Star Wars news for the week of September 25, 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!
Two rumors about Darth Vader in future Star Wars films. http://t.co/jlxYarX6Jh pic.twitter.com/HOpBa03Pnu
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) September 21, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens and the Final Jedi. #StarWars #TheForceAwakens http://t.co/qy0AZ1qPQs
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) September 21, 2015
Sticker reveals name “8th Elite Squad” TIE Fighters? #theforceawakens pic.twitter.com/tRkNB5LkiX
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) September 23, 2015
Rumor: Max von Sydow’s character in Star Wars: The Force Awakens is named… #StarWars… http://t.co/b2pyQDc632 pic.twitter.com/R1Dm2FK47g
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) September 24, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awaken’s Ello Asty is a Beastie! #StarWars #TheForceAwakens http://t.co/9UT8BOYsTu
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) September 24, 2015
Elsewhere around the web…
Travel across Jakku in an interactive 360-degree #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens video! http://t.co/GdDlU2h8EU pic.twitter.com/SH6gQFRpEQ
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) September 24, 2015
The AT-AT spotted in the new 360 Facebook Jakku video! Here are 8 other things found! http://t.co/aj1cAcrIDK pic.twitter.com/AVpIgeGhdO
— TESB: Beginning (@StarWarsJunk) September 24, 2015
Speed across Jakku with an immersive 360 experience created exclusively for @Facebook. #StarWars #TheForceAwakens http://t.co/nuxFj4IJfl
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 23, 2015
Official art I did for #TheForceAwakens @StarWars_VII @starwars Anybody know where these posters can be purchased? pic.twitter.com/91NvixN95N
— Steve Anderson (@SteveDAnderson) September 22, 2015
Official artwork I did of @JohnBoyega, @DaisyRidleyNews, @TheWookieeRoars in the new @StarWars_VII The Force Awakens pic.twitter.com/51DdTgFc1V
— Steve Anderson (@SteveDAnderson) September 19, 2015
‘Star Wars: Force Awakens’ Script Made John Boyega Cry http://t.co/yuC8rqnthU
— Borys Kit (@Borys_Kit) September 23, 2015
UPDATE! John Boyega Interview with GQ Magazine! #StarWars #TheForceAwakens http://t.co/DoP0Dq0K4q
— StarWarsNewsNet (@starwars7news) September 23, 2015
#StarWars star @JohnBoyega tapped for @SDFilmFestival honor http://t.co/eS9BS9JB5I pic.twitter.com/uSz1XB5cme
— Variety (@Variety) September 18, 2015
Watch Lupita Nyong’o answer important Star Wars questions in new interview http://t.co/EOVl0hTtFw
— TIME.com (@TIME) September 18, 2015
.@Lupita_Nyongo shows off her range, both as an actor and on foot. http://t.co/hfbAqEnHBy #LSSC pic.twitter.com/MOYHiAkEYR
— The Late Show on CBS (@colbertlateshow) September 20, 2015
#StarWars fans! @HamillHimself donated this cap to our @cahonasscotland Charity Auction. #Vote #UpgradeYourWorldUK pic.twitter.com/2QSCevontR
— Cahonas Scotland (@CahonasScotland) September 19, 2015
Oscar Isaac: #StarWars #TheForceAwakens Will be Full of Surprises and Twists! http://t.co/JyYlT5U303
— StarWarsNewsNet (@starwars7news) September 20, 2015
I tried to ask Gwendoline Christie something about #starwars. She yelled “NO!” And ran away. #fail pic.twitter.com/qc5Jf6UfV9
— Carly Mallenbaum (@ThatGirlCarly) September 20, 2015
#GameOfThrones star @lovegwendoline said playing #StarWars‘ Captain Phasma was “liberating” http://t.co/vyOv7ipn5z pic.twitter.com/IqwtnmYUEn
— Variety (@Variety) September 20, 2015
The Holden Racing Team has revealed a special Star Wars V8 Supercars livery for the Bathurst 1000. @FLYGUY pic.twitter.com/U56gr7EuBR
— Michael Croll (@wotsupchief) September 21, 2015
New interview with 3PO’s @ADaniels3PO slamming the aging @HamillHimself http://t.co/M0cZLRu7L3
— Riders in the Void (@StarWarsJunk) September 21, 2015
Star Feud, R2’s Baker fires back at @ADaniels3PO say Baker isn’t really in Star Wars. http://t.co/Z8iBoRryuL
— Riders in the Void (@StarWarsJunk) September 22, 2015
#StarWars: The Force Awakens, final #HungerGames most anticipated fall releases ever (Survey) http://t.co/t2Q8vVMFzd pic.twitter.com/qKFeXD65Uh
— Variety (@Variety) September 23, 2015
I never do this, but was joking with friends and had to draw it out. pic.twitter.com/kyLz7WzNBw
— Matt Rhodes (@MattRhodesArt) September 23, 2015
Old El Paso promotion gives $5 concession cash for our Star Wars: The Force Awakens… http://t.co/ePizv6KCza pic.twitter.com/nLmU62TQxD
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) September 24, 2015
This is kind of odd but while watching the TFA SDCC reel again I think I found the inspiration for the Elite Trooper pic.twitter.com/dt2UAbeYBO
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) September 24, 2015
Happy first day of Fall! #pumpkin #jackolantern #bb8 #starwars #autumn #episode7 #artsy #creative #photooftheday #t… pic.twitter.com/Kz8fMYyK0p
— Daniel Hoogkamp (@Dantooine2) September 24, 2015
Episode VIII News and Rumors
Activity at Greenham Common for Star Wars: Episode VIII commencing? #StarWars #StarWarsVIII http://t.co/JllPg3eiwj pic.twitter.com/7QofiRB9QU
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) September 18, 2015
Star Wars: Episode VIII filmed at Skellig Michael and no animals were hurt. #StarWars #StarWarsVIII http://t.co/GSfXa7OIBx
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) September 18, 2015
Was a central character missing from the Skellig Michael Star Wars: Episode VIII shoot? #StarWars #StarWarsVIII http://t.co/L37YYnkoBx
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) September 18, 2015
Rumor: Details on Daisy Ridley’s Scene Shot on Skellig Michael! #StarWars #EpisodeVIII http://t.co/L9gA4StCth
— StarWarsNewsNet (@starwars7news) September 19, 2015
In a tiny pub in Portmagee…. And it’s only Luke Skywalker pic.twitter.com/eNwBehHOp1
— Colm Flynn (@ColmFlynn1) September 16, 2015
Rogue One News and Rumors
ICYMI: #StarWars #RogueOne Currently Filming in Iceland – Mads Mikkelsen Spotted in Reykjavík! http://t.co/nA2eviB3JN
— StarWarsNewsNet (@starwars7news) September 23, 2015
Han Solo News and Rumors
SW7N Interview! @AnthonyIngruber Working Hard to Land the Role of Han Solo in the Upcoming Anthology Film. http://t.co/6EnmsDnsEm
— StarWarsNewsNet (@starwars7news) September 23, 2015
Television
New @DisneyXD #StarWarsRebels teaser #RebelJedi has us giddy https://t.co/PCkEZ9JIQd
— Rebels Report (@RebelsReport) September 23, 2015
Report: John Landis says #StarWars OT theatrical cuts are coming (and guess who told him?) http://t.co/m8A1N5pZOQ
— Dunc (@clubjade) September 19, 2015
RUMOUR: New The Clone Wars On The Way? http://t.co/INoWWhzzLH #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) September 22, 2015
Around The Web
Slave girl Leia. #StarWars #returnofthejedi @carrieffisher pic.twitter.com/WZk9PeuGS5
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) September 18, 2015
If Luke Skywalker went to the Dark Side…. @treenahasthaal @rachelcpoet @TheRealCyberelf pic.twitter.com/dKxbnSMnu0
— Mark Hamill fangirl (@hamill_fangirl) September 18, 2015
Evidence is in. You’re all clear kid. @HamillHimself @starwars @KennerToys pic.twitter.com/Qm9gXVGeT7
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) September 18, 2015
@StarWarsJunk Check out the new plans for the George Lucas museum http://t.co/QaJ3v85DCR pic.twitter.com/3VhLapUAI4
— Justin Breen (@dnainfo_breen) September 18, 2015
This touching Star Wars fan film will probably bring a tear to your eye http://t.co/CihFyhHzRl
— io9 (@io9) September 19, 2015
This @StarWars fan film from @Reifenberg is nostalgic, toy-loving adorableness: http://t.co/Vp1yGSoRUV by @amy_geek #StarWars
— Nerdist.com (@NerdistDotCom) September 23, 2015
“Jedi” director Richard Marquand’s cult classic “The Legacy” finally comes to Blu-ray (Sept 15th). pic.twitter.com/G6ppKJeBpG
— TESB: Beginning (@StarWarsJunk) September 24, 2015
#ThisDayInHistory: #BobaFett first appeared in public on this day in 1978 at the San Anselmo Country Fair and Parade. pic.twitter.com/TImxbCXC7j
— Boba Fett Fan Club (@bobafettfanclub) September 24, 2015
Comics
Artist @philnoto gives us peek into the development of the new @Marvel series starring everyone’s favorite fuzzball. http://t.co/slI6OZlDNK
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 23, 2015
Books
Curious about the early New Republic logo in @StarWars #Aftermath? Well now we have a colorized version. pic.twitter.com/wJk02GADdX
— StarWarsBooks (@DelReyStarWars) September 21, 2015
.@adamgidwitz, @alexbracken, and @origamiyoda‘s #StarWars adaptations have arrived: http://t.co/ufr09Qmymo pic.twitter.com/sZqYBAmVqu
— Disney Hyperion (@DisneyHyperion) September 22, 2015
You can also listen to a sample of the amazing audio book for my A New Hope retelling here: https://t.co/ySS8OBFH2D
— Alexandra Bracken (@alexbracken) September 22, 2015
When @DisneyHyperion asked @AlexBracken to write #StarWars: A New Hope, she almost said no. http://t.co/21VgRdXbmY pic.twitter.com/mhJCPfRXa7
— Babble (@BabbleEditors) September 23, 2015
Preview the newest issue of @SW_Insider! Books, toys, #StarWarsRebels updates & exclusive @toppscards are all inside. http://t.co/LK7J8kXcIO
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 22, 2015
Star Wars: Rise of the Empire is almost here! w/new shorts by @blueterraplane @jasoncfry and @jjmfaraway On-sale 10/6 pic.twitter.com/vRbKQLQoBG
— StarWarsBooks (@DelReyStarWars) September 24, 2015
Attractions
Registration is now open! Sign up at http://t.co/okoRxCi1TL. https://t.co/T5A50D4b8Z
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 22, 2015
#StarWars Launch Bay, Hyperspace Mountain, plus more details about Season of the Force: http://t.co/L6ZlhSFhBU pic.twitter.com/aVZggW6o1D
— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) September 25, 2015
Was just notified at work that Star Wars Weekends is kaput
— Andrew R (@Empireoffett) September 24, 2015
Video Games
#StarWarsBattlefront Beta will begin on October 8 on all systems http://t.co/sG5d6rDT8O pic.twitter.com/bh25rPLiAf
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) September 24, 2015
Calling all Star Wars gamers from the #Atari generation. http://t.co/Jq2Jx3lZb3 pic.twitter.com/0hINNMZsja
— Star Wars Games (@StarWarsGames) September 23, 2015
#StarWarsBattlefront Deluxe Edition has your new favorite decoration with a Han Solo fridge http://t.co/oOkTP6J1Em pic.twitter.com/V3wk3mtyAB
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) September 21, 2015
#StarWarsBattlefront is “Broken,” According to Alpha Tester. http://t.co/AtnP1eOY6E pic.twitter.com/eD4c57xOWS
— CraveOnline (@CraveOnline) September 24, 2015
Collecting
In stores 9/23 from @PPWToys: A long time ago in a potato patch far, far away… http://t.co/q6FLq6wLYY pic.twitter.com/iX7b7KIy8S
— PREVIEWSworld (@PREVIEWSworld) September 18, 2015
Good morning! You should definitely have some #StarWars Carbonite Pop-Tarts for breakfast: http://t.co/JZHjxIgvvL by @justjenn
— Nerdist.com (@NerdistDotCom) September 18, 2015
See how @RoyalMailStamps‘ stormtrooper, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda and Darth Vader stamps were created… https://t.co/9wvOkq8XE2
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) September 18, 2015
It’s Luke, not @HamillHimself honored (no living folks allowed) But thrilled to be on 3 (mine, Yoda’s, Vader’s)-WOW! https://t.co/jdFUcE9oti
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) September 20, 2015
Royal Mail & Disney Star Wars Stamps: How To Order From The US http://t.co/0ryP7gFSsG #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) September 21, 2015
What the…. https://t.co/T2JJnpy2yk pic.twitter.com/ASaHeHVBVa
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) September 19, 2015
Impressive, most impressive! The latest customisable Star Wars Adidas range http://t.co/nygXw0pbUV pic.twitter.com/UBtD9B1pCP
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) September 19, 2015
I saw this at a Walmart in Fort Worth today in the Christmas decoration section. $43. @yak_face @swactionnews pic.twitter.com/Fhx5hcBD7V
— Mike (@tk3421_501) September 19, 2015
This DIY Landspeeder Bed is Perfect for L’il Skywalkers http://t.co/rV1AX1Fbey pic.twitter.com/eGqToO9lKE
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) September 21, 2015
.@thinkgeek releases life-size plush #BB8 droid! http://t.co/OvtqpA70dj by @trilbyberesford
— Nerdist.com (@NerdistDotCom) September 22, 2015
Guavian Enforcer #StarWars @yak_face @swactionnews pic.twitter.com/a4zUELrg9K
— Riders in the Void (@StarWarsJunk) September 23, 2015
Wake up on the right side of the Empire with new #StarWars #EpicBottles Collect all 5 http://t.co/aImeox9nnh pic.twitter.com/O1ZzcJ7AvA
— Coffee-mate (@Coffee_mate) September 23, 2015
Ready to crush the Resistance? @ANOVOS has just what you need. http://t.co/SMhKbKRK5o
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 24, 2015