The Star Wars News Roundup for January 8, 2016

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ON January 8, 2016

The Star Wars news for the week of January 8, 2016

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!

The Force Awakens News and Rumors

#StarWars fans have kept a galaxy far, far away alive for nearly 40 years. Thanks for supporting #TheForceAwakens! https://t.co/udMEz4QwsK
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 7, 2016

#TheForceAwakens is passing #Avatar today to become the biggest of all-time domestically https://t.co/cym8qPXutV pic.twitter.com/EzIpF8TzY4
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) January 6, 2016

#StarWarsForceAwakens passes #Titanic domestically and #HarryPotter worldwide https://t.co/j6Mn028EO2 pic.twitter.com/nVGDXp9OFN
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) January 2, 2016

#HarrisonFord Passes @SamuelLJackson as Highest-Grossing Actor in U.S. Box Office History https://t.co/j15u3YNCFY pic.twitter.com/Ir5InxlhyX
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) January 8, 2016

Considering the Oscar chances of #StarWars https://t.co/K76mZ0V6VV pic.twitter.com/FfVdYQDk8R
— Variety (@Variety) January 3, 2016

Starz has the rights to #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens: https://t.co/5HchHElSRW pic.twitter.com/3XqVP4oOS3
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) January 6, 2016

Come out to our Sensory-Friendly @AutismSociety showing of @StarWars SATURDAY at 10am! https://t.co/u8rNZItZmY pic.twitter.com/QqSyhSBdhi
— AMC Theatres (@AMCTheatres) January 7, 2016

How a 29-year-old basketball player landed a star role as the new Chewbacca in ‘Star Wars’ https://t.co/ixwZMaAIt5 pic.twitter.com/5RGIlh8dXg
— The Star Wars Report (@StarWarsReport) January 7, 2016

Exclusive: See new images of Maz Kanata and Supreme Leader Snoke from #TheForceAwakens! https://t.co/hRwJou8Ric pic.twitter.com/Su2ECN47pu
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) January 3, 2016

Behind The Scenes Photo Of Kylo Ren VS Finn From Star Wars: The Force Awakens… https://t.co/QblZWPlChU pic.twitter.com/tTaLQY5M6l
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 3, 2016

Star Wars The Force Awakens Exclusive: Behind the Scenes with JJ Abrams in Ireland

So, about that new galley on the Millennium Falcon…. https://t.co/tZtyP72S56
— Jason Fry (@jasoncfry) January 4, 2016

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Helps Abu Dhabi Build A Road To Somewhere As Business Booms In The Emirate https://t.co/FjlTF6IC2j
— Deadline Hollywood (@Deadline) January 7, 2016

Here’s who *really* plays the mace-trooper. https://t.co/EhoqtJPRmw
— Pablo Hidalgo (@pablohidalgo) January 7, 2016

Traitor !!
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) January 4, 2016

Note @JohnBoyega‘s current occupations on his Wikipedia entry as of RIGHT NOW pic.twitter.com/ejIlieGhec
— John Scalzi (@scalzi) January 8, 2016

Perfection. https://t.co/9oifcDssA3 pic.twitter.com/yxfdp5soN9
— Kylo Hill (@Sci_Phile) January 6, 2016

Pooh Dameron (by instagram Jessito555) pic.twitter.com/ceeHXXUbBH
— 2times_mum (@2times_mum) January 7, 2016

Daisy Ridley and @JohnBoyega make Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list https://t.co/QOeEkIk2gk pic.twitter.com/mgPQh1xDKZ
— Variety (@Variety) January 4, 2016

When I saw The Force Awakens I was immediately reminded of Ghibli’s Nausicaa. I had to make this poster. pic.twitter.com/ZtjS4TpHfW
— Gibbs Rainock (@crowsmack) December 31, 2015

Even more new Phil Noto #TheForceAwakens art! https://t.co/s4Wqp6MKZ7 pic.twitter.com/pp2OjxMz80
— Dunc (@clubjade) January 2, 2016

If you haven’t yet, you gotta check out @venamisart pic.twitter.com/l4s3EzSu5l
— Mike Harris (@skymauler) January 6, 2016

@StarWarsJunk loved this picture pic.twitter.com/1BR3sgeeeV
— Ashley Prowles (@AshleyProwles) January 8, 2016

The Force Awakens Cast Plays “Star Wars or Florida?” https://t.co/15EJ5KZMnV pic.twitter.com/rgn9L5cFTS
— The Star Wars Report (@StarWarsReport) January 1, 2016

Kylo Ren’s temper is a bit out of control. #StarWars #TheForceAwakens https://t.co/iDrEWW3AXz pic.twitter.com/2tQiMV2jx8
— Nerdist (@nerdist) January 4, 2016

Jedi Knight Samuel L. Jackson has some harsh words for #StarWars #TheForceAwakens https://t.co/XM70Sxc4TF pic.twitter.com/bRxIQ9e1Iq
— io9 (@io9) January 5, 2016

I don’t know if #fitnessfriday is a thing(?!) but HERE’S MINE! Lifting 80 kilos/176 pounds feeling like an absolute boss. Initially I had to pack on some muscle to look like a desert scavenger, but have continued working out because it makes me feel really good. The female form is beautiful in all shapes and sizes, whether that’s athletic, straight up straight down or curvy; you just have to do what makes you feel good, try not compare yourself to other people and LOVE YOURSELF!!! As it stands I’m of the athletic variety so I’m gonna keep pumping those weights #girlswholift
A video posted by @daisyridley on Aug 21, 2015 at 9:20am PDT

@slashfilm @pablohidalgo I got this one, Pablo. pic.twitter.com/oWc51hu02j
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) January 4, 2016

This low-budget ‘Force Awakens’ trailer is actually pretty stellar – https://t.co/LRKbVMFywp pic.twitter.com/S0mHqEWL4Y
— Robot6 (@Robot6) January 4, 2016

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Was Spoiled Before It Was Released, And No One Noticed – https://t.co/fwIN4QS7ph pic.twitter.com/1BtIJgiqXL
— Spinoff Online (@SpinoffOnline) January 8, 2016

Man Who Saw ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ 6 Times Over Holidays Thought It Was Pretty Good https://t.co/zKX6LljJqz pic.twitter.com/Ylk9rYkiNR
— The Onion (@TheOnion) January 4, 2016

See Daisy Ridley in 2009 dancing to “Banana Phone” https://t.co/AG7Hr15jAP
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) January 7, 2016

Yep. Used the money for new trainers https://t.co/UulHEv2hrL
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) January 8, 2016

Speechless. #TFA https://t.co/4W2WyT4j5J
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) January 7, 2016

Episode VIII News and Rumors

More on that The Force Awakens planet returning for Star Wars: Episode VIII! #StarWars… https://t.co/SiL28z4Rhz pic.twitter.com/5f7c9sCEgW
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 6, 2016

Star Wars Episode VIII Will Return to Kerry, Ireland in April! – https://t.co/YlbWSNDffU – #EpisodeVIII #SequelTrilogy
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) January 7, 2016

Part II: Even more on that The Force Awakens planet returning for Star Wars: Episode VIII.… https://t.co/BlxS4FeMZs pic.twitter.com/gj3t2wKvh8
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 7, 2016

Rogue One News and Rumors

The next #StarWars movie, #RogueOne, is the most anticipated movie of 2016: https://t.co/KVQFxfiOLr pic.twitter.com/FUvyjgNcU2
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) January 4, 2016

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story character named revealed! Could it be major? #StarWars… https://t.co/gqN8MgoIzJ pic.twitter.com/satpreuvW4
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 3, 2016

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story: A Father, a daughter, and the Destroyer of Worlds! #StarWars… https://t.co/30oW9XTyej pic.twitter.com/mHo5UOmTXi
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 4, 2016

A Rogue One: A Star Wars Story set description including a ship, two characters, and more!… https://t.co/Y7cfA39kt9 pic.twitter.com/sBo3VcSuKv
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 5, 2016

Guy Henry cast in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story? #StarWars #RogueOne https://t.co/CFm1zCZJOg pic.twitter.com/QmtHGIFUyt
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 5, 2016

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer Attached To Captain America Civil War? #StarWars… https://t.co/oKU4bEVdgf pic.twitter.com/VwewGoob8i
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 5, 2016

A few more small parts from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story discovered! #StarWars #RogueOne https://t.co/vQwNNw92oO pic.twitter.com/jADRKfuggy
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 6, 2016

Well done @lovegwendoline. Just remember it’s ‘awwg’ before ‘rghhh’ except after ‘ooraww’ #toughlanguage https://t.co/HDlesqwZpW
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) December 11, 2015

Checkout Chinese Bieber #Luhan‘s official #TheForceAwakens music video #LuhanStarWars https://t.co/ktDVobZq5m pic.twitter.com/pmRoiU06xx
— Abid Rahman (@gentlemanabroad) January 7, 2016

I’ll never forget my words to Leia before I left forever I looked in her eyes and said, “Don’t touch my stuff.” I bet she touched my stuff
— Very Lonely Luke (@VeryLonelyLuke) January 6, 2016

Sequel News and Rumors

The Obi-Wan Kenobi Spin-off Movie Rumor Lives Again … As A Trilogy https://t.co/SHXc7JTlAT
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) January 7, 2016

Around The Web

Jason Wingreen, ‘All in the Family’ actor and voice of Boba Fett in #StarWars, dies at 95: https://t.co/GMwVYYsiYo pic.twitter.com/gD5JdqzRqO
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) January 2, 2016

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ John Boyega Joins Nickelodeon UK’s First Original Series https://t.co/FDSskPBDtB
— Deadline Hollywood (@Deadline) January 5, 2016

.@simonpegg writes exclusively for Empire on what Star Wars means to him: https://t.co/JshDO5TZmY pic.twitter.com/0i3pA3biFx
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) January 5, 2016

A set pic of @simonpegg and I having some laughs… pic.twitter.com/0jswHrZRmD
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 7, 2016

Samuel L. Jackson still has his Mace Windu lightsaber from #StarWars: https://t.co/mxwXtV9yLE pic.twitter.com/cEwACYtSS9
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) January 6, 2016

Exclusive: @KevinHart4real completely geeks out over #StarWars in this #RideAlong2 clip: https://t.co/66V8G9blzr pic.twitter.com/FY6VFY5k6H
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) January 7, 2016

Books

Bit of news to start 2016: some new pub dates – NR: BLOODLINE – now on-sale 5/3 (from 3/29) & AFTERMATH: LIFE DEBT on-sale 7/19 (from 5/31)
— StarWarsBooks (@DelReyStarWars) January 4, 2016

Epic cover reveal for #StarWars #TheForceAwakens (illustrated storybook), release April 5th https://t.co/6ZCS655T6o pic.twitter.com/rEhWsUyVyQ
— Florian BB-8 (@DarthSpiriah) January 5, 2016

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Rey’s Story Hits April 5th. #StarWars #TheForceAwakens https://t.co/EKYUL17pz8 pic.twitter.com/jHGrMNTEC9
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 5, 2016

STAR WARS fans! Find out more about my official tie-in novel THE NEST on my website: https://t.co/gPfNfkjcYy pic.twitter.com/hgSvleeU00
— Tom Huddleston (@TomHuddleston_) January 7, 2016

Comics

Marvel Leads Diamond’s 2015’s Top Selling Comics, Publishers https://t.co/OtT6fONgnA pic.twitter.com/1ie2zMRr5H
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) January 6, 2016

Video Games & Internet

Star Wars Pinball: The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer | PS4, PS3, PS Vita

Attractions and Events

And now, @secretcinema. We will discuss the location of your hidden Rebel base. #StarWars https://t.co/QOSg09U9FJ
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 7, 2016

We just got a big hint about how cool Disneyland’s ‘Star Wars’ rides will be https://t.co/ueaONpnPcq via @sai
— B.J. Priester (@RedPenofLex) January 8, 2016

Collecting

New Star Wars: The Force Awakens First Order Officer Minifigure Coming Soon https://t.co/POpyE8zgVu #disney pic.twitter.com/wTqog30J4o
— DisKingdom.com (@DISKingdom) January 2, 2016

@JennaBusch pic.twitter.com/OwQfTCLZ72
— Hasbro (@HasbroNews) January 5, 2016

Star Wars Monopoly game to add Rey character after fan outcry: https://t.co/IUWGehmBJR #TheresRey pic.twitter.com/QzisbWmpvm
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) January 6, 2016

More Rey merchandise coming – Rey’s Nerf Blaster https://t.co/da4fQyo7ZS pic.twitter.com/q9m8NHqAui
— Yakface (@yak_face) January 4, 2016

Now we’re talkin’ #theforceawakens #WheresRey pic.twitter.com/eWQSfgQvyY
— Yakface (@yak_face) January 4, 2016

Before the battles. Before the box. The creation of a lightsaber, brought to you by @Duracell. https://t.co/jnzxFSlaft
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 5, 2016

Get this exclusive print this Sunday when you see @starwars in @IMAX 3D! Get tix! https://t.co/QZsBRj2G76 pic.twitter.com/lSLcD2obLd
— AMC Theatres (@AMCTheatres) January 5, 2016

Color difference in titanium ship #3. @Yodasnews @CollectorsHutt @FLYGUY @yak_face @SWKidscast @StarWarsJunk pic.twitter.com/qftkUaPv9y
— Darth Neal (@nealmathley) January 8, 2016

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