The purpose of this roundup is to put the highlights of all things Star Wars 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: The Force Awakens 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
Here are the rumors for the week:
Concepts: Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Fat Moebius Man http://t.co/1aAJuSBWjU #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 23, 2015
The Extras of Star Wars: The Force Awakens Quick Analysis! http://t.co/vB1SbVDs2N #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 23, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Code Names Revisited and New Set Name Info! http://t.co/uPnYa5zCqo #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 24, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Two “Main Street” Speeder Designs! http://t.co/jh1zXey2Yo #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 24, 2015
Concepts: Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Salvage X! http://t.co/V8JS4p2JMw #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 25, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Reshoots in February? http://t.co/git8uDXhA8 #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 27, 2015
#StarWars #TheForceAwakens: New Plot and Character Rumors! http://t.co/d0odladnk7
— Star Wars 7 News (@starwars7news) January 29, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Han, Leia, and Chewbacca’s Costume Descriptions! http://t.co/d5eMPuO2xP #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 30, 2015
Now for some TFA news from around the web:
Oscar Isaac Reveals Director JJ Abrams’ Reaction To Harrison Ford’s Accident On Set: Well, if stri… http://t.co/5FV1BQoUmE #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 25, 2015
#ICYMI Domhnall Gleeson: ‘It was SO cool that #StarWars shot scenes in Ireland’ http://t.co/O0RIbzjgCk pic.twitter.com/RgN3Zf7FJB
— Goss.ie (@goss_ie) January 26, 2015
Jessica Chastain wants to be in ‘Star Wars’ and I’m all about that http://t.co/LHSGVtg3Vz via @usatodaylife pic.twitter.com/0YlG2l4YWK
— Hoai-Tran Bui (@htranbui) January 26, 2015
“I fly an X-Wing in it, that’s all I’m allowed to say… they own me.” – Oscar Isaac revealing NO @StarWars spoilers. pic.twitter.com/8sZRCXk152
— Good Morning America (@GMA) January 27, 2015
Oscar Isaac Talks “X-Men” and “Star Wars” – David Letterman
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens teaser trailer. (in neon)
Sequel and Spinoff News and Rumors
Big news of the week was from Disney CEO Bob Iger who told stockholders that they can expect Episode 8 in 2017 and Episode 9 in 2019:
Disney CEO Bob Iger assures us that the wait for ‘The Force Awakens’ will be worth it! -B- http://t.co/Cr5jvuYOvW
— Star Wars Underworld (@TheSWU) January 29, 2015
Academy Award nominee @chrisweitz has signed on to rewrite the first standalone #StarWars film http://t.co/UXG0vMR8Xg pic.twitter.com/TfTnhKMSiW
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) January 27, 2015
‘Star Wars’ Stand-alone Movie Hiring Oscar-Nominated Writer (Exclusive) http://t.co/DELqI1kTEI pic.twitter.com/TuysWCM7IH
— Heat Vision (@HeatVisionBlog) January 27, 2015
Star Wars Spin-Off: Tatiana Maslany lands the leading role? (Exclusive) http://t.co/jNA1KPgxxy pic.twitter.com/cpO0ZcfbmX
— Total Geeks (@TotalGeeksNews) January 29, 2015
RUMOR: Details on Visceral’s Untitled #StarWars Game. A Hint for the Spin-Off Movie? http://t.co/U45OeoWlyP
— Star Wars 7 News (@starwars7news) January 23, 2015
I’M ON A DIPLOMATIC MISSION “@tbelrod: The plot of SW 8 is just @rianjohnson sneaking around Skywalker Ranch fixing settings on all the TVs.
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) January 25, 2015
Ewan McGregor is the only person who hates the new STAR WARS lightsaber. This conversation was amazing. http://t.co/RmDXKlibkU
— Josh Horowitz (@joshuahorowitz) January 25, 2015
Ewan McGregor talks Star Wars Spinoffs….waiting for phone call!
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Movie Trailers, Celebrity News
Star Wars Stand-alone Spin-off to feature a new Boba Fett? http://t.co/y4oZwhD6Nl #StarWars #StarWarsSpinoff #StarWarsStandalone
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 28, 2015
Star Wars: Spin-off News including possible casting and a wishy-washy start date? http://t.co/KGDZPpgbQO #StarWars #Spinoff #Standalone
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 30, 2015
Around The Web
Mark and Carrie. #StarWars @hamill_fangirl @MarilouHamill @HamillHimself @carrieffisher pic.twitter.com/HAtpjhYgD5
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) January 23, 2015
#ThrowbackThursday – Flying casual behind the scenes. pic.twitter.com/msdQg7QatF
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 29, 2015
Han Solo promotional photo shoot from 1977. #HarrisonFord #StarWarsRebels pic.twitter.com/SIS9Q7obqC
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) January 24, 2015
Harrison Ford. #starwars #HarrisonFord #cute pic.twitter.com/wRX07fi8QM
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) January 30, 2015
#starwars filming the escape pod scene pic.twitter.com/Ab4lyxrCQ6
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) January 25, 2015
Darth Vader’s helmet, rendered in gummy bears http://t.co/CH6nKtICCV pic.twitter.com/j5KnSsrgj4
— CNET (@CNET) January 23, 2015
Debbie Reynolds, set for @SAGawards honor on Sunday, reflects on career, *multiple* ties to new STAR WARS, retirement http://t.co/em1FYdwpuW
— Scott Feinberg (@ScottFeinberg) January 23, 2015
Carrie Fisher Honors Mom Debbie Reynolds With Touching, Funny Tribute at 2015 #SAGAwards http://t.co/Wmdifqt70d pic.twitter.com/dnnEB6W6B3
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) January 26, 2015
Makes me want a Post-ROTJ animated TV series. Art bypatrickschoenmaker http://t.co/krHjpXbjwz pic.twitter.com/p9QDjQijXZ
— Rebels Report (@RebelsReport) January 24, 2015
Some Like It Dark http://t.co/zmh1xiSZ31 pic.twitter.com/RScqpOAXN0
— neatorama (@neatorama) January 26, 2015
Disney Eyeing Chris Pratt For Indiana Jones Revival http://t.co/i0wo8LByI5
— Deadline Hollywood (@Deadline) January 27, 2015
.@StarWarsUK update: George Lucas says picking a fave film is like choosing between his kids – http://t.co/Ab1NTchugZ pic.twitter.com/WhbRJUN57B
— Mirror TV (@MirrorTV) January 26, 2015
This artwork which I created for the image that force of Luke amplifies. pic.twitter.com/YCQoUKLFad
— Tsuneo Sanda (@bokusanda) January 28, 2015
Star Wars’ Tusken Raider and its Bantha as little kids. pic.twitter.com/7nBPfAxOfP
— Jay Fosgitt (@JayPFosgitt) January 28, 2015
Holy Crap, This Jaw-Dropping Star Destroyer Is Over Three Feet Long http://t.co/mO1EGKXIOq
— io9 (@io9) January 28, 2015
INTERVIEW: @JasonReitman on the Empire Strikes Back Live Read with @filmindependent. http://t.co/TvxDsk8iXu
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 29, 2015
George Lucas speaking live NOW w/ Robert Redford “Power of Story” https://t.co/Rg0Ei6yi4e
— Chris Argyropoulos (@ThatChrisA) January 30, 2015
Books and Comics
Have you seen the awesome poster for our upcoming DARTH VADER signing with @KieronGillen on February 14? #comicmarket pic.twitter.com/ReG1b23HSU
— Orbital Comics (@orbitalcomics) January 23, 2015
@Marvel #starwars Darth Vader (2015) issue #1 Newbury Comics Exclusive variant release date 02/11/2015 pic.twitter.com/t4rmo7MfhV
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) January 26, 2015
@Marvel #starwars Darth Vader (2015) issue #1 Whilce Portacio variant cover. Release date 02/11/2015 pic.twitter.com/AdDICnHS1h
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) January 27, 2015
@Marvel #starwars Darth Vader (2015) issue #1 Mike Del Mundo variant cover. Release date 02/11/2015 pic.twitter.com/aXQWgK1C7y
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) January 27, 2015
@Marvel #starwars Darth Vader (2015) #1 Alex Ross Webstore Exclusive Boba Fett variant cover Release date 02/11/2015 pic.twitter.com/xATF3DM7fz
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) January 24, 2015
Exclusive first look at Alex Ross Store’s ‘Darth Vader’ variant http://t.co/KgfuM78kz3
— Robot6 (@Robot6) January 29, 2015
Star Wars #1 Officially Goes To 3rd Print, Squirrel Girl Gets A 2nd, And No Berke Breathed For Star Wars #2 (UPDATE) http://t.co/2M87qCu1IS
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) January 23, 2015
EXCLUSIVE: First Look at Alex Ross Store’s “Darth Vader” #1 Variant http://t.co/nS8A5iCE1D pic.twitter.com/xLKYeeKtdV
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) January 29, 2015
Really enjoying the @KennerToys-themed variant covers for the new #Marvel #StarWars series. pic.twitter.com/VUqIT11H7p
— StarWarsintheClass (@StarWarsinClass) January 30, 2015
Video Games
Step behind the scenes & into the cockpit of #StarWars: Battle Pod, an immersive new game, now in select arcades! https://t.co/cyaVvUDUyL
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 28, 2015
Disney Infinity 3.0: Star Wars!? Landspeeder Sneak Peek (Wii U)
Disney Infinity 3.0 could be a Star Wars affair, after Landspeeder spotted: http://t.co/eFDCl6LUbz pic.twitter.com/3eew9HuTah
— Wired UK (@WiredUK) January 28, 2015
Fan favourite #StarWars games re-released… more to follow – http://t.co/7z28lBmmYZ pic.twitter.com/20KtM0RpBB
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) January 23, 2015
Save the Jedis in Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (http://t.co/KQrlMZd01v), now on http://t.co/lq2LEiDEDq! pic.twitter.com/DU5MjEmdEz
— GOGcom (@GOGcom) January 27, 2015
Star Wars Battlefront: Is THIS How Heroes Work?!: News comes in via SWTOR Strategies regarding the… http://t.co/m95E8sxnJs #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 23, 2015
EA will give Star Wars: Battlefront a Battlefield-sized push. http://t.co/e4WTtqbtT3 pic.twitter.com/OppHQu8EZu
— GameSpot (@gamespot) January 28, 2015
Wall Street says ‘Star Wars Battlefront’ is a key $EA title for FY2016. http://t.co/5HgpLFRfZF #StarWarsBattlefront pic.twitter.com/PkOYnuLkWI
— Benzinga.com (@Benzinga) January 28, 2015
This stunning new @StarWars Battlefront concept art gives gameplay hints. http://t.co/vJmyeZyGHF pic.twitter.com/2kLyaiQWFd
— IGN (@IGN) January 29, 2015
Collecting
Star Wars LEGO: Toy Fair London ’15. http://t.co/SLJm1Nqhn1 #StarWars #StarWarsRebels #LEGO
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 23, 2015
Rare & highly unusual Darth Vader prototype skeletal action figure. #DarthVader @KennerToys @DarthVader_No1 pic.twitter.com/0bdkWPasjd
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) January 25, 2015
LEGO Star Wars 2015 Pictures and Rumors: Via Eurobricks, check out this new unreleased and unconfir… http://t.co/W5SSVDGORY #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 25, 2015
Kenner’s planned to release a micro Indiana Jones line. However once the Star Wars line failed, the idea was dropped pic.twitter.com/XJsReM56P2
— Kenner Toys (@KennerToys) January 28, 2015
Planned Falcon add on mini-rig. pic.twitter.com/jdGHb8SjvC
— Kenner Toys (@KennerToys) January 28, 2015
Sold! This “Empire” Boba Fett (from Pailtoy the Kenner of the UK) just sold for $27k! That’s 27,000 dollars! pic.twitter.com/Rf7vzUh1Yq
— Kenner Toys (@KennerToys) January 29, 2015
#News VIDEO: Star Wars Boba Fett sells for £18,000 http://t.co/jXDZBp147D via @BBC
— iRSSNews (@iRSSNews) January 29, 2015
New Star Wars accessories have landed at Star Trader in Tomorrowland! Which one is your favorite? pic.twitter.com/uc9CR3PPla
— Disneyland Today (@DisneylandToday) January 29, 2015
