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 your rumors for the week!
Will The Next ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Trailer Feature The Original Characters? http://t.co/zzpR5hre0i pic.twitter.com/qzYf6TOUBj
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) January 19, 2015
First Star Wars Spin-off to shoot in Mexico? Force Awakens reshoots and more! http://t.co/RpWly6oqR2 #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 21, 2015
RUMOR: Three More The Force Awakens Concept Artwork Images Revealed: Jedi News reader Brad L. (aka … http://t.co/dnoaNAjMUJ #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 16, 2015
Concepts: Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Earliest Castle http://t.co/dZaTl649aE #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 23, 2015
Initially we thought we were seeing some new artwork from the films. Turns out that wasn’t the case either:
I’m glad someone pointed out that those great X-wing drawings AREN’T #TheForceAwakens concept art. http://t.co/sZswyScexs
— Duncatrix (@clubjade) January 22, 2015
Turns out that Disney apparently discarded George Lucas’ ideas:
From around the web:
Official Robert Bailey Art from #StarWars #TheForceAwakens! http://t.co/Ln5tjc8JBN
— Star Wars 7 News (@starwars7news) January 20, 2015
Woman In Black 2 star joins Star Wars: The Force Awakens cast: http://t.co/isJC8EYsIO pic.twitter.com/pXsZVnRulk
— Yahoo Movies UK (@YahooMoviesUK) January 20, 2015
George Lucas Hasn’t Seen ‘Star Wars 7’ Footage; Wants to Experience Movie as a Fan – http://t.co/th6m9t5Z7Z pic.twitter.com/Wr06X9XNpx
— Screen Rant (@screenrant) January 16, 2015
George Lucas Weighs in On ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Trailer http://t.co/GYDtCw60bW pic.twitter.com/RjmGl9xQNj
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 19, 2015
What’s it like being back on the Millennium Falcon? @HamillHimself talks Next #StarWars, http://t.co/9ykgu68yZT
— ExtraTV (@extratv) January 16, 2015
Oscar Isaac Wants Poe Dameron To Be A “Believable Person” In The Force Awakens: As part of an inter… http://t.co/83JaZ9Gycf #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 18, 2015
How Oscar Isaac prepared for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ http://t.co/azs6u8TZZP
— Zayda Rivera (@RiveraZayda) January 21, 2015
@TheWookieeRoars We’re all thinking of you Peter & Angie. Best wishes for the Wookiee to win this one soon! pic.twitter.com/Mjmy5n3yn4
— Chris F. Bartlett (@chrisfbartlett) January 17, 2015
#StarWars Actor Released From Hospital http://t.co/RGkNO2nbtu pic.twitter.com/Dk4TLhjCE8
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 22, 2015
Force For Change Episode VII Birdman Character Spotted In New Marvel Star Wars #1: Remember the pec… http://t.co/b2JB1owowp #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 15, 2015
Making the Episode 7 Stormtrooper helmet (metal)
Sequel and Spinoff News and Rumors
Tatiana Maslany, Rooney Mara Testing for ‘Star Wars’ Standalone Movie (Exclusive) http://t.co/b2397ydBAr pic.twitter.com/iVifsXwpor
— Heat Vision (@HeatVisionBlog) January 21, 2015
Twitter scoop following @Borys_Kit STAR WARS testing story from yesterday, hearing the fourth girl who tested is Rooney’s sister, Kate Mara
— Justin Kroll (@krolljvar) January 21, 2015
.@_KateMara has also tested for the first standalone #StarWars movie http://t.co/I1vRD25i7L pic.twitter.com/CJqE3QmKk3
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) January 22, 2015
Television
REPORT: Weird Al Yankovic To Provide Voice Work In Star Wars Detours: We have yet to receive any of… http://t.co/VG2ko79dg9 #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 18, 2015
#RebelsRecon loves Lando! Learn more about his #StarWarsRebels debut & send us your Idiot’s Array questions! https://t.co/w0KoQ1TWwg
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 20, 2015
Around The Web
Carrie Fisher goes fishing. @carrieffisher #carriefisher #starwars #princessleia pic.twitter.com/tYjsbMjkL9
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) January 21, 2015
George Lucas Slams Oscars: “It’s a Political Campaign” http://t.co/FoxcNsyEkB
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 16, 2015
Asked George Lucas why he decided to stop making #StarWars movies to make an animated movie instead. http://t.co/QKlmnCGs1s
— Kirsten Acuna (@KirstenAcuna) January 16, 2015
George Lucas says museum could land in L.A. if Chicago falls through http://t.co/S81hjwClah
— L.A. Times News 24/7 (@latimesfirehose) January 16, 2015
We know the horror of Yoda for the first time in Episode II. It is a reason as Master!! pic.twitter.com/rWTwuFxcp5
— Tsuneo Sanda (@bokusanda) January 17, 2015
A fantastic publicity still with @realbdw @HamillHimself and @isDARTHVADER #StarWars pic.twitter.com/k9yW02W70Q
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) January 18, 2015
Make up for Sebastian Shaw in ROTJ. #starwars #darthvader pic.twitter.com/LWJgFtamKb
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) January 18, 2015
Mark Hamill having some bow tie trouble. #starwars @hamill_fangirl @HamillHimself pic.twitter.com/ALW92P9BYL
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) January 19, 2015
The name’s Skywalker. Luke Skywalker. @HamillHimself @anchorhead_kid #markhamill #bond @hamill_fangirl pic.twitter.com/MswGxJj3pX
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) January 20, 2015
Making of #TheLegoMovie: 7 Years and a Race-the-Clock Against Disney’s Lucasfilm Deal http://t.co/PyUfpnsaRD pic.twitter.com/pWgMgNCk9a
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 20, 2015
Interested in a more permanent souvenir? See the details about our official @sw_celebration #StarWars Tattoo Pavilion http://t.co/H4Wdn0McmL
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 21, 2015
From a classic poster to “scruffy-looking nerf herder,” see how Gone With the Wind influenced #StarWars in many ways. http://t.co/7182F8upqv
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 22, 2015
Proof Han Solo Is Sort of an Idiot
Attractions and Events
Do not underestimate the power of a creative costume. See some of the best from the @runDisney #StarWarsHalf weekend. http://t.co/S0hhi3RlYC
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 21, 2015
Books and Comics
The secret is out! @bonniegrrl reveals THE PHANTOM OF MENACE by @iandoescher on @cnet! http://t.co/ioev1SNI1X pic.twitter.com/noFLZ8SlCA
— Eric Smith (@ericsmithrocks) January 17, 2015
9 @Marvel #StarWars Covers You’ve Never Seen. Discover some of our rarest – and strangest – vintage #comics. http://t.co/Zdkeoqnk4i
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 16, 2015
Marvel SVP Talks “Star Wars” Success, Reveals 200K Sales of #2 http://t.co/amegTJwryQ pic.twitter.com/VNSSVa4kJa
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) January 16, 2015
Star Wars #1 Second Print Sells Out Already, Will Be Allocated, Third Print On The Way http://t.co/NRxLo1qdZO
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) January 17, 2015
Cover for the second printing of STAR WARS #1. pic.twitter.com/Bu0QGgqAnD
— Jason Aaron (@jasonaaron) January 18, 2015
EXCLUSIVE @StarWars: #DarthVader #1 Tops 300k Preorders, New Covers Revealed http://t.co/yoxLR63a6K @Marvel pic.twitter.com/pI7r9OTDi2
— Comicbook.com (@ComicBookdotcom) January 21, 2015
Darth Vader #1 Dominates Advance Reorders http://t.co/6LHZBDeWRl
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) January 22, 2015
Cover for Princess Leia #3 – do I see Winter in there? #StarWars #Marvel #SWEU pic.twitter.com/sTjl2q8vuA
— Florian B (@DarthSpiriah) January 19, 2015
Lando Calrissian Series From Marvel On The Way? http://t.co/E5wQ0U2sNd
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) January 18, 2015
Pepe Larraz sketches of Caleb Dume aka Kanan Jarrus for @marvel Kanan: The Last Padawan http://t.co/d7tC4oyt43 pic.twitter.com/NVMgZxxj8C
— Rebels Report (@RebelsReport) January 17, 2015
Video Games
More ‘Star Wars’ Games Hit GOG: ‘Rogue Squadron,’ ‘Empire at War,’ ‘Rebellion’ – http://t.co/9n7T5jfyOc pic.twitter.com/UrZTno2mS2
— Game Rant (@GameRant) January 22, 2015
Collecting
Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens Lego sets confirmed #starwars http://t.co/jYP9jsOQ60 pic.twitter.com/ooYZEzHpwc
— Pocketlint (@Pocketlint) January 20, 2015
Unproduced Power of the Force “Luke In Jedi Robe” Figure” by @KennerToys pic.twitter.com/HX3vxBFMgW
— Star Wars Stuff (@UnseenStarWars) January 21, 2015