Star Wars news for the week of May 27, 2016
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of May 27, 2016 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!
Episode VIII News and Rumors
The #StarWarsShow has a message from the #EpisodeVIII set, #RogueOne news & more! Watch: https://t.co/H3ND589tFshttps://t.co/ssjwp2waE9
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 25, 2016
I LOVE IRELAND
That’s a wrap on the emerald isle. Thanks to all the lovely amazing people here who have made our shoot extraordinary.
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) May 26, 2016
@rianjohnson confirmed to fans in Ireland that they are filming parts of #EpisodeVIII in @IMAX . #IMAX #StarWars
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 26, 2016
The Falcon on the #StarWars 8 set! (Emailed to us, not sure of credit source) pic.twitter.com/OOitHqZaoE
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) May 21, 2016
Photos of the Falcon and temple tree from Star Wars: Episode VIII. #StarWars #StarWarsVIII https://t.co/3Dg6wpuf48 pic.twitter.com/i3Hss1hAYu
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) May 21, 2016
A LOT more Falcon photos hits the web! Check it out! #starwars #EpisodeVIII pic.twitter.com/x8hUytiN6c
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) May 22, 2016
Inside the Falcon! More from the #StarWars set!! pic.twitter.com/spIwnqnaoF
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) May 22, 2016
And the last set of the Falcon plus a building from the set. #StarWars Episode 8 (credit: https://t.co/VhRYE9MjPz) pic.twitter.com/ACgr33fzDh
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) May 22, 2016
Juicy Star Wars Episode VIII leaks focus on Luke Skywalker and a new, killer droid https://t.co/Ii088p7GPQ pic.twitter.com/Xv8AkiQgxT
— Geek.com (@geekdotcom) May 21, 2016
Star Wars: Episode VIII’s Knights take a knee at Ceann Sibeal. #StarWars #StarWarsVIII https://t.co/yo5YPd42tf pic.twitter.com/QA3d6VGoxc
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) May 22, 2016
Adam Driver Doing Some Fitness in Dingle. More Photos from the Episode … – https://t.co/b3plCTDYJQ – pic.twitter.com/nQ5K1KycFG
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 23, 2016
#StarWars #EpisodeVIII Shoot at Dingle Peninsula Coming to a Close!https://t.co/Gtf8SemnjA pic.twitter.com/ZIMlL3oLqI
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 23, 2016
Beautiful video and photos of Star Wars: Episode VIII’s Dunmore Head location! #StarWars… https://t.co/RKHVPD7PIq pic.twitter.com/cGb5bPTu77
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) May 23, 2016
Great photos of the Falcon & Set from Star Wars: Episode VIII! #StarWars #StarWarsVIII https://t.co/OimDaWuqQs pic.twitter.com/wscUBPeIpc
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) May 23, 2016
Rumor: Luke Skywalker rocks out in Star Wars: Episode VIII. #StarWars #StarWarsVIII https://t.co/G5bPGt8ZDU pic.twitter.com/typU7sYqCd
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) May 26, 2016
Locket sized photos of Rey, Kylo Ren, monsters and more from Star Wars: Episode VIII!… https://t.co/Q3sgc5NOzA pic.twitter.com/HqmUVdNDa5
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) May 26, 2016
Star Wars: Episode VIII’s Chewbacca and a Dunmore Head set vid & photos. #StarWars… https://t.co/zz3PMhWCx0 pic.twitter.com/r5YJxgYcUI
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) May 24, 2016
Adam Driver says acting as #KyloRen in #StarWars is similar to portraying a bus driver https://t.co/pjLUGpKt09 pic.twitter.com/4K2Mz7FJzD
— UPROXX (@UPROXX) May 22, 2016
Ok class we have a visitor..its only Chewbacca! He paid a visit to my nephews school in Ballyferriter from SW set pic.twitter.com/wTne07WPh4
— Garret Daly (@garretdaly) May 23, 2016
The fork surrounds you, binds you, & feeds you…. pic.twitter.com/aiUYTg0GjV
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) May 24, 2016
#SpaceTwinsSiblingRivalry rears its’ ugly head as I struggle w/ @carrieffisher for control of The Fork #PlayNiceKids pic.twitter.com/Yb9e4savhs
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) May 25, 2016
Rogue One News and Rumors
Rogue One Actress Genevieve O’Reilly Talks Heartfelt Star Wars Fans – https://t.co/zAJoGygNuH – #StarWars pic.twitter.com/oPBROifRuh
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 22, 2016
Here are the names of Rogue One’s new Troopers and Walkers https://t.co/e8nU7pEVMp pic.twitter.com/7JW0UMrW49
— io9 (@io9) May 25, 2016
#RogueOne’s new stormtrooper types, AT-AT names revealed. https://t.co/vBHFFYVCMb pic.twitter.com/dL2T6b13nf
— Dunc (@clubjade) May 25, 2016
New Stormtrooper from “Rogue One” Revealed in “Star Wars” Poster https://t.co/fJxPmAV6sj pic.twitter.com/ocyLZdqtDr
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) May 26, 2016
High Resolution Copy Of Celebration Europe 2016 Key Art https://t.co/t9hO5Dt3Gs #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 26, 2016
Han Solo News and Rumors
Don’t be ashamed to cry at a movie, Adam! I got choked up when you murdered Han Solo https://t.co/eWdCaDGWQd
— Chris Miller (@chrizmillr) May 21, 2016
Episode IX News and Rumors
#StarWars: Episode IX director Colin Trevorrow to mentor young filmmakers at Italian fest https://t.co/QBx3PQr5a1 pic.twitter.com/muWYxrfXFL
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 25, 2016
Around The Web
Woman in #Chewbacca Mask Becomes Most Watched #FacebookLive Post Ever (Video) https://t.co/eY6qna7ub3 pic.twitter.com/1NflC9BQhP
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) May 20, 2016
Chewbacca Mask Lady is “overwhelmed” by support as video hits 114 million views: https://t.co/pIiMXxMe02 pic.twitter.com/Pa4iszKSU8
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 21, 2016
#ChewbaccaMom drops by the #LateLateShow and gets surprised by a special guest https://t.co/WRHUEibQeW pic.twitter.com/XVuVC9WJ22
— UPROXX (@UPROXX) May 24, 2016
James Corden got J.J. Abrams in on the Chewbacca Mom fun and it was perfect: https://t.co/Vwgi59oNBV pic.twitter.com/b4xMCJ834a
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 24, 2016
#ChewbaccaMom continues her great week with a Chewbacca play date at Facebook HQ https://t.co/hdigcFXDkI pic.twitter.com/GXtpPQZmVF
— UPROXX (@UPROXX) May 25, 2016
Huge #Fargo news: Ewan McGregor to star in season 3, playing two brothers: https://t.co/1IneRLjvzz pic.twitter.com/ummi37iyKc
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 20, 2016
Carrie Fisher reflects on her mother Debbie Reynolds’ legacy in new HBO doc #BrightLights: https://t.co/YH9y2BGrih pic.twitter.com/yqZss3ZBbo
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 23, 2016
Amazing fan film uses camera drones to capture an intense Star Wars dogfight https://t.co/B4hRLFyFby pic.twitter.com/A0S9yz54jA
— io9 (@io9) May 24, 2016
Watch Star Wars: A New Hope simply by scrolling through a website https://t.co/8SezgAu7hF pic.twitter.com/MbWtHpQP1b
— io9 (@io9) May 24, 2016
Comics
Marvel Reveals Covers for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Comics Adaptation https://t.co/EGC38k3NSF pic.twitter.com/NZaK6yrO9n
— Comics Alliance (@comicsalliance) May 20, 2016
Marvel’s top artists cover #StarWars #TheForceAwakens comic adaptation https://t.co/LpKxouowD6 pic.twitter.com/G5rlOQqqTr
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) May 20, 2016
Prep for the launch of a Han Solo comic series with @marjoriemliu and @MarkBrooksArt! https://t.co/WkV5x23FzH pic.twitter.com/lYbWdk9ojI
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) May 23, 2016
#SDCC Previews Exclusive Han Solo #1 variant (7,500 copies) pic.twitter.com/dkIjl7Ns1P
— Yakface (@yak_face) May 25, 2016
Marvel 1st Look: STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS ADAPTATION #1 – When Finn Meets Poe https://t.co/hzVAZgzDeo
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) May 26, 2016
Chuck Wendig And Luke Ross Use The Force In ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ #1 [Preview] https://t.co/CVxfu4IQDv pic.twitter.com/9KwgRvf0xO
— Comics Alliance (@comicsalliance) May 26, 2016
STAR WARS FORCE AWAKENS ADAPTATION #1 from @Marvel! In comic shops 6/22: https://t.co/osPriJaemO pic.twitter.com/mbRf2whYi0
— PREVIEWSworld (@PREVIEWSworld) May 26, 2016
Books
Two #RogueOne novels from Disney Press were just moved to March 2017. Join the Resistance #1, too. https://t.co/VpR9F1fasZ
— Florian B (@germanjedi) May 23, 2016
Star Wars: Bloodline author @ClaudiaGray talks writing Leia… & loving it. https://t.co/0ATXZMicYx pic.twitter.com/EnIwPzI0Px
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 20, 2016
Attractions
.@JamesJawa covers the @Gnomon_School’s new #TheForceAwakens concept art exhibit. https://t.co/jfCobUiLh5 pic.twitter.com/CTL1ltdv32
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 21, 2016
The team behind Roxy the Rancor reveals their latest amazing Star Wars creation: https://t.co/suXGkMRgXV pic.twitter.com/seizwnVsjD
— io9 (@io9) May 22, 2016
Video Games
Lego #StarWars TFA deluxe edition. https://t.co/iOoOMMiJaw pic.twitter.com/C7QvMTixH6
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) May 26, 2016
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Season Pass details revealed https://t.co/XLa9v3G5FT #LEGOStarWars pic.twitter.com/QuhJypNzVN
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) May 26, 2016
Collecting
Lego #RogueOne Buildable figures! Coming soon. #LEGO #starwars pic.twitter.com/fCTZ17ws4L
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) May 23, 2016
DMCAs issued for the leaked #rogueone Lego image(s) pic.twitter.com/Pd4vjPk0iP
— Yakface (@yak_face) May 24, 2016
Phil Tippett Teases New #StarWars Images as Part of His #Gaming Kickstarter https://t.co/lPY5pkXQa5 pic.twitter.com/DkZjkwdNJY
— Cinelinx (@cinelinx) May 24, 2016
Darth Vader Life Size Vintage Monument will be arriving at the end of the month
Order here : https://t.co/Jk7dBnKU9G pic.twitter.com/OAeGHK4jZA— Gentle Giant Ltd (@gentlegiantltd) May 24, 2016
This R2-D2 statue is way cooler than those creepy garden gnomes https://t.co/BW8pW9IpwO pic.twitter.com/TfXks7lXhv
— io9 (@io9) May 24, 2016
Pre-order @StarWars #TheForceAwakens 2 LP Hologram Vinyl featuring the Millennium Falcon & Tie Fighter! https://t.co/UGZ3KeStxc
— DisneyMusicEmporium (@DisneyMusicEmp) May 25, 2016
See @StarWars Holograms Hover Over Soundtrack LPs (Video) https://t.co/9lVxLYUnSF pic.twitter.com/XfUb0zLsgk
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) May 26, 2016
#TheForceAwakens score on vinyl has spinning 3-D holograms on it: https://t.co/6DSD6zaCDz pic.twitter.com/04lcAH0yjS
— Nerdist (@nerdist) May 26, 2016
#LEGO #StarWars Phoenix Squadron A-Wing Pilot Polybag | https://t.co/Gox1Py9Zt3 https://t.co/5BMOGZP7JY pic.twitter.com/nhJ3MuNtSi
— Yakface (@yak_face) May 26, 2016
