Star Wars news for the week of January 26, 2018
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of January 26 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!
Star Wars: The Last Jedi News and Rumors
Of course Rian Johnson and Mark Hamill have thoughts on what happened to Luke’s hand. https://t.co/7qCc8RcEgH pic.twitter.com/lBdG8T8Ch9
— io9 (@io9) January 21, 2018
John Williams Earns 51st Oscar Nomination for ‘Star War: The Last Jedi’ Score https://t.co/uFE1Wq4Aun pic.twitter.com/XrBDATYxqV
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) January 23, 2018
Congrats to our Sound Mixing nominees! #Oscars #OscarNoms pic.twitter.com/hskTFdcsHs
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 23, 2018
Congrats to our Sound Editing nominees! #Oscars #OscarNoms pic.twitter.com/SmRrR2QolG
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 23, 2018
Congrats to our Original Score nominees! #Oscars #OscarNoms pic.twitter.com/oxQStVb5PS
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 23, 2018
Congrats to our Visual Effects nominees! #Oscars #OscarNoms pic.twitter.com/Eph09pP6FH
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 23, 2018
I can’t remember the last time all the nominations lists made me this happy. SO many good folks, SO much good stuff.
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) January 23, 2018
Rian Johnson Talks About The Holdo Maneuver, One of ‘The Last Jedi’s Most Breathtaking … https://t.co/sbqZeA0Cr3 pic.twitter.com/RWgqVH2kWz
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) January 24, 2018
Veteran whose dying wish was to see Star Wars: The Last Jedi has died https://t.co/mwrSC5EVqQ
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) January 24, 2018
#TheLastJedi‘s director, @RianJohnson, reveals new details about @DelReyStarWars‘ upcoming novelization with author @JasonCFry, we set sail on a @DisneyCruise, and more, on The #StarWarsShow! pic.twitter.com/IHs56UKCRB
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 24, 2018
Here’s the first footage from The Last Jedi deleted scene of Luke’s third lesson https://t.co/LQryW3IMrZ pic.twitter.com/XAlctj8mkr
— io9 (@io9) January 25, 2018
A memorable scene in #StarWars: #TheLastJedi was rewritten by Rian Johnson based on a suggestion from Hux actor Domnhall Gleeson https://t.co/1GGTAXXTVi pic.twitter.com/hslyVtScDs
— HitFix on UPROXX (@HitFixUPROXX) January 25, 2018
Solo: A Star Wars Story News and Rumors
A tragic loss. My heart goes out to Alli’s family whom she adored. Alli was an important colleague & friend over many years who never backed away from any challenge but at all times was both powerfully effective & graciously humanistic. RIP #AlliShearmur https://t.co/KrCa0JtZAd
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) January 20, 2018
Had the inexpressible privilege this year of getting to know and work with Alli every day. She was a dynamic, feisty, shrewd, HILARIOUS, generous, warm, affectionate and gloriously crazy person, and it’s not fair she won’t be here to see the finished film she worked so hard on. https://t.co/d7qbDUCSlF
— Jon Kasdan (@JonKasdan) January 20, 2018
@StarWarsNewsNet The #IMAX release of #SoloAStarWarsStory Trailer to include expanded IMAX Shots! Select scenes captured with IMAX Cameras!
— Vahn (@ImAFilmEditor) January 22, 2018
Only a single ‘Solo’ image to share from the London Toy Fair – courtesy of @RevellUK and their advent calendar for 2018. Not final artwork. #LondonToyFair #Solo @starwars pic.twitter.com/1OwcSKY8Sz
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 23, 2018
Always great to catch up with my pal @WarwickADavis #SoloAStarWarsStory we’re doing some post production sound work pic.twitter.com/ZzxMt9NO3H
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) January 24, 2018
#StarWars producer Allison Shearmur mourned by Natalie Portman, Kathleen Kennedy as “brilliant mind and generous spirit” https://t.co/4785JEWl0I pic.twitter.com/AvF9zudMFh
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 25, 2018
Star Wars: Episode IX News and Rumors
Domhnall Gleeson gives us an update on #StarWars Episode IX. | #VarietyStudio presented by @att #Sundance pic.twitter.com/LYRUjPRt9b
— Variety (@Variety) January 22, 2018
Spinoff News and Rumors
Is #HandmaidsTale filmmaker Reed Morano the next #StarWars director? https://t.co/EpHy6sBpEx pic.twitter.com/9FbIeA5e4d
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 19, 2018
Television News and Rumors
The end begins when #StarWarsRebels returns for its final episodes Monday, February 19 at 9pm EDT on @DisneyXD. pic.twitter.com/0PClrMeRGV
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 19, 2018
The trailer, poster and schedule for the final episodes of Star Wars Rebels! #StarWarsRebels https://t.co/d8lvYAqe4e
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) January 19, 2018
It is with *extreme fanboy glee* that I will answer the question–
Am I voicing Palpatine in Rebels Season 4?
No, I am not
!!!See, they found this guy who does it juuust a fair bit better than I do, by any estimation.
An actor I greatly admire.#caretoguess?!!!!!!
— Sam Witwer (@SamWitwer) January 19, 2018
Around the Web
‘Star Wars’ and ‘Hunger Games’ producer Allison Shearmur dies at 53https://t.co/OBoLBzezl7 pic.twitter.com/HtiU4YGEFh
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 20, 2018
More WIP of #GuardiansOfTheWhills @starwars #tamposla pic.twitter.com/D8ZwYJNsR8
— Darren Tibbles (@daztibbles) January 19, 2018
Hey Rian. I remember when we shot that. It was Jim’s idea. If you think about it those characters looked no-where near how the rest of the Muppets looked on the show. Jim loved experimenting with new looks. He always pushed the envelope. (So you can”t blame me for being scared)
— Frank Oz (@TheFrankOzJam) January 23, 2018
With no plans to run, punch or point in 2018 we can only assume the Ford is beefing up for Indy V filming in… https://t.co/hbeTk9vk21
— Indymag (@TIJArchive) January 25, 2018
Books
Far too kind … oh who am I kidding I’m totally getting a screenshot of this turned into a really big poster for my office. https://t.co/Ww9XiRkfdv
— Jason Fry (@jasoncfry) January 24, 2018
Comics
A Day In The Life of STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI’s DJ In New Marvel One-Shot https://t.co/qS80DNw57L pic.twitter.com/G7chFrVNPF
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) January 25, 2018
Marvel Editor Heather Antos Tweets About Upcoming ‘Star Wars’ Comic Releases – https://t.co/eNh5Yd9rZf #StarWars @HeatherAntos @Marvel pic.twitter.com/4owDZ8JiSd
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 20, 2018
Return of the Comics Scribe! On April 4, I fly back to the Galaxy Far, Far Away with @IDWPublishing‘s STAR WARS ADVENTURES ANNUAL 2018 — a showcase for my first story ever starring Luke, Leia, and the droids! Drawn by @JonSommariva! https://t.co/jeMTQydRbt pic.twitter.com/0sYGlJeNpg
— John Jackson Miller (@jjmfaraway) January 24, 2018
Chums! I’ve been sitting on this for ages but I’m so happy to announce that I’ve written and drawn a @StarWars story for @IDWPublishing‘s #StarWarsAdventures Issue 9. #IG88 #DreamComeTrue pic.twitter.com/8pstFuFyIK
— Nick Brokenshire (@NickBrokenshire) January 24, 2018
Del Rey ‘Star Wars’ Convention Exclusive For Emerald City Comic-Con … – https://t.co/O5tTdrsKUl #StarWars @DelReyStarWars @DelReyBooks pic.twitter.com/94sjPnz69W
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 24, 2018
“Star Wars: Poe Dameron” writer @charlessoule teases the Resistance pilot’s latest adventure! More on https://t.co/2gXkrpswTj: https://t.co/xf4UyLRXCQ
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) January 25, 2018
https://t.co/mVXi17I07U speaks with the team behind the #ForcesOfDestiny: Ahsoka & Padmé comic. https://t.co/dsgER6EADn pic.twitter.com/9ichyWxNzg
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 25, 2018
Star Wars: Thrawn Dominates Advance Reorders https://t.co/G3gEuiXehJ
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) January 25, 2018
Luke Skywalker Action Figure Variant From John Tyler … – https://t.co/ITgMEjhyhf #StarWars @johntylerchris @HamillHimself @Marvel pic.twitter.com/IGqiwZKKuQ
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 26, 2018
Video Games
The war is just beginning. News on what the next few months have in store for #StarWarsBattlefrontII players awaits: https://t.co/1jrpvATcw8 pic.twitter.com/ieHSEpNWRl
— EAStarWars (@EAStarWars) January 24, 2018
Lenovo Announces New Content for ‘Star Wars: Jedi Challenges’ … – https://t.co/26IdUa8z0M #StarWars @lenovo #JediChallenges @StarWars pic.twitter.com/LngczFrWwB
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 26, 2018
Collecting
Bird is the word with these new porgtastic sneakers. https://t.co/hR3E732yg8 pic.twitter.com/ueR3W6D5Vi
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 24, 2018
Target Exclusive POP! Resistance BB Unit | https://t.co/Gox1Py9Zt3 https://t.co/q8LRCQQ1r2 #target #funko #thelastjedi #exclusives pic.twitter.com/OcTosAtGfk
— Yakface (@yak_face) January 24, 2018
ANOVOS Han Solo Ensembles & Accessories In Stock And Shipping! – https://t.co/WKNqHC8OTC #StarWars @ANOVOS #HanSolo #HappyHunting pic.twitter.com/AuJJKnzP2Z
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 25, 2018