Star Wars news for the week of May 6, 2016
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of May 6, 2016 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!
Rogue One News and Rumors
‘#StarWars: #RogueOne’ star @rizmc reveals the film’s level of detail: https://t.co/fjoYQ2Ysn8 pic.twitter.com/P4Vl0G9pgC
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 3, 2016
Rogue One: A Star Story and a tiny tidbit on weapons. #StarWars #RogueOne. https://t.co/Fd6Pifcyen pic.twitter.com/LjpiKhXmqN
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) May 4, 2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story in LEGO!
Episode VIII News and Rumors
Daisy Ridley (& friends) thank you for being a #ForceForChange. Happy #StarWarsDay! https://t.co/JCTbHozt6vhttps://t.co/DvHKpwWVkA
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 3, 2016
Set photos for Star Wars: Episode VIII reveal Ahch-To and Millennium Falcon sets!#StarWars… https://t.co/Ks7NFGh670 pic.twitter.com/67aeN2YCSf
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) April 30, 2016
The Millennium Falcon on set for Star Wars: Episode VIII pic.twitter.com/UlZRjd3rVL
— Star Wars Direct (@StarWarsDirect) April 30, 2016
Daily Mail Published Pictures From Episode VIII Set At Pinewood https://t.co/KIaXFhV1QE #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) April 30, 2016
More Photos of Set on Ceann Sibéal Peninsula for Star Wars: … – https://t.co/yXGbDFWG45 – #StarWars pic.twitter.com/PzH0we5NAO
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 2, 2016
Gonna cancel the bb8 costume you ordered for today…. https://t.co/tbsP6QFMF7
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) May 4, 2016
POWER PHASE! #FITNESSFRIDAY #funkyfriday #swolemates #swoledier #toostrongfortoolong #flatchestedandwhat #GAINZ! And cheeky appearance by the MAN HIMSELF @gravzy12
Han Solo News and Rumors
Alden Ehrenreich cast as the young Han Solo! https://t.co/rPkpdUhWbi #StarWars #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/AkuHnqhLOl
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) May 6, 2016
Can’t wait to get “shooting”!#MayThe4thBeWithYou pic.twitter.com/HlteYut6m0
— Chris Miller (@chrizmillr) May 4, 2016
Saw the Rogue One movie poster in the wild tonight. pic.twitter.com/TovKQklIZ4
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) May 6, 2016
The Force Awakens News and Rumors
Actress Anna Brewster Reveals Her Most Difficult Moment Playing Bazine in … – https://t.co/0C69zzfcDq – pic.twitter.com/nFpJ9mBUWF
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) April 30, 2016
It’s true. All of it. @StarWars: #TheForceAwakens gets the emoji treatment. https://t.co/dnsqcFfr3g
— Disney (@Disney) May 2, 2016
J.J. Abrams nixed a very weird prequel reference in The Force Awakens https://t.co/uOY1xye0F2 pic.twitter.com/E1L2tgf9u3
— io9 (@io9) May 3, 2016
HAMILTON Ham4Ham with J.J. Abrams 5/4/16
For #StarWarsDay, we brought #JJAbrams out to sing the song @Lin_Manuel wrote for the film! #broadWAYthe4thBeWithYou https://t.co/G0raK5twPE
— Hamilton (@HamiltonMusical) May 4, 2016
Jam to @Lin_Manuel’s “Jabba Flow” from #TheForceAwakens! https://t.co/0QqglnwenJ #MayThe4thBeWithYou pic.twitter.com/yz9MxZuzYu
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 4, 2016
Proof that @devincf is no bull********. Mark Hamill confirms severed hand opening to Force Awakens https://t.co/eNOHF0cleA
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) May 4, 2016
#MayThe4thBeWithYou: Meet the team behind BB-8 https://t.co/kKPPnZmh8mhttps://t.co/pK95dBV5s6
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 4, 2016
Squeezing in a #starwars post. That time @jboyega_ was going to have HF sign his ‘Han Solo as Stormtrooper’ figure and I knowing Harrison would’ve flipped if he saw this crazy, cross eyed doll staring back at him. So I did a quick repaint on it- amazing what a little color can do. Inspired by the amazing @noelcruzdolls Just like makeup, now only if I could’ve resculpted his hair. #maythefourthbewithyou #hansolo #harrisonford #repaint #art #dolls #actionfigures #painting #merchandise #makeup #create #proartists #worldofartists
Anthology News and Rumors
Ewan McGregor Wants Us to Know He’s Not ‘Campaigning’ For Obi-Wan Movie – https://t.co/6MqeUDSzUA pic.twitter.com/M4DkPbAm3M
— Spinoff Online (@SpinoffOnline) April 29, 2016
Television News and Rumors
Happy #StarWarsDay! #MayThe4thBeWithYou, and all of #StarWarsRebels Season 2, too! Available NOW in the App! pic.twitter.com/Szl7dpslqW
— Disney XD (@DisneyXD) May 4, 2016
Around The Web
The exact moment I realized girl I kissed & had a major crush on was my sister. #ObiWansOmission #GFGaffe #Awkward https://t.co/vxEOz7Yp3x
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) April 29, 2016
https://t.co/tfaHDiJOex @starwars
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) April 29, 2016
Carrie Fisher brought her dog to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner: https://t.co/VDefrmFIk1 pic.twitter.com/ai73AgUeR3
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 1, 2016
Away put your weapon, I mean you no harm…… pic.twitter.com/q5qOKJiD5D
— The Star Wars Report (@StarWarsReport) May 3, 2016
You will be…. pic.twitter.com/HQQ4oxqqD1
— The Star Wars Report (@StarWarsReport) May 3, 2016
Thanks @TheSun 4 ACTUALLY letting me be Editor-NOT just photo-opp! #WalterBurns #PerryWhite #JJonahJameson 4 a day! https://t.co/hOiYtsahVJ
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) May 4, 2016
#SunHamill #MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/LcPNvebdOZ
— (@markhpointing) May 4, 2016
Jedi Knight in shining armour: @HamillHimself surprises hospital patients ? https://t.co/RR9lQfxZ0j via @DailyMailCeleb
— Jay Dee (@Jaydy2007) May 4, 2016
Once @Renner4Real realized I wasn’t #HomelessHamill he rocked! I cried meeting #ElizabethOlsen too (but didn’t pee). https://t.co/KrLqPVMkiz
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) May 5, 2016
Heading back to the stage to play the title role of Woyzeck in a new and exciting adaption at the Old Vic.#cantwait https://t.co/mlhnCcbXr0
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) May 4, 2016
Chicago’s Lucas Museum of Narrative Art No Longer in the Works https://t.co/PwhHl3SyLZ pic.twitter.com/geAPv40rT9
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) May 4, 2016
There is a reason I left these guys #starwarsday pic.twitter.com/2Vw3COtEhD
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) May 4, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: #DaisyRidley & #NaomiWatts in final talks to star in ‘Ophelia’ https://t.co/elG0CvAClI pic.twitter.com/QyIAmIGbF7
— Deadline Hollywood (@Deadline) May 4, 2016
Watch the #StarWars Cantina Band play a reunion show at Coachella. #MayThe4thBeWithYou: https://t.co/veSOtu3g0d pic.twitter.com/JMa4vlxqO0
— Nerdist (@nerdist) May 4, 2016
Enormous ‘Star Wars’ LEGO diorama transports us to Mos Eisley – https://t.co/GTNFa6gc6W pic.twitter.com/vHikeBtQWJ
— Robot6 (@Robot6) May 5, 2016
Watch the Obamas Throw a ‘Star Wars’ Dance Party (Video) https://t.co/zfxPOTlwhj pic.twitter.com/cwcQxVJkdo
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) May 5, 2016
Star Wars’ Daisy Ridley introduces Kennedy’s Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Space Launch System & Orion Launch Directorhttps://t.co/PGHoZpaSyt
— NASA Kennedy / KSC (@NASAKennedy) May 5, 2016
Where the Sounds From the World’s Favorite Movies Are Born
Comics
Jeez, Yet Another Star Wars @johntylerchris Star Wars Action Figure Cover I Don’t Think I … https://t.co/AZ1xNyhEQK pic.twitter.com/iaXIFh3ey2
— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) April 29, 2016
Another Vintage Variant cover from @johntylerchris Bespin Leia will appear on #StarWars no.19 @theHallofComics pic.twitter.com/bgGzYa3eOw
— CollectorsCantina (@CollectCantina) April 30, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: @StarWars: The Force Awakens @Marvel Comicbook Adaptation First Look https://t.co/MSSWgXPQl4 pic.twitter.com/Z12zdeestS
— Comicbook.com (@ComicBook) May 4, 2016
Han Solo rides again in the new #StarWars sketchbook by @MarkBrooksArt! https://t.co/pac0EoFlE1 pic.twitter.com/I2klbYnyxL
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) May 5, 2016
Books
‘#StarWars: Bloodline’ sheds new light on Princess Leia’s darkest secrets: https://t.co/zrSiivRiGl pic.twitter.com/slWqnDBuFT
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 3, 2016
Before the Force Awakens, there was another story. #BLOODLINE is on sale today! #StarWars https://t.co/WOxT2Du8Yn pic.twitter.com/ZkzGT1lkHr
— Random House (@randomhouse) May 3, 2016
25 years ago a book was published that helped to re-ignite people’s passion for a special franchise. #MTFBWY pic.twitter.com/RrVVgSfyxT
— Star Wars Books (@swbooks) May 1, 2016
#StarWars legend @jjmfaraway opens up about The Force used to build a galaxy far, far, away. https://t.co/4fETilza0I pic.twitter.com/ytud8DpL80
— OMNI (@OmniReboot) May 4, 2016
I guess it’s official: I am starting work on this: https://t.co/HJUm7YprK6
— Pablo Hidalgo (@pablohidalgo) May 5, 2016
Attractions
Star Wars Celebration 2017 set to take place in Orlando! https://t.co/58Nxfi2fGM #StarWarsDay #MayThe4thBeWithYou pic.twitter.com/jzjDGER70s
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) May 4, 2016
Video Games
Happy #StarWarsDay! Check out the new adventures to play in #LEGOStarWars: #TheForceAwakens: https://t.co/l5Fz52ljJihttps://t.co/ADb7wVmvUp
— LEGO Star Wars Game (@LSWGame) May 4, 2016
We are thrilled to announce that we’re working with @Respawn on a new #StarWars game: https://t.co/V0XliTbAr9 pic.twitter.com/IuS3vw3BVm
— Electronic Arts (@EA) May 4, 2016
New Episode VII Backstory Content Contained In LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens https://t.co/MzVHcwFU0r #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 5, 2016
Collecting
That LEGO Star Wars Space Slug Set… pic.twitter.com/mNJFRkOcNE
— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) April 30, 2016
Muchas ganas de este Busto para principios del 2017 @gentlegiantltd pic.twitter.com/ouzIEyyUjo
— Alejandro Plaza (@Jango1138) May 2, 2016
@KyloR3n Check it out we made you ! https://t.co/S9v6ndzNbE @starwars #KyloRen #GentleGiantLTD #Minibust pic.twitter.com/xotEFAKhA4
— Gentle Giant Ltd (@gentlegiantltd) May 4, 2016
Join us Sat., May 7 from 12-2pm for a LEGO Star Wars Make & Take event and Master Your Force!https://t.co/DXC8H9DqIL
— ToysRUs (@ToysRUs) May 2, 2016
Exclusive: See @Andy_Fairhurst’s gorgeous May the 4th print from Bottleneck Gallery: https://t.co/gX7pD49mHU pic.twitter.com/1EczYluC0X
— Oh My Disney (@OhMyDisney) May 3, 2016
We couldn’t be more happy to announce a private autograph signing with Legendary Artist Drew Struzan! He’s been… https://t.co/hd8FbXjF4t
— Official Pix (@officialpix) May 3, 2016
Check out the store for APs https://t.co/k7yPp8Ld2q#MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsDay #StarWars #KyloRen #Rey #Finn pic.twitter.com/Rvw7jGzRKQ
— Marko Manev (@markomanev) May 4, 2016
Funko Reveals Summer Line Up of POP! Figures | https://t.co/Gox1PxSoBv https://t.co/0UeCBw1Ek0 pic.twitter.com/vXy0aAFEk7
— Yakface (@yak_face) May 4, 2016
#MayThe4thBeWithYou image by @melbs, see tons more amazing @PosterPosse #starwars art here! https://t.co/QeMWks0UtQ pic.twitter.com/1PJudRoCrf
— Poster Posse (@PosterPosse) May 4, 2016
You didn’t think we forgot about #StarWars Day, right? C-3PO by @sirmitchell is ON SALE NOW! https://t.co/P1u2PlVnPF pic.twitter.com/KOWgArdNb0
— MONDO (@MondoNews) May 5, 2016
ANOVOS is proud to offer the Star Wars: #TheForceAwakens Kylo Ren Helmet Standard Line Accessory: https://t.co/qiGUFSnLir
— ANOVOS (@ANOVOS) May 5, 2016
