Star Wars news for the week of September 11, 2015
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 “Photo Shoot” Character Photos Appear Online #StarWars… http://t.co/BKyJL3gJam pic.twitter.com/waReHTj68y
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) September 8, 2015
ICYMI: Halloween Costumes Hint at Character Backgrounds and Potential Story Developments? #TheForceAwakens http://t.co/A90kuX86qb
— Star Wars 7 News (@starwars7news) September 5, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ giant Jakku pig creatures have a name! #StarWars… http://t.co/d8Iybt6xPw pic.twitter.com/fTqK2a14Jw
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) September 5, 2015
Happabores! Get cha Happabores! pic.twitter.com/vEmd5GvSgW
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) September 8, 2015
New #LEGO Commercials Hint at Possible #TheForceAwakens Sequences! http://t.co/kvdOQ4rDlP
— Star Wars 7 News (@starwars7news) September 6, 2015
LEGO Star Wars Video Released Featuring Rey on Jakku! http://t.co/cMWmIoEtBe #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) September 8, 2015
New Topps Star Wars: The Force Awakens cards bring up some interesting Poe… http://t.co/Eodbf2VVfo pic.twitter.com/na0kSxx6DU
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) September 10, 2015
Elsewhere around the web…
John Williams’ #StarWars #TheForceAwakens soundtrack coming Dec. 18 http://t.co/bO2LA6ztkC pic.twitter.com/IQAfijU6M1
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) September 4, 2015
Pre-order your copy of the soundtrack for @starwars: #TheForceAwakens! Available December 18: http://t.co/Lp0qgAPRZb https://t.co/ZNaS6yNpu1
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) September 4, 2015
Here’s how to do #ForceFriday Midnight Madness – John Boyega and Daisy Ridley style!: https://t.co/K5migdAMLH
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) September 4, 2015
I cannot believe this is real. Happy #ForceFriday #TheForceAwakens everybody!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/pe41TiaBde
— Gwendoline Christie (@lovegwendoline) September 4, 2015
On a plane all the way to LA tor the day, to work and to play with the brilliant JJ on Ep VII (I which doesn’t rhyme or scan with anything).
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) September 4, 2015
J.J. Abrams is “More Collaborative” Than George Lucas, Says ‘Star Wars’ Actor http://t.co/bUbNWXlwDc pic.twitter.com/mMeZfWE51p
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 4, 2015
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ C-3PO Actor Rips Disney for ‘Beyond Ludicrous’ Secrecy #Star… http://t.co/Zb8efeTmge pic.twitter.com/Cd2hirVcdR
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) September 4, 2015
It’s Force Friday, and Star Wars’ First Order Stormtroopers are on the move in New York City http://t.co/XvsHfVRX58 pic.twitter.com/2hOPiPsUG3
— CNET (@CNET) September 4, 2015
Submit your #TheForceAwakens art to the #ArtAwakensContest & you could win a VIP trip to LA! http://t.co/B6i1FUFYcH pic.twitter.com/5clBw5Vdqa
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 6, 2015
The Evolution of the Stormtrooper helmet #StarWars #Stormtrooper pic.twitter.com/6XkiWnh2L3
— Siege at Yavin (@StarWarsJunk) September 7, 2015
#StarWars: #TheForceAwakens to release one day early in the U.K.: http://t.co/vGF9XOzgm7 pic.twitter.com/2RmLwlkeDR
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) September 8, 2015
My girl @JanelleMonae is a huge #StarWars fan, so she #obvi had to be a part of the #beauty force campaign! pic.twitter.com/Gf98XHobz8
— COVERGIRL (@COVERGIRL) September 8, 2015
#StarWars #TheForceAwakens Poster! #kyloRen #CaptainPhasma pic.twitter.com/EyN7uQCQRl
— Siege at Yavin (@StarWarsJunk) September 9, 2015
Official artwork I did of daisy Ridley in #StarWars: The Force Awakens. Also in the Topps Star Wars Card Trader app. pic.twitter.com/uwIlBxEO1b
— Steve Anderson (@SteveDAnderson) September 9, 2015
The Force Awakens: Daisy Ridley Stunt Double Seriously Injured http://t.co/bi9Vtasmcv #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) September 10, 2015
Episode VIII News and Rumors
Update: The filming in Ireland will actually be for #StarWars: Episode VIII! http://t.co/hD6vTqo2Ik pic.twitter.com/hubA5YLx3R
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) September 9, 2015
Update: Lucasfilm filming ‘Episode VIII’ in Ireland, not doing reshoots for #TheForceAwakens: http://t.co/oioxQBNfJN pic.twitter.com/TAhR3nnWHh
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) September 9, 2015
Episode IX News and Rumors
Back to school. #IX pic.twitter.com/zgPR2677dn
— Colin Trevorrow (@colintrevorrow) September 8, 2015
Rogue One News and Rumors
Mads Mikkelsen Playing “Galen” in #StarWars Anthology: Rogue One? http://t.co/kfSkFefr9z
— Star Wars 7 News (@starwars7news) September 7, 2015
Good analysis on the (likely) Rogue One helmets, though potentially spoilerish: http://t.co/1ZmTE0WcOj #StarWars pic.twitter.com/Rn33NGfqqW
— The Star Wars Report (@StarWarsReport) September 7, 2015
Han Solo News and Rumors
Han Solo Spinoff: Actor Anthony Ingruber Addresses ‘Star Wars’ Question http://t.co/oNozKIQXvu via @LatinoReview
— Latino Review (@LRNews) September 10, 2015
Television
#Mythbusters‘ Adam Savage on #StarWars-Themed Finale, Lucasfilm’s Stipulations http://t.co/rGdezpwB0T @donttrythis pic.twitter.com/wyXOipIwFg
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 5, 2015
Around The Web
Rare shot of Luke and Vader posing for an ESB promotional still. #starwars #empirestrikesback @hamill_fangirl pic.twitter.com/zVM05Nazdi
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) September 4, 2015
Disney meets Star Wars. http://t.co/Peg0Xlyoc0 pic.twitter.com/F8U6Usxs39
— Dominic Mona-(g)-han (@DomsWildThings) September 6, 2015
WATCH: George Lucas interviews the top 3 finishers at the Italian GP. #F1onNBC http://t.co/Lp8Q1KhBy8 pic.twitter.com/8n3IxgR7z6
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) September 6, 2015
This Boy Sent George Lucas A Fan Letter, So George Lucas Took A Shower In The Boy’s House http://t.co/8LWxT5SGia pic.twitter.com/SqxXB51wDY
— ClickHole (@ClickHole) September 9, 2015
Chewbacca’s roar remixed as an EDM song will help the back-to-work blues http://t.co/P8hkkXqwGj pic.twitter.com/AH8kqsnEld
— HitFix (@HitFix) September 8, 2015
Creativity at work… Even in the off-hours. #vfx supervisor Bill George’s latest work: http://t.co/eXyVh88Tsk pic.twitter.com/XrSq1jWhsA
— ILM Visual Effects (@ILMVFX) September 10, 2015
How the ‘Star Wars’ producer went from secretary to studio boss http://t.co/cBiAhWQPlu #FortuneMPW pic.twitter.com/TKS6YwgeHA
— Fortune (@FortuneMagazine) September 10, 2015
Comics
How did C-3PO get his red arm? Find out in @Marvel #StarWars Special: C-3PO #1. http://t.co/f3EHx16CUR pic.twitter.com/hQ6l7Ah3hj
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 4, 2015
Star Wars-Licensed Tissues To Be In Much Demand On Back Of Shattered Empire #1…. http://t.co/vcUiYkzJSL
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) September 9, 2015
EXCL PREVIEW: @charlessoule @alexmaleev‘s “#StarWars: Lando” #4 Steals from the Emperor http://t.co/MtxLPJZbsS pic.twitter.com/u96n1EWAcq
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) September 10, 2015
EXCLUSIVE: @kristaferanka Covers “Star Wars: Shattered Empire” #2 http://t.co/zBY48RwKPY pic.twitter.com/YNYEYOTxy2
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) September 10, 2015
First Look: LANDO Plays His Cards Right In @mikedeodato Variant https://t.co/hsCOz9GZuq pic.twitter.com/LN7gEty1Tr
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) September 10, 2015
IGN Interviews #StarWars: Shattered Empire Writer Greg Rucka. http://t.co/jYjZOEDfvl
— Star Wars 7 News (@starwars7news) September 10, 2015
Books
No stranger to the writing for #StarWars universe, @jasoncfry details his work on the Journey to #TheForceAwakens. http://t.co/aH901dckRs
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 9, 2015
Three new Little Golden Book covers revealed (with Poe and BB-8)! #StarWars #TheForceAwakens http://t.co/LTHNbHxKtJ pic.twitter.com/27DwqLsLju
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) September 10, 2015
This is a must-have for #StarWars fans that take pride in mastering obscure trivia, which is pretty much all of us. http://t.co/I6SOMn0yi9
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 10, 2015
Video Games
#StarWars Uprising is Officially Out Now. Full Press Release! (via @Kabam) http://t.co/9oI93CyWfx
— Star Wars 7 News (@starwars7news) September 10, 2015
Soon, you’ll explore a whole new side of the @StarWars universe. #MondayPreview https://t.co/aeqLhONgct
— App Store Games (@AppStoreGames) September 7, 2015
New #StarWarsBattlefront image, plus Drop Zone details http://t.co/Y6U9NvwwSQ pic.twitter.com/IOL2AKuZRO
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) September 8, 2015
Fight for control of pods, but keep on your feet. Drop Zone mode is fast and intense: http://t.co/MESUCPBkg1 pic.twitter.com/9tuyjmmy1F
— EAStarWars (@EAStarWars) September 9, 2015
Collecting
Introducing: Smuggler’s Bounty from @OriginalFunko, the only official #StarWars subscription box in the galaxy! http://t.co/nAoQQe9F6q
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 10, 2015
You guys we made a sequel to the BB-8 puppy video. You guys it’s the cutest. http://t.co/VJ1r8BtF5g pic.twitter.com/XsLAdaBRQy
— Joanna Robinson (@jowrotethis) September 10, 2015
Close-up image of the upcoming LEGO Force Awakens C-3PO polybag minifig surfaces! Rumored to be a TRU promo in Nov! pic.twitter.com/It8CjuP2lz
— StudShooter! (@studshooter) September 4, 2015
LEGO Star Wars Force Awakens mini First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter polybag (30276) revealed! pic.twitter.com/YTmf34LKYu
— StudShooter! (@studshooter) September 6, 2015
Hasbro’s #StarWars: ‘The Force Awakens’ toys are finally here: http://t.co/HqlTljErXo #ForceFriday pic.twitter.com/u2PZwpfwYH
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) September 4, 2015
The force is strong on #ForceFriday #mydayinLA pic.twitter.com/aYVsGlpsSm
— ^Rayson (@RaysonMedia) September 4, 2015
@JOutred check this out… pic.twitter.com/WHlqjkw8wG
— Craig Kocher (@CraigKocher) September 4, 2015
Feeling Broke Yet? Here Are Some of the NEXT #StarWars Figures Coming! #ForceFriday http://t.co/8SyZwhbLt2 pic.twitter.com/YRu3tni4vK
— Topless Robot (@ToplessRobot) September 4, 2015
The Force Awakens: General Hux Black Series 6″ Figure Revealed On Polish Website http://t.co/S47uwrSUgc #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) September 8, 2015
The rest of the Wave 2 Black Series figures (Poe, Tie Pilot, Fake Deadpool guy & Phasma) #theforceawakens #starwars pic.twitter.com/jIxgqXoER4
— Siege at Yavin (@StarWarsJunk) September 10, 2015
Afraid of the dark…side? You won’t be when this mighty bear is by your side. Get #DarthVader today! pic.twitter.com/LX4m493zmT
— Build-A-BearWorkshop (@buildabear) September 4, 2015
Hasbro: First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter (Desert Damage) Toys “R” Us Exclusive Revealed http://t.co/2SShiuoTN2
— Rebelscum.com (@rebelscumnews) September 10, 2015
Hallmark Joins “Force Friday” Celebration to Announce New Products for Star Wars: The Force Awakens http://t.co/hhSxYSNdeo
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) September 4, 2015
New @hallmark #StarWars holiday products are most impressive http://t.co/SnJOcG1ujp by @justjenn
— Nerdist.com (@NerdistDotCom) September 10, 2015
AMAZON EXCLUSIVE: The Force Awakens First Order Legion Troop Builder Pack | http://t.co/Gox1Py9Zt3 http://t.co/h0IV3Ep3S2
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) September 4, 2015
Amazon has a 6 back Troopers boxset! http://t.co/ktsuNCBOMS #starwars #forcefriday #TheForceAwakens #win pic.twitter.com/2UZk7MHEfF
— Siege at Yavin (@StarWarsJunk) September 5, 2015
Our #StarWars First Order Stormtrooper helmet is now available for pre-order: http://t.co/7M9NYPqCP9 #ForceFriday pic.twitter.com/W4gW9o3FRL
— ANOVOS (@ANOVOS) September 4, 2015
Another impending exclusive @starwars7news @swactionnews @JTArchives @yak_face @StarWarsJunk pic.twitter.com/mcOOPN2aMX
— Keshav Indran (@keshavindran) September 4, 2015
Exclusive Walmart 3.75 black series Leia coming soon. #StarWars #win #ForceFriday pic.twitter.com/2ojmdguWDx
— Siege at Yavin (@StarWarsJunk) September 5, 2015
Oh man… a Death Star BeanBag Chair! http://t.co/NmicvMjZdP pic.twitter.com/5wkyrPYcRt
— Harry Knowles (@headgeek666) September 4, 2015
Tano Vs. Vader…Fight! Get one of the most anticipated #ForceFriday Star Wars figures. http://t.co/0drHQJw37b pic.twitter.com/d1efIBLWfs
— Dorksidetoys (@Dorksidetoys) September 5, 2015
Right now, in a store close, close by #FindYourFun http://t.co/1dK6brXtjX pic.twitter.com/UG95Sjg0CU
— Crocs Shoes (@Crocs) September 4, 2015
More of Miki Herman’s original Star Wars? mini storyboards going up. Check it out! http://t.co/RAsJq7fwJC #StarWars pic.twitter.com/PXdJ5A3OS3
— Joe Johnston (@jjsketchbook) September 8, 2015
The upcoming @SW_Insider #160 includes exclusive @toppscards “Journey to #TheForceAwakens” trading cards! Preview at http://t.co/2VacZzcXCj
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 8, 2015
The new #StarWars line from @PotteryBarnKids lets you to make some special modifications to your quarters. http://t.co/QsHPr86VB3
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 9, 2015
The Force Awakens in Comic Shops! View the new #StarWars e-Catalog now! http://t.co/NANo2tFwNc #ForceFriday pic.twitter.com/reO5FYy7nv
— Free Comic Book Day (@Freecomicbook) September 9, 2015
Links For Walmart Exclusive Figures Revealed!: Our friends at http://t.co/MlhDX2lsal have cleverly figured out … http://t.co/OqXCDbCiuT
— Jedi Temple Archives (@JTArchives) September 9, 2015
I was reunited with some old friends & enemies today @ODEONCinemas @BFI for @propstore_com #LiveAuctionExhibition pic.twitter.com/W08e1beuyu
— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) September 9, 2015
Take the force with you wherever you go, with a pair of these #TheForceAwakens shoes from @adidasoriginals! pic.twitter.com/xjqaab5bfV
— The Force Awakens (@StarWars_VII) September 10, 2015
Unleash the cute side of the Force with ‘Star Wars’ dog costumes – http://t.co/rI9MrlagbH pic.twitter.com/kk86ENjXVZ
— Robot6 (@Robot6) September 10, 2015
