The Star Wars News Roundup

The purpose of this roundup is to put the highlights of all things Star Wars from the last week 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: Episode VII 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 Force Awakens News and Rumors

The big news of the week was the release of the main characters’ names in the form of vintage Topps trading cards:

The names are:

John Boyega as Finn

Daisy Ridley as Rey

Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron

??? as Kylo Ren

And the ball droid as BB-8

Reaction to the trailer continues online:

Thank you #StarWars fans for 100 million global views of our #TheForceAwakens teaser! #ImpressiveMostImpressive pic.twitter.com/es8VAnCIp1

— Star Wars (@starwars) December 6, 2014

Joel Edgerton On Who Is Wielding The Red Lightsaber In The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer: Actor Joel… http://t.co/m8WajIY67k #StarWars

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 5, 2014

Unlike the rest of the internet, George Lucas hasn’t watched the new #StarWars trailer http://t.co/ZHtOTb9jTi pic.twitter.com/g191bqKnu1

— Variety (@Variety) December 8, 2014

Andy Serkis Says His Voice In TFA Teaser Is “Emotionally Rooted” In His Character: Following along … http://t.co/JTrNlDVo9R #StarWars

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 10, 2014

Mark @HamillHimself talks about the reaction to @StarWars #TheForceAwakens‘ trailer and cast. http://t.co/pJTMef8GcX pic.twitter.com/bPPGihwQOy

— IGN (@IGN) December 11, 2014

Saturday Night Live – The Force Awakens Trailer Parody

Star Wars – Episode VII: The Force Awakens – Retro-cut

Star Wars vs Indiana Jones droid chase!

Oscar Isaac got some welcome advice from Harrison Ford:

Star Wars: Han Solo’s Force Awakens Advice: http://t.co/Ym56eJGboq pic.twitter.com/NcTOcFX5t2

— IGN (@IGN) December 5, 2014

Oscar Isaac @ work today 4 “A Most Violent Year” Q&A. Will be cool 2 see the warm reception from the Lucasfilm family pic.twitter.com/PkPCuosm4K

— Chris Argyropoulos (@ThatChrisA) December 5, 2014

Disney’s CEO Bob Iger spoke this week:

Disney’s Bob Iger says the studio almost didn’t release the Star Wars teaser but felt it needed to because of rabid fanbase.

— Marc Graser (@marcgraser) December 10, 2014

Disney’s Bob Iger calls Star Wars: The Force Awakens a $4 bil movie because future of franchise, Lucasfilm purchase, riding on its success.

— Marc Graser (@marcgraser) December 10, 2014

A Plan ‘Awakens:’ #StarWars Theme Park Attractions to be Based on New Films, Not Old http://t.co/4mZHmVhB4M via @Variety

— Marc Graser (@marcgraser) December 10, 2014

Disney CEO Bob Iger Talks ‘Star Wars,’ Overall Company Strategy at Variety’s Dealmakers Breakfast http://t.co/VxdMJyvAjt

— Variety (@Variety) December 10, 2014

Rumors continue to be posted online over at MakingStarWars.Net:

Star Wars: The Force Awakens and what Andy Serkis and his homies are up to. http://t.co/f4vF0nlyK7 #StarWars #TheForceAwakens

— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 5, 2014

Concepts: Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Ice Plains Walker http://t.co/0hMGTMfZs2 #StarWars #TheForceAwakens

— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 6, 2014

Concepts: Star Wars: The Force Awakens: High Speed Desert Chase! http://t.co/vDRUDOoCKU #StarWars #TheForceAwakens

— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 10, 2014

The Code Name for Star Wars: The Force Awakens Junior book in 2015 and more! http://t.co/JLeQQyMl7s #StarWars #TheForceAwakens

— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 8, 2014

Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Super Weapon and Luke Skywalker’s freedom! http://t.co/qCTZgtFkry #StarWars #TheForceAwakens

— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 12, 2014

The Star Wars: #TheForceAwakens crew bought up all the air guns in England for Stormtroopers! http://t.co/xETFBzExup #StarWars

— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 11, 2014

Fan art continues to arrive as well:

Star Wars Episode VII a la Akira pic.twitter.com/eSR7e0rgiZ

— Alex (@wdwalex) December 5, 2014

A little something i whipped up in my spare time inspired by the new @starwars #forceawakens trailer teaser pic.twitter.com/jZGhIrQ116

— Matt Needle (@needledesign) December 5, 2014

Looks pretty cool, eh? No idea of its lineage, so MORE than likely fake. But still neat. pic.twitter.com/wBpYuvHsCf

— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 7, 2014

Star Wars Episode VII: The Fan Art Awakens http://t.co/pH32Etqsf2 pic.twitter.com/59cXvYK7kb

— ComicsAlliance (@comicsalliance) December 10, 2014

Fan Art: The Force Awakens: New Star Wars poster pic.twitter.com/I98hGLMNXe— Darth Vader (@Depressed… http://t.co/NWvJSEbv9a #StarWars

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 10, 2014

And around the web:

‘Forget Star Wars, I just love acting in Dublin,’ reveals Domhnall Gleeson – http://t.co/ZANTr1FXQ9 pic.twitter.com/Xr1gjEwzbY

— Independent Ents (@IndoEnts) December 5, 2014

.@starwars & @starwars7news look who I met: Maisie Richardson-Sellers of #StarWarsEpisodeVII. Obi-Wan Kenobi approved pic.twitter.com/I7k9VVBa83

— Patty Adams Martinez (@pattyadams) December 4, 2014

‘Star Wars’ Forces DreamWorks Animation to Move ‘Kung Fu Panda 3? Out of 2015 http://t.co/jBfyKzAJsV

— Variety (@Variety) December 11, 2014

Episode VIII and Spinoff News and Rumors

The first Star Wars spin-off is NOT about the acquisition of the Death Star plans. They’re in there somewhere, but that’s not the film.

— Ali Arikan (@aliarikan) December 7, 2014

Director John Schnepp “One of spinoffs is Boba Fett. I will never reveal my source, but it is the one written by Lawrence Kasdan.”

— Star Wars Stuff (@UnseenStarWars) December 11, 2014

Television

In this special The #CloneWars: #TheLostMissions Q&A segment @Dave_Filoni discusses the concept of Force Ghosts. https://t.co/5chDfimn8n

— Star Wars (@starwars) December 4, 2014

Season 2 of #StarWarsRebels to premiere at Celebration Anaheim. http://t.co/0uWlMj65pU

— Duncatrix (@clubjade) December 11, 2014

Around The Web

The Princess. @carrieffisher @tweetingleia #anewhope #StarWars pic.twitter.com/mjYS9ZFqUP

— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) December 11, 2014

Looks like Jabba was once a sailor. Check out that tattoo. @JabbaThe1stHutt @carrieffisher pic.twitter.com/TaCyCC2SUp

— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) December 9, 2014

Happy Friday from your favourite Wookie and Princess. #starwarsweekends @TheWookieeRoars @carrieffisher #StarWars pic.twitter.com/jj7hlRxgwG

— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) December 5, 2014

.@HamillHimself to play The Trickster on #TheFlash! http://t.co/2PSBbIfIXS pic.twitter.com/006tTXJh6Z

— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 8, 2014

This time lets get it right. “@JohnWesleyShipp Mark Hamill Joins ‘The Flash’ as Trickster The return of the return of-welcome back Mark!”

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 9, 2014

Star Wars Super 8 Animation Footage from The Empire Strikes Back (create…: http://t.co/OOQOA6CbB3 via @YouTube

— Joe Johnston (@jjsketchbook) December 8, 2014

Legendary sculptor Lawrence Noble dropped by with this Yoda statue that will live in our lobby for the next month! pic.twitter.com/YTtV5CM71a

— Star Wars (@starwars) December 9, 2014

George Lucas To Attend 2015 Sundance Film Festival: Switching gears a little bit from the other new… http://t.co/wWq1CGyD4z #StarWars

— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 9, 2014

Christopher Lee Keeps His Christmas Metal Streak Intact With A New Song http://t.co/4zQsekBs4W

— io9 (@io9) December 10, 2014

Tigger Solo and Chewie the Pooh. AWW! #StarWars pic.twitter.com/fpkeqg8UtZ

— Casey KING (@HAILtoTheKING) December 10, 2014

Books and Comics

Get a first look at the jacket art for the highly-anticipated new novel, Star Wars: Dark Disciple! http://t.co/m9AS4kY7Uh

— Star Wars (@starwars) December 9, 2014

@ChristieGolden @DelReyStarWars @starwars glad you like it 🙂

— Matt Taylor (@MattTaylorDraws) December 9, 2014

CONFIRMED: “Star Wars” #1 Will Exceed One Million Copies Sold http://t.co/GD7qkePWA7 pic.twitter.com/4Ur4ym3x8p

— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) December 10, 2014

PREVIEW: @jasonaaron & Cassaday’s “Star Wars” #1 http://t.co/AOEXNJoCKQ pic.twitter.com/3iYNTHIWtS

— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) December 5, 2014

Marvel Unveils New Star Wars #1 Action Figure Variant http://t.co/43Go2Gw3ai @starwars @Marvel @jasonaaron #Variant pic.twitter.com/X1FWJlXuWc

— Comicbook.com (@ComicBookdotcom) December 5, 2014

Warp 9 Comics Star Wars #1 Exclusive http://t.co/H2lyQZh4l8

— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) December 7, 2014

@Marvel #starwars #1 comic Daniel Acuna sketch variant release date 01/14/2015 pic.twitter.com/Bz2Z0WnKDl

— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) December 7, 2014

@Marvel #starwars #1 comic Daniel Acuna color variant release date 01/14/2015 pic.twitter.com/LMuywe1W6D

— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) December 7, 2014

This insane @Marvel #StarWars #1 variant cover features 55 different Black Series Figures. #NoPhotoshop pic.twitter.com/XeNHYf0SWX

— Star Wars (@starwars) December 8, 2014

More information about that Black Series Action Figure variant cover for Marvel’s Star Wars #1… http://t.co/d5tbz9P5eF

— swactionnews (@swactionnews) December 8, 2014

@Marvel #starwars #1 comic Forbidden Planet Adi Garnov Color and B&W sketch variants Release date 01/14/2015 pic.twitter.com/gqzVtyFcPU

— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) December 8, 2014

@Marvel #starwars #1 comic Sara Pichelli variant release date 01/14/2015 pic.twitter.com/gxIY157kQu

— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) December 9, 2014

@Marvel #starwars Darth Vader #1 comic release date 02/11/2015 pic.twitter.com/N1ddBUvErK

— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) December 9, 2014

Buy Me Toys Star Wars #1 Exclusive http://t.co/r5nTgTwXen

— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) December 9, 2014

Emerald City Comics Star Wars #1 Exclusive http://t.co/sFquGVSn1O

— Rebelscum.com (@rebelscumnews) December 10, 2014

@Marvel #starwars #1 comic ComicXposure John Tyler Christopher variant cover pic.twitter.com/SJljxZI2Mi

— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) December 10, 2014

My first variant cover for @Marvel ‘s Star Wars1 for Fantastico! There’s another one coming @starwars @HamillHimself pic.twitter.com/ujD8HqQNhF

— Paul RENAUD (@PaulRENAUDart) December 10, 2014

Perkins Homages “Giant-Size X-Men” #1 for “Star Wars” #1 Variant http://t.co/CgSDWBakaz pic.twitter.com/g5xNjXvsmk

— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) December 11, 2014

@Marvel #starwars #1 comic movie cover variant release date 01/14/2015 pic.twitter.com/o57upc00zA

— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) December 11, 2014

All The Star Wars #1 Variant Covers We Can Find In One Place – 45 So Far, 42 Pictured – Including Stan Sakai http://t.co/YDen7NhMQu

— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) December 11, 2014

Here Are Over 30 Marvel ‘Star Wars #1’ Variant Comic Book Covers http://t.co/BPkOFgztrZ pic.twitter.com/zDhhBcJ8cb

— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) December 9, 2014

The road to @starwars returning to #Marvel continues with a look at Princess Leia: http://t.co/EOkd5Df1XM pic.twitter.com/hOzaaOD7bI

— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) December 10, 2014

Video Games

Happy #BirdDay5! IENBIRD’s #StarWars level can now be played in the new @AngryBirds episode. http://t.co/lXBzd4WOo0 pic.twitter.com/i2zSqWBcW0

— Star Wars (@starwars) December 11, 2014

Attractions and Events

New attendees & events announced for #StarWarsCelebration 2015! http://t.co/rRm8oDzvWT

— Star Wars (@starwars) December 11, 2014

#StarWars theme park attractions will be based on the new films http://t.co/tFcMiSVEMu pic.twitter.com/KC3mCjTitP

— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 10, 2014

Collecting

Big news! #StarWars #TheCloneWars soundtrack is out tomorrow 12/9 on VINYL! How retro! @amazon http://t.co/jhV10pokru pic.twitter.com/Y47Bhr7STb

— Stephen Stanton (@Stephen_Stanton) December 9, 2014