Star Wars news for the week of August 5, 2016
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of August 5, 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!
Rogue One News and Rumors
We reveal a new #RogueOne vehicle and welcome @AlYankovic on The #StarWarsShow, presented by @Verizon.https://t.co/QZv41dc6J3
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 3, 2016
First look at the U-Wing ship from Rogue One: A #StarWars Story #RogueOne https://t.co/lFIhVZeWgg
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) August 4, 2016
#uwing troop transport and fighter from #rogueone revealed on #thestarwarsshow go watch th… https://t.co/Zun9bMGOEs pic.twitter.com/aOtVoDSsGI
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) August 3, 2016
#TheNightOf star Riz Ahmed talks #RogueOne reshoots and a post-Snowden #JasonBourne https://t.co/pylNy3AgX5 pic.twitter.com/g0IsGzD9mU
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 31, 2016
Time to Rebel: New TV Spot for ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY https://t.co/z2YLV5ZcDh pic.twitter.com/etCruRhv8C
— One. Perfect. Shot. (@OnePerfectShot) August 2, 2016
#RogueOne drama: Writer Tony Gilroy taking on more duties https://t.co/gfjjyRAEuQ pic.twitter.com/8qhTrKle33
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) August 3, 2016
Episode VIII News and Rumors
Hottest mixtape out soon ?????? https://t.co/VF4sSUbhb7
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) July 29, 2016
Han Solo News and Rumors
Future Star Wars Film Production Names Revealed – https://t.co/u32uI4CUtj – #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/0Sde2BwHYh
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) August 2, 2016
Television
Would @abc do a #StarWars series? No firm plans, but “it would be wonderful if we can find a way to extend that brand to our programming.”
— Gary Levin (@GaryMLevin) August 4, 2016
ABC wants a #StarWars TV series: https://t.co/gdPbz6JFdn ?? pic.twitter.com/gBWKAD7slz
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) August 4, 2016
Rumor: The #StarWars prequel trilogy coming to 3D Blu-ray later in the year! https://t.co/PvCGYOBzeU
— MakingStarWars.net (@MakingStarWars) August 2, 2016
Around The Web
Daisy Ridley will headline @lionsgatemovies‘ big screen take on @Patrick_Ness‘s #ChaosWalking trilogy! https://t.co/chGZOryZ2B
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) August 4, 2016
One of the first concepts I did of the resistance base hangar for ‘The Force Awakens’. #StarWars #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/X1dK7duzy5
— Andrée Wallin (@andreewallin) July 29, 2016
Another concept I did of Rey’s home, released by Lucasfilm at Star Wars Celebrations. #StarWars #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/dQlDP83PAq
— Andrée Wallin (@andreewallin) July 30, 2016
Yes, Harrison Ford uses checklists when he flies https://t.co/zPzAhBtuSQ via @WTOP
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) July 29, 2016
Daisy Ridley Won the “Breakout Star” Award at the 2016 Teen Choice Awards! – https://t.co/MNjCGTjfDT – pic.twitter.com/xb7K4js8gC
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) August 1, 2016
Daisy Ridley shuts down her Instagram after getting harassment for anti-violence message. https://t.co/SfYCI4okp8
— Dunc (@clubjade) August 3, 2016
A message from Daisy Ridley. I’m so glad she’s ok! pic.twitter.com/bH8FtEmW7Y
— Jenmarie (@acrossthestars) August 3, 2016
Daisy Ridley leaves Instagram after backlash over anti-gun violence post https://t.co/LPSWNIfovK pic.twitter.com/G39v0m4hta
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) August 3, 2016
.@MythBusters‘ Adam Savage (@donttrythis) talks going undercover as Kylo Ren at @Comic_Con. https://t.co/xetqWbFni1 pic.twitter.com/iWDDSexJI3
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 1, 2016
Ewan McGregor’s ‘American Pastoral’ to Open Hamburg Film Festival https://t.co/1NL7CtgLJn pic.twitter.com/XZLKFCW5UZ
— THR International (@THRGlobal) August 2, 2016
We talk with ILM model maker (and Boba Fett) Don Bies. https://t.co/7oTRkd6LCE pic.twitter.com/JJTrPdlsjG
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 4, 2016
Harrison Ford the High School years pic.twitter.com/iQUlB8Oety
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) August 4, 2016
Mark Hamill the High School years @HamillHimself @HamillFanpage pic.twitter.com/tBcA9Sikuh
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) August 4, 2016
Carrie Fisher the High School years. @carrieffisher pic.twitter.com/ETCx2DR847
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) August 4, 2016
The voice! James Earl Jones the High School years pic.twitter.com/CtvRaW4bPU
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) August 4, 2016
Bully Dee Williams the High School years pic.twitter.com/jc4uTulrE1
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) August 4, 2016
Liam Neeson the High School years pic.twitter.com/7zEMimvQEE
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) August 4, 2016
Ewan McGregor the High School years pic.twitter.com/2E423z7yAv
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) August 4, 2016
Natalie Portman the High School years pic.twitter.com/iSV4NlaD3S
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) August 5, 2016
Hayden Christensen the Middle School years pic.twitter.com/JfgbLvKLRy
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) August 5, 2016
Daisy Ridley the High School years. Looking very 1989 but she was born in 1992. #DaisyRidley pic.twitter.com/suvYmHVefB
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) August 5, 2016
Adam Driver the High School years pic.twitter.com/NBXSpVOqnd
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) August 5, 2016
Oscar Isaac the High School years pic.twitter.com/lmYeRUxbfn
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) August 5, 2016
Books
Just launched: a new interactive DR #StarWars book timeline. Still a few books to add, but you can use it now! https://t.co/nAaukevqbz
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) August 2, 2016
Guess what? #StarWars #THRAWN by Timothy Zahn is finally available for preorder. Follow here for ALL the links: https://t.co/NujV1QvqIe
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) August 3, 2016
Yesterday I visited the fine folks at DK and told ’em about this fan-made Millicent spread and they were flattered. pic.twitter.com/MKfCfFMwDy
— Pablo Hidalgo (@pablohidalgo) August 5, 2016
Comics
?? DARK SIDE DOODLING I’ve been having a blast on these Star Wars covers. After nearly 20 years of… https://t.co/WYSnrvWJIs
— JoeQuesada (@JoeQuesada) July 29, 2016
“Star Wars Poisoned My Career” – Howard Chaykin Speaks Out https://t.co/kZFphITql8
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) July 30, 2016
#starwars comic 22 figure variant featuring #dengar #23 rebel soldier #24 #lobot by #johnt… https://t.co/YiU2CYKvQ5 pic.twitter.com/v7liJsBCdI
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) August 2, 2016
For their next trick, Han, Luke, & Leia steal a Star Destroyer in @Marvel‘s Star Wars. https://t.co/Z9MRsLdaZD pic.twitter.com/kNGmYDLUrV
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 3, 2016
?? VADER INKS All digital. That costume is deceptively difficult to draw. https://t.co/hcRQzdkSif
— JoeQuesada (@JoeQuesada) August 4, 2016
Attractions
Star Wars Rebels interactive adventure starting this month at Disney Parks #StarWars #Disneyland #Disneyworld… https://t.co/tKmOQinbBB
— MakingStarWars.net (@MakingStarWars) August 3, 2016
Video Games
Ketsu Onyo’s Shadow Caster sets a course for @FFGames‘ X-Wing Miniatures. #StarWarsRebels https://t.co/p71qncnULf pic.twitter.com/dbMWaObD7Q
— Star Wars Games (@StarWarsGames) August 3, 2016
Join the Rebels’ fight in this free X-wing Fighter arcade game based on #TheForceAwakens: https://t.co/gaKMcBm39qhttps://t.co/V2kHTmo0lP
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) August 4, 2016
Collecting
New #starwars steins coming from @underground_toys in October #bb8 https://t.co/brKn2OKWyW pic.twitter.com/T9cmJ9qeP5
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 29, 2016
Guaranteed pre-orders for BB-8 Holiday Gift end Aug 10th ! Pre-order now :https://t.co/o8lWpZahNk ! @starwars #Droid pic.twitter.com/rsZQC3TUpf
— Gentle Giant Ltd (@gentlegiantltd) July 29, 2016
Never seen this before. Star Wars Yoda @Hot_Wheels Clone Wars starfighter. https://t.co/coxCEZJret pic.twitter.com/6SsSxTAPYZ
— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) July 31, 2016
Have you built anything for the @blocksmagazine Star Wars Ugly competition yet? Check out the details at https://t.co/xKbElnaBsl
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) August 4, 2016
