The purpose of this roundup is to put the highlights of all things Star Wars 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
This week, we briefly thought we got our first glimpse of the first TFA poster. Turns out that wasn’t the case:
Looks like the first #starwars #TheForceAwakens poster is out there!… pic.twitter.com/iNsIhrOUDX
— Paul Bateman (@PaulRMQ) January 12, 2015
Lucasfilm tells me this https://t.co/eH0Q7QuM0q is “not a poster for #TheForceAwakens.” Just use of existing text style for local promotion.
— Eric Geller (@ericgeller) January 12, 2015
It’s a “local market promotional activity” encompassing what they call “The Year of Star Wars/Star Wars Year” in Japan. Not TFA-specific.
— Eric Geller (@ericgeller) January 12, 2015
Now for the rumors of the week:
Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Concepts: Attack of the Tri-Wing Fighters! 5 designs! http://t.co/shkSTyA0m8 #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 9, 2015
Amybeth Hargreaves To Play A Female Stormtrooper In The Force Awakens?: If there is any official tr… http://t.co/dvtZRLuMHZ #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 16, 2015
Meanwhile, elsewhere on the web:
How Harrison Ford brought Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac together: http://t.co/GBH3RdYlSi pic.twitter.com/rHVFaCbuoz
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) January 9, 2015
This is what Adam Driver told his @girlsHBO cast about his #StarWars role: http://t.co/gmrWOhKZvB
— MTV News (@MTVNews) January 9, 2015
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Movie Trailers, Celebrity News
We asked J.J. Abrams about ‘Star Wars.’ Here is what he said. http://t.co/zcoWbaRXSy
— USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) January 8, 2015
Star Wars: Episode VII Lightsaber Crossguard Tested – Is It Dangerous?
If This Doesn’t Sell You On Episode VII’s New Lightsaber, Nothing Will: http://t.co/JlSRG3IvA7
— io9 (@io9) January 12, 2015
George Lucas Wanted To Release Episode VII In May 2015, Then Sell Lucasfilm: Brian Truitt over at U… http://t.co/LnjrAUSJ9O #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 12, 2015
I talked with the legend himself, George Lucas, about #StrangeMagic, kids and, yeah, a little #StarWars too http://t.co/S6p3SDdtCG
— Brian Truitt (@briantruitt) January 12, 2015
Mark Hamill also introduced a screening of “Kingsman” in LA Thursday night. He did speak a little about TFA:
.@HamillHimself introduced a @KingsmanMovie screening with tales of #StarWars spy drones! http://t.co/fqAaJiDGSx pic.twitter.com/H0QoglUFs6
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) January 16, 2015
“@KingsmanMovie @HamillHimself introduces #Kingsman screening for some very special fans tonight! #MannersMakethMark pic.twitter.com/o8ZOo3oYMB”
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) January 16, 2015
My new best friends forever… Each and every one of you #BecomeAKingsman #Kingsman @KingsmanMovie @ohcatrina pic.twitter.com/fCamPBmRpl
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) January 16, 2015
Finally, people got stirred up by Warwick Davis this week, but it was false alarm:
Warwick Davis shares selfies he claims are from the Star Wars 7 set. Is that Vader?! http://t.co/dArYzeYuld pic.twitter.com/X6SfD8mdu0
— Yahoo Movies UK (@YahooMoviesUK) January 15, 2015
I’d like to state that my #StarWars #selfies on last night’s ‘One Show’ were NOT from Ep VII – they were just a bit of fun. #JediMindTrick
— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) January 15, 2015
The #StarWars selfies everyone’s talking about were taken for my show at #StarWarsWeekends, DisneyWorld last year. pic.twitter.com/3iMiTXOB44
— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) January 15, 2015
Here’s the other #StarWars selfie from #StarWarsWeekends… NOT #EpVII. pic.twitter.com/myyiUGSfRI
— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) January 15, 2015
Sequel and Spinoff News and Rumors
#StarWars Standalone Movie Loses Writer Gary Whitta (Exclusive) http://t.co/mnJs87dUHu pic.twitter.com/qBn8ohdxFM
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 10, 2015
This is by far the most I’ve ever enjoyed writing a title page. See you in 2016! #MTFBWY pic.twitter.com/Wr3Ij1XUKj
— Gary Whitta (@garywhitta) January 10, 2015
My year of work in a galaxy far, far away is done! I’m onto my next project, adapting @mrmarkmillar’s STARLIGHT for 20th Century Fox!
— Gary Whitta (@garywhitta) January 10, 2015
Rumor: Simon Kinberg Will Take Over Writing First ‘Star Wars’ Standalone Film http://t.co/H0KqwdAGkM pic.twitter.com/Z1hWeTofm7
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) January 12, 2015
Exclusive: Why is Gary Whitta No Longer Writing #StarWars? http://t.co/IXXzNhEftq
— Jordan Maison (@JordanMaison) January 13, 2015
Television
Exclusive: Billy Dee Williams reprises @StarWars role in @starwarsrebels preview: http://t.co/EPtxccWfOT pic.twitter.com/FSGN1WoHRs
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) January 12, 2015
What have we here? @realbdw returns as Lando Calrissian in the #StarWarsRebels episode Idiot’s Array. https://t.co/dyZUswxBrF
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 12, 2015
RUMOUR: Is Star Wars Detours About To Finally Arrive?: Word has reached us from one of our Bothan … http://t.co/vz8Fl8Ydz1 #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 9, 2015
Around The Web
A Cool Darth Vader Re-Design, Complete With… A Mini-Death Star? http://t.co/RFenhnJEQR
— io9 (@io9) January 11, 2015
#starwars What is Chewbacca doing ? pic.twitter.com/3Tvxew2E93
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) January 11, 2015
#starwars Han Solo publicity photo pic.twitter.com/R4I980ezZ0
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) January 12, 2015
Studying how music affects emotion with John Williams’ classic #StarWars soundtrack & an isolated Pygmy village. http://t.co/N4mtQalbqF
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 13, 2015
ICYMI: Here’s the photo & story: http://t.co/DvyuAHs9Ld @ga501st @starwars #501st #BadGuysDoingGood pic.twitter.com/rMTgQFkWJ9
— 501st Legion (@501stLegion) January 13, 2015
#StarWars Trivia! Could it be that the cockpit of a B-29 was the inspiration for #HanSolo‘s #MillenniumFalco? 🙂 pic.twitter.com/aRsOUyGIZj
— Stephen Stanton (@Stephen_Stanton) January 14, 2015
Disney Can’t Be Forced Into Licensing ‘Star Wars’ Flying Car http://t.co/R7Led0FmTr
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 15, 2015
STAR WARS vs DC MARVEL Teaser
R2-D2 Subtitles
R2D2 Subtitles by eclecticmethod
Attractions and Events
http://t.co/mVXi17ZBfY speaks with artist Craig Drake & gives a first look at @SW_celebration posters, badges & more! http://t.co/CR3s8nIVJF
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 13, 2015
Books and Comics
Talking Star Wars #1 With Editor Jordan White http://t.co/TFzQfTei0P @cracksh0t @starwars @Marvel #StarWars#1 pic.twitter.com/mnDhIlYT81
— Comicbook.com (@ComicBookdotcom) January 14, 2015
Our Midtown Exclusive cover art for #DarthVader #1 has been released from @MarkBrooksArt! http://t.co/JoiHJb5nZH pic.twitter.com/2XfGGxt81U
— Midtown Comics (@MidtownComics) January 9, 2015
Take an exclusive look inside John Cassaday’s @starwars sketchbook with art and commentary: http://t.co/iDxvcWTluf pic.twitter.com/ajzbsbs3QU
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) January 9, 2015
@Marvel #starwars Princess Leia (2015) #1 of 5 mini series. Release date 03/04/2015 pic.twitter.com/39138RllJA
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) January 10, 2015
#starwars Kill Jabba take two pic.twitter.com/CGxncHy5u8
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) January 12, 2015
A great shot of the wonderful @TheWookieeRoars with @carrieffisher #starwars #wookie pic.twitter.com/S9FXomrBdn
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) January 12, 2015
‘Star Wars’ #1 advance review: New era, new story, same hope: http://t.co/haj4VGCS7L pic.twitter.com/rD7LI8Rlxz
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) January 13, 2015
We’re pumped about Star Wars #1 #comic & stocking the #FanDays Exclusives Store with these Marvel variant covers! pic.twitter.com/wVRUoC91jx
— Dallas Comic Con (@dallascomiccon) January 13, 2015
Two More Star Wars #1 Covers – 68 So Far http://t.co/VQq6ruyqVg
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) January 14, 2015
Star Wars #1 To Be Sold In Hot Topic, Disney Theme Parks & More. http://t.co/ZiALWTjlHL pic.twitter.com/Vx6HQ03HrJ
— Comicbook.com (@ComicBookdotcom) January 15, 2015
Video Games
Do you play Club Penguin? #StarWarsRebels will be invading that game pic.twitter.com/LnyQi2SD1H
— Rebels Report (@RebelsReport) January 9, 2015
Collecting
Thankfully he didn’t get the Luke shoes and walk all over me. “@NathanHamill: New @vans_66 slip ons! Woo-hoo! pic.twitter.com/f7GXMek3lR”
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) January 10, 2015
– #Vintage #Original #StarWars #TheEmpireStrikesBack #Script – http://t.co/0OTHhzFJ3u pic.twitter.com/GcSHMVqUzf
— Joe Johnston (@jjsketchbook) January 11, 2015
Check out T-shirts, bags & pins celebrating the upcoming @runDisney #StarWars Half Marathon Weekend! http://t.co/j5TVQFiUyF
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 12, 2015
