Star Wars news for the week of March 25, 2016
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of March 25, 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
RT to receive a first look image & reminder from @DisneyAnywhere when @StarWars: #TheForceAwakens comes to Digital.https://t.co/sBhgbut9VX
— DisneyMoviesAnywhere (@DisneyAnywhere) March 24, 2016
Star Wars: The Force Awakens deleted scenes teaser shows off what might have been https://t.co/Tu6I8r06sO #StarWars pic.twitter.com/ArPhQ491yY
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) March 24, 2016
Some are. Some aren’t. Case by case. Depends why they were cut. Rinse. Lather. Repeat. We’ll see. Should pin this. https://t.co/oFUIBKJzfb
— Pablo Hidalgo (@pablohidalgo) March 24, 2016
#TheForceAwakens – out on limited edition #lightside & #darkside Blu-ray from April 18. Which side will you choose? pic.twitter.com/fqOEb5NUql
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) March 24, 2016
Here’s your exclusive first look at ‘#StarWars: #TheForceAwakens‘ deleted scenes: https://t.co/Xqdogzq0t1 pic.twitter.com/OJCVAyYh3X
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) March 23, 2016
Star Wars: The Force Awakens deleted scenes photos shed new light on the plot https://t.co/0BBjFeFtVn #StarWars pic.twitter.com/isJ5ABnUmn
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) March 23, 2016
Happy #MazMonday! @StarWars #TheForceAwakenshttps://t.co/xheclUDQFs
— Lupita Nyong’o (@Lupita_Nyongo) March 21, 2016
The force is strong with Daisy Ridley and @JohnBoyega in the Empire photo booth. #JamesonEmpireAwards pic.twitter.com/wxKYcEYLE1
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) March 20, 2016
Star Wars won big at tonight’s #JamesonEmpireAwards – here’s the full list of winners: https://t.co/xCPzfvPdM9 pic.twitter.com/y8zac6bpxU
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) March 20, 2016
Congratulations to #ForceAwakens 5 Awards!! JJ Abrams-DaisyRidley @JohnBoyega SFX-SciFi/FantasyFilm #ForceWasWithYou https://t.co/HYC6xvmPBC
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) March 20, 2016
Honoured to be a part of The Empire Awards & to see John & Daisy win, along with TFA 4 BEST SCI-FI, voted for by real people who just enjoy.
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) March 20, 2016
ThinkYOU have troublesome in-laws?#NefariousNephew #UnderhandedUncle #RancourousRelatives #CurseOfTheSkywalkers #Ep8 https://t.co/X3b0aqo6WI
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) March 20, 2016
Anthony Daniels argued with J.J Abrams on Star Wars set… https://t.co/ZNS6dAlR2t
— thebeardedtrio (@thebeardedtrio) March 21, 2016
It has begun. Harrison Ford is answering your questions LIVE on @EW‘s Tumblr. https://t.co/Zt09wu0h01 #AnswerTime pic.twitter.com/9PR1HT3QKk
— Tumblr (@tumblr) March 21, 2016
@tumblr best friends for life pic.twitter.com/3jPUfztXk3
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) March 21, 2016
Harrison Ford weighs in on Han Solo’s #TheForceAwakens fate https://t.co/qPltBkDOI0 pic.twitter.com/V36wtsUheO
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 21, 2016
Harrison Ford on Han Solo’s Fate, #TheForceAwakens Cast, Snakes … – https://t.co/MuyzTi1xOE – #StarWars pic.twitter.com/NlFsODpMMO
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) March 21, 2016
Ewan McGregor Discusses his Work on The Force Awakens – https://t.co/rtrbmYSZZV – #StarWars #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/couLSQSo5E
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) March 24, 2016
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Elijah Wood’s Visit to Set https://t.co/KgjdzraE3y pic.twitter.com/efudPff9qC
— The Star Wars Report (@StarWarsReport) March 24, 2016
#Throwbackanyday with the legend Spielberg X pic.twitter.com/fSH2b9z5rW
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) March 25, 2016
Episode VIII News and Rumors
A Laura Dern Star Wars: Episode VIII sequence description? #StarWars #StarWarsVIII https://t.co/tcGt5hvJAy pic.twitter.com/4ZI7D7JVKy
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) March 18, 2016
RUMOR: Details On Laura Dern’s Character In #StarWars #EpisodeVIII https://t.co/sNyEvgaXs9
— Justin LaSalata (@justinlasalata) March 20, 2016
Confirmation That Episode VIII Filming Will Take Place At Wild Atlantic Way In Ireland https://t.co/myoivO39o2 #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) March 19, 2016
A Better Look at the #EpisodeVIII Set at Ceann Sibéal! – https://t.co/RyjMVrhliH – #StarWars pic.twitter.com/PyUDPmhLmT
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) March 24, 2016
Video of small blast on Dubrovnik Star Wars: Episode VIII set. #StarWars #StarWarsVIII https://t.co/SivNEx5wO3 pic.twitter.com/wZ0dFsTojM
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) March 19, 2016
Star Wars: Episode VIII & Poe’s Clothes description plus info on the Dern/Leia situation.… https://t.co/9XTXm60JHk pic.twitter.com/3SCW1NCIdQ
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) March 24, 2016
Episode VIII Actors Have Their Phones Taped Up https://t.co/mS5PFg6qKa #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) March 20, 2016
In another galaxy, on a rather alternative time zone, Mum is the word. I am fluent in Mum. RU2?
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) March 18, 2016
Rian Johnson hit with suit over ‘Star Wars’ https://t.co/EnFmvpAl91 pic.twitter.com/USvS6xiekj
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 19, 2016
Andy Serkis Still Hasn’t Read the #StarWars #EpisodeVIII Script – https://t.co/NeqydzLWb3 – pic.twitter.com/esCeocvk9z
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) March 21, 2016
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Hungarian fan enjoy quite a Star Wars road trip to Dubrovnik. #starwarsdbk pic.twitter.com/eZPkLQ2nDh— StarWarsDubrovnik (@StarWarsDbk) March 22, 2016
Hamill & Ridley to film 10 days at Ceann Sibeal for Star Wars: Episode VIII! + Pic… https://t.co/BxzVJpP4fL pic.twitter.com/ALT8Ebtu51
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) March 23, 2016
Star Wars: Episode VIII’s Fear & Loathing in Space Vegas! #StarWars #EpisodeVIII https://t.co/ZxjJf9JjM3 pic.twitter.com/y0ni0OMoE2
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) March 23, 2016
@williambgoss ok but seriously you can’t tell anyone for real pic.twitter.com/ltTCwUjRX4
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) November 29, 2014
the trio working hard for VIII pic.twitter.com/CfeDT1Zos1
— gemma (@reysridley) March 22, 2016
Rogue One News and Rumors
What might the various cameo rumors in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story reveal about the film?… https://t.co/NUUyiO2yfY pic.twitter.com/lL8bVnZNhX
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) March 18, 2016
Could we see T-47 Airspeeders (Snowspeeders) in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story? #StarWars… https://t.co/d4i19KRj9B pic.twitter.com/UJXRm6eRIY
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) March 23, 2016
Han Solo News and Rumors
Miles Teller Confirms He Auditioned for Han Solo, Discusses What Went Wrong With … https://t.co/Ig2OPofs7l pic.twitter.com/xMmxOUoeP7
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) March 18, 2016
Taron Egerton responds to those young Han Solo casting rumors: https://t.co/4mt2U97vuq pic.twitter.com/MHdbF6umMv
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) March 20, 2016
Harrison Ford shares his advice for the young Han Solo: https://t.co/smN2Sg5FV5 #StarWars pic.twitter.com/npEi3wKxkt
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) March 22, 2016
Harrison Ford talks #IndianaJones 5, offers young Han Solo candidates advice https://t.co/SmYS3gMYFT pic.twitter.com/zJkZtaSym1
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) March 22, 2016
Television News and Rumors
Darth Maul & Darth Vader finally cross paths (and maybe lightsabers) on #StarWarsRebels: https://t.co/ShOprBW67e pic.twitter.com/WYFcmbgBRd
— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) March 24, 2016
Video: Star Wars Rebels Darth Maul clip!#StarWars #StarWarsRebels https://t.co/AqmncQfYHD pic.twitter.com/FROYkeH4uJ
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) March 24, 2016
Back at it today. #GetToTheChopper pic.twitter.com/n1CmOPD8J2
— Gary Whitta (@garywhitta) March 24, 2016
Around The Web
An awesome exclusive trailer for #StarWars doc Elstree 1976 featuring @isDARTHVADER & more https://t.co/zJbyPBXJuy pic.twitter.com/SEbh9EqX9e
— Brian Truitt (@briantruitt) March 23, 2016
The screenwriter of Indiana Jones 5 has been revealed https://t.co/53qlET4Z5Z #IndianaJones pic.twitter.com/Zl6Qyjq4xv
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) March 18, 2016
Daisy Ridley confirms talks for Tomb Raider reboot https://t.co/HgILwdGHOF #TombRaider pic.twitter.com/TaO8oMwuFY
— SuperHeroHype (@SuperHeroHype) March 21, 2016
J.J. Abrams and Jodie Foster to headline ‘Tribeca Talks’ events at #Tribeca2016: https://t.co/yki8NgwMSL pic.twitter.com/dp5bfJma99
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) March 21, 2016
Harrison Ford’s friendship with MC Hammer might not be so friendly according to #Kimmel https://t.co/kmu5xZX72k pic.twitter.com/yyms6E03YK
— UPROXX (@UPROXX) March 22, 2016
Harrison Ford Opens Up on Indiana Jones’ Future, Shuts Up on Han Solo’s (Video) https://t.co/6nfvfUF6Ax pic.twitter.com/BgyMRrTmsM
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) March 22, 2016
#legend #jamesearljones voice of #darthvader #starwars https://t.co/0shfyRuhyS pic.twitter.com/tRMUKrmdNm
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) March 23, 2016
John Williams To Appear At Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Premiere https://t.co/oupR48zVtN #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) March 24, 2016
The Origin of a Nerf Herderhttps://t.co/uu0VP12dwm
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) March 24, 2016
No. I’m perfectly capable of improvising thoughtless, idiotic behavior completely unscripted on my own.#LunkheadLuke https://t.co/s9gP19c3dm
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) March 25, 2016
Comics
Tell it to Kanjiklub… and everyone else. The cover for #Marvel’s #TheForceAwakens adaptation has arrived! https://t.co/zFSa0dOGXn
— Star Wars (@starwars) March 18, 2016
Full gallery of #marvel #poedameron comic variants and launch party goodies. Gallery now o… https://t.co/FCf5lhlpsH pic.twitter.com/NceP80sFKO
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) March 20, 2016
STAR WARS Droids March In C-3PO #1 Variant https://t.co/LbTWOqWvJU pic.twitter.com/KG5SOeJnDR
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) March 21, 2016
Tag and Bink are the focus of the newest #StarWars Spotlight: https://t.co/YckGcn8N6n pic.twitter.com/Sd9w2GtPOa
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) March 23, 2016
Process: STAR WARS: POE DAMERON #1 variant cover. #pencils@Marvel @starwars @theforcenet pic.twitter.com/fGgGgTWPfr
— John Cassaday (@JohnCassaday) March 23, 2016
Process: STAR WARS: POE DAMERON #1 variant cover. #inks@Marvel @starwars @theforcenet pic.twitter.com/qNMx18RqzQ
— John Cassaday (@JohnCassaday) March 23, 2016
Process: STAR WARS: POE DAMERON #1 variant cover. #DigitalColors by Laura Martin.@Marvel @starwars @theforcenet pic.twitter.com/Oy3UbkcGtM
— John Cassaday (@JohnCassaday) March 23, 2016
Books
C2E2 2016: STAR WARS Books Panel https://t.co/BKMqTaNS2m
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) March 18, 2016
.@C2E2 News: #StarWars: Catalyst, a #RogueOne prequel novel, to be published in the Fall. No author announced. pic.twitter.com/U81caeNcsc
— Star Wars Books (@swbooks) March 18, 2016
Attractions
New #starwars awakens #disneyland resort billboard just appeared in #LA thanks to @bobafe… https://t.co/Pyvp8F5JU0 pic.twitter.com/Ya3OFVmAw1
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) March 23, 2016
Video Games
Just revealed! Maz Kanata and new infiltrator units coming to Star Wars Commander! #SVCC pic.twitter.com/9vhmvgTd76
— Lucas Siegel (@LucasSiegel) March 19, 2016
‘Star Wars: Battlefront’ Chrome Stormtroopers Get An Easter Egg – https://t.co/Ui0w7siOhZ via @forbes #StarWarsBattlefront
— Star Wars Events (@StarWarsEvents) March 21, 2016
#StarWarsBattlefront‘s first expansion pack ‘Outer Rim’ releases today: https://t.co/wTY4N82aEM pic.twitter.com/e5ORiQe7qv
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) March 22, 2016
The new gameplay trailer for LEGO #StarWars #TheForceAwakens is pretty rad. https://t.co/uZ22yFoZlr pic.twitter.com/kEZ4xcsRIl
— Brian Truitt (@briantruitt) March 23, 2016
‘LEGO #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens‘ will introduce some big changes to the LEGO series: https://t.co/p25rmDqOoQ pic.twitter.com/TOONoOYApA
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) March 23, 2016
Collecting
Love these 25c wonders by @PatrickBallest My kids will go crazy for them @SWKidscast @RiseGeeklings @ pic.twitter.com/ImdcvTwymx
— Turner Wood Art (@Turnerwoodart) March 18, 2016
@StarWarsJunk @yak_face if you have an extra $600, Daisy Ridley has signed pics up for sale via @steinersports. pic.twitter.com/yIT7GQyeOw
— Bob Nash (@bob_robertnash) March 20, 2016
RUMOR: Is This Hasbro’s New 2016 Product Packaging Design? https://t.co/HaRKVDupxu #StarWars #RogueOne
— Justin LaSalata (@justinlasalata) March 20, 2016
#markhamill @HamillHimself
Mark Hamill signed these for us. #starwars #newhope#originalpics taken on set#retweet pic.twitter.com/47Vzp8ftjb— PreciousPaws (@PreciousPaws) March 21, 2016
@yak_face @JediDefender May 4th exclusive LEGO figure revealed: https://t.co/FiJ6DnC34B
— Joey Freshwater (@travis_banks) March 23, 2016
More #StarWars news today: We signed @andyserkis to an auto deal. He will be in future #ToppsStarWars products. More details to come!
— Topps Company (@toppscards) March 23, 2016