Here's a round-up of all the biggest news from Star Wars Celebration 2019. For years, Star Wars Celebration has been a huge event for fans of the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Over the weekend, there'll be a whole host of s focusing on everything from the movies to the comics, from the TV shows to the Galaxy's Edge theme park, from the computer games to the novels. Lucasfilm hold a lot of news in reserve ahead of Star Wars Celebration, which means there's a lot for Star Wars lovers to keep up with. Attention has naturally been focused on the films and TV series, and it's not hard to miss some of the other key announcements.
So here's a collection of all the biggest breaking news from Star Wars Celebration 2019, to help you keep up-to-date on everything that's happening in a galaxy far, far away
- This Page: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
- Page 2: Star Wars TV: The Mandalorian & The Clone Wars
- Page 3: Star Wars Games: Vader Immortal & Jedi Fallen Order
- Page 4: Galaxy's Edge And Hasbro At Star Wars Celebration 2019
The Official Title of Episode IX is Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
The sequel trilogy will come to an end with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. At the Star Wars Episode IX , Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and director J.J. Abrams stressed that they have a responsibility to bring a satisfying close to not just the sequels - but the entire Star Wars saga. The title is every bit as mysterious and enigmatic as that of Rey is being retconned as a Skywalker, but it could mean Rey moves beyond Jedi, founding a new order called "Skywalkers."
The Star Wars 9 Trailer Dropped At Last
The Star Wars 9 ended with the much-anticipated release of the wreckage of the second Death Star.
The Emperor Is Back In Star Wars 9
As the screen faded to black, there was a sinister and very familiar laugh. When the lights came back on after the trailer, the delighted audience found that Ian McDiarmid had taken to the stage. His presence confirmed the shocking twist: Palpatine is back.
Other Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Reveals
The carefully avoided answering any specific questions; they wouldn't even indicate how much time had ed between Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Still, Naomi Ackie did confirm that her mysterious character's name is Jannah, and Lucasfilm revealed that Artoo has a new droid friend, D-0.
Page 2 of 4: Star Wars TV Reveals From Celebration 2019
Disney Premiered Footage From The Mandalorian - But Didn't Release It Online
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Character Reveals For The Mandalorian
The revealed that Gina Carano's character is called Cara Dune, an ex-Rebel shock trooper who's struggling to acclimatize to civilian life now the war with the Empire is over. Carl Weathers plays Greef, head of a chapter of the Bounty Hunters Guild, who hires the Mandalorian for a mission. From the footage, it appears the job is for a leader in the Empire, and involves a mystery that runs back to before Palpatine rose to power.
Lucasfilm Revealed A Trailer & Footage For The Clone Wars Revival
Lucasfilm may have chosen to be secretive about The Mandalorian, but they were willing to lift the lid on the a brand new trailer celebrating Ahsoka's return, and premiered three clips at the as well:
- An action scene involving the Bad Batch, a crack team of Clone Troopers who prove to be uniquely skilled combatants.
- An extended sequence showing Ahsoka attempting to pilot a speeder in Coruscant's lower levels. Unfortunately it turned out to be damaged, and the flight nearly ended in catastrophe.
- An unfinished clip showing Ahsoka returning to the Clone Wars in order to lead Clone Troopers in the Siege of Mandalore. Although Ahsoka had left the Jedi, the Clone Troopers still respected her, and had chosen to decorate their helmets in her honor.
The Return of Darth Maul in The Clone Wars Revival
The Clone Wars revival will feature the Siege of Mandalore, and Sam Witwer - who voices Darth Maul - promised that it will be an important character arc for the former Sith Apprentice. According to Witwer, Maul will actually come close to breaking the cycle he's been locked in ever since The Phantom Menace. Dave Filoni revealed thatthis time Maul's action scenes will be modeled on Ray Park, who played Maul in The Phantom Menace and Solo: A Star Wars Story.
The Story of Hera Syndulla Will Be Continued In A Tie-In Novel
Star Wars Rebels may have come to an end, but Hera Syndulla's story isn't over. At the Lucasfilm Publishing , Alexander Freed revealed that his Star Wars tie-in novel, Alphabet Squadron, will see Hera take command of a rag-tag group of New Republic pilots in the aftermath of the Battle of Endor.
Page 3 of 4: Star Wars Games At Celebration 2019
ILMxLAB Revealed Vader Immortal
ILMxLAB, Lucasfilm’s immersive entertainment studio, finally shared details of the Star Wars VR game, Vader Immortal. They confirmed that star Maya Rudolph will play ZOE3, a quick-witted droid co-pilot and first mate that players partner with. "Much in the way Alan Tudyk did with K-2SO, we needed somebody for this role that could create a unique character using their improvisation and performance skills," writer and executive producer David S. Goyer noted at the Vader Immortal . “Maya truly was the first person we thought of, right from the very beginning, and her contributions and sense of humor have guided ZOE3 every step of the way."
