Star Wars news for the week of February 5, 2016
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 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
#StarWars: The Force Awakens nears $2 billion in worldwide box office https://t.co/8eKu0KXCWi pic.twitter.com/xjHjnSqErk
— Variety (@Variety) January 31, 2016
#FlashbackFriday Simon in the make up chair being looked after by @Waldomason, October 2014. #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/oDVQE1ExqA
— Pegg News (@simonpegg) January 29, 2016
Keepsake, one quarter portion. CF pic.twitter.com/c4zfX84Fyz
— Pegg News (@simonpegg) February 5, 2016
It’s impossible to catch all the fun details hidden in #TheForceAwakens. Here’s 8 reasons to see it again & again: https://t.co/qsjH7DofRN
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 29, 2016
Kylo Ren’s Signature Force Sound Was a Purring Kitty, Say Sound Designers https://t.co/zkR1WVHSGX pic.twitter.com/5ASyHWFSzO
— Nerdist (@nerdist) February 4, 2016
Raiders Easter egg in Force Awakens https://t.co/EnFqP8b3r0
— TheRaider.net (@TheRaiderNet) February 5, 2016
DYK: #JJAbrams was the orig. voice for TR-8R? Our interview w/ #StarWars‘ sound designers: https://t.co/zkR1WVqhin pic.twitter.com/hPDbV4WSnI
— Nerdist (@nerdist) February 4, 2016
Watch the stunt double for Rey, Gamora and Lady Sif show off her incredible skills https://t.co/dA1AUQEflo pic.twitter.com/VhQ2SVM8Bp
— IGN (@IGN) February 5, 2016
New American Cinematographer Issue Features Star Wars: The Force Awakens!#StarWars… https://t.co/4WjYMSbVU1 pic.twitter.com/su4q18QbHp
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 5, 2016
Exclusive: Inside Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars” VR project – https://t.co/YNmB8Ebn1T by @greeterdan via @FastCompany #StarWars
— Star Wars Events (@StarWarsEvents) January 30, 2016
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-Ray Release Date Confirmed! #StarWars #TheForceAwakens https://t.co/KriAVlb9Ls pic.twitter.com/gCapjcVbE6
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 30, 2016
Amazon Has Removed The April 5 Release Date For The Force Awakens Blu-ray https://t.co/vQPdMZpqEi #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 1, 2016
rey, finn, poe and bb8 pic.twitter.com/CZz49mLhOI
— eau (@eaumohtz) February 1, 2016
Daisy Ridley And John Boyega Nominated For A Kids Choice Award For There Role In Star Wars:… https://t.co/eXbDryJLX4 pic.twitter.com/DYFTtve156
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 2, 2016
‘Star Wars’ and ‘The Revenant’s’ Bear Win Visual Effects Awards https://t.co/AdHpEgmSEX pic.twitter.com/lSEUE1CkXJ
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) February 3, 2016
#VESAwards Winners: #StarWars Wins Top Category of the Night https://t.co/JYqefeWH7d pic.twitter.com/zjNvMFVRsD
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 3, 2016
Great #TheForceAwakens fan poster pic.twitter.com/MUSDl9xwMr
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) January 29, 2016
Starkiller base is the place for kylo’s secret order of G.R.O.S.S. (Get Rid Of Slimy resiStance) #calvinandhobbes pic.twitter.com/1cMN8KvHt2
— brian kesinger (@briankesinger) January 29, 2016
Illustrations of ‘Star Wars’ characters come alive in animated Instagram videos https://t.co/sX0kzAQGMc pic.twitter.com/LAxYDBYlLT
— TAXI (@designtaxi) January 26, 2016
Speedrun: Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens 6 Star Wars Characters Meet Their New Equivalents
Episode VIII News and Rumors
.@ADaniels3PO pic.twitter.com/fUi2lx4nj7
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) January 31, 2016
VIII pic.twitter.com/IP2mptdKOc
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) February 4, 2016
Those #StarWarsEpisodeVIII filming delay rumors might be greatly exaggerated https://t.co/LG9PFurMET pic.twitter.com/Yh8pkipD7m
— HitFix (@HitFix) January 29, 2016
Star Wars: Episode VIII Script is Ready! Filming Begins Soon? – https://t.co/Q2bjctr4JC – #EpisodeVIII #StarWars
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) January 30, 2016
Rian Johnson Confirms That Star Wars Episode VIII Will Be Shot On Film#StarWars… https://t.co/LjOX2imtd7 pic.twitter.com/PJWDVyyGLi
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 1, 2016
The Resistance cancels con appearance to film Star Wars: Episode VIII? #StarWars… https://t.co/rvO0zrTohp pic.twitter.com/mgr9W2g9xE
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 3, 2016
Star Wars Mega Legend Mike Quinn (Nien Nunb) to return for Star Wars: Episode VIII!… https://t.co/ypiHS96RPF pic.twitter.com/RpxbBPC36l
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 4, 2016
Episode IX News and Rumors
Star Wars Episode IX To Shoot On Film, And Possibly In Outer Space (For Real) https://t.co/sJWQ9cWIRV pic.twitter.com/9fl4RRhtbr
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) January 29, 2016
Rogue One News and Rumors
More #LEGO #StarWars Reveals from Nuremberg! #RogueOne & a Droid Tales-esque series titled The Freemaker Adventures. pic.twitter.com/AwSSy3L2Dh
— StudShooter! (@studshooter) January 30, 2016
Picture Of Slave 1 From Rogue One: A Star Wars Story?#StarWars #RogueOne https://t.co/7qmjtNQrAl pic.twitter.com/MrYq5Wqmzy
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 30, 2016
UPDATE: We can confirm 100% now that image shown is 2015 UCS Slave I (“Empire”). Not new set coming October. Not proof of Fett in Rogue One.
— Boba Fett Fan Club (@bobafettfanclub) January 30, 2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story: fancy white capes and yellow fields of gold. #StarWars… https://t.co/vWmDG2WHOi pic.twitter.com/IK4oBAmUUG
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 31, 2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’s disguises and faction codenames. #StarWars #RogueOne https://t.co/YhJDnaTHjA pic.twitter.com/FDd9dFeTEe
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 1, 2016
Rogue One Bits: Forest Whitaker Details, A Villain Revealed, and a Possible Meaning For the Title https://t.co/s7TdY9JibA
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) February 1, 2016
Teaser pages for LEGO Star Wars Rogue One sets via https://t.co/RXey99vfUa https://t.co/2lVjYI5ndO
— Yakface (@yak_face) February 2, 2016
New #StarWars Lego sets coming (@MintInBox) pic.twitter.com/RI4kEGKTIC
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) February 2, 2016
Television News and Rumors
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Series https://t.co/NdXh7gFzjt
— Rebelscum.com (@rebelscumnews) January 30, 2016
The live-action Star Wars TV show is dead (for now) https://t.co/zP600e78pT pic.twitter.com/IENuAOF8v2
— WIRED (@WIRED) February 1, 2016
There’s a lot to learn about the Lasat. #RebelsRecon has your intel. #StarWarsRebelshttps://t.co/DMArfhWYyu
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 4, 2016
We Jump – The Call Preview | Star Wars Rebels
Around The Web
Fascinating piece on Daisy’s Grandfather who was also an actor. (A famous one here in UK!) https://t.co/1JMgw2x06v
— Daisy Ridley News (@DaisyRidleyNews) February 5, 2016
Indiana Jones 5 scripted rumored “almost finished” https://t.co/wpo2NW1u1c #indianajones
— Indiana Jones Junk (@IndyJonesJunk) January 29, 2016
Snowfall transforms ominous statue into Darth Vader https://t.co/d60LgePp1p pic.twitter.com/7OLWpYzhmA
— The Star Wars Report (@StarWarsReport) January 29, 2016
This teenager built a life-sized, functional #BB8 with household items and you are jealous: https://t.co/mCI8m5c6gZ pic.twitter.com/ZkpFWRtzqd
— USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) January 29, 2016
Humbled to be asked to present at the #oscars! Presenting Best…oh, wait. Can’t tell you. You’ll have to watch. https://t.co/IZLznl7B7O
— Andy Serkis (@andyserkis) February 2, 2016
MAGGIE SMITH WITH A LIGHTSABER
THIS IS TOO IMPORTANT pic.twitter.com/wMmbh3aGY6— rip alan rickman (@SEVERASSSNAPE) October 9, 2015
Judge allows lawsuit to proceed against George Lucas Museum in Chicago https://t.co/xrDopgFidp pic.twitter.com/Ue50E8BZGZ
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 4, 2016
Amazing 3D cake reveals Homer Simpson as a Stormtrooper (Mmm … cake) – https://t.co/RwFjIuJaQp pic.twitter.com/a1d3DX6EXb
— Robot6 (@Robot6) February 3, 2016
Adele – Hello (I’m Tired of the Dark Side) Parody ‘Star Wars’ Recut as a Grindhouse Film | Trailer Mix
Comics
Retailers Get Exclusive Covers As The Wait For C-3PO’s Red Arm Backstory Extends https://t.co/PgMFQWKqGv
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) January 29, 2016
Poe Dameron Gets A Party From Marvel Comics https://t.co/J7MdZR8AXH
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) January 29, 2016
Star Wars cover art by Al Williamson from our upcoming Al Williamson’s Star Wars Artist’s Edition arrives in April pic.twitter.com/uCG3I8nmMC
— IDW Publishing (@IDWPublishing) February 3, 2016
Books
Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded for The Force Awakens https://t.co/Z54eSWkU4m
— Yakface (@yak_face) February 2, 2016
The cover for @starwars #Bloodline by @claudiagray is here, along with an excerpt from the novel – on-sale May 3rd. https://t.co/xxXk7PZhf8
— StarWarsBooks (@DelReyStarWars) February 4, 2016
Details and Excerpt from Claudia Gray’s Novel Bloodline! – https://t.co/fGErwvFCBJ – #StarWars
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) February 4, 2016
So incredibly proud of the Star Wars: Bloodline cover and the amazing @claudiagray! The book is so good, y’all! https://t.co/uLYXESkgxf
— Elizabeth Schaefer (@eschaefer) February 4, 2016
Oh, so *that’s* why Leia doesn’t trust the New Republic in #TheForceAwakens https://t.co/QxUyTZaocZ pic.twitter.com/PolqY35Kfw
— io9 (@io9) February 4, 2016
Video Games & Internet
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens is coming this June! https://t.co/izfz4GgZ9b #LEGOStarWars pic.twitter.com/Lc4FEE1gkr
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) February 2, 2016
Check out the first official trailer for LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Out June 28https://t.co/YaMiOgsnSp
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) February 2, 2016
Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens Video Game To Bridge The Gap Between Episodes VI And… https://t.co/dHtAxhXk1B pic.twitter.com/6hv8104beV
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 2, 2016
Also a Deluxe Edition for LEGO Star Wars. $70.
PS4 https://t.co/A5HVsOegEp
XBO https://t.co/xJMEA2MwzN pic.twitter.com/g8lE5dOblX— Wario64 (@Wario64) February 2, 2016
March Cover Revealed – Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens – https://t.co/O1TcPxFTQW pic.twitter.com/MqJgkskb1J
— Game Informer (@gameinformer) February 2, 2016
Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens Game Informer Coverage Trailer
@DisneyInfinity @JohnVignocchi and to get up to date with customs, here is Stormtrooper Finn costume! pic.twitter.com/sf8Hzf7l5T
— Craig Barnes (@Craigbarnes88) January 23, 2016
Attractions
VIDEO: Want to know what a #StarWarsDayAtSea on the Disney Fantasy is like? Take a look: https://t.co/cwBJhoIipp pic.twitter.com/U9nDkODt5a
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) January 29, 2016
Enter for a chance to win an out-of-this-world vacation to #WaltDisneyWorld! #StarWars https://t.co/3j0ueJmUKt
— Walt Disney World (@WaltDisneyWorld) January 26, 2016
Collecting
First Look:Star Wars The Force Awakens Unmasked Kylo Ren 3.75″ Hasbro Action Figure Review! https://t.co/vsAWcCnVsc pic.twitter.com/TQpj07WjOs
— First Order Podcast (@FirstOrderPod) January 29, 2016
Now up for auction without reserve. #StarWars #eBay #Landspeeder #art #joejohnstonhttps://t.co/W81cU3HgMk pic.twitter.com/duVFPqof8T
— Joe Johnston (@jjsketchbook) January 30, 2016
Let this variable-light-temperature BB-8 lamp from @thinkgeek warm your heart: https://t.co/G8cJmjfdlX pic.twitter.com/pBSHX2ONcK
— Nerdist (@nerdist) January 31, 2016
#starwars inflatable pool toys at #toyfair uk #themerchawakens https://t.co/OwKIwm3Sgr pic.twitter.com/JxR0wWuBmq
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 1, 2016
Mega #KyloRen and #bb8 at uk #toyfair on the #lego #legostarwars booth #theforceawakens #s… https://t.co/bMTMUfLkJn pic.twitter.com/4cODbwPmih
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 1, 2016
my son opened a “Kinder Surprise” Wuhuuu U R everywhere in my life, I love it @carrieffisher pic.twitter.com/XINbbu1bw9
— Carrie’s Girl (@Janeyy6584) February 2, 2016
Check out the unbelievably lifelike portraits for the #HotToys Rey & Finn figures by artist JC Hong #theforceawakens pic.twitter.com/cAhZCQsp8w
— Yakface (@yak_face) February 4, 2016
.@MatchlessLondon has all the chic #StarWars jackets you’re looking for https://t.co/zTdEYF01An pic.twitter.com/AMiV09iiRG
— Nerdist (@nerdist) February 5, 2016
Disney Movie Rewards Offering Character Posters From Star Wars: The Force… https://t.co/KEZoxBhRpD pic.twitter.com/QZ97fpQXHD
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 5, 2016
