Star Wars news for the week of February 23, 2018
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of February 23, 2018 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!
Solo: A Star Wars Story News and Rumors
Hasbro Announces FurReal Friends Ultimate Co-pilot Chewie | https://t.co/Gox1PxSoBv https://t.co/2QmqWuVMXu #hasbro #furrealfriends #starwars #toyfair2018 pic.twitter.com/z13HqbRvih
— Yakface (@yak_face) February 15, 2018
Here’s how a galaxy of new books will connect to Solo: A Star Wars Story https://t.co/DjmDPdx4UV
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) February 16, 2018
Thrilled to showcase the incredible artistry behind Lucasfilm’s latest with @ABRAMSbooks’ The Art of #SoloAStarWarsStory!https://t.co/zRUQEWgu3m pic.twitter.com/q7s9IJugkQ
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) February 16, 2018
Take a better look at a couple of new, super cool characters from #StarWars #SoloAStarWarsStory pic.twitter.com/8ZUKh36IbY
— Paul Bateman (@PaulRMQ) February 17, 2018
We’re building a crew. The best in the galaxy! @starwars #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/4zGl1lTVoR
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) February 18, 2018
Two New Starships from #Solo: A Star Wars Story Revealed. Meet the Imperial Hauler and the Arrestor Cruiser! – #StarWars – https://t.co/146CWK9y8F pic.twitter.com/3MJqSspgrY
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) February 18, 2018
A galaxy’s worth of #HanSolo stories and books are on their way. https://t.co/aLfnDuaMip pic.twitter.com/pTMcN0GfCR
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 19, 2018
#HotWheels #Solo leak.#starwars #starwarstoys pic.twitter.com/vhih7BPLCk
— Star Wars TOYS 360 (@SWtoys360) February 19, 2018
Here you go #StarWars fam:
Donald Glover says #Solo is just straight up FUN https://t.co/BqfoPmIxJx pic.twitter.com/VItyzzA3Qx— Ash Crossan (@AshCrossan) February 20, 2018
Gamemaker Tells Court Lucasfilm Doesn’t Own “Sabacc” in ‘Star Wars’ Trademark Dispute https://t.co/MpB677mRwz
— THR Esq. (@THREsq) February 20, 2018
We take a look at the #HanSolo books and comics heading our way, talk with #StarWarsRebels‘ @TiyaSircar, check out ALL THE STAR WARS TOYS at New York Toy Fair 2018, and more, on The #StarWarsShow! pic.twitter.com/eaoO4Y31tr
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 21, 2018
Some WIP of the Kessel Run super short animation I’m working on as part of my #Solo fan project. @starwars @RealRonHoward #starwarsfanart pic.twitter.com/kiFlPYcsOI
— Darren Tibbles (@daztibbles) February 21, 2018
Solo: A Star Wars Story – Sabotage Trailer Re-Cut
Episode IX News and Rumors
What can you tell us about #StarWars Episode IX? – @StephenAtHome
We have a script. – #JJAbrams #LSSC pic.twitter.com/oOH9h3nrVm
— The Late Show (@colbertlateshow) February 22, 2018
JJ Abrams Goes on Colbert and Claims that ‘Star Wars Episode IX’ Has a Script (Video) https://t.co/4Pu17BKLpU pic.twitter.com/FApLP64LLM
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) February 22, 2018
In-Home and Television News and Rumors
The rebellion is reborn. #TheLastJedi will be available on Digital Download, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD on April 9th! Available for pre-order here: https://t.co/ybC1lRamO6 pic.twitter.com/SE7VE23f19
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) February 20, 2018
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is coming to Digital HD, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD in March! #StarWarsTheLastJedi #StarWars https://t.co/EHXU0SLzqB
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) February 20, 2018
What do Grand Moff Tarkin, Admiral Raddus, and Ben Kenobi have in common? They all speak with @Stephen_Stanton‘s voice. The actor looks back over his career at https://t.co/mVXi17qoJk: https://t.co/1cFvz7BIJL pic.twitter.com/5BHIl2N00e
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 16, 2018
The end #StarWarsRebels has begun. Venture deeper into “Jedi Night” and “DUME” with #RebelsRecon. pic.twitter.com/OO1ah0Me2y
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 20, 2018
Around the Web
The Last Jedi: Rian Johnson Changed Kylo Ren’s TIE Silencer After Seeing One of the Toys – #StarWars #TheLastJedi – https://t.co/1ROpNv6bsI pic.twitter.com/rxRp5rigSM
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) February 16, 2018
#StarWars meets the #DisneyPrincess world when @jhaletweets‘ Cinderella subs in for Grand Moff Tarkin on #TalkinToons with @yakkopinky https://t.co/UEXZlMOIyx pic.twitter.com/Jn7cxyXx22
— Nerdist (@nerdist) February 16, 2018
I’m honored to be reading Carrie’s Letter to Princess Leia, her touching, twisted & hilarious tribute to herself! #BeThere https://t.co/myQE3x5uSC via @thr
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) February 16, 2018
I asked J.J. Abrams about STAR WARS fans who didn’t like all those LADIEZZZZ in THE LAST JEDI, and he had kind of the perfect answer: https://t.co/Kggqpb04DS
— Kate Erbland (@katerbland) February 16, 2018
“The Force Of Sound” Streaming Feature Coming From ABC News – https://t.co/iH20l8VI4t #StarWars pic.twitter.com/Nr9FXyw1eT
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 16, 2018
Star Wars: Daisy Ridley Claims ‘The Last Jedi’ Proves Rey is Just a “Cog in the Machine” https://t.co/oSD55VuWth via @ComicBook #StarWars
— Star Wars Events (@StarWarsEvents) February 17, 2018
Ron Perlman Joins Mark Hamill in Transformers: Power of the Primes https://t.co/TASAQYZumT
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) February 17, 2018
— i’m a star wars (@tolkienianjedi) February 17, 2018
.@HamillHimself jump-started a few hearts with a Twitter post reassuring fans he was not dead https://t.co/I9078Z8ZTu pic.twitter.com/3hmuxZUEbX
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 17, 2018
#StarWars doc goes behind-the-scenes of Skywalker Sound https://t.co/IR4Y2jpTPi pic.twitter.com/GiTN9u0fUT
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 19, 2018
#BlackPanther tops #StarWarsTheLastJedi in historic opening https://t.co/hpiAOu6A8M pic.twitter.com/U1ND6SoCHQ
— Variety (@Variety) February 20, 2018
I don’t know how you got this footage but Lucasfilm security is on their way to your home.
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) February 20, 2018
this one nearly made the cut #Bespin pic.twitter.com/0Z6DqugIqu
— jock (@Jock4twenty) February 20, 2018
Oscar Isaac talks ‘Annihilation,’ ‘Star Wars,’ and the most turbulent year of his life in our exclusive cover story https://t.co/DgqX2OjQ9n pic.twitter.com/ShIxtLLQfa
— GQ Style (@GQStyle) February 20, 2018
#Oscars2018: @HamillHimself, @GalGadot, @Zendaya added to presenters list https://t.co/UTRWGvyWgr pic.twitter.com/LxJJnBAWb7
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 21, 2018
Rian Johnson on Steven Spielberg #SpielbergTakeover pic.twitter.com/aTnAlv9cFG
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) February 21, 2018
Note to self: 1) Talk fast enough so the orchestra doesn’t try to play me off.
2) No “R2-Me Too” jokes.
3) After opening the envelope, don’t say “La La Land”#Oscars2018
; https://t.co/8bK7LRB5ca— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) February 21, 2018
Streaming now! Check out “The Force of Sound”, an ABC News Features inside look at the sound design of #TheLastJedi with @rianjohnson, @matthewood & the @skywalkersound team! https://t.co/57ZeFAt4el @ABC pic.twitter.com/WdtgJ14p9w
— Clayton Sandell (@Clayton_Sandell) February 20, 2018
Exclusive: Mark @HamillHimself will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 8 https://t.co/QVINRDZt9B | Via @wofstargirl pic.twitter.com/6X8v4Kq7ns
— Variety (@Variety) February 21, 2018
#StarWars Has Abandoned the Iconic Wilhelm Scream https://t.co/xgRYjxNREU pic.twitter.com/SmIjEyqlwb
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) February 21, 2018
Can’t say this is a dream come true because I was never foolish enough to think something like this could ever happen. When part of me doubts I deserve such an honor, I remind myself that someone got a “Star” for just one crappy reality show. #BeyondGr8ful https://t.co/CEzO0jdD3k
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) February 22, 2018
FUN FACT: In 1976, when Harrison Ford told me he already had a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, I laughed & thought he was joking. He wasn’t. Broadway & silent film star Harrison Ford had one for decades before #StarWars#HarrisonsAlwaysRight pic.twitter.com/fu3bcvK8Y1
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) February 22, 2018
William Shatner Busts Mark Hamill’s Chops Over Upcoming Hollywood Star https://t.co/DbwFiZKHeH pic.twitter.com/jTxSMFOEJM
— Heat Vision (@HeatVisionBlog) February 22, 2018
Steal from the best! https://t.co/YcNjoF7qYb
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) February 22, 2018
YESSSS! We had @anthonywonke & his crew on set every day, we were always radio mic’d up. This isn’t talking heads & b-roll, it really gets into process & captures what the shoot felt like. Excited to see it with a crowd… https://t.co/3lkPkDRPnP
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) February 22, 2018
Really looking forward to this @92Y. I’m so honored @TheFrankOzJam agreed to do this! There is no one on the planet I’d rather be probed by than Frank, as long as The Pope remains unavailable.
Counting down the days- mh https://t.co/BEk8epufEd— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) February 22, 2018
Behind the Magic – Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Bombing Run
Comics
.@EW is showing off your first look at the newest cover reveals coming from IDW Publishing’s @starwars: Adventures in celebration of Solo! Including the reveal of IDW’s official @Freecomicbook #StarWars cover! – https://t.co/ORuRf8DNfc pic.twitter.com/EwqtBSTgdi
— IDW Publishing (@IDWPublishing) February 16, 2018
Marvel’s New Lando Miniseries Will Tie Into Solo: A Star Wars Storyhttps://t.co/d88ZwKGlUN pic.twitter.com/AElwgfRAyC
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) February 16, 2018
Free Comic Book Day Delivers Star Wars’ Solo Ahead Of Movie https://t.co/piv1484uzN pic.twitter.com/hIo6BvZwDc
— PREVIEWSworld (@PREVIEWSworld) February 20, 2018
LOTS of Han Solo coming from @cavanscott and I in May 😉 pic.twitter.com/LD5oR8smsS
— Derek Charm (@derek_charm) February 16, 2018
Marvel Publishes Tag And Bink Star Wars Comics Again, Ahead of Solo Movie https://t.co/5g9svawCJ2
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) February 22, 2018
Attractions
A new look at Disney World’s Star Wars resort #StarWars https://t.co/BHJHUGHWyA
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) February 22, 2018
VIDEO: Millennium Falcon Set Installation in Disneyland https://t.co/K8uvc5pq2H pic.twitter.com/8OAHd654l3
— BlogMickey.com (@Blog_Mickey) February 20, 2018
First Look: See new images of the #StarWars inspired resort planned for @WaltDisneyWorld: https://t.co/tzdJ08Kp2h #DisneySMMC pic.twitter.com/ISHGhQ2cJQ
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) February 22, 2018
Video Games
An update for your Rise to Power in the Star Wars galaxy.https://t.co/m1HqqcxeXH pic.twitter.com/Xfa4XgGBcZ
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 19, 2018
Luke’s compass, the Otomok System, Operation Yellow Moon. https://t.co/NCoLkEIrQb explores those and more #StarWars universe easter eggs found in @EAStarWars #BattlefrontII. https://t.co/Y6wRHf9pO4
— Star Wars Games (@StarWarsGames) February 21, 2018
New Lucasfilm Trademark Filing for “Star Wars Resistance” #lucasfilm #starwars #resistance pic.twitter.com/WNDP05XJDL
— Yakface (@yak_face) February 21, 2018
Collecting
Toy Fair New York Reveals: Star Wars – The Last Jedi! #FunkoTFNYhttps://t.co/bzbbv5NZQ0 pic.twitter.com/5wr8LKKsRL
— Funko (@OriginalFunko) February 16, 2018
Here’s some fun stuff for a great cause – bid on @IfOnly for a screen-used stormtrooper helmet or Porg maquette that I defaced with my signature! You’ll help raise money for the Northern California fire victims. https://t.co/MsdinO3Zw4
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) February 16, 2018
Hasbro’s #StarWars Toy Fair gallery with Solo: A Star Wars Story, the crowdfunded Jabba’s Sail Barge, Rogue One and The Last Jedi #ToyFair #Solo https://t.co/vWTNnuSl9h
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) February 18, 2018
Better shot 1 of 2 of the new Star Wars 3.75″ Vintage Collection.
Mostly re-releases here but great to see the line return.
H/T @thetoyinsider #starwars #toyfair #hasbro #vintagecollection #toystagram #toys #toycrew #FLYGUY #FLYGUYtoys #Googleplus https://t.co/ZPqQD76iRp pic.twitter.com/xWKKszBC5i— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) February 17, 2018
Better shot 2 of 2 of the new Star Wars 3.75″ Vintage Collection.
Some re-releases here but still great to see the line return and that cardback!
H/T @thetoyinsider #starwars #toyfair #hasbro #vintagecollection #toystagram #toys #toycrew #FLYGUY #FLYGUY… https://t.co/ksrzj5eItY pic.twitter.com/1cHZkoCPVY— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) February 17, 2018
Better shot 2 of 2 of the new Star Wars 3.75″ Vintage Collection.
Some re-releases here but still great to see the line return and that cardback!
H/T @thetoyinsider #starwars #toyfair #hasbro #vintagecollection #toystagram #toys #toycrew #FLYGUY #FLYGUY… https://t.co/ksrzj5eItY pic.twitter.com/1cHZkoCPVY— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) February 17, 2018
Release dates for the upcoming films and their related products – confirming #Solo street date. #NYTF pic.twitter.com/kbhGyeKGVt
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 17, 2018
A dream come true… Jabba’s Skiff with Jabba. Docking Spring 2018 at https://t.co/tVuAxV08Bx – back it by April 3rd!! @starwars #TFNY @HasbroNews #HasbroToyFair pic.twitter.com/pcboPwWWIr
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 17, 2018
Here’s a minute video of the Jabba’s Skiff prototype. Go fund it at https://t.co/WpEfzcsdDz now! @starwars #TFNY @HasbroNews #HasbroToyFair pic.twitter.com/qCI0qxiTlO
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 17, 2018
Playskool heroes series #StarWars #HasbroToyFair pic.twitter.com/lvYIEcSlmw
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) February 17, 2018
Playskool heroes! Poe’s X-Wing, thr Falcon, Rancor, and more! #StarWars #HasbroToyFair pic.twitter.com/WZYgMQm0tp
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) February 17, 2018
The 12 inch and 3.75 inch Qi’ra figures say “Corellia” and the outfit is hers from the beginning of the teaser, which confirms she and Han are speeding around Corellia in #SoloAStarWarsStory #StarWars #HasbroToyFair pic.twitter.com/nZh4OMVmmY
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) February 17, 2018
Yup Black Series Holdo is coming in 2019 if I heard correctly. #StarWars #HasbroToyFair pic.twitter.com/dpThjCiJ2a
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) February 17, 2018
VIDEO: The Falcon in action! So Lando basically put a body kit over the true exterior to dress it up, but the rumble feature causes them to blow off revealing its true self! #StarWars #HasbroToyFair pic.twitter.com/etqXtt1iC5
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) February 17, 2018
Celebrate the legacy of #StarWars w/ the return of these highly detailed Star Wars Vintage Collection 3.75 in figures! Avail Spring ’18 #HasbroToyFair pic.twitter.com/Y2WZ8jPezn
— Hasbro (@HasbroNews) February 18, 2018
Leaked Hot Wheels for #SoloAStarWarsStory have turned up on Instagram https://t.co/BCDq54Z41b interesting designs and actual names for a couple that we leaked here: https://t.co/TLMa3bYUdR #hotwheels pic.twitter.com/3xcBUFm6xF
— Yakface (@yak_face) February 18, 2018
#2018InternationalToyFair #LEGO showroom #StarWars display including the #SoloAStarWarsStory #millenniumfalcon, #Yoda‘s Hut, #Jedi & #CloneTrooper #BattlePack, and the #DarthMaul Buildable Figure. #WeAreAllRebelScumhttps://t.co/pj8U2ucb1q pic.twitter.com/TwOJJFTtAA
— Rebelscum.com (@rebelscumnews) February 18, 2018
#Hasbro shows off #TheVintageCollection #ActionFigures in their showroom @ #2018InternationalToyFair #StarWars #WeAreAllRebelScum pic.twitter.com/YLU7Lk5als
— Rebelscum.com (@rebelscumnews) February 18, 2018
#HasbroToyFair introduces #Haslab with #TheVintageCollection 3.75″ scale #JabbasSailBarge @ #2018InternationalToyFair #StarWars #WeAreAllRebelScumhttps://t.co/9r5ZRn65g5 pic.twitter.com/pjyFEei78a
— Rebelscum.com (@rebelscumnews) February 18, 2018
HASLAB Announcement Video from Hasbro. https://t.co/llFoais5Pb
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 18, 2018
Put on this deluxe helmet from #StarWars: The Black Series & reign as the evil Sith Lord Darth Vader w/ movie-accurate sound effects! Avail Spring ’18 #HasbroToyFair pic.twitter.com/955H0Xvkkk
— Hasbro (@HasbroNews) February 18, 2018
Showcase the galaxy’s most iconic #StarWars scenes & characters w/ The Black Series Kylo Ren Centerpiece! Avail April ’18 #HasbroToyFair pic.twitter.com/J6wqr5Vjk0
— Hasbro (@HasbroNews) February 18, 2018
Take your #StarWars collection to the next level w/ these incredibly detailed figures from Solo: A Star Wars Story in the Star Wars: The Black Series 6-in Figure Assortment! Avail Spring 2018 #HasbroToyFair pic.twitter.com/UYSeOeG67E
— Hasbro (@HasbroNews) February 18, 2018
Han Solo and friends join @Mattel‘s #StarWars #BattleRollers collection. Get an exclusive look:https://t.co/4elFELUPob pic.twitter.com/7hlAEQufak
— Nerdist (@nerdist) February 18, 2018
Prepare to embark on a galactic adventure! Introducing the #StarWars 2-in-1 Millennium Falcon playset – an action-packed set built for exploring the galaxy. (Avail. Spring ’18) #HasbroToyFair pic.twitter.com/hV6fpRTZCk
— Hasbro (@HasbroNews) February 18, 2018
The Khetanna—Jabba the Hutt’s famed sail barge—could come to life with your help! If we reach 5000 pre-orders, Jabba’s vehicle of choice for will become a reality – and the largest #StarWars vehicle ever created by Hasbro! Visit https://t.co/NG8rsvwgj4 for info! #HasbroToyFair pic.twitter.com/gsWR1D9qba
— Hasbro (@HasbroNews) February 19, 2018
.@GearDiarySite’s awards have been announced and our #StarWars Ultimate Co-Pilot Chewie made their Best of 2018 #ToyFair list! #HasbroToyFair #TFNY pic.twitter.com/gpFCnW1N3d
— Hasbro (@HasbroNews) February 19, 2018
TFNY 2018: Jelly Belly & Hallmark – https://t.co/oCeUG8CxYc #StarWars @JellyBellyUK @Hallmark #TFNY pic.twitter.com/2bsrz3hkwJ
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 21, 2018
TFNY 2018: Schylling Toys – https://t.co/BwxQlBc61r #StarWars @Schylling #TFNY pic.twitter.com/mAGVprVcVY
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 21, 2018
TFNY 2018: IncrediBuilds Freestanding Models – https://t.co/7p9SufIxDC #StarWars @Incredi_Builds #TFNY pic.twitter.com/lsipvU3L5X
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 21, 2018
‘Wookiee Weekend’ Begins April 20th For ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ – https://t.co/ztjw0MAhPB #StarWars #Solo #WookieeWeekend pic.twitter.com/vVCFLPI17y
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 21, 2018
Hasbro Reveals TVC Klaatu (Skiff Guard) Coming in 2019 | https://t.co/Gox1PxSoBv https://t.co/7XM4s4QKwD #hasbro #vintagecollection #TVC #hasbropulse pic.twitter.com/o2ElP5SXU1
— Yakface (@yak_face) February 22, 2018
Hasbro is literally changing the face of their popular Black Series. Learn more at https://t.co/mVXi17I07U: https://t.co/hBtNaWuxGO pic.twitter.com/DVHQIruO2M
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 22, 2018
Here’s a first look at Target exclusive 10 inch Porg! More info coming soon. pic.twitter.com/JSJnfz0ljC
— Nick M. (@sw_up_wir20) February 22, 2018
