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: The Force Awakens 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
Here are the rumors for the week:
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Main Cast Costume Analysis. http://t.co/OODtYGX4DX #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 15, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens PSA Rumor Dump! Take it or leave it! http://t.co/1jHpV4VpCd
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 16, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: HUGE SPOILER: The Death of a Great and who does it! http://t.co/FtZ1Ah6eNR #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 17, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Is ______ the father? http://t.co/ikyhx5RXbL #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 18, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Opening Sequences! The opening of an adventure! http://t.co/SJcxYuOUUM
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 19, 2015
J.J. Abrams actually addressed the veracity of some of the rumors with the BBC:
BREAKING NEWS: Star Wars director JJ Abrams tells the BBC some of the rumours surrounding his new fil… http://t.co/EUq9qs2jLr #BBCNews
— Your BBC News (@YourBBCNews) February 20, 2015
Meanwhile, from around the web:
#TheForceAwakens catchup: Greg Grunberg’s role may be more than a cameo. http://t.co/hqO5fpvk35 pic.twitter.com/h4ecYX9O3a
— Duncatrix (@clubjade) February 16, 2015
How Apple’s Jony Ive Influenced That New ‘Star Wars’ Lightsaber Design http://t.co/oo7WXxDDFw pic.twitter.com/NGXk6O8TT3
— Heat Vision (@HeatVisionBlog) February 16, 2015
Awesome fan art for Star Wars Episode VII http://t.co/qDPBCrb6M2 pic.twitter.com/dPpGAXZWb8
— Star Wars PolygonArt (@Star_Wars_Art) February 13, 2015
J.J. Abrams & Kathy Kennedy scheduled 2 kick off @SW_Celebration in a big way April 16th. Is it 2 early 2 camp out? http://t.co/G5foRQ38HT
— Chris Argyropoulos (@ThatChrisA) February 13, 2015
J.J. Abrams & Kathleen Kennedy at Star Wars Celebration! http://t.co/DvyIYjDGe5 #StarWars #SWCelebration pic.twitter.com/6yCLPoEEpo
— StarWars Celebration (@SW_Celebration) February 13, 2015
Cool #TheForceAwakens backer display. #HasbroToyFair #TFNY #StarWars pic.twitter.com/SwS2ezrpok
— Justin LaSalata (@justinlasalata) February 14, 2015
@MakingStarWars Check this out: a #TheForceAwakens ad in the Pan-American Highway, in Lima, Perú 🙂 pic.twitter.com/DtHhjP6tW2
— Manuel Alpaca (@ManuAlpaca) February 15, 2015
The Art Of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens Book Coming November 2: Our friend Florian over… http://t.co/FDBCqMb2Z1 #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 19, 2015
Harrison Ford predicts the future.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens 8-bit Teaser
Sequel and Spinoff News and Rumors
Gary Whitta Says Writing For Star Wars Was “A Dream Job”: In an interview published over on The Dal… http://t.co/ivz3k7mreU #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 18, 2015
Television
For those attempting to create a costume of a character from #StarWarsRebels, I wanted to offer some help: http://t.co/V8zRPGiH5v
— Dave Filoni (@dave_filoni) February 17, 2015
From World War to Star Wars: Learn how Old Jho’s Pit Stop parallels meeting places from our history. #StarWarsRebels http://t.co/6q0zaArceM
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 19, 2015
Around The Web
Han works on the Falcon. #starwars #empirestrikesback #hansolo #harrisonford pic.twitter.com/sgRt7DGRfG
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) February 16, 2015
Han and Chewbacca strike a pose. #starwars #hansolo #chewbacca @TheWookieeRoars pic.twitter.com/6NWooiWY5l
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) February 16, 2015
Han prepares for action. #harrisonford #hansolo #StarWars pic.twitter.com/Ef1YQpVAsV
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) February 16, 2015
Did you know Bossk’s clothing is a recycled spacesuit from Doctor Who #starwars #pointlessfacts pic.twitter.com/UVm71wDIl1
— Dave Prowse (@isDARTHVADER) February 13, 2015
Industrial Light & Magic President Bennan Promoted to General Manager of Lucasfilm http://t.co/iYJxPKeCfp via @Variety
— David S. Cohen (@Variety_DSCohen) February 13, 2015
Ewan McGregor to Make Feature Directorial Debut With ‘American Pastoral’ http://t.co/N6exB6VTEI pic.twitter.com/mnPa7I4aRp
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) February 18, 2015
Be sure to tune in! “@DisneyJunior: #StarWars’ @HamillHimself guest stars on this week’s new #MilesFromTomorrowland! pic.twitter.com/vkA4tXw0cj”
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) February 19, 2015
Sweet! Highly Detailed Millennium Falcon Cake – http://t.co/TBInldVWvP via @GeekTyrant #starwars
— Star Wars Events (@StarWarsEvents) February 14, 2015
#50shadesofjabba pic.twitter.com/7zm8mh59i2
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) February 17, 2015
He’s no good to me burnt. #PancakeDay #BobaFett https://t.co/m4AfiD4Aqd
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) February 17, 2015
This is the pancake you are looking for #PancakeDay #Stormtrooper https://t.co/XnZKGPiQGY
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) February 17, 2015
Here’s to a #PancakeDay that is strong with the forks. https://t.co/43lhzZunzi
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 17, 2015
Star Wars vs DC Marvel Final Epic Trailer
Books and Comics
We are thrilled to announce our first ROW book will launch for @SW_Celebration Anaheim! http://t.co/IgXJTZMEV5 pic.twitter.com/vn57vamXCJ
— Rancho Obi-Wan (@RanchoObiWan) February 17, 2015
It’s all-out Rebels vs. Imperials action in @Marvel‘s #StarWars #3! Get your first look here: http://t.co/R3X9A36FBK pic.twitter.com/xctqVSepfQ
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 13, 2015
EXCLUSIVE: Alex Ross Pays Homage to Gil Kane in @StarWars Celebration Lithograph http://t.co/egnLZp08X0 pic.twitter.com/Gk8rsiX0HK
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) February 13, 2015
@starwars Leia 4 Cover by Rachel & me – see the making of at http://t.co/Xktslluskx @whoajordie @MarkWaid @cracksh0t pic.twitter.com/JTP6wy7Xb9
— Terry Dodson (@TerryDodsonArt) February 17, 2015
Cover for Princess Leia #2 finally revealed! Once more with that mystery character… #Marvel http://t.co/okXuKUGEV8 pic.twitter.com/kmr96flvEZ
— Florian B (@DarthSpiriah) February 18, 2015
EXCLUSIVE: Luke, Vader Prepare to Battle on Alex Ross’ “Princess Leia” Variant http://t.co/JfT25HNycE pic.twitter.com/xhTzvZh7kL
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) February 19, 2015
@brian_nov @StoryHobbit Here are all our glimpses of the character. pic.twitter.com/Rm7u9cQTUy
— Florian B (@DarthSpiriah) February 18, 2015
Marvel’s #StarWars solicitations for May. http://t.co/7Vid4jzlWu #SWEU pic.twitter.com/OC2lKgH8Vc
— Duncatrix (@clubjade) February 17, 2015
.@kierongillen Discusses “Darth Vader” #1, Unmasking “Star Wars'” Ultimate Villain http://t.co/Pg4tfk6lFi pic.twitter.com/VnlZb2c0KX
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) February 18, 2015
Canon novel reprints will be premium paperbacks. (Remember them?) http://t.co/FuTJTSXNpL #SWEU pic.twitter.com/E2WXEHQxSi
— Duncatrix (@clubjade) February 19, 2015
Attractions
J.J. Abrams & Kathleen Kennedy will be making a very special appearance @SW_Celebration on 16 April #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/gtnOihw8f9
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) February 13, 2015
Check out more than 30 pieces from the #StarWarsCelebration art show! http://t.co/RGjwi2G7z7 pic.twitter.com/irIR0kTmTG
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) February 13, 2015
SO happy to finally be able to share my illustration for @SW_Celebration See all the art here http://t.co/8bSU323kZg pic.twitter.com/vGG3CcvOnJ
— Karen (@Khallion) February 13, 2015
Fantastic #StarWarsRebels art work to be featured at @SW_Celebration by @SteveDAnderson pic.twitter.com/h3WqBmmi5U
— Rebels Report (@RebelsReport) February 14, 2015
Mission: Mos Eisley #StarWarsRebels preview to be featured at @SW_Celebration by @JeffCarlisleArt pic.twitter.com/Cs2g7Gnz7y
— Rebels Report (@RebelsReport) February 14, 2015
Sabine by Lin Zy @SW_Celebration #StarWarsRebels pic.twitter.com/cMhQZDBxUS
— Rebels Report (@RebelsReport) February 14, 2015
My poster for Disney’s 2015 #StarWars Weekends… pic.twitter.com/wcf4XcfXS6
— Tommy Lee Edwards (@tommyleeedwards) February 17, 2015
Collecting
#ToyFair15: LEGO’s upcoming #StarWars sets http://t.co/n1DsWaW2rZ pic.twitter.com/6F5ORQhtaf
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) February 14, 2015
Introducing LEGO @starwars Buildable Figures! Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker (and others!) will be available Sept 2015 pic.twitter.com/CH1sF12wqB
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) February 14, 2015
Closer look at the Sabine LEGO mini-fig with her Mandalorian helmet at @ToyFairNY via @justinlasalata #StarWarsRebels pic.twitter.com/G83ZLYRxNH
— Rebels Report (@RebelsReport) February 14, 2015
The new LEGO #StarWarsRebels Imperial Assault Carrier set via @stitchkingdom pic.twitter.com/EcBm1BlcxI
— Rebels Report (@RebelsReport) February 14, 2015
new the Force Awakens models from Revell pic.twitter.com/VktvgeYF3r
— Gus Lopez (@toysrgus) February 15, 2015
Lego and many others just reminded buyers that Force Awaken toys are coming. Just nothing to show. pic.twitter.com/NkHnVewj5B
— Star Wars Stuff (@UnseenStarWars) February 15, 2015
If you missed it, we unveiled #LegendaryYoda on http://t.co/KDC6gT4GAJ! @starwars #StarWars #SpinMasterNYTF15 pic.twitter.com/efRQthQt7x
— Spin Master Toys (@SpinMasterToys) February 17, 2015
#StarWars Super Shogun Boba Fett http://t.co/qf1KXa3H0P pic.twitter.com/BczB6meNQu
— BigBadToyStore (@BigBadToyStore) February 19, 2015
Get a first look at the new #LEGOStarWars Character Encyclopedia & the white Boba Fett (a.k.a. Proto Fett) minifig! http://t.co/kLWo2QYhrf
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 19, 2015
