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 some Star Wars news that they might have missed.
Let’s get to it!
The Force Awakens News and Rumors
First up…the new rumors and spy reports!
ICYMI: IR EXCLUSIVE: First Look at Lupita Nyong’o’s Maz Kanata in #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens http://t.co/f5TB4YLIbf pic.twitter.com/GmxsJIOapu
— Jay – Indie Revolver (@IndieRevolver) May 11, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Green planet, what it most likely is, and what’s there! http://t.co/XGiWMbmTcC #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) May 14, 2015
Elsewhere around the web…
Star Wars Episode 7 News | Billie Lourd Confirms She’s NOT Playing Leia in a Flashback. http://t.co/MxqBGKNVVY
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) May 10, 2015
Let Kylo Ren tuck your kids in to sleep at night! Toys R Us has TFA blanket up for preorder! http://t.co/mhV4xefsbS pic.twitter.com/n8gMtMcWAT
— Cool Star Wars Stuff (@StarWarsJunk) May 8, 2015
To his friend… http://t.co/coqxhmNFVD pic.twitter.com/xDfFLz4L6v
— MRTIM (@OurValuedComics) May 11, 2015
The price I pay for secrecy…..Thanks Dad…. Love you :/ pic.twitter.com/mA9a0HFfUs
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) April 29, 2015
#TheForceAwakens star John Boyega puts up Instagram photos of him in a stormtrooper hoodie and his signed Han Solo pic.twitter.com/wZNa28OJWp
— Cool Star Wars Stuff (@StarWarsJunk) May 14, 2015
#StarWarsTheForceAwakens A5 art by me:) #starwars pic.twitter.com/1peulidvdi
— David Golding Artist (@davidgoldingart) May 12, 2015
This stunning print by @NakatomiTim has me more worried than ever about Luke’s journey to THE FORCE AWAKENS. pic.twitter.com/t1n7kd2inp
— John Bierly (@JohnBierly) May 12, 2015
Check out Stony Props’ “Captain Phasma” inspired, fan made helmet. Sculpted by Jim McCrea & modeled by Jacob Morin! pic.twitter.com/77BGsIewmt
— the RPF (@therpf) May 12, 2015
Star Wars #TheForceAwakens T-Shirt available at the #GalacticGathering Event & #SWW15 #StarWars #WaltDisneyWorld #fb pic.twitter.com/95Yl341qZU
— Brent (@MauiMickey702) May 14, 2015
Rogue One and Anthology News and Rumors
EXCLUSIVE: @diegoluna_ joins #StarWarsRogueOne in lead role opposite Felicity Jones http://t.co/DcLKw2bYqR pic.twitter.com/KLYpqLUKnl
— Variety (@Variety) May 13, 2015
Brad Bird Confirms INCREDIBLES 2 Is His Next Movie; Talks Allure of Helming STAR WARS http://t.co/I1nz2NAVGm pic.twitter.com/h9wXpYq10y
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) May 9, 2015
Television
Awesome news! #StarWarsRebels is nominated for a @CriticsChoice award! http://t.co/GvNfP7jUna
— Tracy Cannobbio (@Tcann13) May 6, 2015
/Film Interview: Dave Filoni Talks Darth Vader, A-Wings and the Rebellion in ‘Star Wars … http://t.co/j8eTKZywaO pic.twitter.com/KZdRBrDzhA
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) May 8, 2015
Joel Aron, VFX Supervisor of #StarWarsRebels, talks lighting in the #SWCA Cantina! https://t.co/LbKfpiyfqx
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 8, 2015
Fans react to the trailer for #StarWarsRebels season 2 & the return of the much-loved Captain Rex. http://t.co/SpzuD7tS8n
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 14, 2015
‘Star Wars’ Documentaries Explore the Prequels and Luke’s Friend Biggs http://t.co/OWZmIzABtw pic.twitter.com/fw3oRunjmV
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) May 12, 2015
Around The Web
@starwars Natalie Portman
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) May 11, 2015
#StarWars odd Return of the Jedi publicity photo pic.twitter.com/6oVuGLovKC
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) May 10, 2015
“Harry Potter dressed as Boba Fett, your argument is invalid” pic.twitter.com/2Azy1WOm1u
— Comedy Photos (@RealPhotoBombs) May 10, 2015
A Goofy Webcomic About Everything The T-Rex Regrets http://t.co/MSVUKFKcKc pic.twitter.com/UuqUsOqqJS
— io9 (@io9) May 9, 2015
New Version of Millennium Falcon Drone Looks Ready To Make Kessel Run http://t.co/BkqKAdW2x5
— io9 (@io9) May 9, 2015
This new Millennium Falcon drone is a bigger, better hunk of junk http://t.co/PfEHevjdaL pic.twitter.com/xpLyErGpiF
— CNET (@CNET) May 9, 2015
Princess Leia of Alderaan pic.twitter.com/TkIYzOl1oG
— Rebels Report (@RebelsReport) May 10, 2015
#LiamNeeson in final talks to headline dramatic thriller #AWillingPatriot – http://t.co/TeTNA8ZLpg pic.twitter.com/AuLhtKdQGi
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) May 11, 2015
Samuel L. Jackson Joins ‘The Blob’ Remake http://t.co/ghnPOv8vjh pic.twitter.com/3bXGx8SdHW
— THR Movies (@THRmovies) May 14, 2015
#Cannes : Natalie Portman Set as Jackie Kennedy in New Biopic http://t.co/pZLXsRPLwo pic.twitter.com/tD4H2uytgI
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) May 14, 2015
Revenge quests. Thrilling races. Joyous parades. See how the influence of 1959 epic Ben Hur can be seen in #StarWars. http://t.co/FapSvYibld
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 11, 2015
Sound Designer/Editor Ben Burtt (STAR WARS/INDY JONES) recreates FORBIDDEN PLANET’s astonishing soundscape. –> https://t.co/IhYwyYzPCU
— Glen Oliver (@GlenOliverAICN) May 11, 2015
.@DisneyPictures +@starwars = @_0_Tomorrowland #popsurreal #vector>https://t.co/HmESevc75r @PosterPosse @Illustrator pic.twitter.com/wUbY19b83q
— Orlando Arocena (@OrlandoArocena) May 12, 2015
Fully Operational Fandom: An illustrator lets the Force guide his pen, celebrating the saga with 1 drawing per day. http://t.co/NBOSpyvALr
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 12, 2015
Kids with dreams, love these ??? #StarWars pic.twitter.com/VR6XhFdcFg
— Mark Hamill fangirl (@hamill_fangirl) May 14, 2015
@grandmoffboba @starwars @ClassicStarWars @wildwaterstu @StarWarsTSC @KananRebels @mactak95 @ProfessorEx74 pic.twitter.com/hdE4I2elv9
— Radek (@RadekDerlatka) May 13, 2015
This 1978 Wine Infomercial Could Be The Most Shameless #StarWars Ripoff Ever http://t.co/SPTpfP5LQf pic.twitter.com/LmyKnASejq
— io9 (@io9) May 14, 2015
Comics
The galaxy’s smoothest gambler gets his very own series! @Marvel are pleased to announce LANDO #1 coming this July… pic.twitter.com/RRVamhW5ZI
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) May 8, 2015
The Force is strong with @Marvel‘s STAR WARS #1 & DARTH VADER #1 Director’s Cuts available June 17th. pic.twitter.com/LV5Y3391y3
— Joe Taraborrelli (@JoeTabs) May 12, 2015
Books
Congratulations to @Paulskemp as STAR WARS: LORDS OF THE SITH debuts on the #NYTimes Best Seller list at #17. http://t.co/SjXyMxITdk
— StarWarsBooks (@DelReyStarWars) May 8, 2015
Del Rey marketing text: “THE FORCE AWAKENS MOVIE TIE-IN BOOK: Coming in eBook on 12/18/15 and hardcover to follow in January.”
— Florian B (@DarthSpiriah) May 11, 2015
Attractions
Star Wars Weekends kick off May 15th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! #SWW2015 https://t.co/1voSMFIEQg
— Walt Disney World (@WaltDisneyWorld) May 11, 2015
Dare you take Greedo’s seat opposite Han Solo? #whoshotfirst #StarWarsatMT pic.twitter.com/XV5iOLTLUI
— Madame Tussauds (@MadameTussauds) May 10, 2015
LEGOLAND California Installs a Giant Model of a ‘Star Wars’ Death Star Made Up of 500,000 LEGO Bricks: http://t.co/E5FC3yRmJ7 @LaughingSquid
— Star Wars Events (@StarWarsEvents) May 12, 2015
The Empire Strikes Wax at @MadameTussauds Star Wars Universe http://t.co/UHaAFJZsdY pic.twitter.com/M6XLWAz6mM
— MailOnline Travel (@travelmail) May 12, 2015
Learn more about the #StarWars Visions exhibit bringing props, sculptures & more to Tokyo until 6/28. http://t.co/kLP6sklvya
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 15, 2015
Video Games and RPG
Get your first extended look at Star Wars gameplay in our new video on Disney Infinity 3.0! – http://t.co/DwUZuLxXHT pic.twitter.com/HwZngXbONS
— Game Informer (@gameinformer) May 11, 2015
See A Dismantled Chewbacca And More In Our @DisneyInfinity 3.0 Photo Gallery http://t.co/yU7oSSfTU8 @starwars pic.twitter.com/0QkHdw2cIy
— Game Informer (@gameinformer) May 7, 2015
Star Wars: Battlefront Boss Explains Why Land-To-Space Battles Aren’t Happening http://t.co/g9Fl8MwQDr
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) May 9, 2015
Fighter Squadron is coming… http://t.co/7cnV5XM2yu #StarWarsBattlefront pic.twitter.com/EUiRKftfu0
— EAStarWars (@EAStarWars) May 14, 2015
Play as Boba Fett? As you wish… #StarWarsBattlefront pic.twitter.com/7qwWbj8FtN
— EAStarWars (@EAStarWars) May 13, 2015
Dead Space developer hints at Star Wars: Han Solo game – Metro http://t.co/VqOthFSK43 #cod #callofduty
— Simon Ghost Riley (@ghost22sas) May 11, 2015
Starkiller the clone wars(2003) cartoon. @starwars @StarWarsLATAM @SamWitwer pic.twitter.com/815QdmDPmC
— Miguel Redman (@MigueltheTweet) May 12, 2015
Collecting
Kotaku The Force Awakens Product Packaging Design Contest Winners http://t.co/iSyUfRSmA4 #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 11, 2015
Incredible LEGO Millennium Falcon interior required 10,000 bricks http://t.co/SkYpleHq4r
— Robot6 (@Robot6) May 11, 2015
#StarWars fans! Now you can dress like a Wookiee with this Chewbacca hoodie: http://t.co/6CnMoQGUNh pic.twitter.com/0EiaaUd7gZ
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 12, 2015
Thank the maker for #StarWars Mac ‘n’ Cheese Pie! http://t.co/bhjadvhLiK by @justjenn pic.twitter.com/9UbXKSg8MO
— Nerdist.com (@NerdistDotCom) May 13, 2015
Show off your Jedi skills and be in with a chance of winning some Fantastic @starwars Prizes! http://t.co/h42Bkn8cBp pic.twitter.com/4ZLwmbGY8S
— Samsonite (@MySamsonite) May 14, 2015
LEGO Star Wars: R2-D2 Unrestrained
Hot topic has Star Wars underoos now. @amy_geek needs these!!! pic.twitter.com/aDHpfX4xMx
— Cool Star Wars Stuff (@StarWarsJunk) May 15, 2015
Underoos are back! At @HotTopic pic.twitter.com/nVZPpAVc8n
— Cool Star Wars Stuff (@StarWarsJunk) May 15, 2015
