The Star Wars News Roundup for the week of December 23, 2015
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: The Force Awakens 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: #TheForceAwakens breaks Spidey’s Tuesday record as well https://t.co/gGYzfH2gFq pic.twitter.com/HDgjZPpbWl
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 23, 2015
#StarWars: #TheForceAwakens sets new Monday box office record https://t.co/t6iZMMhDlX pic.twitter.com/DZ1hrctvia
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 22, 2015
#StarWarsTheForceAwakens box office surpasses #JurassicWorld globally https://t.co/xRTOFAoEj1 pic.twitter.com/vCuN6bX4yQ
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 21, 2015
Cheers to J.J., Kathy, the cast and crew, and DIS/LFL marketing teams! #TheForceAwakens @Disney @StarWars @Bad_Robot pic.twitter.com/oa0zwuAb2Q
— Frank Marshall (@LeDoctor) December 21, 2015
.@Disney Stock Down 8 Percent in December Despite Historic #StarWars Opening $DIS https://t.co/1XiLDIy4AC pic.twitter.com/iHHngra06E
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) December 21, 2015
Harrison Ford earned over 50x’s more than his “Star Wars” co-stars https://t.co/qtVAm1TAv6 pic.twitter.com/ToCnUjlKAY
— Variety (@Variety) December 21, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens DGA Q&A with J.J. Abrams & Lawrence Kasdan Academy Conversations: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
#Exclusive Interview: Lawrence Kasdan and the Ghosts of #StarWars: https://t.co/BxSyv1RqR7
— CRAVE (@CraveOnline) December 18, 2015
#TheForceAwakens cameos by @mcgregor_ewan, Frank Oz and Daniel Craig confirmed https://t.co/KTGHoWJArG pic.twitter.com/3WFCfMMrza
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) December 22, 2015
A collection of cameos and Easter eggs from #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens: https://t.co/edftr4vwA2 pic.twitter.com/u4HTI9sTQg
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 18, 2015
Here’s even MORE Easter Eggs and cameos in #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens: https://t.co/Gs2WoOX61E pic.twitter.com/OM7lhfTp6X
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 19, 2015
Just found this in a new SW book. Here I am w/ @WarwickADavis Gambling at Maz’ castle. #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/okWdih6Jri
— dc barns // (@dcbarns) December 21, 2015
J.J. Abrams got his favorite Easter Egg into #StarWars #TheForceAwakens https://t.co/5vhtOpTLwf pic.twitter.com/q4aEaPqkHE
— HitFix (@HitFix) December 20, 2015
What happened to that shot of Maz handing a lightsaber to Leia from the trailer? We have the answers https://t.co/QIFbfKAcS6
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) December 21, 2015
Exclusive: J.J. Abrams explains those missing scenes from #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens: https://t.co/jbMFAqT1wW pic.twitter.com/TxgZiEOPIz
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 22, 2015
#JJAbrams reveals Obi-Wan and Yoda are in #StarWarsTheForceAwakens: https://t.co/17Ucw1FBn4 pic.twitter.com/Ox56hRzKm9
— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) December 20, 2015
Radiohead Producer Nigel Godrich Was a #Stormtrooper in #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens: https://t.co/NHpnXIt4Ly
— CRAVE (@CraveOnline) December 20, 2015
STAR WARS SPOILER HERE: It’s me and JJ on vocals, yes. And the lyrics I wrote are in Huttese. Which is fun to write. https://t.co/AWdGCwemlr
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) December 19, 2015
You know that question everyone has about Artoo in #TheForceAwakens? It’s answered in the novelization.
— Matt Martin (@missingwords) December 21, 2015
#StarWars writer Lawrence Kasdan discusses Darth Vader’s influence and why there’s ANOTHER Death Star. https://t.co/2ygbTvox8U @CraveOnline
— William Bibbiani (@WilliamBibbiani) December 22, 2015
Meet The New Chewbacca – Joonas Suotamo https://t.co/JYIW1gvkG1
— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) December 19, 2015
J.J. Abrams Explains Why ‘The Force Awakens” Kylo Ren Turned to the Dark Side – https://t.co/Rgn36SbMOs pic.twitter.com/aALSX2rlj0
— Spinoff Online (@SpinoffOnline) December 19, 2015
Pablo Hidalgo Reveals Kylo Ren’s Age In The Force Awakens https://t.co/lqNehWlGBi #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 21, 2015
We Need To Talk About Kylo: JJ Abrams on the most ‘dangerous’ moment in #TheForceAwakens: https://t.co/o2vlTalqYC pic.twitter.com/vr2XMPiSBo
— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) December 21, 2015
THAT Kylo Ren scene wasn’t actually the original plan: https://t.co/mNvxNvNauU pic.twitter.com/iTwOGqJrVz
— Collider News (@ColliderNews) December 21, 2015
Burning Question: #JJAbrams explains #R2D2‘s closing scene in #TheForceAwakens: https://t.co/VbgzzR3nx9 pic.twitter.com/CBNNUPSTB1
— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) December 20, 2015
In #StarWars: Who Is My Character #SnapWexley? https://t.co/liVVcEkViH
— Greg Grunberg (@greggrunberg) December 20, 2015
Wait, [redacted] was supposed to die in #TheForceAwakens? https://t.co/eUFlZdaIyx (Spoilers)
— io9 (@io9) December 20, 2015
How Rey and ‘The Force Awakens’ could change ‘Star Wars’ forever – https://t.co/ewZrnV78pi via @washingtonpost #StarWars
— Star Wars Events (@StarWarsEvents) December 21, 2015
Please stop spreading this nonsense that Rey from #StarWars is a “Mary Sue” https://t.co/JnxXh0Ua63 pic.twitter.com/gAl88AeJXv
— io9 (@io9) December 21, 2015
EXCLUSIVE: How @Lupita_Nyongo became #TheForceAwakens‘ coolest new CGI character https://t.co/iYRTT7XuJt pic.twitter.com/K5T8I0RsDD
— People magazine (@people) December 18, 2015
‘Star Wars’ Projector Breaks During Show: “Movie Was Spoiled,” “Theater Went Crazy” — Watch: https://t.co/4vlI4fAEhH pic.twitter.com/Y05T5e0WBF
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 19, 2015
John Williams on ‘Force Awakens’ score: ‘I felt a renewed energy, and a vitality’ – https://t.co/xRzRKoaZkM via @latimes #StarWars
— Star Wars Events (@StarWarsEvents) December 19, 2015
Mark Hamill on Luke Skywalker, #StarWars and what George Lucas told him the first week on set https://t.co/wJuqKk2gzQ
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) December 18, 2015
Inside a late-night #StarWars screening: Super fans, families (and George Lucas’ son) https://t.co/L96WA2kVdC pic.twitter.com/7oHZMJTAa1
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 18, 2015
Check out this excellent @StarWars #TheForceAwakens #vlog by @AnnabelleLDavis for @cbbc: https://t.co/LFBatqeWrv Such a great night! #MTFBWY
— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) December 18, 2015
I’m blessed pic.twitter.com/5zo1w0GYJs
— Becca! OHMYANAKIN (@LORDBENSOLO) December 18, 2015
“I was in the area…” @JohnBoyega greets fans at the conclusion of Star Wars #TheForceAwakens screenings in NY pic.twitter.com/3rvty8ZpoH
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) December 19, 2015
So… this just happened. @JohnBoyega surprises a fan watching the #TheForceAwakens trailer at @CineworldTheO2 pic.twitter.com/oiqYMhiKkt
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) December 20, 2015
Two unsuspecting SW fans watching the trailer before the movie. Had to interrupt. pic.twitter.com/9k7GFAyBMq
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) December 20, 2015
Don’t miss @chattyman tonight! @kevinbridges86 #TinaFey @LionBabe @StarWarsUK stars @ADaniels3PO @lovegwendoline! pic.twitter.com/MWPwuJZ2T0
— Alan Carr Chatty Man (@chattyman) December 18, 2015
David Beckham and John Boyega crossed lightsabers! (Spoiler alert: No limbs were lost.) https://t.co/E35Y2zbY1D pic.twitter.com/a0RwfvX4YR
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 19, 2015
‘Star Wars’ cast members really weren’t great at keeping movie secrets [Video] – https://t.co/aHcx6jR0FF via @mashable #TheForceAwakens
— Star Wars Events (@StarWarsEvents) December 20, 2015
John Boyega’s Friends Thought He Was an Extra on ‘Star Wars’ — Watch: https://t.co/UZtWjaxd9a pic.twitter.com/p2EreXtpHz
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 19, 2015
This is perfect https://t.co/8eb9dMkpHE
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) December 20, 2015
Childhood memories with @IanMcKellen Weeks before guildhall speech exams. His words stuck with me, thanks sir. pic.twitter.com/3skpfUyzjM
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) December 23, 2015
Wherein I debate the STAR WARS cast about ewoks & Jar Jar. AKA, the job I was born to do. https://t.co/BFTAlbWViy @JohnBoyega @carrieffisher
— Josh Horowitz (@joshuahorowitz) December 21, 2015
Watch Tina Fey and Amy Poehler use #StarWars toys to convince people to watch #Sisters https://t.co/JHBRS5pIok pic.twitter.com/Yuy2bc5rc0
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 18, 2015
Obama finishes news conference saying, “I have to get to ‘Star Wars.’ ” https://t.co/1WpyZ2H6Lm pic.twitter.com/UzEfe16VLl
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) December 18, 2015
Stormtroopers have invaded the White House: https://t.co/bEQzUJH3O8 #StarWars pic.twitter.com/l6bFrd0R6o
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 19, 2015
Welcome to the @WhiteHouse, R2-D2. #StarWars pic.twitter.com/LVJZereiUh
— The First Lady (@FLOTUS) December 19, 2015
.@HillaryClinton: “Thank you, goodnight, and may the force be with you.” #StarWars #MayTheForceBeWithYou https://t.co/w9chIXY5Al
— ABC News (@ABC) December 20, 2015
Check out these stunning early concepts in “The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens” https://t.co/SNgQSvZgQH pic.twitter.com/ZYVQbwcDcz
— WIRED (@WIRED) December 18, 2015
Stephen Colbert explains the plot of #StarWars to all you newbies: https://t.co/P0mHhnNZRO pic.twitter.com/hr0ZzYInmD
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 19, 2015
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Actor Adam Driver to Host #SNL https://t.co/yfkoboRrwl pic.twitter.com/wGTyI0Iimo
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) December 20, 2015
‘Star Wars’ Stuntwoman to Have Arm Amputated After ‘Resident Evil’ Set Injury https://t.co/GsrwW7YXD4 pic.twitter.com/9sqlpdO4GL
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) December 21, 2015
Star Wars is now at Subway. Your next purchase could win you Subway and Star Wars prizes. #FuelYourFandom https://t.co/Es6LSwcPDE
— SUBWAY® (@SUBWAY) December 16, 2015
Predicting the fashion trends inspired by “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” https://t.co/D1FaCEdYTG pic.twitter.com/LvsufSlV10
— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 21, 2015
‘@StarWars: #TheForceAwakens,’ ‘#TheHatefulEight,’ ‘#TheRevenant‘ LEAK Online https://t.co/nbJXUMoA8I pic.twitter.com/1Vz4ss8zQ4
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) December 21, 2015
@slashfilm You’re the 1st to spot 🙂 Book went to print weeks ago, before 3 names were finalized. It’ll likely end up Kaydel Ko Connix
— Pablo Hidalgo (@pablohidalgo) December 21, 2015
Making of Holochess for Star Wars: The Force Awakens!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. pic.twitter.com/sOhoyKnDOZ
— sloane (@skipperr) December 21, 2015
Great photo! @carrieffisher #theforceawakens @starwars pic.twitter.com/sij59HdnvS
— Nick Fishpool (@NickF75) December 22, 2015
This is how BB-8 works pic.twitter.com/FW9H6p1eGx
— How Things Work (@ThingsWork) December 22, 2015
You can now create your own #StarWars crawl: https://t.co/dUi8GxW0mg pic.twitter.com/tllCjKRXHO
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 22, 2015
Episode VIII News and Rumors
J.J. Abrams loved the #StarWars: #EpisodeVIII script so much, he regrets not directing it: https://t.co/8iZlXSBgVs pic.twitter.com/pKDmvU4lLD
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 23, 2015
Abrams says Star Wars: Episode VIII script is so good he wishes he was making it! #StarWars #StarWarsVIII https://t.co/pCINoAcKEk
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 22, 2015
The ENTIRE Cast of The Force Awakens To Return For Episode 8 https://t.co/tUFh0XPOo6 #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 20, 2015
Han Solo News and Rumors
Kasdan talks Han Solo: A Star Wars Anthology Story! #StarWars #HanSolo https://t.co/3waS5r8fuX pic.twitter.com/YJ1yIjKtfm
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 22, 2015
Rogue One News and Rumors
Donnie Yen On His Rogue One Character, Filming At Pinewood Studios https://t.co/80VNg7h5yg #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 23, 2015
Around The Web
“THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK: A Bad Lip Reading” Star Wars Cast Sings “Stayin’ Alive” Hashtags: #StarWarsRaps
Irvin Kershner’s son remembers his dad, the director of ‘Empire Strikes Back’: https://t.co/CxIq69eiCf #StarWars pic.twitter.com/nHW6j8lT8E
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 17, 2015
Spaceballs: The Search for More Money is apparently happening! https://t.co/fzU0fUhIXZ
— io9 (@io9) December 19, 2015
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) December 20, 2015
The #StarWars trisaber makes no sense? Darth Maul himself probably couldn’t use it? Oh. Wait https://t.co/KDy3r7AakN pic.twitter.com/WbTvQW7wNw
— Kylo Hill (@Sci_Phile) December 20, 2015
https://t.co/HbWxlf0Cwc Exclusive: Did SQUIRM director Jeff Lieberman almost make STAR WARS? #StarWars pic.twitter.com/Ce7mvCPo31
— ShockTillYouDropNews (@STYDNews) December 21, 2015
Boba Fett costume still. #starwars @bobafettfanclub pic.twitter.com/onqeZI6b3s
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) December 23, 2015
Books
Alan Dean Foster talks to @greatbigstory on #TheForceAwakens, weightlifting & karate lessons from Chuck Norris https://t.co/PCI0teRB4o
— StarWarsBooks (@DelReyStarWars) December 18, 2015
Just Released: Star Wars Books From Egmont Publishing https://t.co/kLi5az54Qt pic.twitter.com/UX8OABrHqw
— The Star Wars Report (@StarWarsReport) December 22, 2015
Comics
Your next viewing of #StarWars: The Force Awakens will be greatly enhanced by @pablohidalgo‘s Visual Dictionary. pic.twitter.com/1ikg08PhpG
— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) December 22, 2015
Comic Book Legends Revealed: Nothing But “Star Wars” https://t.co/Hrslbcb9B5 pic.twitter.com/641NikNTUS
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) December 18, 2015
Did @Marvel‘s New Universe Cancel its “Star Wars” Comics? https://t.co/RguS8UItLd pic.twitter.com/oGuocCaK0Q
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) December 20, 2015
.@IDWPublishing Collects Al Williamson’s Star Wars Series. https://t.co/WZR89ncDe9 pic.twitter.com/lqxrI2uZAl
— PREVIEWSworld (@PREVIEWSworld) December 21, 2015
Video Games & Internet
Bring #TheForceAwakens home with the new Play Set from Disney Infinity 3.0, available now. https://t.co/8VrHMs0ZuJ pic.twitter.com/HNgXMJQdJT
— Star Wars Games (@StarWarsGames) December 18, 2015
EXCLUSIVE: Disney Infinity 3.0 Expands “The Force Awakens” with New Playset Planet https://t.co/emqeikQILF pic.twitter.com/iivqymT8Q7
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) December 18, 2015
Game Informer’s Exclusive Look At The Cancelled Darth Maul Video Game https://t.co/OefP8CcIot #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) December 21, 2015
Collecting
I did a #StarWarsTheForceAwakens poster! For @MondoNews! I’m pretty happy with it! Here it is! pic.twitter.com/obNRSWgXnb
— Matt Taylor (@MattTaylorDraws) December 18, 2015
From 12/20-1/10, fans seeing #TheForceAwakens in IMAX 3D at @AMCTheatres receive an exclusive print. Sundays only! pic.twitter.com/HvN2koxqhi
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 19, 2015
Get this exclusive @StarWars print this Sunday when you see the film in @IMAX 3D! Get tix! https://t.co/QZsBRj2G76 pic.twitter.com/ipfbxqQeB4
— AMC Theatres (@AMCTheatres) December 22, 2015
Disney Rewards #StarWars #TheForceAwakens limited edition posters pic.twitter.com/RHqsdYjmfS
— Star Wars (@StarWarsTHX) December 19, 2015
Disney Store Releases Three New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Elite Series Figures!… https://t.co/pmRaoaznsh pic.twitter.com/6TgxPjGcxK
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) December 19, 2015
Pre-order Star Wars: The Ultimate Vinyl Collection – Limited Edition. All 6 original soundtracks by John Williams! https://t.co/XocYMdtveh
— Sony Masterworks (@SonyMasterworks) December 17, 2015
A nice little surprise packed with the Jumbo #Kenner Salacious Crumb (Holiday Edition) from @gentlegiantltd pic.twitter.com/aXhLCEhrrh
— Yakface (@yak_face) December 22, 2015
Ohhh he’s so cute! Micro Boba Fett from the Jumbo #Kenner Yoda (Holiday Edition) from @gentlegiantltd pic.twitter.com/3MY1HSv6KR
— Yakface (@yak_face) December 22, 2015
