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
Check out this week’s new rumors and spy reports!
First Look At Luke Skywalker From Star Wars: The Force Awakens http://t.co/24aPvVeHsx
— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) June 19, 2015
EXCLUSIVE: First Look at Three Characters from #TheForceAwakens! http://t.co/d2L8kpLUKl
— Star Wars 7 News (@starwars7news) June 19, 2015
First Look at Gorwyn and a Couple of Returning Friends in #StarWars #TheForceAwakens? http://t.co/Sj64DkcV7H pic.twitter.com/KtsFKuBEcw
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) June 19, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens info on Gorwyn, Gliv, intelligence, & Super Weapons Part II.… http://t.co/ermJKBJa8y
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) June 12, 2015
A small tidbit from Star Wars Weekends about Luke in The Force Awakens?… http://t.co/okMCBPSy7y pic.twitter.com/Ne3xpsKMkm
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) June 13, 2015
Preview of Captain Phasma LEGO Minifig? http://t.co/m1XB17bVjO #StarWars #TheForceAwakens… http://t.co/DHAXCXknPR pic.twitter.com/8Jv5IzmX3M
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) June 15, 2015
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE: RECYCLE, REDUCE, REUSE! THE FORCE AWAKENS CONNECTION. http://t.co/jQecZmLGCW #StarWars #TheForceAwakens #RogueOne
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) June 15, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens – First Look at Princess Leia? http://t.co/eEPQzxlxcz
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) June 15, 2015
#StarWars #TheForceAwakens: Who Is Luke Skywalker? And is He Who The Fans Want Him to Be? ?By DarthLightlyBruise… http://t.co/W3ce0oRll7
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) June 17, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Toy List With New Character Names Revealed? http://t.co/JT1G6nXSgS #TheForceAwakens… http://t.co/r4CFZL7ACG
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) June 17, 2015
Elsewhere around the web…
Disney Not Charged For Use Of Government Resources During Episode VII Filming On Skellig Michael http://t.co/P3fAQ516My #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) June 15, 2015
#StarWars Star @JohnBoyega Signs With WME http://t.co/v9qeDWpdiL pic.twitter.com/br4rJBzlsF
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 17, 2015
BB-8 at Toycon 2015 ! #pinoy501st #501stlegion #starwars pic.twitter.com/psMkgsdtrw
— Philippine Garrison (@pinoy501st) June 18, 2015
Episode VIII, Rogue One and Anthology News and Rumors
Michelle MacLaren Met With Lucasfilm About Taking Over the Second Star Wars Anthology Film http://t.co/QxuETHZh34 pic.twitter.com/38B1wKUL9J
— Jay – Indie Revolver (@IndieRevolver) June 15, 2015
The Force is strong with Forest Whitaker – he’s joined #StarWars spinoff #RogueOne (EXCLUSIVE) http://t.co/qxVyw9rJFb pic.twitter.com/qI2Fe6wrpA
— Variety (@Variety) June 15, 2015
scene is going to blow the roof off the theater, it’s so great.” Then I realized I was dreaming in the dream, so I thought “I have to
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) June 16, 2015
concentrate now, and hold onto this sequence in my head when I wake up.” And when I woke up – I had done it. I had the whole thing shot for
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) June 16, 2015
shot perfectly in my head, ready to shoot. Then I realized: it was a sequence where a Jedi fights a dog on a canoe.
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) June 16, 2015
As my friend John Gatins would say, “true story.”
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) June 16, 2015
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) June 16, 2015
@rianjohnson Maybe the dog has the lightsaber. pic.twitter.com/xCUQvXXkMU
— Dave Filoni (@dave_filoni) June 19, 2015
Television
It’s finally here. #StarWarsRebels is back this Saturday at 9pm/8C with an electrifying movie special on @DisneyXD! pic.twitter.com/jWVMJQ8xc9
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 15, 2015
#StarWarsRebels: Exclusive Season 2 premiere clip, as Darth Vader strikes! http://t.co/wWc0N6Z1jy @starwars pic.twitter.com/9JJQ8jI9SK
— Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) June 16, 2015
#StarWarsRebels Season 2 brings back familiar faces & familiar voices. For that, there’s only one man for the job. http://t.co/UOTvgdreVb
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 16, 2015
The galaxy’s greatest villain has arrived in our system. Cast & crew discuss bringing Vader to #StarWarsRebels. https://t.co/XqeIHwJmGf
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 17, 2015
Exclusive: Check out Darth Vader’s comeback in @StarWarsRebels: http://t.co/Gb6lw0Lu6Q http://t.co/SKpEGdZrwY pic.twitter.com/RBs4uw6p37
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) June 18, 2015
#StarWarsRebels takes a step into a much larger world starting w/ The Siege of Lothal. Saturday 9pm/8c on @DisneyXD! https://t.co/qzT94nfh52
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 18, 2015
Around The Web
Mark Hamill on the set of ESB. #starwars @HamillHimself @hamill_fangirl pic.twitter.com/gqm6S5Fg8s
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) June 18, 2015
I don’t need to see HIS identification. Seriously love working with @HamillHimself! He’s so damn good! pic.twitter.com/OJdknZ7Oxc
— MAURICE LAMARCHE (@MAURICELAMARCHE) June 19, 2015
That time Rachel Bilson reminded us all that her longtime love played Darth Vader in Star Wars http://t.co/MLR4EUNXfX pic.twitter.com/9jYzfrtUCi
— People magazine (@people) June 12, 2015
Exclusive: @prattprattpratt announces he’s starring in HAN SOLO, HUNGER GAMES, & more! https://t.co/7a3T6pE8YC #jurassicworld
— Josh Horowitz (@joshuahorowitz) June 12, 2015
Geek Art for the masses http://t.co/KTBo57u0h2 #geek #art pic.twitter.com/w1DRMZiUuK
— Tasteful Geek (@Tasteful_Geek) June 13, 2015
— Amanda Suttle (@fairygirl03) June 16, 2015
TIE Mech. Trooper Hunter’s personal ship is a heavily modified TIE Interceptor. pic.twitter.com/Tb0D3lVOS5
— Jake Parker (@mrjakeparker) June 16, 2015
I suggest a new strategy, Ernie… http://t.co/4vgQXeGF5c #StarWars #SesameStreet #Nerdvana pic.twitter.com/jXar9qsbEv
— Million Dollar Nerd (@MDNerd) June 16, 2015
Yoda himself, Frank Oz, ends Star Wars Weekend at Disney World with “A Conversation with Frank Oz”
J.J. Abrams, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, @jimmykimmel, @bjnovak Tell Stories for @826LA Gala http://t.co/DZWpihlqTq
— Variety (@Variety) June 17, 2015
The Snow Walkers: 20 Surprising Origins Of Famous Pop Culture Ideas – http://t.co/Xx3uK0iGPL pic.twitter.com/K6GQDK43ND
— Cracked.com (@cracked) June 17, 2015
The force is strong with #StarWars carved vegetables by @minayoshi http://t.co/vINAsleyVv #EatYourVegetablesDay pic.twitter.com/kivi9muzxO
— Nerdist.com (@NerdistDotCom) June 17, 2015
Comics
Death Star II has been destroyed. The Emperor is dead. What’s next? Get a 1st look at #StarWars: Shattered Empire #1! http://t.co/5m8GHJkLLn
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 16, 2015
PREVIEW: Welcome an Old Smoothie to Comics in @charlessoule & @alexmaleev‘s “Lando” #1 http://t.co/0wonywHkul pic.twitter.com/A9prlQjuYw
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) June 12, 2015
These Lando covers are excellent! Each has got the character down to a tee. Love the Alex Ross & John Cassaday ones pic.twitter.com/UwXqlkz7yv
— Joebi-Wan Kenobi (@JoeTeulon) June 13, 2015
Princess Leia #2 Reaches Third Printing http://t.co/mIKB3sEN6J #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) June 13, 2015
Star Wars #1 And Darth Vader #1 Directors Cut Covers http://t.co/AzEVfoPptB #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) June 16, 2015
Peer inside @alexmaleev‘s #StarWars sketchbook for “Lando” with @writerjimbeard: http://t.co/b5QFG1qpvE pic.twitter.com/Tv39cCRDeB
— Ben Morse (@BenJMorse) June 18, 2015
Princess Leia #1 Dollar Reprint http://t.co/f6s2L4Jhvu #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) June 18, 2015
Books
#StarWarsRebels Servants of the Empire: The Secret Academy (Book 4 of 4) by @jasoncfry cover via @JediBibliothek pic.twitter.com/ZpbpS2yFFn
— Rebels Report (@RebelsReport) June 17, 2015
Attractions
Registration for #StarWarsHalf is now open! Sign up at http://t.co/7Xs5Ch8GiP. pic.twitter.com/NpdjlXcQJJ
— runDisney (@runDisney) June 16, 2015
Video Games and RPG
Fight the Empire this fall in #DisneyInfinity 3.0! pic.twitter.com/pM09ljUFQO
— Disney Infinity (@DisneyInfinity) June 12, 2015
Star Wars™ Rise Against the Empire Play Set | Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition
The Rebellion is coming to @DisneyInfinity! An exclusive interview discusses #StarWarsRebels arrival in the hit game. http://t.co/fg6dARPspV
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 12, 2015
Boba Fett is coming to Disney Infinity 3.0 and you can see him in action in this trailer: http://t.co/4zj520qtWf #StarWars
— Nerdist.com (@NerdistDotCom) June 17, 2015
Calling all #DisneyInfinity Fans! #JoinForces and enter the IN Games Tournament now! http://t.co/Bq6wM0XdOZ pic.twitter.com/lxo0eI06rb
— Disney Infinity (@DisneyInfinity) June 18, 2015
#JoinForces with Boba Fett in #DisneyInfinity 3.0. Available exclusively at launch in the Saga Bundle on PS3 and PS4 pic.twitter.com/aNGKF6BlG8
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) June 16, 2015
Thanks to our homies at #disneyinfinity for the figures! pic.twitter.com/oIHu966MpY
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) June 16, 2015
The @StarWars Rebels cast joins @DisneyInfinity 3.0 Edition http://t.co/12t7g9V4Fi #StarWarsRebels #DisneyInfinity pic.twitter.com/VMfaUWD6nG
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) June 12, 2015
#E3 Reaction: @DisneyInfinity 3.0 takes us to a galaxy far, far away http://t.co/7dYtvVaNC0 pic.twitter.com/vVUFRCH6A0
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) June 17, 2015
#E3 Reaction: #StarWarsBattlefront gets into the nitty gritty of intergalactic war http://t.co/78u1GlH89a pic.twitter.com/4iHwJdbcxb
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) June 18, 2015
Concept maquettes of Star Wars characters for @DisneyInfinity on display at #e3. pic.twitter.com/2gCQSv5QKo
— Matt Martin (@missingwords) June 17, 2015
Relive epic moments from the original trilogy in the Rise Against the Empire Play Set for Disney Infinity 3.0. pic.twitter.com/WI6xRDAW0s
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) June 14, 2015
‘Star Wars’ Virtual Reality Experiences One Step Closer http://t.co/mjyE9usqCZ pic.twitter.com/WdEo5kMNXB
— Heat Vision (@HeatVisionBlog) June 12, 2015
We are very excited to announce #ILMxLAB – Immersive Entertainment is about to get a bit more interesting. http://t.co/kT6DhJo7Ux
— ILM Visual Effects (@ILMVFX) June 12, 2015
The Star Wars galaxy is coming to your mobile. Learn more about STAR WARS: GALAXY OF HEROES: http://t.co/nWg3eJoU1K pic.twitter.com/SA1iSqZYoi
— EAStarWars (@EAStarWars) June 15, 2015
Star Wars #GalaxyOfHeroes will feature characters from the Prequels, The Clones Wars, and The Original Trilogy pic.twitter.com/cjjKPKcgM4
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) June 15, 2015
This is the moment you’ve all been waiting for. Watch the #StarWarsBattlefront gameplay trailer now: https://t.co/gm1LRNhSFF
— EAStarWars (@EAStarWars) June 15, 2015
Star Wars Knights of the Fallen Empire E3 2015
Battlefront …. Good lord. Bye bye social life
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) June 16, 2015
Who wants to take this Speeder bike for a ride? Attendees at E3 will get the chance tomorrow. #StarWarsBattlefront pic.twitter.com/xnk6unrQ96
— EAStarWars (@EAStarWars) June 16, 2015
Star Wars Battlefront – E3 2015 Trailer | PS4
Did you watch our #StarWarsBattlefront Multiplayer and Missions gameplay trailers? What did you think? #EAE3 pic.twitter.com/0s2c0fYr7f
— EAStarWars (@EAStarWars) June 16, 2015
Go on galaxy-spanning missions in Rise Against the Empire, 1 of 3 new #StarWars playsets coming to @DisneyInfinity. https://t.co/17mtlxIkrt
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 16, 2015
Walking through #EA‘s AWESOME Echo Base to play #StarWarsBattlefront again at #E3. #StarWars pic.twitter.com/thOgmbRodQ
— Justin Bolger (@TheApexFan) June 17, 2015
You never know who you’re going to run into at E3! https://t.co/s62GfbO7Z7
— EAStarWars (@EAStarWars) June 17, 2015
#StarWars: Heroes Path. Topple the Empire with your connection to the Force & your strategic abilities in a new game. http://t.co/EqJUHPcBbX
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 18, 2015
Collecting
My first (of many) #theforceawakens collectible. Thanks to Corey from @TheWolfPackCCMM for the assist pic.twitter.com/XrYqww1KTj
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) June 12, 2015
UPDATE: The #StarWars Stormtrooper character car has some features exclusive to #SDCC: http://t.co/B6TVG40ziD pic.twitter.com/WG1l0BRSl6
— SDCC Unofficial Blog (@SD_Comic_Con) June 15, 2015
Comic Com exclusive @501stLegion clone trooper from @OriginalFunko pic.twitter.com/4ZjLxWDgIl
— Cool Star Wars Stuff (@StarWarsJunk) June 17, 2015
Comic Con exclusive C-3P0 from #funkopop pic.twitter.com/4rD0OPSCBo
— Cool Star Wars Stuff (@StarWarsJunk) June 17, 2015
SDCC 2015: Gentle Giant Exclusive Boba Fett Droids Jumbo Figure http://t.co/6AWk27Q3tN #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) June 18, 2015
Jakks Pacific #SDCC exclusive Darth Vader Hologram fig available from @EntEarth: http://t.co/VIdFiYD5NP pic.twitter.com/c9EHAx93dp
— SDCC Unofficial Blog (@SD_Comic_Con) June 18, 2015
LEGO #StarWars #SDCC exclusive Dagobah set is out of this world: http://t.co/rmLEqkv8jy pic.twitter.com/Deka3JN7ZY
— SDCC Unofficial Blog (@SD_Comic_Con) June 18, 2015
Collectibles from the Outer Rim: 1997 Taco Bell Toys! Would you like a Death Star to go with that quesadilla? http://t.co/mQJsuSxM86
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 15, 2015
Covergirl Launching Star Wars Themed Make Up Line http://t.co/0ZfWQrlu0o
— Rebelscum.com (@rebelscumnews) June 16, 2015
VARIANT PLAY ARTS KAI Darth Vader package art! pic.twitter.com/kNnXX5VDEt
— Hidemi Matsuzuka (@hidemi_mad_EN) June 16, 2015
Explore the galaxy with these mini remote-controlled #StarWars spaceships. http://t.co/KohQ18uqjv by @amy_geek pic.twitter.com/0jsVpXSJ0i
— Nerdist.com (@NerdistDotCom) June 16, 2015
