Star Wars news for the week of September 4, 2015
Happy Force Friday! 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: 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
Check out this week’s new rumors and spy reports!
Star Wars: The Force Awakens set plans hit eBay! #StarWars #TheForceAwakens http://t.co/oq5xIQ24Eg pic.twitter.com/4B9LQY1EUr
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) August 29, 2015
Concept art for Han, BB-8, alien & a ship. No real spoilers, but putting it at http://t.co/OeFMbs08BX and not on twitter. #TheForceAwaken
— The Ultimate Gamble (@StarWarsJunk) September 1, 2015
IR Exclusive: Star Wars: #TheForceAwakens Fantastic Luggabeasts and Where to Find Them http://t.co/42KlbIQNxt pic.twitter.com/Ftj9w19hNi
— Jay – Indie Revolver (@IndieRevolver) September 3, 2015
Exclusive Target Teaser for Star Wars: The Force Awakens? #StarWars #TheForceAwakens http://t.co/emgFpBrM70
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) September 3, 2015
Hear what Kylo Ren and Captain Phasma sound like in Star Wars: The Force Awakens! http://t.co/GjXWTpGV0l
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) September 3, 2015
Elsewhere around the web…
Three different generations, same old #Lightsaber. #StarWars #TheForceAwakens #AnakinSkywalker #LukeSkywalker #Finn pic.twitter.com/vWk3eP618W
— Star Wars Underworld (@TheSWU) August 28, 2015
Oscar Isaac is on the podcast! Seriously one of the best actors today. If you don’t know him, you will! http://t.co/CnLYERVKKT #PoeDameron
— Chris Hardwick (@nerdist) August 29, 2015
ICYMI…Oscar Isaac Does his Best Bob Ross Impression When Talking About ‘X-Men’ and ‘Star Wars’ — Latino-Review?com http://t.co/WI8wNFmlKi
— LatinoReview-Kel (@Latinoreview) September 2, 2015
Submit your #TheForceAwakens-inspired art to the #ArtAwakensContest at http://t.co/B6i1FUFYcH. (Entry by Eli Hyder) pic.twitter.com/XkZiIwJGaO
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 29, 2015
Keaton, “Star Wars” and other narratives to watch out for in the #Oscar race: http://t.co/haxheARPTD pic.twitter.com/MLzveobdTp
— Variety (@Variety) August 31, 2015
J.J. Abrams talks to the @AP‘s @jakecoyleAP about keeping #StarWars & #TheForceAwakens grounded yet soaring,too. https://t.co/9d7Pup3fFj
— Matt Moore (@Guerrillascribe) September 1, 2015
While discussing STAR WARS… http://t.co/coqxhmNFVD pic.twitter.com/8CWmENTH5w
— MRTIM (@OurValuedComics) September 1, 2015
#StarWarsTheForceAwakens faces fierce competition in bid to break records http://t.co/tOozByWul8 pic.twitter.com/RCOq7FSM5P
— Variety (@Variety) September 1, 2015
Stephen Colbert, J.J. Abrams to Hold a Nerd-Off at Montclair Film Festival http://t.co/ZeFfiPUt91
— Variety (@Variety) September 2, 2015
#ForceFriday comes to @Twitter with a new custom emoji from #TheForceAwakens. pic.twitter.com/zWvgcNoX0a
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 2, 2015
Trying to ask @starwars #TheForceAwakens star @JohnBoyega some questions he can actually answer: http://t.co/Io0A2XEwy9 #EpisodeVII
— Scott Huver (@thehuve) September 3, 2015
Daisy and John! #ForceFriday pic.twitter.com/lB6AsP2G86
— ? Hollie Ballard ? (@jammyjimjams) September 3, 2015
John Boyega and Daisy Ridley!!! #StarWars #TheForceAwakens #ForceFriday #Disney pic.twitter.com/ZEVjgTNNZQ
— Paul Douglas (@TVPaulD) September 3, 2015
Star Wars stars John Boyega and Daisy Ridley show up for the launch of the film’s new merchandise in London pic.twitter.com/g8gggA8phR
— Alex Fraser (@alexnfraser) September 3, 2015
Incoming #ForceFriday transmission from Daisy Ridley and @JohnBoyega. https://t.co/WJzumblnWV
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 4, 2015
John Williams’ #StarWars #TheForceAwakens soundtrack coming Dec. 18 http://t.co/bO2LA6ztkC pic.twitter.com/IQAfijU6M1
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) September 4, 2015
New #StarWars #TheForceAwakens poster art revealed http://t.co/4HwFAOv4OU pic.twitter.com/abXJy3MRTL
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) September 4, 2015
Episode VIII News and Rumors
‘@StarWars: Episode VIII’ Shortlist Includes Gina Rodriguez, Tatiana Maslany & Olivia Cooke http://t.co/lfaAvRXLhw pic.twitter.com/Ps06gQ22Bx
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) September 2, 2015
Benicio del Toro Confirms ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ Villain Role, Reveals When Shooting … http://t.co/shEsPACyPa pic.twitter.com/pHNUdpGfYh
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) September 3, 2015
Kerry Official Confirms the Upcoming Skellig Michael Shoot is for #StarWars: Episode VIII! http://t.co/HstBKJ3Ja2
— Star Wars 7 News (@starwars7news) August 31, 2015
Can Disney and Lucasfilm sustain a continuing #StarWars franchise? http://t.co/HHC7776hy8 pic.twitter.com/DNguitNCQm
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) September 1, 2015
Rogue One News and Rumors
‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ May Be an Ultra-Widescreen Spectacle http://t.co/NqoDGIzOJN pic.twitter.com/uqt6ygaKpt
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) August 28, 2015
Han Solo News and Rumors
@elmayimbe I would! Especially since we haven’t started casting yet!
— Chris Miller (@chrizmillr) August 28, 2015
Television
Preview the upcoming episode of #StarWarsRebels which airs when Season 2 returns to @DisneyXD on October 14. http://t.co/bvYiFnvsNT
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 28, 2015
Fan-art of Ahsoka vs Vader by @LambertVerde based on Starkiller vs Vader @RMcQArchives Concept art #StarWarsRebels pic.twitter.com/iZhQesZMzL
— Rebel Transmission (@Rebels_TK421) August 31, 2015
Star Wars Rebels Season 2: A Look Ahead: New Images And Info From Dave Filoni http://t.co/4zG6TZLkys pic.twitter.com/5YjNTTqc7v
— Rebels Report (@RebelsReport) September 1, 2015
‘The Big Bang Theory’ Will Feel the Presence of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ http://t.co/4WNQLiewq2 pic.twitter.com/FsU377XrYM
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) August 28, 2015
Around The Web
.@Dorkly‘s video points out the Death Star’s exhaust ports did what they were designed to do http://t.co/WigcwfrjP3 by @theblakerodgers
— Nerdist.com (@NerdistDotCom) August 29, 2015
Former Lucasfilm Executive Suing After Disney Merger Nixed His Bonus http://t.co/0dRGJH7SBP
— THR Esq. (@THREsq) September 1, 2015
Giant ‘Star Wars’ murals made from Post-it notes are what your office needs http://t.co/vDiSelx6jl pic.twitter.com/g6XhdPz9jP
— Mashable (@mashable) September 2, 2015
#StarWars Characters Enjoy a Vacation in These Fun Portraits http://t.co/dZqp1NdZTY pic.twitter.com/LTLmPaxxHd
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) September 3, 2015
The force is strong with this ship. pic.twitter.com/e94bm2g689
— You had one job (@_youhadonejob) September 3, 2015
Disney Sues Over Edible Cake Frosting Featuring Marvel, Lucasfilm Characters http://t.co/KFiUkVQMOe
— THR Esq. (@THREsq) September 3, 2015
Boba Fett Fan Trailer
Comics
DHC Launch 4 Star Wars: Shattered Empire Exclusive Variants From Julian Totino Tedesco http://t.co/x18J6U2nx6
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) August 30, 2015
Could Star Wars Become The Third Biggest Publisher In Comic Book Stores? http://t.co/RQolUgTYIu
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) August 31, 2015
Advance Reorders – What A Wookie! http://t.co/71eyH6cV6L
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) September 2, 2015
Books
The cover for #StarWars Battlefront: #TwilightCompany by @AlexanderMFreed is here! On-sale 11/3 #TwilightSurvives http://t.co/aGWi4cXWJQ
— StarWarsBooks (@DelReyStarWars) August 28, 2015
On-sale today a new edition of the STAR WARS TRILOGY, featuring the novelizations of ANH, ESB, and ROTJ pic.twitter.com/7gDyKU8eTy
— StarWarsBooks (@DelReyStarWars) September 1, 2015
Video Games
Review of @DisneyInfinity 3.0 http://t.co/mly5HCuDfT #DisneyInfinity pic.twitter.com/hQ8ULkC7g7
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) September 3, 2015
Ready for Disney Infinity 3.0? Our launch guide might help you out http://t.co/BpCHRF3Nyp pic.twitter.com/uOjcUdRO8Z
— IGN (@IGN) August 29, 2015
Exclusive Interview with Daniel Erickson, Senior Director Game Design @Kabam! #StarWars http://t.co/rgl5cYtawb
— Star Wars 7 News (@starwars7news) August 28, 2015
#StarWars #GalaxyofHeroes announcement trailer debuts http://t.co/eMM4nJ8Fp7 pic.twitter.com/y7N3riHjNI
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) August 31, 2015
#StarWarsBattlefront Beta to debut in October http://t.co/tkNQCtBVHF pic.twitter.com/F9NTl5OAcF
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) September 1, 2015
Minecraft Adding Star Wars Skin Pack for PlayStation – http://t.co/hut69K0xnP @GameRant #StarWars
— Star Wars Events (@StarWarsEvents) September 1, 2015
Collecting
This week it’s all about Force Friday! Let the festivities begin!
Preview the #StarWars #TheForceAwakens toys and collectibles http://t.co/vGTekGcham pic.twitter.com/bH6ZtabeT2
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) September 3, 2015
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Merchandise Sales Could Hit $5B Within First Year, Analyst Says http://t.co/VMNOXFnSlq
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) August 31, 2015
@StarWarsJunk did you see this yet? Great coupons from @Target for Force Friday. $25 off $100 pic.twitter.com/PRTY2rBYxy
— Rock Mastrangelo (@rockmastrangelo) August 30, 2015
Hasbro #StarWars #TheForceAwakens store poster pic.twitter.com/rO1xN4E1rZ
— The Ultimate Gamble (@StarWarsJunk) August 28, 2015
@AJemaineClement We use only the finest faux-Wookiee fur. #crueltyfree
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 28, 2015
BB-8 Sphere SRP will be $149.99. For sure this will be better than the smaller cheaper Hasbro RC BB-8 #starwars pic.twitter.com/1ngPFHP2TZ
— The Ultimate Gamble (@StarWarsJunk) August 28, 2015
How small is the @Sphero BB-8? This small, sadly. #StarWars #TheForceAwakens #BB8 pic.twitter.com/Kf9Ol4KZX2
— The Ultimate Gamble (@StarWarsJunk) August 31, 2015
Retweet the BB-8 commercial if you love this new droid also! #bb8 #TheForceAwaken https://t.co/WvBQ0PMQcl
— The Ultimate Gamble (@StarWarsJunk) September 3, 2015
This is the Droid you’re looking for. Meet BB-8. http://t.co/PjK8PyHRmL #spheroBB8 #StarWars #BB8
— Sphero (@Sphero) September 3, 2015
Thanks for signing our #SpheroBB8 Daisy Ridley! Great to see you in London for #ForceFriday! #mydisneystore #BB8 pic.twitter.com/ujJVZpt5IC
— Sphero (@Sphero) September 3, 2015
Look who showed up for #ForceFriday to sign our #SpheroBB8! Hi @JohnBoyega ! #bb8 #StarWars pic.twitter.com/8xbTzYLLvU
— Sphero (@Sphero) September 3, 2015
The new @starwars app controlled #BB8 is as cool as it gets. Who is getting one on #ForceFriday!? pic.twitter.com/16H09AkxmU
— Good Morning America (@GMA) September 3, 2015
We put the new #StarWars BB-8 toy in a room full of puppies, watch as cuteness ensues http://t.co/UwQ47vD382
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) September 3, 2015
Black Series case, only Kylo Ren is 2 per case,the other’s are just 1 each. But we bet he will be the hardest to find pic.twitter.com/MtE9SX8nMT
— The Ultimate Gamble (@StarWarsJunk) August 29, 2015
Better shot of the Chewbacca you can win at Target! I wouldn’t even take him out of that case! thanks rebeljedi0042 pic.twitter.com/zprwyhj4BJ
— The Ultimate Gamble (@StarWarsJunk) August 29, 2015
Inside #TheForceAwakens coloring book. Love the trooper. #starwars pic.twitter.com/Pll4dMlu8u
— The Ultimate Gamble (@StarWarsJunk) August 30, 2015
New Star Wars The Force Awakens Figures Revealed. Via @jtarchives http://t.co/fXBYW8XsXA pic.twitter.com/wwzvd5Wot5
— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) August 30, 2015
First Order Blaster Replica from THE FORCE AWAKENS! Check out the video: http://t.co/BZqJYioGpw pic.twitter.com/WcHfCSvKB6
— the RPF (@therpf) August 31, 2015
The greatest line ever—retold by a 12 year old. Get $1 off Honey Maid Star Wars Grahams here: http://t.co/TxC9n1pf79 https://t.co/tEeI2FmOgQ
— Honey Maid (@HoneyMaidSnacks) August 25, 2015
The @HotTopic @PopVinyls exclusive is Rey! @OriginalFunko #TheForceAwakens #StarWars pic.twitter.com/o5VHHtDNpR
— The Ultimate Gamble (@StarWarsJunk) August 31, 2015
Just found the #kyloren saber at Walmart and a bunch of leaked merch! @StarWarsJunk @MakingStarWars @starwars7news pic.twitter.com/KJdMA2gVc0
— Herofied (@Herofied) August 31, 2015
Enter Luke Skywalker! Tommy Williamson’s awesome LEGO rendition of the iconic Marvel Star Wars #1 issue! @FLYGUY pic.twitter.com/28XuwGhEar
— StudShooter! (@studshooter) August 31, 2015
The Kylo Ren FX lightsaber in action. https://t.co/CixwLpZWJQ #starwars #kyloren #saber #TheForceAwakens #fxsaber @yak_face @starwars7news
— The Ultimate Gamble (@StarWarsJunk) September 1, 2015
Here you got @bobafettfanclub now get to the cooking’ #starwars #bobafett pic.twitter.com/zinr1tD4GR
— The Ultimate Gamble (@StarWarsJunk) September 2, 2015
@starwarsjunk Cool First Order Stormtrooper shirt found at a Target in Fairfax, VA pic.twitter.com/0SK6yUoRsC
— Eric Wilson (@eawilson1985) September 2, 2015
@yak_face @JTArchives the force is Awake at target in Chattanooga Tn #bobafett #ForceFridayCountdown #ForceFriday pic.twitter.com/ZPsTHr5q6b
— josh renfro (@joshrenfro) September 2, 2015
Image of the TRU Force Friday LEGO Star Wars Commemorative Brick surface! First Order LEGO Stormtrooper! Can’t wait! pic.twitter.com/LkcnTy1DP5
— StudShooter! (@studshooter) September 2, 2015
BB-8 mug! #StarWars #BB8 @BB8Builders #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/1BulcaPBLJ
— The Ultimate Gamble (@StarWarsJunk) September 2, 2015
#Rey #StarWars #TheForceAwakens #ForceFriday pic.twitter.com/bu91fYQmrN
— The Ultimate Gamble (@StarWarsJunk) September 3, 2015
Hello pic.twitter.com/ZxfhaBf7Tf
— BB-8 (@BallDroidVII) September 2, 2015
New ‘Force Awakens’ Stuff featured on USA Today http://t.co/7VSg7Ek3y6
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) September 3, 2015
The variant hunt begins on #ForceFriday Ezra with helmet on or off? #TheForceAwakens #StarWarsRebels pic.twitter.com/lgQmvP2T6n
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) September 3, 2015
. @StarWars: #TheForceAwakens First Toys Unveiled in @YouTube Videos http://t.co/3jx7h9FCvy pic.twitter.com/xuZjyKFnCb
— Variety (@Variety) September 3, 2015
Check out this Rey #TheForceAwakens LEGO bust! #ForceFriday Hey @JohnBoyega, show Daisy… pic.twitter.com/4a133m7Ubv
— Good Morning America (@GMA) September 3, 2015
Dark Side of the Force is very present at @GMA ahead of #ForceFriday… #KyloRen sabers and a First Order Trooper. pic.twitter.com/NJgyO92N8y
— Good Morning America (@GMA) September 3, 2015
Hot Toys reveals #StarWars #TheForceAwakens Kylo Ren and First Order Stormtroopers! http://t.co/PzKkREDn74 pic.twitter.com/oxTqgOdy4d
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) September 3, 2015
HotToys TRU Exclusive Hong Kong #ForceFriday #TheForceAwaken (no price noted) pic.twitter.com/rSmPQtQawD
— The Ultimate Gamble (@StarWarsJunk) September 3, 2015
@MFCH @yak_face Just a clearer pic: pic.twitter.com/D65y1NNr4A
— StarWars is for kids (@swisforkids) September 3, 2015
