Star Wars news for the week of April 6, 2018
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of April 6, 2018 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!
Solo: A Star Wars Story News and Rumors
Confirmed: Solo to be presented at the Cannes Film Festival with @RealRonHoward and the cast in attendance #Solo #StarWars https://t.co/aUHHsScMlQ
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) April 6, 2018
“Mixing at legendary #SkywalkerRanch Exciting to see and hear #Solo really coming together We are becoming so eager to share the fun” – Ron Howard on Instagramhttps://t.co/6RZrr0AhX5 pic.twitter.com/o9RO2151Ag
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) March 30, 2018
Early #Solo Box Office Projections Echo #RogueOne‘s Numbershttps://t.co/nRJTI07bOt pic.twitter.com/n8t5nljsIG
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) March 30, 2018
#May25. Edit is locked Score done. Right on schedule Hope you check #Solo out and find it fun. https://t.co/7eqpvoQhnN
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) March 31, 2018
#Solo vfx review with #ILM today at #SkywalkerRanch pic.twitter.com/SeXUEu6XKL
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) March 31, 2018
English Text Version Of Japanese ‘Solo’ Poster In High Resolution – https://t.co/T7dIwlpbJq #StarWars #HanSolo #Solo pic.twitter.com/0yfkijJN5O
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) March 31, 2018
Solo: A Star Wars Story exclusive trading cards, available only at Denny’s!
Here’s the Denny’s Solo menu. #SoloAStarWarsStory pic.twitter.com/4f14etA5Iq
— Corey Van Dyke (@Corey_WolfPack) April 2, 2018
Help fight hunger with @DennysDiner No Kid Hungry, and Solo: A Star Wars Story. #StarWars #Solo #SoloAStarWarsStory #Dennys @nokidhungry https://t.co/MK736fnlDK pic.twitter.com/4d1Esq4HEu
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) April 2, 2018
New Mudtrooper and Argus “Six Eyes” from Solo Revealed | https://t.co/Gox1PxSoBv https://t.co/evUtMBDAQq #SoloAStarWarsStory #lucasfilm #topps #dennys pic.twitter.com/P5TVJFJz1r
— Yakface (@yak_face) April 2, 2018
The odd shapes and symbols behind #HanSolo, #Chewbacca and #Lando in these variant covers appear to be the canon’s sabacc cards! pic.twitter.com/q4WNBKdJ5W
— Florian (@germanjedi) April 2, 2018
Denny’s ‘Solo’ Trading Cards Reveal New Character Names, Collector Cups – https://t.co/jeMz9KNRKU #StarWars #HanSolo #Solo @DennysDiner pic.twitter.com/XAlSuJtp81
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) April 2, 2018
Wow, look what happened to be on the airport tube as I was waiting to grab a flight back to LA Coincidence? … sure. But one that made me smile a little pic.twitter.com/4vwJLTw4Ic
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) April 3, 2018
It’s official, Therm Scissorpunch is the greatest #StarWars character ever! #ClawsAreHands #HanSolo #SoloAStarWarsStory pic.twitter.com/CQ3lfONUEK
— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) April 3, 2018
SOLO – A Star Wars Story chez LECLERC #starwarsxleclerc – https://t.co/lb0wqe0yxC pic.twitter.com/sy2HehnsNN
— MintInBox.net (@MintInBox) April 3, 2018
Mark Hamill Thinks ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Is Coming Out Too Early – https://t.co/eDqZ6eIBI3 #StarWars @HamillHimself #HanSolo #Solo pic.twitter.com/PHdRPrTZlB
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) April 3, 2018
We talk with @TheFrankOzJam about bringing Yoda to life and his new documentary @MuppetGuysTalk, run through the latest #HanSolo news, and much more, on The #StarWarsShow! pic.twitter.com/Fsw5D0tT7p
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 4, 2018
Han Solo, Lando and Stormtrooper cards #SoloAStarWarsStory pic.twitter.com/y00yTmxQPr
— Thomas Storaï (@ThomasStorai) April 5, 2018
Episode IX News and Rumors
@JohnBoyega confirms we’ll see a lot more of Finn and Rey fighting side by side in Episode IX. @AwesomeCon #AwesomeCon #StarWars
— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) March 31, 2018
Exclusive – Cardiff Bay To Be Filming Location For Star Wars Episode IX https://t.co/INE9xCaH3E pic.twitter.com/u4G87GWyYS
— thebeardedtrio (@thebeardedtrio) April 1, 2018
I was about to ask you the same thing. https://t.co/uAalPfDiHV
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) April 2, 2018
Simon Pegg confirms what I’ve long heard, JJ had a much different plan for Rey’s parentage. “I know what JJ kind of intended or at least was being chucked around. I think that’s kind of been undone slightly by the last one. There was some talk of a relevant lineage for her.” https://t.co/AksaUK35PQ
— Josh Horowitz (@joshuahorowitz) April 4, 2018
Television News and Rumors
Far from the Resistance at a point over the planet Cantonica, Finn, Rose, and BB-8 must escape strange creatures to reach their destination in Star Wars #ForcesOfDestiny: “Shuttle Shock.” pic.twitter.com/Ara4CbQkdr
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 2, 2018
Around the Web
‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Writer Describes ‘Messy’ Reshoots https://t.co/raTWcctcDC pic.twitter.com/y1Dz91UPZD
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) April 5, 2018
Scoring The Last Jedi: a 360 VR Experience
Director @RealRonHoward is finishing up the final sound mix for “Solo: A Star Wars Story” at @skywalkersound this week. For an inside look at Star Wars sound design, take it from @HamillHimself and check out our @abc documentary “The Force of Sound”: https://t.co/57ZeFAt4el pic.twitter.com/dlePGmpGL5
— Clayton Sandell (@Clayton_Sandell) March 30, 2018
FUN FACT- When I climbed inside the Dewback outside the Cantina in Tunisia there was a crowbar to lift its’ head & it was covered in newspaper paper-mache, including a review of a David Bowie concert in Paris, which I read by flashlight. Odd, but true. pic.twitter.com/KJCpHJ0gcU
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) March 30, 2018
.@starwars: #TheLastJedi Leads Franchise-Filled Blockbuster Tournament: The Data Behind The Dollars https://t.co/oaOldesnni
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) March 30, 2018
One of @ILMVFX‘s wizards reveals her path to working on #TheLastJedi. https://t.co/GIaeMLJtIR pic.twitter.com/WfafIwgzJc
— Star Wars (@starwars) March 31, 2018
Mark Hamill breaks down that iconic Tosche station line from the first #StarWars film: https://t.co/HNwND9rwVz pic.twitter.com/WHcQQjcD4X
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) April 1, 2018
Our “exclusive” behind-the-scenes video w/ the crew of #StarWars: #TheLastJedi on how they created the look of the Thala-Siren on Ahch-To: https://t.co/ZEo3MHt0fn pic.twitter.com/o0VRx4CnSa
— Nerdist (@nerdist) April 1, 2018
Steven Spielberg Believes ‘Indy 5’ Will Be Harrison Ford’s Final ‘Indiana Jones’ Film – https://t.co/k0bB6z1ULi #IndianaJones pic.twitter.com/yETi8ARf7G
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) April 4, 2018
Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley’s Chaos Walking will reportedly get major reshoots #ChaosWalking https://t.co/hjAAvTPNEe
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) April 4, 2018
We chatted with Kelly Marie Tran about joining the @starwars universe and advice she has for her younger self: https://t.co/KBLFXhg2wD #starwars pic.twitter.com/VGXZs2ueO3
— Disney Style (@DisneyStyle) April 5, 2018
Comics
John Tyler Christopher Reveals Bossk Action Figure Variant Cover – https://t.co/wFRJkRaADf #StarWars @johntylerchris @Marvel pic.twitter.com/vhsTVttiD0
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) March 30, 2018
Writer @KieronGillen talks the past, present, and future of @Marvel‘s Star Wars comic with https://t.co/mVXi17I07U. https://t.co/68kTmTkL6U pic.twitter.com/DtlylVcX7z
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 5, 2018
Attractions
Here’s what you’ll experience during this year’s #StarWars: Galactic Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: https://t.co/uj1G1MtgC9 pic.twitter.com/BGRpokXAwx
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) March 30, 2018
Permits Filed To Clear Land At Probable ‘Star Wars’ Hotel Location – https://t.co/Fyen4H7CYp #StarWars @WDWNT @DisneyParks pic.twitter.com/el0gCnIEIw
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) April 3, 2018
New Irish Festival For ‘May The 4th’ Celebrations – https://t.co/PnZIALu2dg #StarWars @Failte_Ireland #MayTheFourth pic.twitter.com/vvS57m7nmF
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) April 3, 2018
Celebrate the release of ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ at #StarWars: Galactic Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 27! https://t.co/xLCALI62IW pic.twitter.com/jrsPKShzhf
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) April 4, 2018
Video Games
How #Minecraft artists created the new Star Wars Sequel Skin Pack https://t.co/Yj5nIpzbl3 pic.twitter.com/vR9Obi0gKv
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 2, 2018
We are excited to announce that #StarWars #BattlefrontII and #StarWars #JediChallenges are both nominated for @TheWebbyAwards. https://t.co/J3mQHKDkZq
Voting for the “People’s Voice” awards is open until April 19.
— Star Wars Games (@StarWarsGames) April 4, 2018
Bossk is coming to #StarWars #GalaxyofHeroes. https://t.co/cETQqmLscT
— Star Wars Games (@StarWarsGames) April 5, 2018
Collecting
Get your first look at Po-Zu’s new #HanSolo-inspired sneakers. https://t.co/BcqU11CDPL pic.twitter.com/srahdS5SRe
— Star Wars (@starwars) March 30, 2018
Breaking news… NEW Po-Zu HAN SOLO SNEAKER
Officially licenced by Lucasfilm and Disney, the new co-branded Star Wars™ | Po-Zu Sneaker.
Launched in limited supply for PRE-SALE (for delivery in May) you can pre-order the HAN SOLO here: https://t.co/zf54FgGU5c pic.twitter.com/xX2WIE1RbB— Po-Zu Shoes (@Po_Zu) March 31, 2018
Achievement Unlocked: Sail Barge Greenlit for Production | https://t.co/Gox1PxSoBv https://t.co/rA32gJA7Hn #hasbro #haslab pic.twitter.com/BRzd2obSMx
— Yakface (@yak_face) March 30, 2018
Imperial Office Belt & TIE Fighter Pilot Jumpsuit In Stock At … – https://t.co/URjkAjL0ZA #StarWars @Anovos #TIEFighter #ImperialOfficer pic.twitter.com/2n01W8Jwcf
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) April 2, 2018
Hasbro CEO Admits Mistake With Early Launch Of ‘The Last Jedi’ Toys – https://t.co/rHxq0cbUE4 #StarWars @HasbroNews #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/9veQnyyAtJ
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) April 3, 2018
Stay on target with the new LEGO @starwars Ultimate Collector Series Y-Wing Starfighter, featuring a Gold Leader minifigure. Available May 4th! #LEGOStarWars pic.twitter.com/Pc0WNYfhgv
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) April 3, 2018
Get set up for your attack run. LEGO’s Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series Y-Wing Starfighter is headed your way. https://t.co/mVXi17I07U has the details. https://t.co/4pU3tkhWha pic.twitter.com/0LdHFo2Dew
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 3, 2018
