Star Wars news for the week of February 19, 2016
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of February 19, 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!
The Force Awakens News and Rumors
#StarWars U.K. safety violation fines wouldn’t break the bank https://t.co/jD0xcx0y2h pic.twitter.com/lIkTw1LPZ7
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 17, 2016
COOL NEWS: Daisy Ridley & CREED star @MichaelB4Jordan join list of presenters at the Oscars. https://t.co/w4ky8KjJO1 pic.twitter.com/b0BaW95Svj
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) February 12, 2016
J.J. Abrams, @johnlegend, Morgan Freeman join #Oscars presenters https://t.co/i4dMy5jcNY pic.twitter.com/UGezuVqupA
— Variety (@Variety) February 18, 2016
Star Wars: The Force Awakens And How ILM Made The Starkiller Base Crumble https://t.co/6AeKYUSZCg #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 18, 2016
Exclusive: @lovegwendoline on why it’s better we didn’t see Captain Phasma’s face: https://t.co/pP9pqj6t3S #StarWars pic.twitter.com/fdOV2tCMRP
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) February 18, 2016
Domhnall Gleeson Talks General Hux. #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
https://t.co/ZpMUjDdQFL— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) February 18, 2016
John Williams Wins Three IFMCA Awards for #StarWars #TheForceAwakens! https://t.co/tA1xTtb43p
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) February 18, 2016
These are so awesome! They’re by @paulshipper. pic.twitter.com/AlZqODpkko
— Mike Messina (@mikethefilmguy) February 12, 2016
Mic drop… CF pic.twitter.com/rlomFVQus9
— Pegg News (@simonpegg) February 15, 2016
SOMEONE WENT TO DISNEYLAND AND GAVE THIS TO KYLO REN AND HE KICKED THEM OUT pic.twitter.com/wtAM3Sbzpu
— carla (@ridleydaisy) February 17, 2016
It’s amazing pic.twitter.com/sX7Mn75fy2
— Alexandra Bracken (@alexbracken) February 18, 2016
The Luke Skywalker/Darth Vader duel was filmed for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. #StarWars… https://t.co/mzrQM8rbKq pic.twitter.com/PCC0douMYU
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 17, 2016
Episode VIII News and Rumors
We are thrilled to announce that #StarWars: #EpisodeVIII has begun principal photography at Pinewood Studios! https://t.co/4Lu9A6x1rt
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 15, 2016
Benicio Del Toro, @LauraDern and Kelly Marie Tran will join the cast of #StarWars: #EpisodeVIII, shooting from todayhttps://t.co/aoxYkIjuNU
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) February 15, 2016
‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ Adds Benicio Del Toro, Laura Dern https://t.co/cHhCXuPn5J pic.twitter.com/cyKwwFKRC1
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 15, 2016
Who is #StarWars: #EpisodeVIII newcomer Kelly Marie Tran? https://t.co/4AdAUrupSw pic.twitter.com/zRSA1F0EHC
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) February 15, 2016
An adventure just beginning…. #StillNoDialogue #RianHasMoreLinesThanMe #Wait4VIII #StarWars #StarWarsEpVIII https://t.co/rdQ9cxFApe
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) February 15, 2016
Day one in the can!
Meaning we finished, not that we filmed it in a toilet. Though I’m not saying we didn’t. Ok I should stop typing now.— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) February 15, 2016
First day on Star Wars 8 complete ! We must face them! Fight them!
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) February 15, 2016
Great seeing @JohnBoyega. Says he starts @StarWars Episode VIII tomorrow. Being picked up from home at 6am! https://t.co/hQj9WMk7i3
— lizo mzimba (@lizo_mzimba) February 14, 2016
Watch @EE Rising Star @JohnBoyega‘s backstage interview: https://t.co/DaeLOJbeoY
— BAFTA (@BAFTA) February 14, 2016
So @JohnBoyega‘s got something pretty special up his sleeve if he wins the #EEBAFTAs Rising Star Award tonight pic.twitter.com/VG9aEXyX0K
— EE (@EE) February 14, 2016
Grateful pic.twitter.com/zwkfHQlAgz
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) February 14, 2016
Heartfelt congratulations to you John for winning BAFTA’s RISING STAR AWARD tonight but we’ve an early call tomorrow so easy on the champoo!
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) February 14, 2016
Perfect Valentine’s Day- Lunch at Kai of Mayfair with @chelseahamill & @MarilouHamill (aka an eye-candy sandwich) pic.twitter.com/rtMMUt8gCh
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) February 14, 2016
Star Wars: Episode VIII Ach-To filming in April? #StarWars #StarWarsVIII https://t.co/17yD9LMp6f pic.twitter.com/caLwkXSywz
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 17, 2016
The Drone Wars! Star Wars: Episode VIII will have drones to take down “spy” drones on set.… https://t.co/uwunnE9bcK pic.twitter.com/8AjEQqwal0
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 18, 2016
Rogue One News and Rumors
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Is Getting A Force Friday In September 2016!#StarWars… https://t.co/M6SuqXZGQA pic.twitter.com/TrtCZ7T3KN
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 13, 2016
Felicity Jones’ character name in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. #StarWars #RogueOne… https://t.co/dBooAHDGS3 pic.twitter.com/ByP0XCO5gv
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 16, 2016
Riz Ahmed On Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! #StarWars #RogueOne https://t.co/Clbc1JcO44 https://t.co/R55yQMDKQr
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 17, 2016
A Description Of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Product Packaging!#StarWars #RogueOne https://t.co/M8gQ9JUCyb pic.twitter.com/QyHdmfq8lO
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 17, 2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and a tidbit on the squad. #StarWars #RogueOne https://t.co/fveiFNlGWp pic.twitter.com/ZKS0wEZLLz
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) February 18, 2016
Television News and Rumors
The 2016 Star Wars Fan Film Awards are now fully operational! Get started at https://t.co/DbqEtFVYik #SWFanFilms pic.twitter.com/GOFVlzaSGz
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 18, 2016
Disney XD’s “LEGO Star Wars: The Resistance Rises” Clip Stranded Enemies – The Honorable Ones Preview | Star Wars Rebels
Around The Web
.@StarWars’ Princess Leia and General Hux have put their differences aside to present an award together… pic.twitter.com/BIRHOnHVG9
— BAFTA (@BAFTA) February 14, 2016
I looked a little disappointed in the last photo,so offer this option.Finally!Semi celebrity superstalking pays pic.twitter.com/fyZwGkNdQj
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) February 14, 2016
Among other records, #Deadpool is @20thcenturyfox‘s top domestic opening of all time, beating Star Wars Ep. III. https://t.co/pCLiIu1xFO
— Pamela McClintock (@PamelaDayM) February 14, 2016
Star Wars Re-imagined – Created by Marcin Sobo? https://t.co/7U5OCskf1F pic.twitter.com/16MIQ4Rgxy
— The Star Wars Report (@StarWarsReport) February 16, 2016
#StarWars fans leak painstaking restoration of 1977 original film: https://t.co/YPa68Zns74 pic.twitter.com/8EmNNDKRsb
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) February 17, 2016
Would you pass the Chewbacca Test? https://t.co/Otr6g2EiMe pic.twitter.com/QWBWJvmafx
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) February 18, 2016
Off on another galactic adventure.And what a star-studded cast! I’m the only one I’ve never heard of. #MasterOfOrion https://t.co/1bmRqnXuaG
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) February 18, 2016
Books
It’s an essential lesson on the path of all young Jedi: the alphabet. Preview the new book for Masters & younglings: https://t.co/2boOzdezqw
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 16, 2016
I’m told that my book is coming out this October! pic.twitter.com/2r5lwAU6Xh
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) February 17, 2016
Comics
Poe Dameron #2 cover – meet Captain Terrex of the First Order! https://t.co/51b83PR6JR pic.twitter.com/y7Q3vY4DbP
— Florian B (@DarthSpiriah) February 16, 2016
Writer @Greg_Weisman gives blaster points for the penultimate issue of Kanan! https://t.co/jJaLddtjHj pic.twitter.com/pqSjXwVt3t
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) February 17, 2016
Video Games & Internet
Game Informer: How LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Levels Are Built https://t.co/u11WKhAUnA #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 15, 2016
Star Wars Battle Pod getting an Episode VII upgrade this summer via JediNews https://t.co/ZOntrGIVtV
— Yakface (@yak_face) February 16, 2016
Coming soon to the #AppStore #googleplay #legostarwars #forcebuilder #starwars #lego https://t.co/loPlRMb3on pic.twitter.com/IGBwDS8JwP
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 16, 2016
Collecting
Hasbro reveals new #StarWars, #Marvel and #Transformers products at Toy Fair https://t.co/myOThVNutu #toyfair2016 pic.twitter.com/Ml7YpRzqye
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) February 17, 2016
LEGO Toy Fair photos featuring #StarWars, DC Comics Super Heroes and more https://t.co/lO6lsH1fOn #toyfair2016 pic.twitter.com/YIPZ0awRjd
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) February 17, 2016
App. 80,000 Bricks, & Took 200Hrs A Piece. Star Wars Life Size LEGO Is As Vader Would Say ‘Impressive’. #NYtoyfair pic.twitter.com/nBqOy8WJ5J
— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) February 12, 2016
Exclusive: #StarWars LEGO Assault on Hoth set relives ‘Empire Strikes Back’ in a cool way https://t.co/ytwoMijcmu pic.twitter.com/3A7e0IiUmy
— Brian Truitt (@briantruitt) February 13, 2016
New High Res Hasbro images #hasbrotoyfair #starwarsrebels pic.twitter.com/QkAg6LK49P
— Yakface (@yak_face) February 14, 2016
#BlackSeries high Res images of Princess Leia and Sabine #hasbrotoyfair pic.twitter.com/Sh86E0Serp
— Yakface (@yak_face) February 14, 2016
Here’s a look at what @HasbroNews had on display for #StarWars at #ToyFair2016! https://t.co/4Y2bEFZKio #NYTF #TF16
— Pixel Dan (@PixelDan) February 14, 2016
#Hotwheels #REY #wheresrey she’s here. #mattel #starwars #starwarshotwheels #newyorkTF #tf… https://t.co/yoyG2BnMwl pic.twitter.com/DM85Kk909y
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 14, 2016
#bb8 #operation prototype coming soon #starwars #newyorktoyfair #toyfair #nytf #tfny #new… https://t.co/Aue5nD5Qv1 pic.twitter.com/1Qr1kCVlWH
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 14, 2016
New #recreation #lego #legostarwars keylights coming this year #starwars #newyorktoyfair #… https://t.co/34yrgP6aaX pic.twitter.com/OxjUWF2XQQ
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 14, 2016
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— ???????????????????? (@t_features) February 14, 2016
Rey’s finally comes to Monopoly in 2016! #StarWars pic.twitter.com/AhCXLRy05s
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) February 14, 2016
Sets based on new animated series LEGO @starwars: The Freemakers Adventures will join #LEGOStarWars collection #NYTF pic.twitter.com/72x7RP4uJP
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) February 16, 2016
John Williams’ score for #StarWars #AttackoftheClones is coming to vinyl: https://t.co/evokakIdjP pic.twitter.com/ZWavpfDkCb
— Nerdist (@nerdist) February 16, 2016
#BobaFett #Easter #candy already @bobafettfanclub @BobaFettANHSE @CollectCantina @yak_face @BrewsAndBlaster @FLYGUY pic.twitter.com/3zaHBgUB4F
— McHale (@McHale262) February 16, 2016
Toy Fair ’16: Sphero Has A Force Band To Go With Your BB-8 https://t.co/BtB96D4eWK
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) February 16, 2016
Created the Hoth Battle with this new massive Star Wars Lego set, oh and its only $250! #starwars #lego pic.twitter.com/mpXcqllUUY
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) February 18, 2016
It really is all about the paint application. Black Series 6″ Star Wars done right.
Image … https://t.co/B7aQhsCDdz pic.twitter.com/9RPuvFKiEs— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) February 18, 2016
