Star Wars news for the week of July 14, 2016
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of July 14 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
Kathleen Kennedy talks Mon Mothma’s role in Rogue One https://t.co/NQIm8qtlpT #RogueOne #StarWars pic.twitter.com/5IchLmDkL0
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) June 24, 2016
Diego Luna. ~*~Diego Luna~*~. DIEGO LUNA! #RogueOne pic.twitter.com/lWMTm5PR9n
— Johnamarie Macias (@BlueJaigEyes) June 24, 2016
See even MORE new photos from ‘#RogueOne: A #StarWars Story’: https://t.co/BcOPxB1iih pic.twitter.com/mkY21o2tNI
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) June 24, 2016
See even MORE exclusive images from ‘#RogueOne: A #StarWars Story’: https://t.co/kS638yddmh pic.twitter.com/BfmzgNM51L
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) June 24, 2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story large-scale images from Entertainment Weekly! https://t.co/uYOBXb2t6b
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) June 28, 2016
Valene Kane is Lyra Erso in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story? #StarWars #RogueOne https://t.co/iZbv5immax
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) June 28, 2016
Lucasfilm registers Death Trooper, Shadow Trooper, TIE Striker U-wing and Saw Gerrera #rogueone pic.twitter.com/6gP4dvrULn
— Yakface (@yak_face) June 30, 2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Starship Name? https://t.co/8S1KPKgzlc pic.twitter.com/oWfgPFj8DK
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) July 1, 2016
LEGO Catalog Reveals Star Wars: Rogue One Vehicle Codenames. – https://t.co/a5j12BCWZt – pic.twitter.com/BQxpAvvyAt
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) July 2, 2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story trailer to air on ABC, July 15th. #StarWars #RogueOne https://t.co/SGDT40qgYa
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) July 5, 2016
New #RogueOne: A #StarWars Story trailer coming next Friday https://t.co/jELuIG999V pic.twitter.com/XuV4ctJjFQ
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) July 6, 2016
Report: #RogueOne’s tropical planet gets a name. https://t.co/kxJoRNqted pic.twitter.com/P1sre8XuCi
— Dunc (@clubjade) July 8, 2016
Get a first look at #StarWarsRebels from @Dave_Filoni, #RogueOne Director Gareth Edwards talks #StarWars and more! pic.twitter.com/BaJXk5oZrS
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 13, 2016
Classic “A New Hope” bar patron in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story?” #StarWars #RogueOne #ANewHope https://t.co/xP34ZcwgYK
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) July 14, 2016
Episode VIII News and Rumors
Just got our first piece of embroidered swag. Seriously feels like NOW we’re a real movie. pic.twitter.com/09DjT2NLhe
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) June 24, 2016
I’m assuming that’s Luke with Rey? Epic. Looks like it was done in a Disney original sketch style. Credit to artist. pic.twitter.com/s0W4soXhWc
— eve? (@skywalker_eve) June 25, 2016
So weird… New normal…still waiting for the normal part to make sense. pic.twitter.com/NaUaO8LQUV
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) June 25, 2016
Really enjoyed watching kylo Ren and Poe Dameron play table tennis the other day
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) June 28, 2016
You get a TRAILER? I got a packing-crate behind the dumpster. Will keep my eyes peeled for grapes, though. xoxo-mh https://t.co/uKRSV08wJs
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) June 29, 2016
@HamillHimself ah dammit! Shooting the scene with the…you know the erm….pew pew boom! Pew pew! Argh! So I’ll collect tomorrow.
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) June 29, 2016
Mark Hamill Reveals “Star Wars: Episode VIII” Wrap Date – https://t.co/GiXvHHj4aD pic.twitter.com/tfD7CruGc4
— Spinoff Online (@SpinoffOnline) July 3, 2016
What the hell happens to Rey’s hair in Episode 8, if Daisy Ridley has to keep it a secret? https://t.co/2LlQ7v6gDu pic.twitter.com/90GbQ7IkcO
— io9 (@io9) July 6, 2016
@ADaniels3PO ??
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) July 8, 2016
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) July 7, 2016
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) July 8, 2016
Here we go again!GOODBYE=Returning home 2 Malibu-MISS THEM=Wrapped on #Ep8-Words 2 avoid while discussing #SW=ANY!!! https://t.co/TI7cvBBxDm
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) July 10, 2016
27 New photos from Star Wars: Episode VIII’s Dubrovnik sets! #StarWars #StarWarsVIII https://t.co/3GEWxEvxXv
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) July 12, 2016
Stormtroopers channeled #MagicMike at the #StarWars #EpisodeVIII wrap party in London ?? https://t.co/C9T4ztLs8b pic.twitter.com/Vbqcfrx87K
— UPROXX (@UPROXX) July 13, 2016
Han Solo News and Rumors
‘Star Wars’ Concept Artist Says the Han Solo Movie Is “By Far The Best Star Wars Script” https://t.co/QTmL6cXtIV pic.twitter.com/yi5HIrbsTZ
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) June 29, 2016
‘#StarWars: Episode VIII’ and ‘Han Solo’ directors to attend London fan event https://t.co/N6KQZokCY9 pic.twitter.com/Us426s4rvv
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 29, 2016
The Force Awakens News and Rumors
Brooklyn’s Bottleneck Gallery is getting into the Star Wars Celebration spirit with two amazing new Star Wars: The Force Awakens prints. The first, by Chris Skinner, depicts BB-8 in his “thumbs up” mode (16 x 20 inch, edition of 300, $40 each), while the other is a pair of gorgeous panoramas by Mark Englert featuring Luke and Rey’s meeting at the end of the film (12 x 36 inches, timed edition, $50 each) as well as Luke’s pensive moments as the Falcon arrives to Ahch-To island (12 x 36 inches, edition of 250, $65). All prints are on sale now at Bottleneck’s website, with the timed Rey edition only available until Sunday, July 17 at 11:59pm EST. Check out all three prints as well as detail shots (along with past items) in our Bottleneck Gallery gallery below!
Television
#legostarwars #droidtales vol2 spotted in my local @coopukfood https://t.co/c4f6tdTUCV pic.twitter.com/fBlk3rV7Px
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 2, 2016
#StarWarsRebels season 3 could cross over into future movies, says producer: https://t.co/bVBFKJOrhE pic.twitter.com/ExkH1KTUbz
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) July 3, 2016
First clip from #StarWarsRebels Season 3 revealed! https://t.co/EbuzZF2ISR
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) July 13, 2016
Around The Web
“I couldn’t care less if it happens, but when Star Wars people ask me if I would do it, the answer is yes.” -Ewanhttps://t.co/zdA5K5FL5R
— 2 days to Trailer (@StarWarsJunk) June 24, 2016
Chicago Mayor says George Lucas’ museum will go to another city https://t.co/pds9gJx834 pic.twitter.com/57GmCQY5wX
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 24, 2016
The George Lucas museum abandons its Chicago plan and heads back to California: https://t.co/zCX3fOqzaV pic.twitter.com/t6kbD76uqs
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) June 24, 2016
.@JohnBoyega is brainstorming some new ideas with his ‘Attack the Block’ director: https://t.co/RcdRsr6mf6 pic.twitter.com/lWLdlAmNiE
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) June 25, 2016
Samuel L Jackson on who’s idea it was to kill off Mace Windu. #StarWars pic.twitter.com/LfwzT1UZBC
— 2 days to Trailer (@StarWarsJunk) June 26, 2016
Samuel L. Jackson Says Mace Windu’s Alive, And George Lucas Agrees https://t.co/joc9vEQ64t pic.twitter.com/GMGmc5WQ1M
— UPROXX (@UPROXX) June 30, 2016
Watch James Cameron hilariously tiptoe around his feelings about The Force Awakens https://t.co/3qq4ACL0HR pic.twitter.com/tDeuAdzLd6
— io9 (@io9) June 28, 2016
.@TheAcademy invites its largest and most diverse class of new members ever: https://t.co/VVe3Mx9G17 pic.twitter.com/8PiNzPfHco
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) June 29, 2016
Always a blessing to be one of the many Oscar voters that will hopefully spark change. Big thanks! #classof2016 pic.twitter.com/IeElJWI0EB
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) June 30, 2016
A T-Rex appears in episode 8 (of The #StarWarsShow). See @RoosterTeeth‘s @Burnie @BGibbles & @SW_Celebration news! pic.twitter.com/MpDcHGkupy
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 29, 2016
X-Wing miniature model from the original “Star Wars” movie sells for $160,000. https://t.co/R1hmaHUCu8
— 2 days to Trailer (@StarWarsJunk) July 5, 2016
This hilarious #StarWars/#HolyGrail mashup envisions Rey finding the wrong man https://t.co/gplZ1KGSbb pic.twitter.com/p5sDMCbYgJ
— UPROXX (@UPROXX) July 7, 2016
The sole surviving print of the legendary ‘Turkish Star Wars’ has been found https://t.co/23kfMJt61n pic.twitter.com/9qc0xKKh8F
— io9 (@io9) July 7, 2016
Look what we made!
Build video coming soon on @testedcom , and detailed thread coming soon to @therpf . pic.twitter.com/4quFqKMJeM— Frank Ippolito (@FrankIppolito) July 9, 2016
The Star Wars theme played on floppy drives is glorious https://t.co/LLVYMwhr27 pic.twitter.com/31iYozMxBW
— io9 (@io9) July 10, 2016
This steampunk #LEGO Millenium Falcon is a thing of beauty: https://t.co/bA6gJ6VkZ6 pic.twitter.com/JoJaVug8CN
— Nerdist (@nerdist) July 11, 2016
These #StarWars devotees prove that playing with toys is now an art form: https://t.co/8BoqiekOqu #HasbroToyPic pic.twitter.com/PhjeQbWK4q
— Yahoo Movies (@YahooMovies) July 13, 2016
Books
UK Children’s Releases: #StarWars Adventures in Wild Space #3: The Steal and #4: The Dark https://t.co/3A2C02LZ1U pic.twitter.com/ju1c8dNzhd
— Star Wars Books (@swbooks) June 30, 2016
Author @JanineSpendlove talks bringing military authenticity to Twilight Company. https://t.co/yk652BbMPc pic.twitter.com/H35pDgbmzL
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 5, 2016
ICYMI The cover for Empire’s End , the finale to the #Aftermath trilogy has been unveiled. Jan 2017 #EverythingEnds pic.twitter.com/2mHMrgwTcl
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) July 7, 2016
Missing Maz Kanata? @ChuckWendig takes us back to Takodana in our exclusive #StarWars: Aftermath: Life Debt excerpt https://t.co/PBzxBfsUUw
— Brian Truitt (@briantruitt) July 8, 2016
ICYMI Star Wars: Complete Locations Available To Order https://t.co/g405NHXqCs pic.twitter.com/3iXzWZQdoD
— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) July 12, 2016
Neues #Variantcover zu #DarthVader #24 enthüllt! – https://t.co/5auPCN9fQX #StarWars pic.twitter.com/Cw5LqdqeM6
— Jedi-Bibliothek (@JediBibliothek) July 14, 2016
Lego Star Wars Build Your Own Adventure DK Celebration exclusive. #SWCE #starwars https://t.co/rOSLkxn9iI pic.twitter.com/6uedBLxUg5
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 14, 2016
For those who care: CATALYST: A ROGUE ONE STORY has been re-titled CATALYST: A ROGUE ONE NOVEL. #BreakingNews
— Florian B (@germanjedi) July 14, 2016
Comics
Joe Books Adapts Star Wars Rebels As A Comic, Joins Frozen, Nightmare Before Christmas And Disney Princess https://t.co/KMrnCRBjGR
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) June 26, 2016
Action figure variant cover for #marvel #StarWars #21. Check out a preview at https://t.co/JsnxUqwYkS pic.twitter.com/q39uJch8Yi
— Yakface (@yak_face) June 27, 2016
Get a new glimpse into the Empire in @Marvel’s Star Wars #21. Here’s a first look. https://t.co/LWqRR9J7RL pic.twitter.com/jM1xtz4XoF
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 27, 2016
Not sure why that FORCE AWAKENS #2 cover looks so washed out in the preview. This is the file I turned in: pic.twitter.com/Q8wPF2XCXR
— MIKE MAYHEW (@mike_mayhew) July 1, 2016
The Force Awakens Comic Adaptation Officially Expands To Six Issues https://t.co/Lq6AjD6XA9 #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 8, 2016
Han Solo issue 1 #forbiddenplanet cover @SW_Celebration @JediNewsUK @starwars @rebellegion… https://t.co/mb6wkILc8n pic.twitter.com/tKA6o1Vxp2
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 14, 2016
#SWCE store #hansolo variant exclusive. #marvel #starwars https://t.co/a9TwIbZyqT pic.twitter.com/AUHo4dViOz
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 14, 2016
EXCL. PREVIEW: Star Destroyers Collide in @Marvel‘s #DarthVader #23 https://t.co/49is8c9IFI pic.twitter.com/VBWzjaLtgu
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) July 14, 2016
Attractions
Explore the never-before-seen #StarWars planet coming to @Disneyland: https://t.co/UisUzZwq1Z pic.twitter.com/hIcw64Y76i
— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) July 11, 2016
It’s Darth Vader vs. @ActionMovieKid in an epic lightsaber battle at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! #StarWarshttps://t.co/sJfPXZ28vy
— Walt Disney World (@WaltDisneyWorld) June 23, 2016
Speed through Disney’s Hollywood Studios aboard an Imperial speeder bike with @ActionMovieKid! #StarWarshttps://t.co/YGrt4espaK
— Walt Disney World (@WaltDisneyWorld) June 30, 2016
Explore a galaxy far, far away on Star Tours – The Adventures Continue with @ActionMovieKid! #StarWarshttps://t.co/ll9tWMBPoR
— Walt Disney World (@WaltDisneyWorld) July 7, 2016
Rumor: Disneyland Paris to Get Star Wars Rollercoaster Revamp https://t.co/b4iUgKXV7h pic.twitter.com/lpTJ7zdwhn
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) June 27, 2016
Star Wars Celebration: Future Filmmakers panel will bring Episode 8, Han Solo directors https://t.co/VGG3PbL0V0 pic.twitter.com/ExxdIBG2us
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) June 29, 2016
Get a sneak peek at the incredible fan crafted props headed for @SW_Celebration. #SWCE https://t.co/Uz9uJQrCag pic.twitter.com/fgJ4SOVHpG
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 13, 2016
#ana BB-8 and R2 planes already in the air, but what’s next? @SW_Celebration @JediNewsUK @… https://t.co/Z8tGmvGo03 pic.twitter.com/YDPLC3KU1h
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 14, 2016
Video Games
We couldn’t agree on what my participation was worth so I had to regretfully decline their offer #LoveShowHateBiz https://t.co/o2FOa95woX
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) July 9, 2016
Harrison Ford gets #LEGO-fied for the ‘#StarWars: The Force Awakens’ game:https://t.co/6BHgADHAT5 ?? pic.twitter.com/LcvSGpF2PC
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) June 28, 2016
Collecting
The Force is with your coin collection at Disneyland park! https://t.co/C5m3FSm6mI pic.twitter.com/TouihIOCWn
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) June 24, 2016
@gentlegiantltd SDCC Exclusive Jumbo Kenner Luke Skywalker (Yellow & Brown Hair) Figures https://t.co/YcZPElWoSi pic.twitter.com/RY7GcWMiNF
— Yakface (@yak_face) June 28, 2016
Star Wars Celebration Exclusive Hot Wheel Prototype Boba Fett Character Car https://t.co/p1pISu8p4D pic.twitter.com/UE3s3riyiX
— Yakface (@yak_face) June 28, 2016
SDCC Exclusive Hot Wheels Trench Run Set | https://t.co/Gox1Py9Zt3 https://t.co/DFlrYn5zX8 pic.twitter.com/ikgW9GKirb
— Yakface (@yak_face) June 28, 2016
What are the odds? This @EntEarth Exclusive Star Wars C-3PO Big Figs Figure, only at #SDCC. https://t.co/hruNoHoGYd pic.twitter.com/DkwctY2ekr
— SDCC Unofficial Blog (@SD_Comic_Con) June 28, 2016
.@Hallmark Will Not Have A Limited Quantity In-Store #StarWars Keepsake Ornament This Year https://t.co/bMG2qHl2SS
— Justin LaSalata (@justinlasalata) June 30, 2016
Hasbro unveils new Kylo Ren and Obi-Wan Kenobi #StarWars figures! https://t.co/chg0RVnh5F pic.twitter.com/gcuhXMTZTX
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) July 1, 2016
Alex Ross #StarWars poster heading to #SDCC: https://t.co/5V78jhhojP @SalAbbinanti pic.twitter.com/nHBgJcGZ4Y
— SDCC Unofficial Blog (@SD_Comic_Con) July 4, 2016
A closer look at the @gentlegiantltd Exclusive Chewbacca McQuarrie Concept Bust #SDCC https://t.co/UYnh6JxzUd pic.twitter.com/sy87GQ8xrs
— SDCC Unofficial Blog (@SD_Comic_Con) July 5, 2016
Return of the 6″ TBS Fan’s Choice Poll | https://t.co/Gox1Py9Zt3 pic.twitter.com/75gzchPn6n
— Yakface (@yak_face) July 6, 2016
Found this brand new 20 inch Rey figure! @StarWarsJunk @yak_face #WheresRey pic.twitter.com/VpaOPJIoZ0
— Gerardo Gonzalez (@ggmoney814) July 7, 2016
Japanese, I guess kind of Hot Wheels I guess found on fleabay.
Img: Steve Wiskowski#hotw… https://t.co/9siKNM6VtY pic.twitter.com/MGltkTp3VD— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) July 7, 2016
SDCC/TRU Exclusive 6″ Black Series Astromech Set officially revealed https://t.co/hDR9L9Ijw9 pic.twitter.com/bc3VHPLzOP
— Yakface (@yak_face) July 7, 2016
Celebration Exclusive Disney Elite Series FN-2187 and Limited Edition Phasma Figurine https://t.co/8xM4tkno0x pic.twitter.com/d1BmJhiVJ6
— Yakface (@yak_face) July 7, 2016
‘Convention Exclusives’ already seen in some Hot Topic stores in AZ, USA… https://t.co/1wbFEOK2do
— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) July 8, 2016
We have an exclusive look at the new #StarWars toys (Rey!) Hasbro is bringing to #SDCC: https://t.co/msNMOVtlXp pic.twitter.com/WG0ZB1eFFN
— Nerdist (@nerdist) July 8, 2016
@toppscards bringing an exclusive set of oversized #ForceAttax cards to @SW_Celebration Europe. #StarWars #Topps pic.twitter.com/XFCjIOO5J8
— CollectorsCantina (@CollectCantina) July 12, 2016
Hasbro Pulse came alive today and shared these Black Series 6″ Kylo Ren production images. https://t.co/052FscMQaO pic.twitter.com/SqVYGnJVya
— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) July 12, 2016
Amazon: Hot Wheels Star Wars Character Car, Classic… by Mattel for $15.95 https://t.co/W3u9Gl4aaL pic.twitter.com/xjatjSYVBI
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) July 13, 2016
EEE! Loth-cat plush! #SWCE #StarWarsRebels https://t.co/LkdWacCtKc pic.twitter.com/7zP4zICkHK
— Johnamarie Macias (@BlueJaigEyes) July 13, 2016
Rey is ready to take on The First Order! See other #SWCE Exclusives here: https://t.co/bFU6TeHpoO #StarWars pic.twitter.com/zFOKFR7yWU
— StarWars Celebration (@SW_Celebration) July 13, 2016
Rey finds Luke Skywalker in this gorgeous Force Awakens art print https://t.co/YNAt6BzjxC pic.twitter.com/gdThoz8jUq
— io9 (@io9) July 13, 2016
Sideshow is bringing their sold out Gold Chrome Stormtrooper to #SDCC: https://t.co/OFnwRWM7p0 pic.twitter.com/WqvqhYGzme
— SDCC Unofficial Blog (@SD_Comic_Con) July 13, 2016
ICYMI: @gentlegiantltd unveils closer look at the #SDCC exclusive Captain Phasma mini-bust: https://t.co/UYnh6JfZ2F pic.twitter.com/TwS0ES8EuS
— SDCC Unofficial Blog (@SD_Comic_Con) July 14, 2016
Wow…New #HotToys Star Wars TFA 12? REY figure on the way! Sold! pic.twitter.com/oBMbI5TlRw
— Dan Veesenmeyer (@dveese) July 14, 2016
@SW_Celebration I’m digging this #SWCE exclusive pic.twitter.com/OQSFoKGMev
— Mitch Harper (@harp6734) July 14, 2016
#starwarsblackseries #starwarscelebration exclusive full preview in hand gallery on our Fa… https://t.co/Kyky9hFgHC pic.twitter.com/vTUEkCn2Sj
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) July 14, 2016
@JediNewsUK Reveals full packaging for CE Exclusive 6″ Kylo Ren (Unmasked) pic.twitter.com/EUU4yJw4Ru
— Yakface (@yak_face) July 14, 2016
Sideshow reveals 1:6 Scale Han Solo in Carbonite! https://t.co/uzahdxiCTr pic.twitter.com/hUcZR47Icw
— Yakface (@yak_face) July 14, 2016
