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! We kick things off this week with our Rian Johnson interview, in which he talks about Star Wars: The Last Jedi and his upcoming new trilogy. He says The Force will be part of the new films!
The Last Jedi Press Junket
Lucasfilm must really like Star Wars: The Last Jedi. After all, they have given director Rian Johnson the green light to develop a new Star Wars trilogy set in a galaxy not quite as far away. But Rian is likable for a lot of other reasons. He’s funny, humble, passionate about Star Wars, and loving every moment of the process of making Episode VIII (which he is documenting along the way with black and white photos he periodically snaps). When I recently met Rian in Los Angeles at the press junket for The Last Jedi, I asked him about the new trilogy, what we might see in it, what it was like working with composer John Williams, and if George Lucas had seen the film yet.
I’m at the Star Wars junket today! Security is tight. pic.twitter.com/E12zX1k6vl
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 2, 2017
Rey’s costume on display pic.twitter.com/TWSXMUA9FN
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 2, 2017
Kylo Ren is back in black pic.twitter.com/KPHBd2QN6Q
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 2, 2017
Leia’s costume pic.twitter.com/W61KCcLOn5
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 2, 2017
Leia’s space jewelry pic.twitter.com/GE7c7rO48F
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 2, 2017
Girl’s BB-8 shirt pic.twitter.com/HdWmYdePyg
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 2, 2017
Luke’s costume pic.twitter.com/bw4KHD0VVX
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 2, 2017
Porg Life pic.twitter.com/TSsyyDLzB1
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 2, 2017
More Star Wars merchandise! pic.twitter.com/qjhKVZ5TjI
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 2, 2017
Kylo Ren costume closeups pic.twitter.com/uqRCRGTwHF
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 2, 2017
Leia’s left hand ring pic.twitter.com/ngiXKvApyW
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 2, 2017
From the Star Wars junket pic.twitter.com/rT4fxDGSl7
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 2, 2017
Sights from the Star Wars junket pic.twitter.com/JFqJaQpcap
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 2, 2017
More Star Wars merchandise pic.twitter.com/cHcDmJkIg0
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 2, 2017
I met BB-8’s brother from another mother today. pic.twitter.com/AUWf4rzcWE
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 3, 2017
So @rianjohnson took my picture today, so that was pretty awesome. That’s the first figure I bought as a kid and I’ve kept it since 1977. pic.twitter.com/xMvzqeAibj
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 3, 2017
.@HamillHimself talks to us about the highly-anticipated @starwars: The Last Jedi! #StarWarsTheLastJedi #StarWars #TheLastJedi https://t.co/Fb9YQjvaro
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 6, 2017
Watch our interviews with Daisy Ridley and @JohnBoyega on @starwars: The Last Jedi! #StarWarsTheLastJedi #StarWars #TheLastJedi https://t.co/2GEGI7NHUC
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 6, 2017
We talked to Adam Driver about playing Kylo Ren again in Star Wars: The Last Jedi! #StarWarsTheLastJedi #StarWars #TheLastJedi https://t.co/y85Bn8qGo5
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 7, 2017
The Last Jedi News and Rumors
New @StarWars: #TheLastJedi spot, as introduced by @HamillHimself, on the #DisneyHolidayCelebration. Few new clips and some different music! pic.twitter.com/hhKkngBIAW
— Jeff D Lowe (@JeffDLowe) December 1, 2017
Exclusive new #TheLastJedi image of Domhnall Gleeson’s General Hux. https://t.co/KUtKDiauVd pic.twitter.com/ZfXvM5omax
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) December 1, 2017
Card no. 9 in the Topps Star Wars Countdown to Episode 8 is now available, but for just 24 hours!! https://t.co/5ysTEYZPr2 pic.twitter.com/TDbqAfV2zZ
— Topps Company (@Topps) December 1, 2017
“I definitely felt bad about pushing the porg aside so violently like I did,” Finnish actor Joonas Suotamo (aka the new Chewie) said: https://t.co/DNEn7FQae9
— USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) December 1, 2017
Secrets of The Last Jedi: Kylo Ren’s TIE Silencer starship https://t.co/yHiTL1N2bv
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 1, 2017
Carrie Fisher Remembered By Her ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Castmates #TheLastJedi https://t.co/aiQxaWiPfb pic.twitter.com/MEf1HDOorR
— sleemo (@sleemo_) December 1, 2017
.@JohnBoyega froze up on the set of ‘The Circle’: “I found myself basically in a 101 acting class with Emma Watson…It was embarrassing” pic.twitter.com/1Z5q7lRbdX
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 1, 2017
The cast of #StarWars #TheLastJedi tell us their initial reactions to the script, bring us up to speed on a lovable character, and what we can expect from the highly anticipated film! Watch our full special here: https://t.co/QjYAnZ45V3 pic.twitter.com/K6yzy49Lcs
— PeopleTV (@peopletv) December 1, 2017
Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Training Featurette
Kicking off @StarWars season with a special cast show TONIGHT! @HamillHimself #AdamDriver #DaisyRidley @JohnBoyega #OscarIsaac @AndySerkis @LoveGwendoline #KellyMarieTran @LauraDern @RianJohnson #TheLastJedi #ReyDay #Kimmel pic.twitter.com/OGb9sGGsUu
— Jimmy Kimmel Live (@JimmyKimmelLive) December 2, 2017
Jimmy Kimmel & Guillermo Pitch Ideas to Star Wars Director Rian Johnson
The Cast of Star Wars: The Last Jedi Talk Kylo Ren, Jedi Controversy, Harrison Ford & Secrets
The Cast of Star Wars: The Last Jedi Talk Cliffhanger Scene & Luke Skywalker’s Beard
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Chinese Exclusive Trailer
Gwendoline Christie’s Motivation For Joining ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’
Star Wars The Last Jedi TV Spot Trailer 20
Gwendoline Christie on her ‘Star Wars’ training
STAR WARS 8 Watch Your Language Trailer (2017) The Last Jedi
Kids interview the cast of #Star Wars: #TheLastJedi and the answers are hilarious Watch more here: https://t.co/QjYAnYMuwt pic.twitter.com/8j7EUsZ72a
— PeopleTV (@peopletv) December 7, 2017
Finished art for my #StarWars #TheLastJedi poster (84x59cm) created for Starwalking Australia’s Dec 14 midnight screenings in Sydney and Melbourne and FREE to every ticket holder. Seats are STILL available thru https://t.co/pr2RxnnI8Q ! pic.twitter.com/IjpLGgyPbk
— Hugh Fleming (@ShuggyMF) December 2, 2017
His art for #TheLastJedi is impressive, most impressive. @PaulShipper discusses his poster with https://t.co/mVXi17I07U. https://t.co/GjfaJHErqE pic.twitter.com/WkYBGDSdb7
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2017
Secrets of #TheLastJedi: Meet BB-9E—an evil droid of the First Order https://t.co/kceFvgkzfW
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 3, 2017
Force-powered pop art for #TheLastJedi. https://t.co/Vh3ieLSKxf pic.twitter.com/ZcNkcFDidx
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 3, 2017
Oscar Isaac’s Friend Has A Role In ‘The Last Jedi’ – https://t.co/YjHCjj6fb9 #StarWars #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/No9M2HfAQz
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 3, 2017
“If I had not been cast in #StarWars, I would have been there first day, first show.” —Mark @HamillHimself https://t.co/OsIO8MhXXQ
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) December 3, 2017
obviously the one by @paulshipper pic.twitter.com/ACEKCu76b2
— PosterSpy (@PosterSpy) December 4, 2017
Daisy Ridley Clarifies Her Statement About Being Done With Star Wars After Episode IX – #StarWars #TheLastJedi – https://t.co/dleWbYrEKN pic.twitter.com/CRZTBpQnG2
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) December 4, 2017
.@LauraDern‘s reaction to seeing Chewbacca for the first time is all of us! Watch our full #StarWars #TheLastJedi special here: https://t.co/QjYAnZ45V3 pic.twitter.com/oz6C7G6QBn
— PeopleTV (@peopletv) December 4, 2017
Mark Hamill created a devastating backstory for Luke Skywalker https://t.co/zLjjBdqtys
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 4, 2017
What happened when the new Chewbacca met Luke Skywalker and four other things you need to know about #StarWars #TheLastJedi star @joonassuotamo https://t.co/0kFMyfWXTh pic.twitter.com/KVKdXVYAN5
— Brian Truitt (@briantruitt) December 4, 2017
Name Of Another First Order Walker From ‘The Last Jedi’ Revealed – https://t.co/TTicLKkke3 #StarWars #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/nGnSZiiWxu
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 4, 2017
I guess I should clarify this: the first assembly cut of every movie ever made is 1. Waaaaay too long and 2. So terrible you feel you’re a fraud and want to curl up & die. TLJ was no different. Then you take a breath, get to work and turn it into something. https://t.co/LuiG9dYvIe
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) December 5, 2017
#DaisyRidley wouldn’t cave. So with one week to go, I’m switching tactics. Let’s see if @Lupita_Nyongo is also going to place secrets above a three week friendship. #TheLastJedi #StarWars #SpoilerHunt #LittleMonstersFilm @rianjohnson pic.twitter.com/qidxVHSaKB
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) December 5, 2017
The creative forces behind #TheLastJedi gathered for a press event this weekend, and https://t.co/mVXi17I07U was there. https://t.co/Ny9vKxRepT pic.twitter.com/MpU6lI6iLF
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2017
STAR WARS THE LAST JEDI Cast Interviews – Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega
Brilliant idea @rianjohnson. The perfect way to prevent people from walking out. #TheLastJedi #CriticProof https://t.co/X1DEonO3tw
— @HamillHimself (@HamillHimself) December 5, 2017
Verizon | Star Wars “The Last Jedi”
In which I gush about Phantom Thread, and lots of very talented folks gush about lots of other gush worthy movies: https://t.co/pYBnJOxgf3
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) December 6, 2017
Questions About Kylo Ren Will Remain After Episode IX – https://t.co/N8zSCSorGu #StarWars #TheLastJedi #EpisodeIX #KyloRen pic.twitter.com/ocxqGRMUqL
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 6, 2017
From the Porgs’ origin to why J.J. Abrams is returning to the saga, here are 14 things we learned about #TheLastJedi from the cast https://t.co/O04UeJlYx3 pic.twitter.com/OGjx7Jc0Zb
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) December 6, 2017
Just in: Rey’s Chinese character poster. #StarWars #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/p8sLLzKiWX
— WizardWho (@WizardWho) December 6, 2017
Here’s a new Chinese character poster of Kylo Ren. (the text: Justice dies, could he succeed to the fate for darkness)#StarWars #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/2E1bR9vj5n
— WizardWho (@WizardWho) December 7, 2017
Poe & Finn in #theLastJedi Chinese posters! pic.twitter.com/EJKftEeMgX
— WizardWho (@WizardWho) December 8, 2017
New poster of BB-8! Text says: the cutest driod across the galaxy. #TheLastJedi #StarWars pic.twitter.com/iazWkvtfeV
— WizardWho (@WizardWho) December 8, 2017
Class is in session on the set of #TheLastJedi. Droid School, with @ADaniels3PO. Get tickets now: https://t.co/x84tTTrLSi pic.twitter.com/36UfqX1IGZ
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 6, 2017
Nothing ever goes unused in Star Wars design pic.twitter.com/afZDZQyKyd
— Indiana Jedi (@IndianaJedi) December 6, 2017
Star Wars: The Last Jedi features an alien inspired by Carrie Fisher’s dog https://t.co/zgAGzrQSVb
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 6, 2017
First 13 Minutes Of ‘The Last Jedi’ Screened At Tokyo Press Event – https://t.co/eSvuhTBTl0 #StarWars #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/QXnQSRIbpI
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 6, 2017
We sit down with the cast of Star Wars: #TheLastJedi and director @RianJohnson, head to @ADaniels3PO‘s Droid School, reveal first details on a new AR experience, and more, in The #StarWarsShow?, with @Walmart?. #ad pic.twitter.com/7P8Rg6BHyK
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 6, 2017
This reaction from @rianjohnson receiving a vintage AT-AT figure he’s always wanted from the #StarWarsShow – priceless! pic.twitter.com/PWkwQ4oXZA
— Star Wars Explained (@StarWarsExplain) December 6, 2017
This porg soup is delicious….. https://t.co/7XM2PGkqsj
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) December 6, 2017
Space Gary confirmed for #TheLastJedi. https://t.co/cmFzHpH311 pic.twitter.com/b6XjaNwvNF
— Dunc T’racen (@clubjade) December 7, 2017
Porgs are friends not food. @JohnBoyega @HamillHimself It’s also imporgtant to acknowledge the people that worked into the wee hours to make our porglets possible #MariaCork. #NealScanlan and his stellar team. https://t.co/YLBsN4xQme
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) December 7, 2017
Han Solo News and Rumors
Behind-The-Scenes Footage Of #Solo: A Star Wars Story Shown At Russian Press Event – #StarWars – https://t.co/ixAv3Tn6Y8 pic.twitter.com/DPrWGQ5Pkk
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) December 2, 2017
New Hot Wheels Battle Rollers Listing for Solo | https://t.co/Gox1PxSoBv https://t.co/fSbVgov5Ss #hotwheels #battlerollers #mattel #SoloAStarWarsStory pic.twitter.com/HrIS1PUDGu
— Yakface (@yak_face) December 4, 2017
Solo movie shirts will be at Galactic Nights on the 16th then other Disney Parks locations Dec 17 through May 25, 2018. On behalf of Force for Change, 25% of the retail sale price of this product will be donated to UNICEF USA. #geekfashion pic.twitter.com/DiCQ2U8Pp4
— Kay of Jakku (@Geek_Kay) December 7, 2017
Around the Web
George Lucas’ Short ‘Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138’ To Digitally Premiere On Dust https://t.co/kVnfgXi6wi pic.twitter.com/bw1A03odhY
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) December 4, 2017
A family reveals a “beautiful experience” of Mark Hamill visiting a terminally ill boy as Luke Skywalker https://t.co/atKJNp0cVK pic.twitter.com/gUxCU62hpV
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 5, 2017
Video Games
Star Wars Battlefront 2 The Last Jedi Season
Rey’s Hero’s Journey is coming soon to #StarWarsGalaxyofHeroes, and she will need the help of some unlikely allies to face the challenges ahead.
Find out which characters you’ll need to unlock the newest version of Rey: https://t.co/vlHFwbCUtq pic.twitter.com/RRV1VtyUqu
— EAStarWars (@EAStarWars) December 6, 2017
Comics
Writers @Bnacker and @BenBlacker expand the history of the planet Crait from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”: https://t.co/CXFxcZSzil
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) December 1, 2017
Issue 41 of the ongoing #StarWars comic from #Marvel will feature bounty hunter #Zuckuss on artist @johntylerchris variant cover.
Thanks to our friends at @theHallofComics for the heads up! -M- pic.twitter.com/6tbcLzPBpa
— CollectorsCantina (@CollectCantina) December 1, 2017
Attractions
New in 2018, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique aboard the Disney Fantasy will offer out-of-this-galaxy makeovers that add to the adventures of Star Wars Day at Sea: https://t.co/Ste7dWLF5M pic.twitter.com/mRhHKa3BER
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) December 4, 2017
New #StarWars virtual museum with never before seen production art is opening soon: https://t.co/jlfBPTzmMB pic.twitter.com/RaSek8iuWY
— Nerdist (@nerdist) December 7, 2017
Collecting
Tokyo Comic-Con Reveals New Figures from Bandai | https://t.co/Gox1PxSoBv https://t.co/4lsJ4HFeYs #tokyocomiccon #bandai #shfiguarts #movierealization pic.twitter.com/p435kR9W9F
— Yakface (@yak_face) December 1, 2017
New Hot Toys Figures Revealed at Tokyo Comic-Con | https://t.co/Gox1PxSoBv https://t.co/LdZpxp7lVn #hottoys #TokyoComicCon #thelastjedi pic.twitter.com/CeOwdzD8Re
— Yakface (@yak_face) December 1, 2017
The collectable #StarWarsNote celebrating the release of #TheLastJedi has been revealed! Made in collaboration with @DeLaRuePlc and @GREATBritain, the limited edition note is coming soon to @eBay_UK, with all proceeds going to @Tog4ShortLives. https://t.co/zGmoVGrRQi pic.twitter.com/yYRo6ArE5G
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) December 4, 2017
Columbia Sportswear Announces New ‘Star Wars’ Echo Base Collection – https://t.co/GtNTfLUC2Q #StarWars @Columbia1938 pic.twitter.com/NqqzGT3zfB
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 4, 2017
@yak_face Mac N cheese – #r2d2 pic.twitter.com/Rr5YGgJTKx
— Joseph B. Ortiz (@1JosephBOrtiz) December 5, 2017
New @HerUniverse Star Wars fashions are coming to @shopDisney and Disney Store. https://t.co/mxfugp9b38 pic.twitter.com/ajBbnEdNdq
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2017
Nixon Reveals The Sentry Praetorian Guard Watch | https://t.co/Gox1PxSoBv https://t.co/i0pKVfmezY #thelastjedi #starwarsxnixon #nixonsentry #starwarsfashion pic.twitter.com/dzw1f1akzy
— Yakface (@yak_face) December 6, 2017
Weta Workshop Announces New ‘Star Wars’ Costume Line – https://t.co/3aE7IbvJyX #StarWars @WetaWorkshop pic.twitter.com/LdKN9bs2lV
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 7, 2017
Columbia Sportswear ‘Star Wars’ Echo Base Collection Window Display – https://t.co/5IiS5WMIZs #StarWars @Columbia1938 #HappyHunting pic.twitter.com/Sh0KmmKRzt
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 7, 2017
