The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news 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 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
Star Wars: The Force Awakens To Hit iTunes March 15th https://t.co/so8tFjJFBl
— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) February 24, 2016
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray to have seven(ish) deleted scenes. #StarWars… https://t.co/y2lMGqNxpE pic.twitter.com/CKlyxQJfDQ
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 25, 2016
List of special features from Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-Ray?#StarWars… https://t.co/uh7C8PtivK pic.twitter.com/luKCUJSnOq
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 25, 2016
Go behind the scenes of #TheForceAwakens soundtrack with John Williams! Download at https://t.co/lIsqvs20shhttps://t.co/PYhb0LBBgx
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 22, 2016
#StarWars co-producer dishes on the film’s final shot and HDR https://t.co/IS6pemV2ep pic.twitter.com/HMmkpKIkjG
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 19, 2016
Star Wars characters in Regency clothes is our EVERYTHING right now: https://t.co/u9TJhEX3Su (via @tordotcom) pic.twitter.com/LS129fMbGY
— Quirk Books (@quirkbooks) February 19, 2016
Lil kylo likes to remind his dad who shot first. #greedo #kyloren #StarWars #calvinandhobbes #mashup #hansolo pic.twitter.com/wot7sqJEMH
— brian kesinger (@briankesinger) February 20, 2016
Her resistance to the mind probe is considerable. #calvinandhobbes #StarWars #mashup #kyloren #princessleia #lilkylo pic.twitter.com/4rfZToSnyH
— brian kesinger (@briankesinger) February 25, 2016
Star Wars looks more charming with Hayao Miyazaki directing it – https://t.co/zo1DrM8Y5S pic.twitter.com/aylnseeMO6
— Lost At E Minor (@lostateminor) February 21, 2016
Try your hand at baking Rey’s bread. You’ll want to make 60 portions. Trust us. #TheForceAwakens https://t.co/hwywgXZWl6
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 24, 2016
Kylo – Star Wars Hello Parody (feat. solos by the Solos)
Episode VIII News and Rumors
Here are Episode VIII set photos from Dubrovnik, Croatia!
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) February 19, 2016
EXCLUSIVE 1st LOOK #EP8-Exotic Alien Creature to terrorize…oh no wait-that’s just my daughter’s dog #Whoops #MyBad pic.twitter.com/qeD56nyL2A
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) February 24, 2016
Benicio Del Toro in Dubrovnik rumors and production tents set up for Star Wars: Episode… https://t.co/PNanUUc1na pic.twitter.com/L82v4sIrWx
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 21, 2016
Official word on Star Wars: Episode VIII filming dates from Dubrovnik Tourist Board.… https://t.co/oQ3gHnz6Ix pic.twitter.com/BfNAc6yy4J
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 22, 2016
Star Wars Episode VIII set spotted in Dubrovnik.#StarWars #EpisodeVIII https://t.co/6EVPoZonez pic.twitter.com/WtuL2MXMdF
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 22, 2016
A better look at the #StarWars #EpisodeVIII set currently being built in Dubrovnik (via @StarWarsDbk ): pic.twitter.com/T955Aitcm3
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) February 23, 2016
Updated photos of the Star Wars: Episode VIII Dubrovnik set! #StarWars #EpisodeVIII https://t.co/eoB5pnlxtx pic.twitter.com/a4PQvroeLv
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 23, 2016
The Dubrovnik Times has posted photos from the set of #StarWars #EpisodeVIII https://t.co/7G5HWfxb00 pic.twitter.com/OvvvHOWWt1
— Star Wars Junk News (@SWJunkNews) February 24, 2016
Video of set construction in Dubrovnik for Star Wars: Episode VIII. https://t.co/LgQsrIi2j6 pic.twitter.com/KWlHS5WEXp
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 24, 2016
.@JessicaChobot investigates the new #StarWars: #EpisodeVIII set photos on #NerdistNews: https://t.co/h6ME6oal9s pic.twitter.com/W7jhRhlTtf
— Nerdist (@nerdist) February 24, 2016
The Dubrovnik Times Provides More Episode VIII Set Construction Photos From Today https://t.co/UX1zdzpCzP #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 25, 2016
Potential Star Wars: Episode VIII Dubrovnik filming details. #StarWars #StarWarsVIII https://t.co/a0YCt9xz1t pic.twitter.com/tQUP9h2Ot3
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 24, 2016
RUMOR: Birgitte H. Sørensen Joins Cast Of Episode VIII https://t.co/ABMoJFE0cj #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 22, 2016
New Episode VIII Casting Call Reveals Star Wars is … – https://t.co/xS1bDHivDK – #EpisodeVIII #StarWars pic.twitter.com/tDdzd6nZrp
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) February 23, 2016
Behind the scenes of #TheForceAwakens at Skellig Micheal. https://t.co/la28bQwfhT pic.twitter.com/o7rExxTm10
— Dunc (@clubjade) February 25, 2016
Rogue One News and Rumors
Mads Mikkelsen says he’s not the bad guy in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. #StarWars… https://t.co/yXnr7MOnHv pic.twitter.com/KSYGiViC6i
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 20, 2016
A Look At Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Crew T-Shirts!#StarWars #RogueOne https://t.co/H1hS50CA4D pic.twitter.com/qM9xXlPfEd
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 21, 2016
We are hearing May 4th (Star Wars) the #RogueOne trailer will hit online, with it hitting theaters on May 6th! Rumor but from a good source
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) February 23, 2016
Rogue Rumor: Upcoming Trailer Is Dark https://t.co/KPlkuhSKsa
— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) February 24, 2016
Concept artist working on Rogue one and two untitled Star Wars films.#StarWars #RogueOne https://t.co/okOTLuxgt1 pic.twitter.com/lxCIup91P5
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 24, 2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Stormtrooper unit crew shirts spotted!#StarWars #RogueOne https://t.co/yNnjki5mfQ pic.twitter.com/oXZ4GUHA0s
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 25, 2016
Television News and Rumors
Lego Freemaker Adventures | Announcement Trailer | Lego 3D
In one week, get all 5 episodes of #LEGOStarWars: Droid Tales on DVD! Pre-order now: https://t.co/JBMvNgke7Chttps://t.co/dZZCg0Ag9H
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 23, 2016
In this clip from the next #StarWarsRebels, Shroud of Darkness, Ahsoka & Ezra discuss the legendary Master Yoda…https://t.co/HYC0LGzlLV
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 25, 2016
— Dave Filoni (@dave_filoni) February 26, 2016
Around The Web
Terrific “Star Wars” Snow Sculpture is “an Evil Mount Rushmore” https://t.co/3Vo4qMwv2M pic.twitter.com/UASkAISQx0
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) February 19, 2016
5 questions prompted by MC Hammer’s tweet about hanging out with Harrison Ford https://t.co/mZKj7ytuv2 pic.twitter.com/Y00khJ6rhC
— UPROXX (@UPROXX) February 19, 2016
The Force has gone electronic. Download #StarWarsHeadspace now! https://t.co/Yea1ojshq4https://t.co/MbAtEqHaqz
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 19, 2016
Lightsabers are red
Lightsabers are blue
By chance you find mine
Return my hand too#AmputeeHumor #LostLimbsLtd #SW https://t.co/yWrBhHrDmf— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) February 20, 2016
Wow. #starwars #empirestrikesback pic.twitter.com/U9WoGVHoqu
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) February 22, 2016
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) February 25, 2016
Douglas Slocombe, ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ Cinematographer, Dies at 103 https://t.co/JGoDm5DdNY pic.twitter.com/d7NnNsO47r
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) February 22, 2016
We may have had some fun on that set @MelissaBenoist @chy_leigh #Supergirl pic.twitter.com/TJXgx5fwk4
— Lexi Alexander (@Lexialex) February 23, 2016
W/ countless forgeries selling online, good examples of authentic signatures (& our usual semi-demented “wit”) #SW https://t.co/K3d7uK5VRb
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) February 25, 2016
Books
Star Wars is coming to #WorldBookDay, find out more: https://t.co/dE7SFgrI8R pic.twitter.com/tVmczfRCVY
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) February 25, 2016
Official Site: The Force Awakens Secret Insider The Secret Academy https://t.co/fBHXJ68elg #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 19, 2016
2 prolific audiobook narrators outline the process of bringing #StarWars novels to aural receptors everywhere. https://t.co/ZvRWCJAblH
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 23, 2016
Brand New Characters To Feature In Upcoming Star Wars Children’s … – https://t.co/jQKD6f28d3 – #StarWars pic.twitter.com/lMIygw8kMP
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) February 23, 2016
New books by @cavanscott and @TomHuddleston_ just arrived pic.twitter.com/flekenAmSi
— Florian B (@DarthSpiriah) February 24, 2016
.@StarWars reveals the minfigure and book cover for LEGO Star Wars Chronicles of the Force. See it here: https://t.co/ObYideZ2q8
— DK Books US (@dkpublishing) February 25, 2016
Comics
First Look: STAR WARS SPECIAL:C-3PO #1 by @JamesDRobinson @TONYFINGHARRIS https://t.co/UMAQxreauf @Marvel @starwars pic.twitter.com/PsEQABeypc
— Comicosity (@comicosity) February 25, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: @Marvel Announces “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Adaptation https://t.co/wMqRq1A1gA pic.twitter.com/oUsYkxSM7K
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) February 19, 2016
.@ChuckWendig and @LukeRossMarvel bring #StarWars: The Force Awakens to Marvel: https://t.co/MBrpvU5mhH pic.twitter.com/JB3DxSe1om
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) February 22, 2016
Attractions
Star Wars Lands preview from Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary special https://t.co/vzRO6XTRxc #StarWars pic.twitter.com/YQhf5JOQQY
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) February 22, 2016
Gorgeous concept art of the #StarWars-themed lands coming to @DisneyParks! https://t.co/NGc8JzaGCD pic.twitter.com/Cx1kbX7Q60
— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) February 23, 2016
PHOTOS: See the latest news on the #StarWars-themed lands coming to Disney Parks: https://t.co/KgwcATZ6zz pic.twitter.com/CRajIDt2J8
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) February 22, 2016
#Disney Offers First Look at #StarWars Experience (Photos) https://t.co/4y2SVpngIO pic.twitter.com/k9YvXyEI2L
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 22, 2016
A new #StarWars fireworks show is coming to Hollywood Studios & is set to make history! https://t.co/XfptL3WbQK pic.twitter.com/qoiedHPyFp
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) February 19, 2016
Preview the medals that runners (even Wookiees!) will receive at the @runDisney #StarWars half marathon this April. https://t.co/pCwX9qH6sb
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 19, 2016
Kylo Ren now appearing in Jedi Training at Hollywood Studios https://t.co/xRdNfvQjWA pic.twitter.com/4wTgJyEFKy
— The Star Wars Report (@StarWarsReport) February 22, 2016
Video Games & Internet
Turning Point on all maps, Hoth Ice Caves, & more, all in today’s free content update: https://t.co/3vcGVAnroL pic.twitter.com/dhCxBYw8sR
— EAStarWars (@EAStarWars) February 23, 2016
New Hoth map, more free content comes to #StarWarsBattlefront: https://t.co/38yDOfXOGf pic.twitter.com/6tqAb8vlsn
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) February 23, 2016
A ton of new updates hit Star Wars Battlefront!#StarWars #StarWarsBattlefront https://t.co/lOX6WENPFM pic.twitter.com/mm1WbQUqVm
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 23, 2016
Plot Details for Cancelled #StarWars Episode VII: Shadows of the Sith Game Revealed. https://t.co/v97siu5z03 pic.twitter.com/MYzgvpGmPN
— Jordan Maison (@JordanMaison) February 23, 2016
That Ep7 game making headlines was never cancelled. It’s a stretch of the definition to even call it “proposed.”
— Pablo Hidalgo (@pablohidalgo) February 25, 2016
I remember this time specifically as the games folks being encouraged to think big. Propose anything. Blue sky. That’s where that came from.
— Pablo Hidalgo (@pablohidalgo) February 25, 2016
Collecting
Witness the firepower of this massive, 500,000-brick Death Star – https://t.co/BZgZa7eUkr pic.twitter.com/jOLaTgpkQD
— Robot6 (@Robot6) February 23, 2016
The dark side is looking good. Preview the stunning, screen-accurate Kylo Ren costume from @ANOVOS. #TheForceAwakens https://t.co/0FTGtob8D5
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 23, 2016
[SPOILER AHEAD] Anyone interested in a MAJOR hint about one of the two exclusive Pop! figures in the Cantina box?! https://t.co/DpQiWbKM1S
— Funko (@OriginalFunko) February 25, 2016
.@BottleneckNYC offers up a stunning OT Star Wars print trio https://t.co/JwQCPlwwpL #StarWars pic.twitter.com/eqruhWQJXi
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) February 25, 2016
