Star Wars news for the week of December 18, 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 my review of The Force Awakens!
Review of #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens https://t.co/lWZxp2nxyl pic.twitter.com/YoNWUvwdCs
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 16, 2015
I got to chat with the cast of The Force Awakens! Check out the videos below, starting with Adam Driver and Gwendolyn Christie:
And my John Boyega and Lupita Nyong’o interviews:
#StarWars: #TheForceAwakens opens to a record $57 million on Thursday! https://t.co/Bfg5Ju3wyR pic.twitter.com/MbMVsa74Md
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 18, 2015
#StarWarsTheForceAwakens Reviews – What Did You Think?! https://t.co/nIFjpeHqtN pic.twitter.com/hnWyd5MDLc
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 18, 2015
#StarWarsTheForceAwakens Hot Toys including Rey, Finn and BB-8! https://t.co/IisRSDgc1U pic.twitter.com/DALi1P85e8
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 18, 2015
John Williams’ #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens score is now streaming! https://t.co/27AFobr2A5 pic.twitter.com/wjNiKcBXDj
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 18, 2015
Spoiler alert: See who makes a special cameo as a stormtrooper in #TheForceAwakens: https://t.co/EeBwfkxeC1 pic.twitter.com/gVnBeXPrae
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 18, 2015
great shot/easter egg of the #501stLegion banner as Maz’s castle
— Yakface (@yak_face) December 18, 2015
Wait a minute… who played the voice of BB-8 in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’? https://t.co/RvquaFY1Hg pic.twitter.com/slnaTY6WxK
— HitFix (@HitFix) December 16, 2015
#StarWars: Adam Driver says #TheForceAwakens is superior to the prequels https://t.co/2zT0KOklOI pic.twitter.com/1dqyWqefRE
— Variety (@Variety) December 11, 2015
Adam Driver profile in the Military Times. https://t.co/telSO5AEyB #TheForceAwakens
— Disco Theme Dunc (@clubjade) December 17, 2015
Adam Driver says that Kylo Ren mask was “terrible”: https://t.co/eqYnGN7sBI #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/gwuDgtN1bc
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 18, 2015
Go behind the scenes of #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens and explore the secrets of Bobbajo: https://t.co/MJDn7Yqqka pic.twitter.com/iBm419uSzG
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 11, 2015
BB-8 from #TheForceAwakens “all started from a sketch on a napkin from J. J. Abrams.” https://t.co/fc7mH1fYxH https://t.co/Beptb0aN8r
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 14, 2015
Oscar Isaac on Creating Poe Dameron & Why Harrison Ford is a Liar https://t.co/NzdM3LiSan pic.twitter.com/hVLqzJzz5n
— Nerdist (@nerdist) December 11, 2015
IT’S OFFICIAL! Kita bisa melihat @iko_uwais, @YayanRuhian & @cecep_ar di #TheForceAwakensID pic.twitter.com/kYBX8kmraa
— Star Wars Indonesia (@StarWarsID) December 15, 2015
JJ Abrams Says ‘The Raid’ Stars Are “Incredible” In ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ https://t.co/FIIpTKhckX pic.twitter.com/0D5JhUIvha
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) December 11, 2015
My #TheForceAwakens poster for STAR WALKING’s 12.01am screening Dec 17, Hoyts The EQ, SYDNEY, AUS. Free w/ ticket. pic.twitter.com/buT7wgEgfn
— Hugh Fleming (@ShuggyMF) December 11, 2015
#StarWars #TheForceAwakens hard drive! Ready for showing!! @ManaByte @starwarsnewsnet pic.twitter.com/ZXBZkrYkd9
— TFA is here! (@StarWarsJunk) December 12, 2015
LucasFilm Just Invited Everyone Camping Outside Mann’s Chinese Theater Into The Star Wars: The Force Awakens… https://t.co/L5nqUEdgWf
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) December 14, 2015
This is a must-read: @SamuelLJackson interviews @lovegwendoline https://t.co/p1u4U7KSZF
— Thomas Storaï (@ThomasStorai) December 12, 2015
From her perch high above Canters Deli in Hollywood, your half Jewish Princess ponders the world between her bagels pic.twitter.com/HRQmb6i7YO
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) December 13, 2015
JJ Abrams and @SimonPegg talk about their Star Wars memories in our Greatest Moments show now on #SkyMoviesStarWars https://t.co/yPJEUofLv0
— Sky Movies (@skymovies) December 11, 2015
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Makes Record-Breaking Ticket Sales in Russia, May Outdo … – https://t.co/KcJjx4OelR pic.twitter.com/djwprGyu00
— Spinoff Online (@SpinoffOnline) December 12, 2015
#StarWarsTheForceAwakens sells most movie tickets in history https://t.co/eGG3cfWHUH pic.twitter.com/bs0ssKp0PX
— Variety (@Variety) December 17, 2015
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Hits $50 Million-Plus Thursday Night in U.S. https://t.co/TFWegPpEJW
— Variety (@Variety) December 18, 2015
Star Wars’ $4 billion price tag was the deal of the century https://t.co/tTpORsqz2F pic.twitter.com/vlVOz79rUn
— WIRED (@WIRED) December 14, 2015
Find out why #501st members & @starwars fans will be cheering for R2-KT in #TheForceAwakens: https://t.co/DCNQhbJcFm pic.twitter.com/5Tq7zcc6fU
— 501st Legion (@501stLegion) December 13, 2015
Steven Spielberg: ‘Star Wars’ Pressure Has J.J. Abrams “Terrified” https://t.co/oHHGveOjkC #ForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/YHeARRLiXI
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 14, 2015
Hours before Star Wars: The Force Awakens premieres, J.J. Abrams cracks open that mystery box https://t.co/7joMPUCj74
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) December 14, 2015
The Lucas family is here! #StarWarsPremiere pic.twitter.com/W3dgRanUIZ
— Yahoo Movies (@YahooMovies) December 15, 2015
Wow, the audience erupted in applause for the maker at last night’s screening 🙂 https://t.co/gQFZ5ap1HV pic.twitter.com/GodV0XiGBO
— Riley Bibble (@TheRileyGuy) December 15, 2015
Spotted: Daisy Ridley chatting with George Lucas. #StarWars #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/g8nFtebYgA
— Eric Geller (@ericgeller) December 15, 2015
Kathleen Kennedy made an emotional speech at the #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens premiere: https://t.co/v95Qg1Etqx pic.twitter.com/Xc1epJMbfJ
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 15, 2015
Nearly 100 photos from the #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens premiere! https://t.co/xnztvMhGLg pic.twitter.com/mcN6Ly7IZo
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 15, 2015
Over 80 photos from the #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens London premiere https://t.co/cjWH2yqYYu pic.twitter.com/DzqdiP0qrJ
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 18, 2015
-for once i enjoy & recommend a Star Wars sequel – reminds me of Frank Sinatra. Beloved, then tepid, then loved again w same great old songs
— Phil Tippett (@PhilTippett) December 15, 2015
#StarWars: #TheForceAwakens, #MadMax make @AmericanFilm‘s top 10 movies of 2015 list: https://t.co/5gSdT0sqvp pic.twitter.com/4bQl8Q6oHD
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 16, 2015
Director J.J. Abrams signs off the European premiere with a special message to the fans pic.twitter.com/AKn2GhqOH1
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) December 16, 2015
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Featurette – IMAX (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD Star Wars The Force Awakens : new shots of BB-8 ; Boyega and Ridley’s training STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Promo Clip – BB-8 And Rey (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD 60 Minutes – How the new “Star Wars” begins
@StarWarsJunk check out @60Minutes exclusive interview with #StarWarsForceAwakens director J.J. Abrams https://t.co/3hkT7nqfoD
— CBS Entertainment (@CBSNewsEnt) December 15, 2015
C-3PO actor on changes to suit for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ The Hypothetical Star wars Holiday Special
Saturday Night Live Star Wars Toy Commercial Jimmy Fallon, The Roots & “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Cast Sing “Star Wars” Medley (A Cappella) Harrison Ford Almost Wasn’t In “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Jordan Schlansky Asks Harrison Ford To Sign His Millennium Falcon
Conan takes on the iconic role of Lobot in the #ConanStarWars cold open: https://t.co/i6lpacECZU pic.twitter.com/UxfbkWmqCc
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 18, 2015
Stephen Colbert wants to protect fans from #TheForceAwakens spoilers: https://t.co/gAwIJFOxCZ #spoilerspoilers pic.twitter.com/VyztauTaVI
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 17, 2015
Kylo Ren vs. Santa Claus: which side are you on? #TheForceAwakens https://t.co/trnW0EZKLr #StarWars #NerdistAwakens pic.twitter.com/apkjcb9KhR
— Nerdist (@nerdist) December 17, 2015
Disney… calm down. pic.twitter.com/MXFtzECoEx
— Austin Braun (@Braun23Austin) December 13, 2015
See BB-8, Chewbacca, and more as #StarWars pancakes: https://t.co/EBHe8ReEnX pic.twitter.com/Dt1AHXGJcn
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 13, 2015
The force is strong with them: The pair donned Princess Leia hair buns and clutched neon signs https://t.co/zDgd2otBIT
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) December 14, 2015
Watch @TheEllenShow and @carrieffisher give #StarWars fans a present of a lifetime: https://t.co/JomxSuq7Fo pic.twitter.com/9JvlvObxaX
— Vulture (@vulture) December 14, 2015
My entire career has led to this. Asking Harrison Ford if he understood what Chewbacca was saying. https://t.co/BFTAlbWViy @starwars
— Josh Horowitz (@joshuahorowitz) December 14, 2015
JOHN, DAISY AND OSCAR DANCING OH MY GOD pic.twitter.com/w4A6bhgRSm
— laura (@daisyrdley) December 15, 2015
The Force Awakens’ Oscar Isaac Covers Bill Murray’s “Star Wars” Theme Song, Crushes It
The cast and filmmakers of #TheForceAwakens board the ANA charter flight from Los Angeles to the London Premiere pic.twitter.com/OkVhQ6v24x
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) December 16, 2015
Garr & Oscar join the mile high club en route to UK?? pic.twitter.com/AjKTC2WeCR
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) December 15, 2015
.@carrieffisher‘s dog, Gary, got very excited around BB-8 at the #ForceAwakens premiere last night. https://t.co/UpYxvVt80n
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) December 17, 2015
Favreau Asks Ford about ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ Sequel, Ford’s Reaction is Priceless – https://t.co/svLPZrf6KJ pic.twitter.com/IFAozvLSwb
— Spinoff Online (@SpinoffOnline) December 16, 2015
I’M DYING @carrieffisher @HamillHimself pic.twitter.com/ft2aF16eJa
— The General (@fishinforcarrie) December 16, 2015
The young stars of #TheForceAwakens get grilled about romance on ‘Ellen’: https://t.co/Gri0yrsLfM pic.twitter.com/Bxin7u3u2R
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 17, 2015
WATCH #StarWars‘ @JohnBoyega Does Spot-on Daisy Ridley Impression https://t.co/FgvmppmgYW pic.twitter.com/gq6oujWr61
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) December 17, 2015
Yes! New @StarWars @twitter emojis! Tweet #HanSolo, #Leia, #GeneralHux, more for awesome #TheForceAwakens emojis. pic.twitter.com/uFkmieIZD9
— Good Morning America (@GMA) December 17, 2015
#JJAbrams is an emoji! #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/kRMY8jkq6C
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 17, 2015
‘The Force Awakens’’ Daisy Ridley on the dark side of social media https://t.co/XItthdZNoJ pic.twitter.com/gPfZi6YkVZ
— HitFix (@HitFix) December 17, 2015
Guest column: How J. J. Abrams granted my dying husband’s sci-fi wish https://t.co/PrO7dDNZMt pic.twitter.com/2YwnupApHh
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 17, 2015
Jennifer Lawrence, Tom Hiddleston And More Act Out #StarWars In 86 Seconds https://t.co/56HTkvZGkS pic.twitter.com/z1fklCZ0p1
— MTV News (@MTVNews) December 15, 2015
It was great to catch up with @starwars legend, #HarrisonFord at the London premiere of #TheForceAwakens. #scoundrel pic.twitter.com/rs0zCusEZs
— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) December 17, 2015
Episode VIII News and Rumors
#StarWars: Daisy Ridley on “Episode VIII,” geeking out over “Rogue One’s” Felicity Jones https://t.co/EDZQoOz5UQ pic.twitter.com/8yDOQDXmlc
— Variety (@Variety) December 17, 2015
‘Rogue One’ and ‘Star Wars Episode VIII’ to get 3D treatment from Deluxe’s Stereo D https://t.co/z3k9273TzD pic.twitter.com/4i9hfw47pD
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 14, 2015
J.J. Abrams On Rian Johnson’s EPISODE VIII Script: ‘Amazing’!! https://t.co/fpaCu272Lh via @hercaicn
— Harry Knowles (@headgeek666) December 14, 2015
Billy Dee Williams at the premiere of #TheForceAwakens says “We’ll see” about being in future #StarWars films. pic.twitter.com/5D0WagkxMK
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) December 15, 2015
ALSO: GUGU MBATHA-RAW widely expected to be joining the cast of STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII… https://t.co/PLPZ8dzIGi
— Jeff Sneider (@TheInSneider) December 15, 2015
A little tidbit about the Star Wars: Episode VIII casting process! #StarWars #StarWarsVIII https://t.co/T0daXoqqZt
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 15, 2015
Han Solo News and Rumors
#StarWars Screenwriter Kasdan Expects Young Han Solo Movie to Be “Crazy” https://t.co/sYHVpsUOjI pic.twitter.com/QwNCg7Ffok
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) December 16, 2015
Rogue One News and Rumors
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story used real military personnel. #StarWars #RogueOne https://t.co/aqTxUTZJ28 pic.twitter.com/Hu7l9lFx7x
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 17, 2015
Television
Remember #StarWars Detours? @screencrushnews has THE best article about why we may never see it (thank the gods). https://t.co/wcmFIpyZeW
— Justin Bolger (@TheApexFan) December 14, 2015
Around The Web
“STAR WARS: A Bad Lip Reading”
Photo of Harrison putting a chin back on w/ glue &holding it til it dried, Chewie flabbergasted, me ashamed& robocop pic.twitter.com/l3BaYNRaFH
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) December 12, 2015
R2-D2 never sounded so sweet 🙂 @starwars #StarWars @ActorKennyBaker Watch–> https://t.co/AVDnbgsA7U pic.twitter.com/Ta8GNDox5z
— Player Piano (@PlayerPianoVids) December 10, 2015
Now you’re talking… pic.twitter.com/XCh2DK9Nwd
— Paul Bateman (@PaulRMQ) December 12, 2015
Remember when #starwars poster look like art? Not that we are biased or anything 🙂 https://t.co/HXY0eW2olU
— Drew Struzan (@DrewStruzan) December 13, 2015
Watch Spider-Man battle Darth Maul in ‘Super Power Beat Down’ – https://t.co/EfFuS0QHQN pic.twitter.com/ZfOHKof5t4
— Robot6 (@Robot6) December 14, 2015
#Deadpool and ‘Boba Fetty Wap’ face off in ‘Epic Rap Battles of History’: https://t.co/KV77IJFGmC pic.twitter.com/L7ds29y5fW
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 17, 2015
Weather presenter delivers entire live forecast using Star Wars quotes https://t.co/MFCGQ6nGwq pic.twitter.com/xTlcl0uETL
— i100 (@thei100) December 17, 2015
Attractions
Disneyland Bans #StarWarsTheForceAwakens Blasters, Adult Costumes, Installs Metal Detectors https://t.co/u5GhIRaGhY pic.twitter.com/uLVDXjwln9
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) December 17, 2015
Books
A new series gives the ultimate peek at the #StarWars literary world, from comics to novels & everything in between. https://t.co/8Th0K0oUXk
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 12, 2015
Comics
Diamond Comic Distributors Offers Retailers An “Appreciation Variant” of Vader Down! https://t.co/xjj7xDzkW6 #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 12, 2015
Star Wars: Kanan Cancelled By Marvel In March https://t.co/LTA5ViKOp4
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) December 17, 2015
In honor of #StarWars, get first month of Marvel Unlimited free with code FORCE at checkout! https://t.co/zEvjNXiCfL pic.twitter.com/mccqfMJc1Q
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) December 17, 2015
LUKE SKYWALKER Goes Back To His Roots In STAR WARS #15 First Look https://t.co/2ArDuO312E pic.twitter.com/bGDCjs2eG4
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) December 17, 2015
Video Games & Internet
Google’s #StarWars browser game turns your smartphone into a lightsaber: https://t.co/xClsD5zZdj pic.twitter.com/46rPwrSrrj
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 15, 2015
Collecting
Movie Theater Star Wars: The Force Awakens Merchandise Revealed! #StarWars #TheForceAwakens https://t.co/DfkFnUp4UL pic.twitter.com/iw0dk1gtHC
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 11, 2015
Boston @RedSox announce #StarWars Night for May 9th, will have #BB8 baseball as a fan giveaway. #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/2obJoLFKu4
— CollectorsCantina (@CollectCantina) December 11, 2015
Amazon: Lego Star Wars Death Star II by LEGO https://t.co/eoGWUMcpjM pic.twitter.com/jz5VEBM3CG
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) December 12, 2015
See our #StarWars Special Stamps reveal secret symbols w/ UV light on @CNET ahead of The Force Awakens release 17/12 https://t.co/alqJAIzKoR
— Royal Mail Stamps (@RoyalMailStamps) December 14, 2015
