The purpose of this roundup is to put the highlights of all things Star Wars 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: Episode VII 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
Of course, the big news of the week was that the first trailer for “The Force Awakens” was released. Along with it, some additional information was released about what we saw in it:
Watch it again (and again): the official #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens teaser. https://t.co/jsUlroBm4b
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 28, 2014
Yes, that’s new John Williams score in #TheForceAwakens teaser.
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 28, 2014
Screenshots from the #StarWars #TheForceAwakens trailer http://t.co/V7qgMcE1tV pic.twitter.com/Uol2Eg9IDd
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) November 28, 2014
What exactly did we see in the trailer? Check out a few informative breakdowns:
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Teaser Spoiler Breakdown! http://t.co/jjVuyEUNoq #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) November 28, 2014
Break down updated: Ridley’s goggles are salvaged Strormtrooper lenses: http://t.co/KDdaebIbZr
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) November 28, 2014
Meet the #StarWars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens cast http://t.co/6Jn8elQLH8 pic.twitter.com/4rRMfOf5KN
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) November 29, 2014
Meet Oscar Isaac Rebel pilot in the new Star Wars trailer. http://t.co/m93WutISwX pic.twitter.com/JqK04RmRPF
— ThePlaylist (@ThePlaylist) November 28, 2014
@headgeek666 From a Ralph McQuarrie interview from Star Wars Insider magazine I think: pic.twitter.com/63aMYh7SQ6
— Fastbak77 (@Fastbak77) November 29, 2014
Early concept for R2 created by McQuarrie in ’75 which shows the robot operating on a single ball #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/qm7VTfDr5Y
— Patrick O’Brien (@wolfetone98) November 30, 2014
This is wonderful and deeply STAR WARS nerdy. Thanks for showing, @kidblue! http://t.co/foh7FHHXvR
— Alan Cerny (@NordlingAICN) November 29, 2014
These Episode I concepts seem strangely relevant these days. From the same artists who work on The Force Awakens pic.twitter.com/I9ewdH6pkQ
— Cole Horton (@ColeHorton) November 30, 2014
The voice in the new STAR WARS trailer is Andy Serkis.
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) November 28, 2014
The identity of the narrator of the ‘Star Wars’ trailer has been today’s biggest mystery @HitFix http://t.co/stWPs3d7DW
— DrewAtHitFix (@DrewAtHitFix) November 29, 2014
Didn’t know twas a mystery, but Andy Serkis basically confirms he narrated FORCE AWAKENS trailer on the @BBCNewshour bit I did yesterday.
— Scott Mendelson (@ScottMendelson) November 29, 2014
EXCLUSIVE: The voice in the new @StarWars #TheForceAwakens trailer? We can officially confirm it is @andyserkis. pic.twitter.com/pJu8qRVdDp
— Good Morning America (@GMA) December 1, 2014
.@AndySerkis talks reaction to @StarWars trailer, confirms he did the voiceover at Hobbit world premiere. http://t.co/qgdTm6X5G3
— lizo mzimba (@lizo_mzimba) December 2, 2014
Benedict Cumberbatch: “I am Not the Voice of the ‘Star Wars’ Trailer” http://t.co/IdcnogXlzV pic.twitter.com/xB2p1KmqZ8
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 1, 2014
Like the new dish, thanks to Lando! Millennium Falcon #starwars #TheForceAwakens #StarWarsTheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/2B8MCREB9L
— Star Wars is BACK! (@UnseenStarWars) November 28, 2014
VIDEO: The Force Awakens Millennium Falcon…Stabilized. http://t.co/gAuiheFMZ5
— RebelForce Radio (@RebelForceRadio) November 29, 2014
Two Stormtroopers from the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Teaser? http://t.co/PwErVnjCZK #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 2, 2014
Early Viewership Numbers Show The Force Awakens Teaser Took Internet By Storm http://t.co/7L7LtzfXUB #TheForceAwakens
— TFN Episode VII (@TFNEpisodeVII) December 1, 2014
The Star Wars trailer did 58M views since its debut and is tracking to be the most-watched of the digital age. http://t.co/a8BUIdtCxe
— Andy Lewis (@andyblewis) December 2, 2014
Disney Confirms That’s Luke’s Lightsaber in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Trailer http://t.co/RphKhhbCOx pic.twitter.com/YHL1KOexa9
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) December 2, 2014
Roger Christian: “There has to be a reason” for the broadsaber. http://t.co/ZeqxzTzqNy pic.twitter.com/ViYEvStW5H
— Duncatrix (@clubjade) December 4, 2014
“You’re going to need to head to an IMAX theater to get the full experience.” Agreed! http://t.co/0ldP7x16sp pic.twitter.com/lDUi4fEkQB
— IMAX (@IMAX) December 4, 2014
New Movie Secrets REVEALED on GMA:
Oscar Isaac reveals what it’s like to fly an X-Wing:
Alamo Drafthouse – Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens Teaser Watching Party:
Kevin Smith Reacts to “The Force Awakens” Teaser!
Apparently some online trolls made comments about there being a black stormtrooper. John Boyega responded with grace and class:
I’ll just leave this here. I’ll be at my post if ya need me. #TroopersDontDiscriminate #StarWarsTheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/IvXaOLlt1Y
— TK-421 (@TrooperTK421) December 1, 2014
And with the trailer came a whole host of new fan art:
From (very expedient) artist @philnoto. It’s a good day to be a geek. #StarWarsTheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/vjJfrtpmHj
— Todd Stashwick (@ToddStashwick) November 28, 2014
How rad is this piece of art @philnoto whipped up today?! #StarWars #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/mDJ8t5BLPH
— Eric Goldman (@EricIGN) November 29, 2014
Already, there is amazing The Force Awakens Fan Art: http://t.co/UKyoaQ30sa
— io9 (@io9) November 29, 2014
How about that Star Wars teaser?!! It’s got this fan all excited. #theforceawakens #starwars pic.twitter.com/MwbaoS91fw
— Jake Parker (@mrjakeparker) November 29, 2014
See Four Impressive Fan Posters for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ http://t.co/Wo0bSF0pcM #StarWars pic.twitter.com/I4UfYXMhsI
— Alex Billington (@firstshowing) November 29, 2014
Come on @hasbro fans are beating you guys to the punch. Amazing pic.twitter.com/bjY8HTOZ7X
— Star Wars is BACK! (@UnseenStarWars) November 30, 2014
Absolutely beautiful fan art by Lazare Gvimradze for #TheForceAwakens! #StarWars pic.twitter.com/OaeREsCjUn
— Far Far Away Radio (@farfarawayradio) November 30, 2014
If you’re wondering whether someone’s already got a tattoo of the Force Awakens trailer droid… pic.twitter.com/eyM1hZTgXP
— Nick de Semlyen (@NickdeSemlyen) November 30, 2014
The new saber is as canon as it gets so better start embracing it! Credit: http://t.co/wXs8B1yBXv #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/4bssPxthLI
— 501st Legion (@501stLegion) December 1, 2014
After watching the new @StarWars trailer a couple of times, here’s what I think… #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/uS3pI1nhu4
— Rob Tornoe (@RobTornoe) November 28, 2014
A handful of the teaser trailer-inspired fan art sent to us over the past few days! Keep sending! #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/RNNIn4N6sY
— The Force Awakens (@StarWars_VII) December 1, 2014
I think I’m done with this one. #starwars pic.twitter.com/3gzkV7W0Q8
— Ekanaut (@Ekanaut) December 1, 2014
Great scene!! @conceptartworld #ForceAwakens #StarWars pic.twitter.com/AuamBmVqW4
— Chris Rosewarne (@RosewarneArt) December 1, 2014
You can already 3D print yourself a copy of that adorable Star Wars ball droid http://t.co/OCLYzZ0lMz pic.twitter.com/wPAQ7shlRi
— Gizmodo (@Gizmodo) December 1, 2014
Cool Stuff: ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Fan Art Takes Over the Internet http://t.co/jm1Re1L6N9 pic.twitter.com/pTREZN0BQQ
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) December 1, 2014
13 stunning pieces of #StarWarsTheForceAwakens fan art @HitFixRiot http://t.co/FfUfpfnGd2 pic.twitter.com/Mr0bn6kgaC
— Donna Dickens (@MildlyAmused) December 1, 2014
Shoutout to @briankesinger for drawing this awesome picture of me!! pic.twitter.com/Amb2YsMm7F
— Ball-Droid (@BallDroidVII) November 29, 2014
@TPEmpire @yak_face pic.twitter.com/cDN11jGNk3
— Tyler Nealeigh (@ten480) December 2, 2014
“R2’s new friend” by geekincognito over at Instagram! #TheForceAwakens http://t.co/CuNOPYPH0s pic.twitter.com/QMrs5ys0Ff
— Johnamarie Macias (@BlueJaigEyes) December 2, 2014
Check out these stunning pieces of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ fan art http://t.co/V4d6blre9O pic.twitter.com/NuzpIF2ybo
— HitFix (@HitFix) December 2, 2014
Photo: Daisy Ridley. Not really sure if she’s a Jedi in the movie. But until proven otherwise … http://t.co/AfHDaYIodD
— Yule Be Sorry (@Scott_Wegna) December 2, 2014
And, of course, the video parodies hit as well:
LEGO Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer – George Lucas Version
The Force Awakens Teaser – Crazy Lens Flare Edition – Star Wars Episode VII
STAR WARS: The Force Awakens DISNEY PARODY
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens Trailer – Spaceballs Version
Wes Anderson Presents: Star Wars Force Awakens Trailer
Stephen Colbert defends the Sith lightsaber
I’ve always been a die hard fan of Star Wars. Not to mention a Star Wars fan of Die Hard.
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) December 2, 2014
— Ali Arikan (@aliarikan) November 29, 2014
Love how JJ worked in Indiana Jones in #theforceawakens trailer #StarWars @starwars @IndianaJones @ThatChrisA pic.twitter.com/DfzV17AEv3
— TheRaider.net (@TheRaiderNet) December 1, 2014
— Ali Arikan (@aliarikan) November 29, 2014
It’s the Sith Army Lightsaber #StarWars #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/CKqLW1WGCA
— Dayton Ward (@daytonward) November 29, 2014
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) November 28, 2014
This Fanboy Loves ‘Star Wars’ So Much He Plans To Watch ‘The Force Awakens’ In Theaters http://t.co/8UfBDvaXY4
— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) December 2, 2014
Spoilers continue to appear over at MakingStarWars.Net and Jedi News:
Concepts: Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ classic heroes in the Exotic City! http://t.co/QzS2SygQK6 #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) November 29, 2014
Art Depiction: What the TIE Pilot looks like in Star Wars: The Force Awakens! http://t.co/jmdHsGGMHC #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 2, 2014
Concepts: Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Nomads, Tuskens, Tauntaun Skulls, and Wickermen! http://t.co/t6rCzbrGQy #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 2, 2014
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: PIGS IN SPACE! & Their Significance! http://t.co/C39O2WFX0B #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 3, 2014
Oscar Issac’s role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens Opening Act! http://t.co/dXzknHgbo2 #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 3, 2014
#StarWars: The Force Awakens Course Correction: Ice planet, sand planet, scavengers & more! http://t.co/4RgsFanxjm #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 3, 2014
#StarWars: #TheForceAwakens Minor Spoilers on Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Artoo and Threepio’s placement! http://t.co/M4kuJRkORu
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 4, 2014
RUMOUR: The Force Awakens: Andy Serkis Portraying Multiple Roles?: You’ve all heard the rumours an… http://t.co/0tmqe19lWN #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) November 29, 2014
RUMOR: The Force Awakens Details Posted By A Lucasfilm Employee On Reddit: You already know the dea… http://t.co/DvXaaiDmqZ #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 2, 2014
Here’s When You’ll See Another ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Trailer http://t.co/qteoPvEjBX pic.twitter.com/6ANgKe3lGm
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) December 2, 2014
Meanwhile, other bits of Star Wars info popped up:
Bit more @StarWars VII casting. According to their official CVs on @SpotlightUK Sam Carr plays a Padawan http://t.co/tlCuybTOYk
— lizo mzimba (@lizo_mzimba) November 27, 2014
And Tony Bailey plays a stormtrooper http://t.co/bjBcuG95HJ @SpotlightUK @starwars
— lizo mzimba (@lizo_mzimba) November 27, 2014
See Tyler James Williams of ‘The Walking Dead’ talk ‘Star Wars’ tryout: http://t.co/UOFpXwzFHD pic.twitter.com/A7bdBpMFBQ
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 28, 2014
George’s prediction was quite accurate. http://t.co/viEKKfcMBv
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) November 30, 2014
Filmmaker Jordan Vogt-Roberts on Why He Loves Star Wars http://t.co/lA32BdYrPD pic.twitter.com/ZJ2pw6D2WV
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) December 1, 2014
Episode VIII and Spinoff News and Rumors
Star Wars Underworld reports that the code name for the spinoff film is:
The first was of a new droid from Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, the second one deals with the mysterious 2016 Star Wars Stand Alone film directed by Gareth Edwards and written by Gary Whitta. This information was given to us by a source close to the production. We’re not going to issue a spoiler alert because this code name likely has little to do with the plot (though that won’t stop us from speculating).
The code name is: Los Alamos.
Television
M&M&I just put The Yoda Chronicles to bed recordingwise. Huge fun as ever & something to look forward to next year. Something else, that is.
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) December 1, 2014
Around The Web
It’s Friday so here’s a rare shot of Carrie Fisher modelling her Endor outfit. @carrieffisher #StarWarsweekends pic.twitter.com/X9VewJs4lF
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) November 28, 2014
Aerial shot of the sail barge set from Return of the Jedi. #StarWars @UnseenStarWars @StarWars7783 pic.twitter.com/ozV4PCnLtn
— Jon Cymerman (@WheelHands) December 3, 2014
#starwars testing the Bacta tank pic.twitter.com/1s7bOw90IL
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) December 2, 2014
Watch: ‘Tribute to a Master’ Documentary on Artist Ralph McQuarrie http://t.co/aPLEn8Nras #StarWars pic.twitter.com/Q8T6m2EgHy
— Alex Billington (@firstshowing) December 1, 2014
Darth Vader actor David Prowse reveals he has dementia http://t.co/Udi8XOUILH
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) November 29, 2014
Books and Comics
#starwars @Marvel Star Wars #2 comic book coming Feb. 4th, 2015 pic.twitter.com/VYPZSj2VNr
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) November 28, 2014
How ‘Star Wars’ Saved Marvel From Financial Ruin – http://t.co/EjVspZ86sr via @nytimes #StarWars
— Star Wars Events (@StarWarsEvents) December 2, 2014
Attractions and Events
Vote for the official hashtag for the #StarWars and the Power of Costume exhibit. http://t.co/UInaYzYcAR pic.twitter.com/2u29YGE10f
— SITravelingExhibits (@sitesExhibits) December 1, 2014
Have you voted? Cast your ballot for @sitesExhibits‘ #StarWars costume exhibit hashtag http://t.co/duTXC8RWh9 pic.twitter.com/sVywFQFwrr
— Smithsonian (@smithsonian) December 2, 2014
Just got tickets to this live reading of Empire Strikes Back in LA. Yes!!!!! http://t.co/OmLiOKRXrF #StarWars
— Joshua Griffin (@joshuagriffin) December 2, 2014
Disneyland Updates: Star Wars Land To Replace ToonTown? Plus ‘Frozen’ To Take Over DCA http://t.co/aj6RM5kkCe pic.twitter.com/z5t1LCYHf6
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) December 2, 2014
Just announced: #StarWarsWeekends will be held every weekend from May 15-June 14, 2015: http://t.co/oc2xzqFvgW pic.twitter.com/PsWhzrdBDd
— Walt Disney World (@WaltDisneyWorld) December 3, 2014
Collecting
I plan to participate. Will you? #bobafett #starwars #ToysForTots Link here: https://t.co/O95Yx7cndq\ #charity #event pic.twitter.com/cySpi8XXED
— Joe Johnston (@jjsketchbook) December 4, 2014
These are the figures you’ve been looking for! pic.twitter.com/5bXUWB8ixd
— Dave Filoni (@dave_filoni) December 4, 2014
