Star Wars news for the week of June 10, 2016
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of June 10 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!
Episode VIII News and Rumors
In the home stretch. https://t.co/AhhJoo4gBI
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) June 8, 2016
The crew thought it was weird for the first few months. But eventually they kept thinking it was weird. https://t.co/zeMM6OT1eq
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) June 8, 2016
Episode 8 promo about to be filmed with @JohnBoyega. Wonder if it’s for Celebrations UK? . pic.twitter.com/PpAZ0jI1WI
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) June 6, 2016
Rumor: The Force is with a beloved character in Star Wars VIII and someone is not Rey’s… https://t.co/BDtNe7rdSz pic.twitter.com/m36BdynoRn
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) June 8, 2016
Star Wars has galvanized tourism in the West of Ireland – https://t.co/sY5LnIAI7d via @TIMEWorld #StarWars
— Star Wars Events (@StarWarsEvents) June 9, 2016
.@HamillHimself talks long hours on the Star Wars set and his new show: https://t.co/vpM00WP4Id pic.twitter.com/iJGprJ24wn
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) June 9, 2016
John Williams on scoring the next #StarWars: “If I can do it, I certainly will.” https://t.co/SMXvAijr5A pic.twitter.com/IKAzAULqVj
— Variety (@Variety) June 10, 2016
This made remembering where you lived so much easier-Didn’t even need 2 drop breadcrumbs to find my way home either. https://t.co/V5n4EC9IFs
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) June 10, 2016
Rogue One News and Rumors
What’s true and false about the reshoots for ‘#RogueOne: A #StarWars Story’: https://t.co/U65VjNF5LW pic.twitter.com/ZIsh5f1DVQ
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) June 3, 2016
Christopher McQuarrie Denies Rogue One Reshoot Involvement https://t.co/nWRBcaP1yK
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) June 3, 2016
#StarWars ‘Rogue One’ Enlists Renowned Stunt Coordinator for Reshoots (Exclusive) https://t.co/SsYQ3fgw7d pic.twitter.com/osOSzrpDCE
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 4, 2016
An exclusive sneak peek of Rogue One costumes and props is heading to @SW_Celebration this July! #SWCE pic.twitter.com/rabHggME3g
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) June 3, 2016
Kyber Crystals & Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. #StarWars #RogueOne https://t.co/0eLeVSGn3u pic.twitter.com/kWgqR9MLFs
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) June 6, 2016
MERCADONA supermarket has #RogueOne cake! (image courtesy Nicolas A.) pic.twitter.com/X64NdUNGci
— Yakface (@yak_face) June 8, 2016
The Force Awakens News and Rumors
Hasbro Employees Knew The Force Awakens Plot Twist Two Years Before Its Release – https://t.co/fp5BSyQEH4 – pic.twitter.com/3mzmoQ66yv
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) June 9, 2016
Television News and Rumors
We want to know what YOU collect! Tweet us your collections w/ hashtag #PopCultureQuest https://t.co/TxQs8v1TQC
— Pop Culture Quest (@popculturequest) June 2, 2016
Around The Web
I realise I may have gone overboard with all this wax imagery. So you’ll b glad 2hear that this is(for now!)the last pic.twitter.com/tpL1Goaywl
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) June 5, 2016
.@WetworksSfx unveils a new cosplay mashup of #BigHero6‘s Baymax as a stormtrooper: https://t.co/ekTldO506H pic.twitter.com/ll9MTlWzJW
— Nerdist (@nerdist) June 6, 2016
.@JohnBoyega takes lead in #PacificRim sequel (Exclusive) https://t.co/HAZ1aSEahq
— Deadline Hollywood (@Deadline) June 6, 2016
I’ll be taking on the Pacific Rim franchise with Steven S.Deknight directing. Very excited!
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) June 6, 2016
So happy! My company UpperRoom Productions founded by myself & @MrFemiOguns, will co-produce #PacificRim2 alongside @Legendary
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) June 6, 2016
Will Arnett appeared on #Conan with his best audition for a part as a #StarWars droid https://t.co/IrUMOCnZYZ pic.twitter.com/j1Bv7zLs92
— UPROXX (@UPROXX) June 7, 2016
Would Hayden Christensen be willing to return as Anakin? Here is his thoughts on it. pic.twitter.com/5JuUO0fRQm
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) June 9, 2016
John Williams Honored by Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford at AFI Gala https://t.co/YVLZFuoTZj
— Variety (@Variety) June 10, 2016
11 Things We Learned at AFI Tribute to John Williams https://t.co/EN94W09Pxk pic.twitter.com/fjbqRI9iVF
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) June 10, 2016
Comics
Another @johntylerchris #StarWars vintage fig cover has been unveiled. #Cylo will appear on issue 22 of #DarthVader pic.twitter.com/Cpz3m4LxCp
— CollectorsCantina (@CollectCantina) June 3, 2016
Artist @mike_mayhew opens his #StarWars sketchbook for issue #20, available June 15: https://t.co/ZOxt8w07s8 pic.twitter.com/zP5EbGclfH
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) June 6, 2016
all my #StarWars novel covers so far #Bloodline #ANewDawn #Aftermath #kananjarrus #ransolmcasterfo #norrawexley pic.twitter.com/oOCJzensH6
— Caster Faux Pas (@vagabondartist) June 6, 2016
Go to the @popculturequest Facebook page & enter to win a MARK HAMILL signed ROTJ comic! https://t.co/UiAWit15ek pic.twitter.com/D72hxPmNhy
— Star Wars Reporter (@SWReporter) June 7, 2016
BB-8’s droidspeak decoded in this interview with the makers of @Marvel‘s Poe Dameron comic. https://t.co/Bvnu9apGH5 pic.twitter.com/U8orEdnMf5
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 9, 2016
Marvel’s “Darth Vader” comic finally sets its sights on long-awaited #StarWars showdown https://t.co/PrVQrR482m pic.twitter.com/HfHrHUTVpI
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) June 9, 2016
Books
all my #StarWars novel covers so far #Bloodline #ANewDawn #Aftermath #kananjarrus #ransolmcasterfo #norrawexley pic.twitter.com/oOCJzensH6
— Caster Faux Pas (@vagabondartist) June 6, 2016
Collect all @toppscards from the Star Wars galaxy in beautiful books by @AbramsComicArts! https://t.co/PmqmXx7Ru4 pic.twitter.com/LtdODjqc0C
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 9, 2016
Video Games
The #StarWarsBattlefront Galaxy is expanding. Get ready to take a trip to Bespin: https://t.co/hADPxcZFZf pic.twitter.com/zxKcKyGhkl
— EAStarWars (@EAStarWars) June 9, 2016
Is a long-lost #StarWars video game finally coming back from the dead? https://t.co/CCmtykQMDb pic.twitter.com/JzpQ11cVZi
— UPROXX (@UPROXX) June 6, 2016
Meet Jabba: Gangster. Crime Lord. Music enthusiast. https://t.co/020Sqnw8LL #LEGOStarWars #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/8M0wz1rcoX
— GameStop (@GameStop) June 3, 2016
Attractions
Disneyland is testing new interactive droids that will roam its expanded Star Wars lands https://t.co/QjA7V313We pic.twitter.com/QmbuuJHVrO
— io9 (@io9) June 9, 2016
Collecting
Lots More Star Wars @Hot_Wheels Coming Soon, Jango Fett, Royal Guard And More. https://t.co/bYIiZ1KmN0 pic.twitter.com/r2zK6KeAqf
— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) June 5, 2016
From the sands of Jakku, a replica crafted with unprecedented attention to detail. https://t.co/XVlhkzzrCX pic.twitter.com/O744HN0tfY
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 10, 2016