Star Wars news for the week of August 12, 2016
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars†news from the week of August 12, 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
Without question, the eclipse is our favorite shot in the new #RogueOne trailer. What’s yours? (No spoilers) pic.twitter.com/sntyUZ4xAN
— One. Perfect. Shot. (@OnePerfectShot) August 12, 2016
This shot is pretty spectacular. Love how the AT-AT took the RPG like a punch, almost a human reaction. Beautiful. pic.twitter.com/1WhC6LWiIl
— One. Perfect. Shot. (@OnePerfectShot) August 12, 2016
Jimmy Smits confirms he has a “small part” in ‘#RogueOne: A #StarWars Storyí: https://t.co/KHht57Lfq8 ??? pic.twitter.com/f390y28Mck
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) August 6, 2016
Jimmy Smits confirms he will play Bail Organa in Rogue One. #StarWars #RogueOne pic.twitter.com/3zrkhMSXuG
— Star Wars Junk (@SWJunkNews) August 6, 2016
#StarWars #RogueOne director reveals new details of the Force-sacred world Jedha: https://t.co/aF24HsKCrg pic.twitter.com/xMfF2p8Byy
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) August 8, 2016
‘Rogue One’s’ Riz Ahmed on his pilot’s bad attitudeóand Imperial insignia: https://t.co/2fjiKeobvX pic.twitter.com/kTjJKVa14w
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) August 10, 2016
.@AlanTudyk reveals the accent and origin story of new #StarWars droid: https://t.co/uELl3zxTCu #RogueOne ?? pic.twitter.com/YWoP8b3FQ4
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) August 10, 2016
Forest Whitaker says #RogueOne character Saw Gerrera shares “similarities” with Darth Vader: https://t.co/E644CUvZEt pic.twitter.com/5Uq3xv55Gx
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) August 11, 2016
So it appears that the Death Star will be on the move in #RogueOne!
UPDATE! Some thoughts:https://t.co/BmfNjJxeNB pic.twitter.com/zHuMVhXwxG— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) August 11, 2016
Rocking this today in celebration of today’s trailer drop. #RogueOne pic.twitter.com/rwIgQp1V8Z
— Gary Whitta (@garywhitta) August 12, 2016
Episode VIII News and Rumors
Is Benicio Del Toro Playing An Intergalactic Villain in ‘Star Wars: Episode 8’? https://t.co/Iv1TMNc74K pic.twitter.com/pnWj9LT1cE
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) August 8, 2016
John Boyega caught a Pikachu while filming ‘Star Wars’: https://t.co/9VYgLfYfXt pic.twitter.com/9QnUSjtO8f
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) August 8, 2016
John Boyega talks about tech, cyberbullying, and catching a Pikachu on the set of Star†Wars https://t.co/QwLCRypGe4 via @techcrunch
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) August 11, 2016
Han Solo News and Rumors
Exclusive: ‘Han Solo’ Film Casting Young Lando Calrissian @starwars #StarWars #HanSolo #L… https://t.co/FTPRwibevJ pic.twitter.com/gbFcXoUn8Y
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) August 11, 2016
Simon Kinberg On Using The Standalone Films To Expand Star Wars Elements https://t.co/yh6wWQKG4f #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) August 5, 2016
Simon Kinberg Is Involved With Almost Every New Star Wars Project – https://t.co/cthIGeBdmS – #StarWars pic.twitter.com/DmemxpyhYK
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) August 7, 2016
Television and Video
New ‘#StarWars: #TheForceAwakens‘ Blu-ray will feature J.J. Abrams commentary: https://t.co/wHqXalKgDk ?? pic.twitter.com/GtxUdQhSVD
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) August 10, 2016
Experience a galaxy far, far away in 3D with The Force Awakens 3D Collectorís Edition. Coming October 31 pic.twitter.com/GXqVAm76Qe
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) August 10, 2016
Dig it pic.twitter.com/8FeVoHU5Ex
— Pete Two Tubes (@ThePeteAwakens) August 10, 2016
The executive producers of @LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures discuss the new series. https://t.co/IGg0NBuzRb pic.twitter.com/HZEJXg8Coo
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 6, 2016
#StarWarsRebels returns in full Force at a new time. Premieres Saturday, September 24 at 8:30 pm ET/PT on @DisneyXD. pic.twitter.com/LWoSPmWz1r
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 8, 2016
Breathe now while you can, cuz #StarWarsRebels season 3 is almost here! @starwars pic.twitter.com/fW8upSBucV
— Disney XD (@DisneyXD) August 8, 2016
Discover the secret of The Phantom Limb with free #LEGOStarWars #TheForceAwakens DLC, out now for PlayStation.https://t.co/thRDMsUdoI
— LEGO Star Wars Game (@LSWGame) August 9, 2016
.@dave_filoni recalls his job interview with George Lucas & we try @ANOVOS‘ latest costumes on The #StarWarsShow! pic.twitter.com/FqoXuvuOYR
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 10, 2016
Around The Web
Natalie Portman will star in an @HBO miniseries from the creator of #Friends! https://t.co/CJSmN6e1zY ?? pic.twitter.com/CxPrJtCgRP
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) August 5, 2016
See amazing eye makeup renditions of scenes from #HarryPotter, #StarWars, and more https://t.co/3Sp3S6SG5U pic.twitter.com/mQwsku4zT2
— Nerdist (@nerdist) August 6, 2016
The speeder bike of ‘Star Wars’ fans’ dreams is now a reality – https://t.co/17FCBpHUr4 pic.twitter.com/83AkNLIyAn
— Robot6 (@Robot6) August 6, 2016
William Shatner says #StarTrek owes a big debt to #StarWars https://t.co/i4F8ssr2eI pic.twitter.com/gL3sOHni5N
— UPROXX (@UPROXX) August 7, 2016
Books
Cover art by Jian Guo for the recent Chinese Star Wars novelisation reprints are pretty awesome. pic.twitter.com/0z40gfRtsf
— Ali Arikan (@aliarikan) August 8, 2016
Comics
DARTH VADER, HAN SOLO, More STAR WARS Titles Delayed https://t.co/W7wX9EDqIQ pic.twitter.com/B3oILZaVZ2
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) August 5, 2016
First Look: DARTH VADER #25 Goes Out In Style With Superstar Variant Covers https://t.co/MNiBgnbScU pic.twitter.com/tI2TjMSAU5
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) August 5, 2016
LOOK: Darth Vader Intimidates In Final Issue Variants From Chiang, McKelvie & More https://t.co/Xjr7z3duWF pic.twitter.com/34lK4lMXNS
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) August 5, 2016
DARTH VADER # 25 includes a stunning array of covers rendered by the industryís best! https://t.co/NHo52HAfyK pic.twitter.com/4Zqnh22wu9
— Free Comic Book Day (@Freecomicbook) August 9, 2016
Marvel’s #DarthVader gives the Sith Lord a surprising foe to quash https://t.co/cTcQtZqYqV pic.twitter.com/HKJeslCszS
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) August 11, 2016
EXCL. PREVIEW: @marjoriemliu @MarkBrooksArt‘s “#StarWars: Han Solo” #3 Hits Lightspeed https://t.co/O4J7TDdj9o pic.twitter.com/rk2oBPVS8W
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) August 5, 2016
.@dan_brooks talks with the makersof Star Wars: The Original Trilogy: A Graphic Novel. https://t.co/7xNZ06TpyP pic.twitter.com/YAH4IN454W
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 10, 2016
Collecting
Cardboard Cinema: Fantasy Flight Games Reveals New ‘Star Wars’ Board Games https://t.co/nVexBWXrdE pic.twitter.com/6JdZhHu3dn
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) August 5, 2016
New Finn @JohnBoyega Star Wars @Hot_Wheels Found.
Pics-Charles Boston. pic.twitter.com/hAu4uqNgjW— FLYGUYô (@FLYGUY) August 6, 2016
New #galactichero #ghost from #starwarsrebels found in @target #starwars #hasbro https://t.co/hbUCI43wdC pic.twitter.com/aBeD2lUzgS
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) August 8, 2016
Hasbro Unifying Select Star Wars Toy Lines To Come Under ‘Star Wars Universe’ Banner. www.Ö https://t.co/sJXO1zd6oB pic.twitter.com/fsotkWqhek
— FLYGUYô (@FLYGUY) August 9, 2016
New LEGO Star Wars Minifig- Torches Spotted In Stores.#starwars #theforceawakens #kyloreÖ https://t.co/3F6KgdHxIi pic.twitter.com/c0Pf5GbHTM
— FLYGUYô (@FLYGUY) August 8, 2016
Note from 1984 found inside a vintage Millennium Falcon during cleaning via collector Peter Hillblom. pic.twitter.com/wiH26KwpA9
— Killer Toys (@reactionfigure) August 9, 2016
New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Collectible Coins Available from NZ Mint! – https://t.co/1JSgM80Uah – pic.twitter.com/7wMFck8dC1
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) August 10, 2016
