory https://t.co/5HwvV0uFap pic.twitter.com/6TRQ0kj0CO

— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 4, 2018

Be the First to see Solo: A @starwars Story at our exclusive Opening Night Fan Event! You’ll get an iconic poster, a set of novelty buttons, a free large popcorn and earn 2x #CinemarkConnections points with ticket purchase. Tickets: https://t.co/6nr1vFQ8Z0 pic.twitter.com/QPmGN3DEqA

— Cinemark Theatres (@Cinemark) May 4, 2018

Head over heels in love with these IMAX at AMC exclusive #SoloAStarWarsStory posters! @starwars has all the details on the theater ticket exclusive perks! https://t.co/sXM4AgARKr pic.twitter.com/vq9gxhwUZi

— Jenmarie (@acrossthestars) May 4, 2018

‘Han Solo’ Secures Day-and Date China Theatrical Release https://t.co/8xziX3R92r

— Variety (@Variety) May 4, 2018

Here’s the slick exclusive poster you get with your #Solo tix at @Fandango.

My chat with Ron Howard about the film, its inspirations and future Han Solo adventures https://t.co/0vfOzgRBx7 pic.twitter.com/Ps9TL5mgZh

— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) May 4, 2018

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Episode IX News and Rumors

“The first step is growing out my hair, so you can wait for the trailer to see why.” @JohnBoyega drops a little #StarWars nugget while talking to The Daily Mail about a great cause he’s involved with…check it out! #EpisodeIX https://t.co/F2FeLAi69Y

— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) April 30, 2018

RUMOR: Star Wars Episode IX Casting for a Character Codenamed “CARO” – – https://t.co/jnCFBwDxbJ pic.twitter.com/tTP5lpaF5P

— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) April 30, 2018

‘Episode IX’ Casting 18-26 Year Old Female African-American To Play ‘Caro’ – https://t.co/DvcfWthuuq #StarWars #EpisodeIX #Caro pic.twitter.com/8CQd6lFJ9b

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 3, 2018

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Television News and Rumors

Luke Skywalker learns an important lesson while training on Dagobah in Star Wars #ForcesOfDestiny: “The Path Ahead.” pic.twitter.com/7qwE6gVNQs

— Star Wars (@starwars) April 30, 2018

Is that Princess Kneesa?! pic.twitter.com/6TaqHRRg0g

— Bryan Young (@swankmotron) May 3, 2018

Interview with #TheCloneWars Executive Producer Catherine Winder! #StarWarshttps://t.co/7TczGpmoQW pic.twitter.com/DMmk7WzieN

— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) May 2, 2018

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Around the Web

#AvengersInfinityWar surpassed ‘#StarWars: The Force Awakens” $248 million to win the highest domestic opening of all time https://t.co/cXahbmTG9F pic.twitter.com/JtRR7Q6J6a

— Variety (@Variety) April 29, 2018

Congratulations, @MarvelStudios and @Avengers: #InfinityWar. pic.twitter.com/PnHfaouOlP

— Star Wars (@starwars) May 1, 2018

1977 / 1997 / 2015 / 2018 pic.twitter.com/LxRIixW2a4

— antonio (@guapitx) May 1, 2018

.@HamillHimself congratulates @Marvel on #InfinityWar success, offers Iron Man some advice https://t.co/Ik1ZoXnUua pic.twitter.com/RA8eiHFWEz

— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 1, 2018

new-york-yankees-star-pitcher-cc-sabathia-gets-pumped-for-star-wars-night https://t.co/GhFjIFzXMy

— Chris Argyropoulos (@ThatChrisA) April 30, 2018

Truth In Advertising Dept.-

Should be labeled: Luke Skywalker (Force Projected to a Nudist Planet)#ThatsMyTheoryAndImStickingToIt #ImFineWithIX pic.twitter.com/jXSxVYyi9t

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) April 30, 2018

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Books

When @ABRAMSbooks & @starwars wanted to embody the wonder of the original trilogy, SIRK created this.

Featured on @TheWeek, @ParadeMagazine, @flavorwire, @esquire, @WIRED, @Gizmodo, @THR, https://t.co/NPogmXsyCk, @theforcenet, and Star Wars’ @YouTube: https://t.co/mw9oPl4Md2 pic.twitter.com/cuYyDoO2bf

— Sirk Productions (@sirkproductions) May 1, 2018

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Video Games

The Original Trilogy ‘Star Wars’ Slot Machines Discontinued in Vegas – https://t.co/SDQYdgyZ0s #StarWars #SlotMachines #LasVegas pic.twitter.com/9hjEpm81nI

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) April 30, 2018

Start your engines. Podracer is back on PC for #StarWarsDay! https://t.co/W3pGpcVhsw pic.twitter.com/eUNe0NKLya

— Star Wars (@starwars) May 3, 2018

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Attractions

#StarWarsNite has officially begun at @Disneyland! pic.twitter.com/NtkRbg7KAr

— Star Wars (@starwars) May 4, 2018

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Collecting

Official “Wookiee Weekend” THIS WEEKEND? | https://t.co/Gox1PxSoBvhttps://t.co/vfOU0sacTD #soloastarwarsstory #wookieeweekend pic.twitter.com/qs7XUwefiD

— Yakface (@yak_face) May 2, 2018

We’re altering the deal on merchandise all over the galaxy to celebrate #StarWarsDay. Check out https://t.co/mVXi17I07U‘s guide, and #MayThe4thBeWithYou! https://t.co/5DTQGMMoaa pic.twitter.com/B2ItHVxMyb

— Star Wars (@starwars) April 27, 2018

May the 4th is almost here! https://t.co/NCoLkEIrQb breaks down all the #StarWars #games deals coming this year. https://t.co/5tfUdzDJWk #MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/snW8JjQipd

— Star Wars Games (@StarWarsGames) May 2, 2018

Gentle Giant Ltd. reveals the third of 5 Premier Guild Gift options for 2018: Jumbo Kenner Bib Fortuna from Return of the Jedi #ROTJ #starwars #jumbokenner #gentlegiantltd #Premierguild #pgm pic.twitter.com/86TQJpTnch

— Yakface (@yak_face) April 27, 2018

Gentle Giant 2018 Premier Guild Gift: Amanaman Mini Bust – https://t.co/P1YbmZmjXL #StarWars @GentleGiantLTD pic.twitter.com/rc9lfmx6BA

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) April 28, 2018

Walmart Exclusive TVC Rey (Island Journey) Hits eBay | https://t.co/Gox1PxSoBv https://t.co/5XUh8fUrbV #vintage #hasbro #thelastjedi #walmart #exclusives pic.twitter.com/7vi8FnqPwu

— Yakface (@yak_face) April 30, 2018

A Closer Look At Hallmark 2018 ‘Solo’ Keepsake Ornaments – https://t.co/o5r7jbK9Iz #StarWars @Hallmark #HanSolo #Solo pic.twitter.com/D6TBHrjWBI

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) April 30, 2018

Hallmark Reveals New Products For May 4 ‘Star Wars’ Day 2018 – https://t.co/5LveyXN1dB #StarWars @Hallmark #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/awmRvG63qJ

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 1, 2018

Gentle Giant Reveals 1:8 Scale Darth Maul Statue 2018 Premier Guild Gift #gentlegiantltd #darthmaul #ThePhantomMenace pic.twitter.com/LwZPTrnJnb

— Yakface (@yak_face) May 1, 2018

Han Solo’s ‘Return Of The Jedi’ Hero Blaster Up For Auction – https://t.co/9RUcuJYDBu #StarWars #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/m1KqTMixdZ

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 1, 2018

Solo “Payoff” One-Sheet Now Available via Disney Movie Rewards https://t.co/QABT0YCchS #soloastarwarsstory pic.twitter.com/bF3P4H534C

— Yakface (@yak_face) May 2, 2018

Inscriptagraphs Announces Sale Of Carrie Fisher’s Personal ‘A New Hope’ Movie Script Pages – https://t.co/DAkRZVIRuF #StarWars @inscriptagraphs #CarrieFisher #PrincessLeia pic.twitter.com/KnFBfAcmS5

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 2, 2018

New post: “May the 4th Itty Bittys: Enfys Nest, Lando & Lobot” – https://t.co/buARKUCPNZ#MayThe4thBeWithYou #SoloAStarWarsStory #TheEmpireStrikesBack pic.twitter.com/kpVSgYEN6d

— Jenmarie (@acrossthestars) May 2, 2018

Did you know that @GameStop also carries #StarWars items? It’s true (it’s damn true), and these items are perfect for all Jedi and Sith. #MaytheFourth https://t.co/aHE1Csf5mt

— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) May 3, 2018

In anticipation of #StarWarsDay, we’re excited to continue our @sirmitchell portrait series with Nien Nunb & Sandtrooper! Available now for just 72 hours: https://t.co/XOGaUUYTEH pic.twitter.com/wNSa1GR6iN

— MONDO (@MondoNews) May 3, 2018

Po-Zu Introduce Luke Skywalker Boots From ‘The Last Jedi’ – https://t.co/UI0MuYSUON #StarWars @Po_Zu #MayTheFourth @HamillHimself #LukeSkywalker #HappyHunting pic.twitter.com/iT2GJr2Cbt

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 3, 2018

#TheBlackSeries 6-inch line will see limited release available through a short list of vendors. Reserve your #AdmiralPiett action figure right now! https://t.co/mfbZxxAFDz#Hasbro #StarWars #entertainmentEarth #ToyPhotography #HasbroToyPic pic.twitter.com/uMczIQSpir

— Rebelscum.com (@rebelscumnews) May 4, 2018

LEGO Builds A Millennium Falcon You Can Ride – https://t.co/8srXAEk3yr #StarWars @LEGO_Group #StarWarsDay #LEGOStarWars #RoarForChange pic.twitter.com/jUCRw6LySR

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 4, 2018

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