Star Wars news for the week of July 2, 2015
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news 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!
A Full Look at #TheForceAwakens Promo Art! http://t.co/zMHVSUByIa
— Star Wars 7 News (@starwars7news) June 30, 2015
@MakingStarWars @yak_face @FLYGUY I just went to my local FYE and this is what I found. Almost fainted… pic.twitter.com/utd8bxsXJe
— Eric Patrick Cameron (@TheSuperJedi) June 28, 2015
Not much has changed since 2005 in terms of promos. Revenge of the Sith promo poster vs. #TheForceAwakens promo! 🙂 pic.twitter.com/NKbN4S6FlR
— Star Wars 7 News (@starwars7news) June 28, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Location Skellig Michael: Past, Present, and Future! http://t.co/3xkamrKWqY #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) June 28, 2015
Two new Star Wars: The Force Awakens minifigures leaked! [TIE Pilot and Snowtrooper] http://t.co/livewKWYBj via @imgur
— Tim Veekhoven (@Sompeetalay) July 1, 2015
Star Wars #TheForceAwakens released moved up to Dec 15th at 7pm for early sneak preview? Rumor that a worker at @AMCTheatres tells us.
— Cool Star Wars Stuff (@StarWarsJunk) July 2, 2015
Is this piece of concept art what Maz Kanata looks like in Star Wars: The Force Awakens? http://t.co/MYHJgBltnx #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) July 2, 2015
Elsewhere around the web…
Lucasfilm Launches Dedicated The Force Awakens Website http://t.co/V9NyfMLQbd #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) June 30, 2015
Is This Our First Look at The Planet Jakku from Space? #StarWars #TheForceAwakens http://t.co/XAVYGGk7eF
— Star Wars 7 News (@starwars7news) June 30, 2015
Saw this banner over on a Russian #LEGO social page. Not sure how legit the graphics R 4 the #TheForceAwakens troops pic.twitter.com/9f6UkpS02z
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) June 26, 2015
#SDCC #TheForceAwakens Stormtrooper figure packaging confirms First Order are new on the scene in Episode 7 @starwars pic.twitter.com/YPSD45V2oV
— Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) June 27, 2015
Star Wars The Force Awakens First Order Trooper Black Series Six Inch HD Action Figure Review http://t.co/zFK16AVpFR pic.twitter.com/eT7V8o9u1t
— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) June 30, 2015
— syu_hon5 (@S_Honda5) June 27, 2015
Star Wars: #ForceForChange raised over $1.6M so far to benefit @UNICEF Kid Power. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/zDNcVBD6ui
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 29, 2015
‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ Helps Pinewood to Higher Annual Profit, Record Revenue http://t.co/gfjTfz3GLG
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 30, 2015
Shattered Empire Lays Groundwork For New Star Wars Film: http://t.co/BkSdCYc2QG #StarWars pic.twitter.com/tGA0YmBx6R
— PREVIEWSworld (@PREVIEWSworld) July 2, 2015
This new #StarWars comic offers clues to #TheForceAwakens: http://t.co/4FjpDEUm8N pic.twitter.com/cc2xSN8bYS
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) July 2, 2015
The Force Awakens One-Sheet Poster Offer | http://t.co/Gox1Py9Zt3 http://t.co/tPuK2P672l
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) July 3, 2015
Episode VIII, Rogue One and Anthology News and Rumors
Filming on Star Wars: Anthology – Rogue One has begun! http://t.co/835kb81WpC #StarWars #RogueOne #StarWarsAnthology
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) July 2, 2015
Some doubt that Felicity Jones has been at Pinewood shooting Rogue One as she is has been working on Inferno in Hungry. {Codname: Headache]
— Brian Cameron (@Jedi_Alba) July 2, 2015
Television
#StarWarsRebels Complete Season 1 Blu-ray announced http://t.co/3iqSDDHE3Y pic.twitter.com/y5V6uZc4Bx
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) June 26, 2015
Celebrating the final ensemble record for the second season of Rebels. pic.twitter.com/KmwUyRLDTH
— Dave Filoni (@dave_filoni) June 29, 2015
Very excited to announce that season 6 of #StarWars #TheCloneWars will start airing 12 July on #DisneyXD! pic.twitter.com/jcWrUw4DC2
— Disney XD AU (@DisneyXD_AU) July 1, 2015
‘LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales’ Reveals Some Familiar Faces in First Images – http://t.co/2v2Kc27MF2 pic.twitter.com/PUMhLfxyV2
— Spinoff Online (@SpinoffOnline) July 2, 2015
“MythBusters” summer plans: Test “Star Wars” Stormtroopers and blow up a boat http://t.co/jq6hV1EXv2 pic.twitter.com/jpmXCS1VgP
— CNET (@CNET) July 2, 2015
Around The Web
Carrie Fisher strikes a pose at the Rebel base. #starwars #empirestrikesback @carrieffisher pic.twitter.com/msqXiROGvi
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) June 27, 2015
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) June 27, 2015
The Princess. #starwars @carrieffisher pic.twitter.com/fwXDslc5CC
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) June 28, 2015
@wildwaterstu @Figster017 @VJNira @rjholmes123 @Dave_Wilhelm ???? pic.twitter.com/g0gcRk4e98
— ????? (@jedai_no_kisi) June 26, 2015
Jealous? Us? “@edsheeran: Amazing day at Skywalker ranch http://t.co/iEY3VEA40U“
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) June 27, 2015
Samuel L. Jackson Interview: @Marvel, @StarWars and Big Game http://t.co/eJW5oa7ftk pic.twitter.com/5psQi23Ajh
— CraveOnline (@CraveOnline) June 28, 2015
JURASSIC WORLD passed SW: THE PHANTOM MENACE to become the #5 top-grossing film of all-time domestically. Dark Knight, you’re next.
— Exhibitor Relations (@ERCboxoffice) June 28, 2015
One fan from the Mandalorian Mercs built a speeder that can function in the “real world” (yes – with wifi). http://t.co/yNutDIKzZP
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 29, 2015
Erik Hollander surprised me with this poster of when I met #JJAbrams of @bad_robot at @sw_celebration #StarWars pic.twitter.com/hD8A6r0LbJ
— Roxy the Rancor (@RoxyTheRancor) June 30, 2015
Looks so warm #starwars pic.twitter.com/3ZzvxYrBxN
— Cool Star Wars Stuff (@StarWarsJunk) July 2, 2015
@yak_face @FLYGUY @TheWolfPackCCMM Check out these cool #StarWars Japanese woodblock prints. http://t.co/6w4CWmXgjE pic.twitter.com/ytC12u48Sv
— Surge Opress (@surgeopressor) July 2, 2015
At least Vader is doing some good pic.twitter.com/kbREwLMTlC
— Cool Star Wars Stuff (@StarWarsJunk) July 2, 2015
Comics
Open artist Stuart Immonen’s exclusive #StarWars sketchbook: http://t.co/p5KwY0O6vr pic.twitter.com/Hgb9zvaBZO
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) June 30, 2015
@Marvel #StarWars (2015) Lando issue #1 action figure variant cover coming July 8th pic.twitter.com/mwR5XRT3rn
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) June 28, 2015
Marvel’s Upcoming Star Wars #7 Gets Another @johntylerchris Cover. https://t.co/IS8ayI6nPX #starwars pic.twitter.com/2NeBiAJIab
— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) June 30, 2015
This Korean webcomic offers another look at the #StarWars original trilogy. http://t.co/OarJvb7lH1 @amy_geek pic.twitter.com/hrJ417aGCr
— Nerdist.com (@NerdistDotCom) June 28, 2015
A recent favor for a friend. Enjoy the heavy breathing…! @starwars @theforcenet @Marvel pic.twitter.com/ZfQpaWj5Su
— John Cassaday (@JohnCassaday) June 29, 2015
EXCL. PREVIEW: A Heist Takes Shape in @charlessoule @alexmaleev‘s “Star Wars: Lando” #1 http://t.co/PeEIePKur4 pic.twitter.com/lMUid5JK7C
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) July 2, 2015
PREVIEW: @jasonaaron, @sbianchiart Reveal Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Secret History http://t.co/tBGlL6pKSo pic.twitter.com/wK1CmnOsk5
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) July 2, 2015
OBI-WAN Returns To TATOOINE In STAR WARS #7 First Look https://t.co/xaD3s4zo7G pic.twitter.com/luzffVeSuh
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) July 2, 2015
Take a first look at @SBianchiArt‘s upcoming work on @starwars: http://t.co/4TGCEmrUVN pic.twitter.com/Dr3I9Fnt8x
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) July 2, 2015
Starting with #8, Stuart Immonen is making his mark on #Marvel #StarWars! Look inside his sketchbook. http://t.co/IYkkmzbu3t
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 2, 2015
2 days and a head cold later and Leia is 99% finished. Everything here is handmade by me bar the boots. 🙂 pic.twitter.com/2d68X4KpT0
— Eve Beauregard (@Eve_Beauregard) July 1, 2015
Books
Readers theater w/ #starwars authors @TonyDiTerlizzi @alexbracken @AdamGidwitz @OrigamiYoda at the Lucasfilm offices! pic.twitter.com/lE9oGDR63E
— Disney Hyperion (@DisneyHyperion) June 27, 2015
The galaxy far, far away just got a little more exciting with the long-awaited #StarWars: The Essential Atlas update! http://t.co/wzogc5jDA3
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 29, 2015
Our fav way to start the day. Let’s make a @starwars book! #TwilightCompany. First excerpt in our 2015 sampler. pic.twitter.com/9boxHkunuQ
— StarWarsBooks (@DelReyStarWars) June 30, 2015
First Info on the New Canon Novel Battlefront: Twilight Company @DelReyStarWars http://t.co/rGACW5lhFU
— Star Wars 7 News (@starwars7news) June 30, 2015
I’m editing the diaries I kept while filming a science fiction film in London in 1976..I mean, unless you think it’s too personal to publish
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) July 3, 2015
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) July 3, 2015
Twinkle,twinkle little starlet/ Y dont U know who U R yet, I wish I may, I wish I might, leave myself alone tonite../From diary1976 London
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) July 3, 2015
Be wary: these posters are full of spoilers http://t.co/utaml2ONpk pic.twitter.com/RDKX5Dh2DE
— io9 (@io9) July 3, 2015
Attractions
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Could Go Under $3 Billion Overhaul to Add More Star Wars, P … http://t.co/zuCXqjxmNG pic.twitter.com/vVr6fDqXkF
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) July 2, 2015
Video Games and RPG
REPORT: New Star Wars Game By Visceral Games To Mimic Uncharted Style http://t.co/NnJLarl9to #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) June 29, 2015
Who’s excited for the #StarWarsRebels Disney 3.0 sets? pic.twitter.com/ZYCzvpH0o5
— Rebels Report (@RebelsReport) July 2, 2015
#StarWars Fantasy Flight Games preview is here! Introducing an Imperial Raider Expansion Pack & latest Force Pack. http://t.co/JO0wu1P0FQ
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 2, 2015
Leaked Star Wars Battlefront Alpha Gameplay. http://t.co/YgvpehMiv5
— Star Wars 7 News (@starwars7news) July 2, 2015
Collecting
Hasbro Launches It’s News Update Site ‘Hasbro Pulse’. http://t.co/bZOyoF5GAy pic.twitter.com/xqR5Tv6frw
— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) June 26, 2015
Chewbacca Eachez Vinylmations: Sold Out or Recalled? – http://t.co/bXicOaRYQo pic.twitter.com/S01iMRa7mH
— Vinylmation World (@vinylmationworl) June 26, 2015
@DarthVader_No1 and dark water evian. pic.twitter.com/vtBDlLbE8y” @BarryPeppered
— shelly (@shezllbird) January 25, 2015
Phenomenal custom #StarWarsRebels Ahsoka LEGO minifig by @MgfCustoms pic.twitter.com/BQmbEaX2cu Via @RebelsReport
— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) June 27, 2015
Sideshow #StarWars R2-Q5 Imperial Astromech Droid Sixth Scale Figure To Debut At SDCC. https://t.co/pi2mzOTGtw pic.twitter.com/lYnp6pEFRh
— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) June 27, 2015
“The Force is strong in my family. My father has it. I have it. And… my sister has it. Yes. It’s you, Leia” pic.twitter.com/MZNfdUg0jl
— Hot Wheels (@Hot_Wheels) June 27, 2015
Exclusive #StarWarsRebels character keys to be available at #SDCC on July 8th for $39 pic.twitter.com/sQn9Gjq2TT
— Rebels Report (@RebelsReport) June 30, 2015
Star Wars Movie Hysteria Triggers Collectables Market Surge http://t.co/m7bltx6j9y #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 1, 2015
Details about the upcoming Star Wars SDCC Exclusives from Hallmark – http://t.co/agHEwIZYGR pic.twitter.com/2OAGFGAdHc
— Vinylmation World (@vinylmationworl) July 2, 2015
Come visit us at booth #5629 FOR AMAZING #starwarsart after the #StarWars Panel at #SDCC! http://t.co/x0fiJzouUH pic.twitter.com/OLBLUxPJVS
— Acme Archives Ltd. (@AcmeArchives) June 30, 2015
SDCC 2015 @toppscards Shares It’s #StarWars Trading Card Plans, Giveaways & Exclusives. http://t.co/PsAtz33uLR pic.twitter.com/QrAQThjlDK
— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) July 3, 2015
