The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the last week in one location, including Carrie Fisher’s death, Rogue One, Episode VIII, the Han Solo movie, and more. 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.
Carrie Fisher
Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher passes away at age 60 https://t.co/VqWtRadGYb
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 27, 2016
THR confirms Carrie Fisher has passed away at 60 https://t.co/JdvQFHXLo4 pic.twitter.com/16KwyHh1T1
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 27, 2016
Billie Lourd spoke about her “incredible” mother, Carrie Fisher: https://t.co/0aeBhz3roP pic.twitter.com/lBM1HxG8QR
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 28, 2016
George Lucas on Carrie Fisher: pic.twitter.com/ehR0cBE2lX
— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) December 27, 2016
— Bad Robot (@bad_robot) December 27, 2016
Carrie was an incredible person. I feel lucky I got to know her, and heartbroken.
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) December 27, 2016
no words #Devastated pic.twitter.com/R9Xo7IBKmh
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2016
#AFewWords pic.twitter.com/rOKiPr7gP9
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2016
Harrison Ford on Carrie Fisher: ‘One of a Kind… Funny and Emotionally Fearless’ https://t.co/UnkxaFoDBx pic.twitter.com/Urb57Dg5js
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) December 27, 2016
There are no words for this loss. Carrie was the brightest light in every room she entered. I will miss her dearly. pic.twitter.com/GgIeYGeMt9
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) December 27, 2016
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) December 29, 2016
I’m deeply saddened at the news of Carrie’s passing. She was a dear friend, whom I greatly respected and admired. The force is dark today!
— Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) December 27, 2016
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) December 28, 2016
The Walt Disney Company’s statement on the passing of Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher https://t.co/DsFkxjTZ2i pic.twitter.com/sGFQVvcaMY
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 27, 2016
We’ve added a statement from Lucasfilm on the passing of Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher: https://t.co/38JLyhKRRY pic.twitter.com/9CEc4ROK8o
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 27, 2016
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy: “She was Princess Leia to the world but a special friend to all of us” https://t.co/l7x4xF5hMA pic.twitter.com/BMjSdU4y6Q
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 27, 2016
Disney CEO Iger: “Carrie Fisher was one-of-a-kind, a true character who shared her talent and her truth with us all” https://t.co/Y0T3U1Hjo0 pic.twitter.com/dTIsZ0kTKX
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 27, 2016
Steven Spielberg: “She didn’t need The Force. She was a force of nature, of loyalty and of friendship” https://t.co/VUJsdEgJPD pic.twitter.com/emf8LoekvS
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 27, 2016
Daisy Ridley: “How lucky we all are to have known her, and how awful that we have to say goodbye” https://t.co/Tc8XojIBfF pic.twitter.com/7KhMkzxsrG
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 27, 2016
John Boyega on Carrie Fisher: “I’m grateful that I got to know her”: https://t.co/9Mfnk6n92o pic.twitter.com/K0tQo7Ubi5
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 28, 2016
My heart is heavy but I’m grateful that I got to know her. I’ll cherish the memories, conversations and her consistent support. Rest well pic.twitter.com/SkPiRgGf03
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) December 28, 2016
Oscar Isaac is mourning the loss of his #StarWars general, Carrie Fisher: https://t.co/Bojp3PpsZy
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 30, 2016
I’m honoured to have ever been in the same orbit as magnificent Carrie Fisher.She gave us the sparkling courage to be unashamably ourselves.
— Gwendoline Christie (@lovegwendoline) December 28, 2016
“Our beautiful brilliant funny wise kind and generous Blues Sister -so ironic – Xmas was Carrie’s favorite thing next to babies.”
— Dan Aykroyd (@dan_aykroyd) December 27, 2016
Princess Leia, @carrieffisher now one with the Force. Your kindness & sharp wit will be missed. #RIP PS: Thanks for the milk & cookies. xx pic.twitter.com/sFSy9UmvYY
— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) December 27, 2016
It’s been an honour to share memories of #CarrieFisher… Here’s a special, personal photo from the wrap party of #StarWars #ReturnOfTheJedi pic.twitter.com/U4jMu6qByM
— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) December 28, 2016
I thought I had got what I wanted under the tree. I didn’t. In spite of so many thoughts and prayers from so many. I am very, very sad.
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) December 27, 2016
Dearest Carrie, so incredibly sad to say farewell so soon to such a beautifully honest and unique human being- see you in the multiverse.
— Andy Serkis (@andyserkis) December 27, 2016
I’m deeply saddened to learn of the death of Carrie Fisher. I will miss our banterings. A wonderful talent & light has been extinguished.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher’s former assistant says she was “extraordinary, brilliant, hilarious”: https://t.co/U3g4hYvBJg pic.twitter.com/o0WIWE7JIL
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 29, 2016
Countless celebrities have paid tribute to Carrie Fisher on social media: https://t.co/YJAxLONsg3 pic.twitter.com/8s7UJ422Wo
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 28, 2016
Carrie Fisher dies at 60, drowned in moonlight, strangled by her own bra. pic.twitter.com/HiQZkfLsyr
— GelliedCran6Ice (@gemini6ice) December 27, 2016
— Dave Filoni (@dave_filoni) December 27, 2016
Watch Carrie Fisher’s Brilliant Last TV Appearance on a British Panel Show (Video) https://t.co/DYIItAXmBm pic.twitter.com/YrvVSHPHut
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher delivered her #SNL opening monologue dressed as Leia in 1978 https://t.co/vyURJgoCVm pic.twitter.com/WBL2w7tezE
— Heat Vision (@HeatVisionBlog) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher Set to Appear in Two New ‘Family Guy’ Episodes https://t.co/pQxU8FfTnY
— Variety (@Variety) December 28, 2016
Carrie Fisher’s beloved dog Gary is going to a good home https://t.co/qn9scx8Bio pic.twitter.com/VKk5o3j9Vp
— UPROXX (@UPROXX) December 28, 2016
Carrie Fisher’s books become best sellers after her death https://t.co/XjOM3qe7gm pic.twitter.com/M1hvk5Bt3R
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 28, 2016
Thousands of #StarWars fans held lightsaber vigils in honor of Carrie Fisher https://t.co/FMxDkMUAcw pic.twitter.com/pNH1Fx8yYM
— UPROXX (@UPROXX) December 29, 2016
Star Wars The Old Republic Fan-Made Tribute To Carrie Fisher – https://t.co/dJVE6etdQ3
The video gaming world recognizes the passing … pic.twitter.com/ReFr2xOOAY— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 29, 2016
Carrie Fisher, Script Doctor: Her Unknown Legacy Examined https://t.co/0cr7gMlPaE pic.twitter.com/gkzQhe8ORg
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) December 29, 2016
BREAKING: Debbie Reynolds Dead at 84 https://t.co/ulSOgT4hzJ
— Variety (@Variety) December 29, 2016
Drink in the sensational brilliance of these two ICONS. https://t.co/BifpgKL78w
— Gwendoline Christie (@lovegwendoline) December 29, 2016
#PeaceAndLove pic.twitter.com/LQ9yNobY5i
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 29, 2016
This is a beautiful love story to witness in my 58 years. I miss them both so much. Love is everlasting pic.twitter.com/AeIVGaGl9k
— Todd Fisher (@tafish) December 29, 2016
Rogue One News and Rumors
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story passes $600 million worldwide #RogueOne #StarWars https://t.co/f7gw3rZIgb
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 28, 2016
#RogueOne hits $653 million at the worldwide box office https://t.co/45ntD2jNa4 pic.twitter.com/N1aIuQ5fLn
— Variety (@Variety) December 29, 2016
#RogueOne is already the 101st highest-grossing movie of all time. https://t.co/45ntD2BoyE pic.twitter.com/fvWsvuGm9u
— Variety (@Variety) December 30, 2016
Lucasfilm’s Doug Chiang talks with @dan_brooks about designing #RogueOne, including Darth Vader’s home and more.https://t.co/28UDpiyFsN pic.twitter.com/iD55dOTT1P
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 26, 2016
#RogueOne: Ben Mendelsohn says an “enormously different” version exists https://t.co/jHzICVxRbH pic.twitter.com/yPLyNJ1dxL
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 29, 2016
How ‘Rogue One’ Brought Back Familiar Faces https://t.co/zSfhGYau6k
— Chris Argyropoulos (@ThatChrisA) December 27, 2016
Diego Luna’s 8-Year-Old Son Broke His Confidentiality Agreement: https://t.co/Fq7eL74gMe #RogueOne pic.twitter.com/wjIFHX8mO3
— The Star Wars Report (@StarWarsReport) December 27, 2016
9 scrapped ideas from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story #RogueOne #StarWars https://t.co/lgxrLT9KBp
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 29, 2016
One more painting I did of Jedha City. Thanks for all the love, everyone! <3 #RogueOne #StarWars pic.twitter.com/1QLiBrXaZm
— Andrée Wallin (@andreewallin) December 29, 2016
As a Star Wars fan I am incredibly thrilled, grateful and honoured to play Leia and be part of this beloved and amazing universe.#RogueOne
— Ingvild Deila (@Ingvild_Deila) December 16, 2016
Rebellions are built on hope.. and sometimes, LEGO bricks. Check out the amazing Rogue One poster built by @MacroUniverse pic.twitter.com/8aOlYiLwG1
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) December 26, 2016
Rogue One Chinese theme song ” RESOLUTE DETERMINATION “, The music video is here! Sung by Jam Hsiao and piano… https://t.co/rpUv8WkKl7
— Donnie Yen ??? (@DonnieYenCT) December 27, 2016
Kathleen Kennedy Teases More Saw Gerrera in Future ‘Star Wars’ Projects https://t.co/6nUZlVi2Ck pic.twitter.com/pyFWVWbBAH
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) December 28, 2016
Lucasfilm Reveals the Winners of the STAR WARS: GO ROGUE Fan Films – https://t.co/AWUGg1DMz6 #StarWars
— Star Wars Events (@StarWarsEvents) December 27, 2016
Rumoured Release Date For Rogue One DVD – https://t.co/4jxasb00yh
Rebelscum have received word from one of their readers that EZY DVD, … pic.twitter.com/gllAj3lqpO— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 29, 2016
#RogueOne is different in a *lot* of ways from its predecessors https://t.co/vHiAyjc6of
— Teen Vogue (@TeenVogue) December 19, 2016
Kylo Ren Reviews Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (SPOILERS!)
#RogueOne: Watch Vader’s final scene redone shot-for-shot in epic Lego fashion https://t.co/OfIv2nMGMH @LEGO_Group pic.twitter.com/zV0lJFBExS
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 29, 2016
Episode VIII News and Rumors
Carrie Fisher Completed Work on ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ Before Her Death https://t.co/fhI54QEdE8
— Variety (@Variety) December 27, 2016
Luke Skywalker and General Leia costumes from Star Wars: Episode VIII#StarWars #EpisodeVIII https://t.co/uVdG4da0m2
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 29, 2016
Adam Driver Calls Star Wars: Episode VIII’s Script Remarkablehttps://t.co/z3BYbioAXk pic.twitter.com/XrhmYCwN7S
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) December 27, 2016
Adam Driver tells #FallonTonight that Kylo Ren action figures make an excellent gift https://t.co/3Is8nFlWcb pic.twitter.com/JcvNP4q9NT
— UPROXX (@UPROXX) December 24, 2016
Adam Driver gives Kylo Ren toys to his friends for Christmas: https://t.co/W3ZGW3EyJb #StarWars pic.twitter.com/rzblpUAKTs
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 24, 2016
#StarWars: Episode VIII tops @Fandango‘s list of most anticipated 2017 movies https://t.co/SQ8F09GFdt pic.twitter.com/GvfnzwUmFj
— Variety (@Variety) December 29, 2016
Han Solo News and Rumors
Han Solo ‘Red Cup’ Standalone Starts Supporting Casting – https://t.co/ALHfSHJI8T
The Han Solo standalone is about to begin casting … pic.twitter.com/pP8bH4slzw— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 24, 2016
My kids repurposed my old Chewbacca figure for a holiday snowglobe: pic.twitter.com/vehoZ3EM4Q
— Chris Miller (@chrizmillr) December 25, 2016
Television and Video
.@Disney This Week: LEGO Star Wars, Mary Poppins and much more! #Disney https://t.co/dFFqxxBFj4
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 23, 2016
.@TheCW_Legends are going to meet a young George Lucas in their January 24 return, “Raiders of the Lost Art”! https://t.co/3nowb3pMpV
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 28, 2016
Around The Web
The story behind our Star Wars photo of Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford https://t.co/AvJgrL16sE pic.twitter.com/IGkBTD6Hu7
— The Denver Post (@denverpost) December 29, 2016
Would Hayden Christensen be willing to return as Anakin? Here is his thoughts on it. pic.twitter.com/5JuUO0fRQm
— Love U Carrie (@StarWarsJunk) June 9, 2016
Turns out these jerks from #StarWars totally deserved dismemberment via lightsaber https://t.co/tQ8IFoL0J6 pic.twitter.com/HAKFZnxHp6
— UPROXX (@UPROXX) December 28, 2016
Comics
Upcoming STAR WARS Title To Pay In-Story Tribute To CARRIE FISHER https://t.co/qwPP4OsQN3 pic.twitter.com/e76CaPiSFr
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) December 28, 2016
Marvel Comics’ Poe Dameron #14 Will Reflect Carrie Fisher’s Passing https://t.co/D8fTrpnwdP
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) December 27, 2016
Frank Cho’s Unseen Princess Leia Cover, Posted In Tribute https://t.co/VgWIra1DXm
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) December 28, 2016
There’s a funeral in Poe Dameron #14, and Leia’s present – writing that scene today. Wasn’t originally about her, but now it will be.
— Charles Soule (@CharlesSoule) December 27, 2016
Attractions
Theme Park Bits: ‘Star Wars’ Construction Updates, New Waterpark Patents, and Ride … https://t.co/1fennI3Zc2 pic.twitter.com/s023q0XuAP
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) December 29, 2016
Collecting
Just signed a few #SnapWexley @OriginalFunko POPs and put them back on the shelf @PuzzleZoo on Melrose! Come get em!!! #HappyHanukkah pic.twitter.com/GUbYUvw8gy
— Greg Grunberg (@greggrunberg) December 28, 2016
