Star Wars news for the week of November 20, 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!
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-Ray Release On April 5th? #StarWars #TheForceAwakens https://t.co/A3egAO5dFw pic.twitter.com/sLH3dINgFs
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) November 16, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Soundtrack Images Revealed! #StarWars #TheForceAwakens https://t.co/ltfBltg1QB pic.twitter.com/CVVcebPPC8
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) November 17, 2015
The John Williams Network website has this look at the upcoming #TheForceAwakens soundtrack pic.twitter.com/0WWzzihMdX
— Still Active After.. (@StarWarsJunk) November 17, 2015
Elsewhere around the web…
Star Wars: The Force Awakens TV Spot 2 (Official)
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TV Spot 5
Star Wars: The Force Awakens "Finn" TV SpotWe're up for this.
Posted by Star Wars on Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Star Wars The Force Awakens Disney XD Special
Here it is, the full Disney UK Preview clip. #starwars #theforceawakens https://t.co/460LN5Erai
— Still Active After.. (@StarWarsJunk) November 13, 2015
C-3PO isn't worried about BB-8 stealing his spotlight in #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens: https://t.co/KhUcRHSp4f pic.twitter.com/5QTmPS4z04
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 13, 2015
'Star Wars' Icon Anthony Daniels on C-3PO's New 3D-Printed Suit and Filming 'The Force Awakens' - https://t.co/iQukulsyc3 via @YahooMovies
— Star Wars Events (@StarWarsEvents) November 13, 2015
J.J. Abrams says Starkiller Base is a FAR greater threat than Death Star: https://t.co/5sqH01y2a0 #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/AiM3SJpc1J
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 13, 2015
How Daisy Ridley & @JohnBoyega are changing @StarWars—and our world: https://t.co/6NAMsNsbq1 #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/YFJO39yLIh
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 13, 2015
Rey & Finn's commonalities far outweigh their differences in #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens: https://t.co/LnQsgRnwzA pic.twitter.com/yOrCDY0nuu
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 14, 2015
Is #BB8 a 'he' or a 'she'? And more secrets about the @StarWars: #TheForceAwakens droid: https://t.co/jQyxINX3vG pic.twitter.com/AB81tAMzWf
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 13, 2015
Greg Grunberg discusses the surprising struggle of shooting #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens: https://t.co/zPzzylSmBc pic.twitter.com/he1pwQzs5G
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 16, 2015
Don't worry fans, Star Wars is in good hands. https://t.co/F55UKLG0fI
— Still Active After.. (@StarWarsJunk) November 16, 2015
Let’s all nerd out about our Millennium Falcon Star Wars cover, shall we?! https://t.co/Zp90kM0E96 pic.twitter.com/EUs17zlJj4
— WIRED (@WIRED) November 16, 2015
EXCLUSIVE: first look at new character Constable Zuvio from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. https://t.co/enCQC9QApg pic.twitter.com/F1D2H6fp0B
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) November 16, 2015
EXCLUSIVE: Andy Serkis talks his #TheForceAwakens character, Supreme Leader Snoke: https://t.co/Ki189719ch pic.twitter.com/RKMYSuJZ0S
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) November 17, 2015
EXCLUSIVE: @JohnBoyega talks lightsabers. " I hugged it for the whole day." #StarWars https://t.co/wdw11T8Zuq pic.twitter.com/AikbwPmg7e
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) November 18, 2015
The Force Awakens' Stormtrooper dressing room is the coolest thing you'll see today https://t.co/ZOAYaIbuPC pic.twitter.com/6a31HRMwwk
— io9 (@io9) November 19, 2015
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has an arsenal of epic battle props https://t.co/HNZkNyq6oz pic.twitter.com/pkNqi3OHoi
— WIRED (@WIRED) November 19, 2015
UPDATE 3! Wired on #StarWars #TheForceAwakens. Interview with Costume Designer Michael Kaplan. https://t.co/9YGJMCRMj7
— SWNN (@starwarsnewsnet) November 19, 2015
Look at this awesome picture of Kylo Ren from @empiremagazine! pic.twitter.com/FYYby0RyoL
— The Force Awakens (@EpisodeVII) November 19, 2015
Star Wars: Chewbacca's Hair Routine in The Force Awakens Is Actually Pretty Glam https://t.co/CNqsOL1SU5 #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) November 15, 2015
Interview: @simonpegg on #ManUp, #StarTrek and #StarWars https://t.co/C4cTuKFzle pic.twitter.com/CEbOYMkX68
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) November 15, 2015
Williams’ “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” score finished [goosebumps commence] https://t.co/gT4HtkE3B4
— ScoreKeeper (@ScoreKeeperBMD) November 15, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens and the uncertain future of movie critics https://t.co/wEgS59eBw8 pic.twitter.com/DVuagNegTe
— The Verge (@verge) November 16, 2015
AFI Postpones Awards Announcement to Consider 'Star Wars' https://t.co/yuBpORtdZ2 pic.twitter.com/aQwLwzzCXQ
— THR Awards (@THRAwards) November 17, 2015
Oscars: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Battles the Sequel Curse https://t.co/WWSzH9tSHo pic.twitter.com/5CHMYtdgaN
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) November 19, 2015
'Star Wars' Dolby Cinema Release Could Push Forward the New Format https://t.co/e8cOzFp4tQ pic.twitter.com/uAxG0nckWB
— THR Movies (@THRmovies) November 16, 2015
From screaming TIEs to Kylo Ren's menacing voice. Experience #TheForceAwakens in immersive @dolby Cinema. More at: https://t.co/VBNl5SZLAl
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 17, 2015
#StarWars #TheForceAwakens trailer acapella re-dub by Youtube user Austin Hale. Yes it's amazing. https://t.co/oonClx0CuC
— RealD (@RealD3D) November 16, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the cover of FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND! #StarWars… https://t.co/4FchL7FXi3 pic.twitter.com/dtLXY1cCbL
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) November 17, 2015
#StarWars: #TheForceAwakens Racks Up $50M-Plus in Advance Ticket Sales https://t.co/Rn1IfQy72a pic.twitter.com/TIK7pwv7dd
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) November 19, 2015
.@WarwickADavis, #BB8 & Others joined forces for the @BBC's Children in Need UK Fundraiser! https://t.co/Fg9o0ef7DL
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 19, 2015
Celebrate #STARWARS with a double-sided collector's issue of @bmoviesd + @MondoNews cover! https://t.co/kieXIyXl2p pic.twitter.com/VA8ifk0TeE
— Fantastic Fest (@fantasticfest) November 17, 2015
Verizon | A better network as explained by Star Wars.
George Lucas Explains Why He's Done Directing Star Wars Movies https://t.co/aNKB0B3jpt
— Star Wars Tonight (@StarWarsTonight) November 18, 2015
George Lucas Explains Why He's Done Directing Star Wars Movies
Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer (Official)
Harrison Ford Surprises Star Wars Fans with Big News… for Charity
Mark Hamill on Star Wars - "I'm good about keeping Secrets"
The bonus I meant was for returning as Joker in Arkham Knight. I'm keeping my big mouth shut about Ep VII for free! https://t.co/0ZqpkXDyCD
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) November 20, 2015
Episode VIII News and Rumors
Lucasfilm returns to Kerry https://t.co/ZojMxgLCnV
— Still Active After.. (@StarWarsJunk) November 13, 2015
The 'Star Wars' Franchise Could Go on 'Forever' - https://t.co/9miUQoqVBU pic.twitter.com/7CTYxDKB3d
— Spinoff Online (@SpinoffOnline) November 17, 2015
Han Solo News and Rumors
Code Name For New Young Han Solo Movie Revealed – But Does It Reveal More? https://t.co/I5XExAOE8W
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) November 15, 2015
Rogue One News and Rumors
RUMOUR: Riz Ahmed's Rogue One Character Gets A Name https://t.co/Bs657eGB3m #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) November 18, 2015
Riz Ahmed's character in @StarWars: Rogue One is called 'Bodhi Rook' via his agent's official website https://t.co/TspWNoX0XL
— lizo mzimba (@lizo_mzimba) November 18, 2015
'Rogue One' set was good fun! Epic as usual!
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) November 13, 2015
Crazy being on a Star Wars set that doesn't involve Finn lol I should've auditioned for background!
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) November 13, 2015
Around The Web
The best thing about the @starwars prequels are these two who reunited this wknd at #LosCabosFilmFestival pic.twitter.com/qqnhnI4F2q
— Juanma Fernandez (@juanmadpelicula) November 16, 2015
The mystery bidder of the Princess Leia slave costume from Return of the Jedi is finally revealed... 🙂 https://t.co/GjUUdWQeZJ
— Gus Lopez (@toysrgus) November 13, 2015
Topher Grace has opened up the world's best (or worst) STAR WARS store ever! Watch in an all new AFTER HOURS! https://t.co/9B3gNXPopv
— Josh Horowitz (@joshuahorowitz) November 13, 2015
Look who's here - it's @WarwickADavis star of #StarWars exclusive, coming soon!!! https://t.co/Rps3DA0eDG #CiN2015 pic.twitter.com/4qL7qHpqxN
— BBC Children in Need (@BBCCiN) November 13, 2015
Look! It's a giant Star Wars Death Star in the suburbs! https://t.co/lC9Yta6GT4 pic.twitter.com/YK1MEyLE5u
— crave (@crave) November 12, 2015
The Empire strikes back with TIE Fighter Christmas light display - https://t.co/yQY7iXQNPk pic.twitter.com/eb1yycszhY
— Robot6 (@Robot6) November 18, 2015
#StarWars fans at the 2015 fencing world championships perform epic lightsaber duel: https://t.co/EcYkw062ug pic.twitter.com/95JoIWron3
— Nerdist (@nerdist) November 14, 2015
Daniel Radcliffe shares some big advice for those young #StarWars actors: https://t.co/z4TMFk2GL7 pic.twitter.com/hDDoM3q1x2
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 14, 2015
Tatooine IRL doesn't have two suns, but it's still awesome https://t.co/n3JQOvT7D8 pic.twitter.com/PfXkL1zY62
— WIRED (@WIRED) November 17, 2015
Check out these Star Wars ice sculptures – it’s colder than Hoth in there! pic.twitter.com/9kw6VlBa3A
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) November 17, 2015
Stephen Colbert puts makeup on Darth Vader's helmet: https://t.co/zwigh9L7Fo #StarWars #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/usu5Mf5GiT
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 18, 2015
FIAT 500e Stormtrooper Concept looms over LA Auto Show https://t.co/XyVbnkhE9X pic.twitter.com/zOLZ9sJjVJ
— SlashGear (@slashgear) November 18, 2015
Weird Al’s Yoda glimpsed the future through the power of the Force https://t.co/dIQcu7cdtV pic.twitter.com/piFvWeiIWw
— The AV Club (@TheAVClub) November 18, 2015
Kill count supercut proves that Luke Skywalker really did have a dark side: https://t.co/FyQVrqKTTJ pic.twitter.com/nELoHkLFMf
— Nerdist (@nerdist) November 19, 2015
Darth Vader is just like us https://t.co/JtXJMKyWsZ
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) November 20, 2015
Honest Trailers - Star Wars
TURKISH STAR WARS is so berserk that it alters our perceptions of what it means to be alive. https://t.co/SZ7sFUn5Y7 pic.twitter.com/owmmRTyYAR
— Alamo Houston (@houstonalamo) November 19, 2015
Attractions
Season of the Force begins November 16 at @Disneyland park! https://t.co/TMa7Qn8wZQ pic.twitter.com/zAatpoefHJ
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) November 13, 2015
Look at this @starwars piece that @prior2art made for The Art Awakens charity event at @Galleries1988! #ComicConBox pic.twitter.com/VEvyKoyiK6
— ComicConBox (@ComicConBox) November 13, 2015
.@DisneyInsider Exclusive: Ansel Dryden’s Amazing #StarWars Piece for The #ArtAwakens! More: https://t.co/UL99ZzyVQT pic.twitter.com/lf9oVAnLez
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) November 14, 2015
#TheForceAwakens exhibit opens at @Galleries1988 this weekend. Celebrate w/ #FanArtFriday: https://t.co/eBdCvsDi9b pic.twitter.com/KYKThYxu4s
— Nerdist (@nerdist) November 14, 2015
Check out more than 80 pieces of @starwars art from @Galleries1988's The Art Awakens show - https://t.co/27yN8iHIgr pic.twitter.com/7lq9gKw3Ko
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) November 14, 2015
The #ArtAwakens auction continues! Snag original #StarWars art & support @Unicef Kid Power! https://t.co/a99fLSJS4E pic.twitter.com/ph83tGPgrq
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 19, 2015
Here’s Kris Lewis mind-blowing painting for #ArtAwakens! Bid on paintings & buy prints here: https://t.co/6tG36CMcgR pic.twitter.com/6qvyZ7DEQ0
— Gallery1988 (@Galleries1988) November 14, 2015
These paintings and sculptures in the official Star Wars art show are insanely gorgeous https://t.co/Qlq0eOAx8m pic.twitter.com/aQFFTaFslA
— io9 (@io9) November 16, 2015
See highlights from @Galleries1988's #ArtAwakens event & learn how you can own an original piece from the show! https://t.co/J3usSakfWj
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 16, 2015
New Star Tours poster! pic.twitter.com/eqCL4U4k1p
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) November 16, 2015
Our Bothan spy returned from a mission at @Disneyland's #SeasonOfTheForce with intel to help you plan your trip. https://t.co/arU02fqBAR
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 16, 2015
Thank you for riding star tours, bumpy ride right? Sorry about that...I errr... Yeah... You all have the force. Great work. (From Finn)
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) November 16, 2015
#StarWars fans! Check out our exclusive footage from the new Star Wars Costume exhibit at @DiscoveryTS! https://t.co/tZcOk5P5fq
— Midtown Comics (@MidtownComics) November 16, 2015
In a new "Star Wars" exhibition in New York, it's all about the costumes https://t.co/0vCydPwWOE pic.twitter.com/0jPN36L27u
— The New York Times (@nytimes) November 12, 2015
Comics
This Man Just Sold A Copy Of Star Wars: Vader Down #1 For $5000. Well There Are Only 12 Copies In Print. https://t.co/PIL4MHlmSb
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) November 17, 2015
It's not Indy but it's nice Harrison Ford art by artist JERRY ORDWAY on #StarWars #HanSolo https://t.co/OQcrL85coG pic.twitter.com/vX07XFvXGz
— TheRaider.net (@TheRaiderNet) November 18, 2015
Video Games & Internet
Power up! Learn more about the 4 #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens @DisneyInfinity power discs revealed yesterday. https://t.co/QomOOgHV8o
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 13, 2015
Poster Wars l Star Wars Battlefront l GameStop
The woman behind the game-changing "Star Wars Battlefront" - https://t.co/v2vwXULgGf via @HuffPostTech #StarWars
— Star Wars Events (@StarWarsEvents) November 16, 2015
EA reveals more details on the #StarWarsBattlefront season pass: https://t.co/Lp2XCr8StT pic.twitter.com/ty0wKJOCBn
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 16, 2015
Super #StarWars is coming to @PlayStation systems this month! https://t.co/wpnuBKRJm7 pic.twitter.com/U5vgFbMJPu
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 16, 2015
Also I'll be running around online in battlefront. I'll see you...you won't see me lol
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) November 17, 2015
“@PangCake22: @JohnBoyega battlefield of Jakku a good start to find you?” Yep but watch your back. I have a team.
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) November 17, 2015
Don't fear! There will be '#StarWars Battlefront' sequels: https://t.co/EcDcBeCiRF pic.twitter.com/WyD5s1IV8r
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 19, 2015
Collecting
Hasbro Says It’s Playing Catch Up With The Demand For ‘Star Wars’ Toys https://t.co/IllIvCngOH
— Deadline Hollywood (@Deadline) November 16, 2015
Hasbro’s CEO: The Force Is Strong With Our Star Wars Holiday Inventory https://t.co/uly6XWy1DM
— Fortune (@FortuneMagazine) November 19, 2015
New #StarWarsTheForceAwakens Mini bust by @gentlegiantltd First Order Stormtrooper!! pic.twitter.com/mSMf4F3yaw
— Alex Jahilian (@Jahilianaire) November 14, 2015
This year's PGM and @GameStop exclusive pieces #starwars #stormtrooper #DarthVader #clonetrooper #sith pic.twitter.com/JFAof2Antj
— Alex Jahilian (@Jahilianaire) November 14, 2015
@StarWarsJunk @rjanson5 @wildwaterstu @Starwarsgirl75 @MorganTerryyy I feel like I'm a kid again! #TFA pic.twitter.com/2nP1Dt0ljz
— Phillip Ramirez (@wedge77) November 14, 2015
#StarWars @GeneralMills mini Trix cereal box with the #Leia rabbit and droid viewer inside pic.twitter.com/pWF9ZetSsG
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) November 18, 2015
Hot Topic & Her Universe debut #StarWars fashion collection: https://t.co/T0uv0s9SeB pic.twitter.com/8XCL9pFXZP
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 16, 2015
#imperialshocktrooper #theforceawakens #theblackseries #starwars @yak_face pic.twitter.com/BsdY1bWRrQ
— Robert J Pukash Jr (@whoflungpuonu) November 16, 2015
More new acquisitions today from #Funko and Disney Parks pic.twitter.com/cys5TWmOOP
— Yakface (@yak_face) November 17, 2015
EXCLUSIVE: #StarWars collectible toppers will be avbl at select Regal locs! Learn more: https://t.co/K2FA1Rk7kC https://t.co/HYxki6A6Ob
— Regal Cinemas (@RegalMovies) November 18, 2015
Rare #StarWars Empire Live Read poster signed by @HamillHimself in our charity auction! https://t.co/lHPTj056Gu pic.twitter.com/rSG9vlV8KW
— Cancer Gets LOST (@CancerGetsLOST) November 19, 2015
