Star Wars news for the week of November 17, 2017
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of November 17, 2017 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!
The Last Jedi News and Rumors
Rian Johnson’s confirmed that The Last Jedi will be the longest Star Wars film yet:https://t.co/DFqld91IxO pic.twitter.com/Un4y8Q24l4
— IGN (@IGN) November 17, 2017
Daisy Ridley Is ELLE UK’s December Cover Star https://t.co/oFvhpofvsX
— ELLEUK (@ELLEUK) November 13, 2017
NEW ISSUE! So excited to share the winter cover of @HamillHimself Our reporter @PhilipNByrne ACTUALLY MET HIM and talked Last Jedi, Ireland, Leia and Tayto. Yes, really. #LastJedi #StarWars #Hero #LukeSkywalker pic.twitter.com/NPzWlBt49G
— Irish Tatler Man (@IrishTatlerMan) November 14, 2017
The exclusive new @IMAX poster for @StarWars: #TheLastJedi is finally here https://t.co/TZs77bLm32 (: IMAX) pic.twitter.com/7hTeUxmWsG
— USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) November 14, 2017
“As a team and as a tribe, the people who are making these films care so deeply about their female characters. It’s so amazing for kids and for girls.” – Laura Dern on #TheLastJedi. https://t.co/ipa4qpVv8O pic.twitter.com/Du8C89bQH9
— Dunc (@clubjade) November 14, 2017
The Rise Of Rose: How A Badass Nerd Became The New “Star Wars” Lead https://t.co/9iTjbWFBQu via @flahertykeely
— Chris Argyropoulos (@ThatChrisA) November 14, 2017
Great great interview. Everyone meet Kelly, one of my favorite human beings. https://t.co/liFKctwG56
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) November 14, 2017
Take a tour of Lucasfilm with #TheLastJedi’s Kelly Marie Tran! https://t.co/ewmx6FU3Qp pic.twitter.com/DLC6Eekxay
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 17, 2017
‘Star Wars: Battlefront II’ Gives a Clue About the First Order’s Plans in ‘The Last Jedi’ https://t.co/fqR7pFyRIM pic.twitter.com/HVIFCSudAe
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) November 14, 2017
Star Wars: Battlefront II’ Gives Clues About How Luke Skywalker Got to that Planet He Was on in ‘The Force Awakens’ https://t.co/aGoQePv4zB pic.twitter.com/Bl2ZxjsNPE
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) November 14, 2017
Daisy Ridley’s porg toy is obviously one of her most prized possessions #TheLastJedi https://t.co/sOGX6vkAix
— USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) November 15, 2017
Princes Harry and William play Stormtroopers in the new #StarWars film https://t.co/1mL4u3fYNm pic.twitter.com/QuiXi7UOAK
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) November 15, 2017
Check out our EXCLUSIVE artwork from @StarWars: The Last Jedi! In one month, see why Dolby Cinema is light years ahead – get tix: https://t.co/LhN9nrF20U pic.twitter.com/uRE9piqfP4
— Dolby Cinema (@DolbyCinema) November 15, 2017
Four new Star Wars: The Last Jedi TV spots are online! #StarWars #StarWarsTheLastJedi https://t.co/pdqgJh6U0w
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) November 15, 2017
Oh, hi, Mark. #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/cJENAHQ6xW
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 16, 2017
TIME Posts More Images Of Rose & Amilyn Holdo From ‘The Last Jedi’ – https://t.co/KHO2Sk1oDt #StarWars #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/7GYl5UCmDz
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) November 16, 2017
#DaisyRidley talks about #MurderOnTheOrientExpress, updates on #StarWars, #MarkHamill, other projects, home life and more:https://t.co/T5frxZNcda #TheLastJedi #Rey pic.twitter.com/aMMgFSioze
— ruben nepales (@nepalesruben) November 16, 2017
Solo News and Rumors
Paul Bettany’s Han Solo Character is an Intergalactic Gangster https://t.co/VoMmzsZS37 pic.twitter.com/B0ZFNOZSPl
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) November 13, 2017
Deep into post production on #Solo The journey continues! Fun pic.twitter.com/LlV2IsA5nF
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) November 15, 2017
Television News and Rumors
Rey goes where no scavenger has gone before in Star Wars #ForcesOfDestiny: “The Happabore Hazard.” pic.twitter.com/j1oLHOIGRo
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 13, 2017
Join us on a daring mission inside Lucasfilm for more information about the #StarWarsRebels midseason finale, “Rebel Assault.” #RebelsRecon pic.twitter.com/Ndn7fEnQ6K
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 14, 2017
On a classified mission… @starwars #TheLastJedi x #TheNextIdol pic.twitter.com/RulKhTLMM4
— American Idol (@AmericanIdol) November 16, 2017
Around the Web
Exploring Kobe Bryant’s Friendship With John Williams https://t.co/C1xkxWDLJb pic.twitter.com/xmUkdWGnkF
— thebeardedtrio (@thebeardedtrio) November 12, 2017
Kathleen Kennedy to be honored by Art Directors Guild https://t.co/NzQcDTAmce pic.twitter.com/oOttNqROu1
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) November 13, 2017
Darth Vader with Anakin’s voice makes for a much less frightening #StarWars villain: https://t.co/wukTAUnOzB pic.twitter.com/dRp8lR7gn9
— Nerdist (@nerdist) November 13, 2017
Important: there are 12 chickens in the Ewok village in Return of the Jedi. pic.twitter.com/rLPwT4pGnW
— Pablo Hidalgo (@pablohidalgo) November 14, 2017
Adam Driver, the actor and veteran, wants to encourage fellow soldiers to make the leap into the arts https://t.co/ORq5hTwxss
— New York Times Arts (@nytimesarts) November 14, 2017
Guys: It’s official. It makes everything better. #ThorRagnarok #StarWars pic.twitter.com/Cjw8UOsIQY
— Knights of Rant (@KnightsOfRant) November 14, 2017
Daisy Ridley and Josh Gad to reunite in Netflix superhero comedy https://t.co/OQzAz32An1
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 17, 2017
Books
Star Wars: Padme Amidala Young Adult novel on the way!#StarWars #PadmeAmidala https://t.co/HqaDtKe9CF pic.twitter.com/t2svLPraL6
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) November 13, 2017
Want to read an exclusive excerpt from #StarWars: Canto Bight? Here you go: https://t.co/JewusPVDFs pic.twitter.com/S1DarRQVZF
— Amy Ratcliffe (@amy_geek) November 15, 2017
Comics
First Look – STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI – STORMS OF CRAIT #1 https://t.co/exQENZpQtk
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) November 16, 2017
Witness the rise of an Imperial mastermind in this preview of @Marvel‘s Star Wars: Thrawn. https://t.co/S4TiQrbMEa pic.twitter.com/8JBuPSGZ3j
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 13, 2017
Attractions
Get a peek at Batuu – the planet guests will travel to when #StarWars: Galaxy’s Edge opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and @Disneyland park in 2019 – now aboard Star Tours! https://t.co/ekPLLgET9Y pic.twitter.com/XiFMdnlknL
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) November 17, 2017
Just rode the new #StarTours at @WaltDisneyWorld! It included planet #Crait from #TheLastJedi as well as #Batuu, the planet from the forthcoming Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge! Also cameos from Boyega, Isaac, Gleeson and Lupita! pic.twitter.com/pFtcVF0kr5
— Max Evry (@maxevry) November 17, 2017
At Galactic Nights you’ll be able to go inside Luke Skywalker’s hut from Ahch-to. There will also be a full size Rancor and other locations and creatures as part of the scavenger hunt. #DisneyParks
— Rob Keyes (@rob_keyes) November 17, 2017
Lots of #StarWars today at #DisneyParks pic.twitter.com/GsEshSVOVK
— Rob Keyes (@rob_keyes) November 17, 2017
BREAKING: Star Tours Will No Longer Mix Places & Characters from Different Eras, Ride to be Seperated Into Two Pathshttps://t.co/XMJh8YMTZa pic.twitter.com/siWz7upRDJ
— WDW News Today (@WDWNT) November 13, 2017
FIRST LOOK – Inspired by Star Wars: #TheLastJedi, Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios & Disneyland park will take off to Crait beginning Friday 11/17: https://t.co/GZJAa3fLiy pic.twitter.com/q1hpCR5Bzc
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) November 14, 2017
Star Wars Galactic Nights Adds New Celebs And More For Winter Event https://t.co/7EmevD41U8
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) November 14, 2017
VIDEO – Mark Hamill @HamillHimself rides Star Tours at @Disneyland, surprises guests with personal greeting on @StarWars ride https://t.co/9lWyxJAv4e pic.twitter.com/OUafEbLQZu
— Inside the Magic (@InsideTheMagic) November 15, 2017
The Force is strong with @HamillHimself as he surprised guests on Star Tours @Disneyland. #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/SoiH53VW6S
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) November 15, 2017
A construction milestone was recently celebrated at #StarWars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! https://t.co/Jgl0OB6xsh pic.twitter.com/TGcuuRQCGp
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) November 15, 2017
Video Games
PlayStation has debuted a new live-action trailer for Star Wars Battlefront II #StarWarsBattlefront2 https://t.co/dmctUtOlhp
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) November 13, 2017
EA Cuts Cost of ‘Star Wars’ Hero Unlocks After Historic Reddit Backlash https://t.co/m46iV4k1wf pic.twitter.com/nXp0zsKH49
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) November 13, 2017
Today, we turned off in-game purchases for #StarWarsBattlefrontII. The game is built on your input, and it will continue to evolve and grow. Read the full update: https://t.co/asGASaYXVp pic.twitter.com/vQSOmsWRgk
— EAStarWars (@EAStarWars) November 17, 2017
Star Wars: Battlefront II’s Janina Gavankar previews game’s new antiheroine https://t.co/MeU446UAwc
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 15, 2017
We play #StarWarsBattlefrontII in REAL LIFE, (includes paid @EAStarWars? content), & more in The #StarWarsShow, with @Walmart?. #ad pic.twitter.com/xAtQTZs91K
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 15, 2017
Collecting
Here’s a closer look at our new Star Wars #TheLastJedi line! Which one would you rock to the movies? pic.twitter.com/QKqGLzgFaD
— Loungefly (@Loungefly) November 11, 2017
New ‘The Last Jedi’ Ice Cream Flavors From Ample Hills Creamery – https://t.co/9Uic5docpV #StarWars #TheLastJedi @amplehills pic.twitter.com/r1nGG0MR20
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) November 14, 2017
LEGO Star Wars Collectors, be sure to pick up your 20pc Millennium Falcon this week at Target – $4.99 each or FREE with Lego Star Wars purchase of $30 or more #lego #target #starwars pic.twitter.com/bmCfjeo5yI
— Yakface (@yak_face) November 14, 2017
Rumor Report: “Solo” Force Link Set and Flagship Coming In April | https://t.co/Gox1PxSoBv #hasbro #forcelink #solo #soloastarwarsstory pic.twitter.com/97QTs4oNzh
— Yakface (@yak_face) November 14, 2017
We’ve updated #TheLastJedi #StarWars Universe section of our #Hasbro #photoarchive with the exceptional #LukeSkywalker (Jedi Exile) 3.75-inch #actionfigure. Follow the link above to have a closer look!https://t.co/EXuhsmLP6z#WeAreAllRebelScum pic.twitter.com/2qp7CfvouH
— Rebelscum.com (@rebelscumnews) November 14, 2017
Our Star Wars Smuggler’s Bounty #TheLastJedi box closes soon! Reserve yours before it’s too late! https://t.co/mRVeWGwhQz pic.twitter.com/AgpOOv9q3q
— Funko (@OriginalFunko) November 15, 2017
Our Star Wars #TheLastJedi Executioner Trooper styles are available now! https://t.co/6QnJUWX1DW& pic.twitter.com/6yTqEPqiN6
— Loungefly (@Loungefly) November 13, 2017
Small figures. Big fun. We talk with @HasbroNews‘ about their new Micro Force figures. https://t.co/Pz64Z9i6qn pic.twitter.com/niiZ8fBtLj
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 15, 2017
Discover the strength of the Force starting December 1st with new LEGO BrickHeadz Rey and Kylo Ren! @StarWars pic.twitter.com/rR05ii4EFa
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) November 15, 2017
Unboxing: ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Inspired Poe Dameron Shaver … – https://t.co/OJsrd4suk1 #StarWars @Philips #TheLastJedi #PoeDameron pic.twitter.com/yx3lfFjVYK
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) November 15, 2017
Platinum LEGO … – https://t.co/gIQHj1gM3v #StarWars @LEGO @LEGO_Group #lego #r2d2 #prizedraw #starwars #thelastjedi #starwarsthelastjedi pic.twitter.com/iG340vPbLA
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) November 16, 2017
New Star Wars Preorders at Gentle Giant | https://t.co/Gox1PxSoBv https://t.co/EyM7qcQoHu #minibusts #jumbo #kenner #vintage #gentlegiant pic.twitter.com/FX6JV63Jc2
— Yakface (@yak_face) November 16, 2017
New ‘Star Wars’ Knitted Christmas Sweaters Revealed For 2017 – https://t.co/Niir0PAGKC #StarWars @merchoid #StarWarsTheLastJedi #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/tNNmiHG0Y3
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) November 16, 2017
