Star Wars news for the week of May 5, 2017
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of May 5, 2017 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 Last Jedi News and Rumors
.@JohnBoyega bought some really incredible things with his Star Wars money. pic.twitter.com/axR3Hbqy4v
— Star Wars Stuff (@starwarstuff) April 28, 2017
John Boyega got dumped after his date found out he was in Star Wars.https://t.co/e8WjYqgsbZ pic.twitter.com/4ol1mFYQFJ
— io9 (@io9) April 29, 2017
Daisy Ridley is wearing a custom @OscardelaRenta black and white abstract floral print gown. #MetGala https://t.co/vuKEGarIGy pic.twitter.com/XMZebet6Mf
— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) May 1, 2017
Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s “space horse” has a name and some details. #StarWars #TheLastJedi https://t.co/y88LAtkHKd pic.twitter.com/GK2ERedZzW
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) May 3, 2017
.@HamillHimself surprises fans and has a special announcement. It’s your last chance to be a #ForceForChange. https://t.co/r3Dss30OZM pic.twitter.com/W2rgnbxIVW
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 3, 2017
A #MayThe4thBeWithYou message from @RianJohnson for #StarWarsDay. pic.twitter.com/JlnWRZyn4g
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 4, 2017
Rian Johnson Asked J.J. Abrams To “Do Him A Solid” And Change The Ending Of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ https://t.co/riGclcUYkQ
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) May 4, 2017
Han Solo News and Rumors
Celebrated #MaytheFourth with @chrizmillr in the best way possible. I’ll tell you how in one year.
— philip lord (@philiplord) May 4, 2017
Han Solo Film: Latest Updates on Filming on Fuerteventura – #HanSolo #StarWars – https://t.co/RtTtnYQJMp pic.twitter.com/84kdMHzYvj
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 1, 2017
Television News and Rumors
A third #StarWars web show, ‘Science and Star Wars,’ will be hosted by Anthony Carboni. https://t.co/thXLRMTNNa
— Dunc (@clubjade) May 2, 2017
Recorded my final lines as #Rukh for #StarWarsRebels with the irrepressibly brilliant #StarWars guru @dave_filoni. Cheers sir! #RemoteSelfie pic.twitter.com/ISqgKXV3jT
— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) May 3, 2017
We talk #TheLastJedi teaser with the cast and preview season two of The Freemaker Adventures this week on The #StarWarsShow! pic.twitter.com/iLQ1gJs3WT
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 3, 2017
Around The Web
Star Wars Characters Sing “All Star”
Remembering Irvin Kershner, the true-life Obi-Wan Kenobi of #StarWars: https://t.co/5y8ZbiT2Oc pic.twitter.com/sC2wGxhiHc
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) April 28, 2017
Oscar Isaac Welcomes First Child With Girlfriend Elvira Lind https://t.co/T6fTjSD19N
— Coffee With Kenobi (@CoffeeWthKenobi) April 28, 2017
The Jedi End Song:https://t.co/HUQAKxfMMT#StarWars #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/VCvRholrOW
— Nick Hedenbeck (@NickSkywalk) April 29, 2017
Carrie Fisher, #StarWars and the legal issues of dead but in-demand actors https://t.co/srgkk7O2AF pic.twitter.com/rDHxKeCilF
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 1, 2017
Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher’s shared mother-daughter tombstone has been revealed. https://t.co/CLUag4xFfR
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 2, 2017
”Star Wars’ Isn’t A Movie, It’s a Religion,’ JJ Abrams Says https://t.co/cnQcXOSbiA pic.twitter.com/cFU7y0oMTP
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) May 2, 2017
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 by @Cakes_Comics – paying homage to the classic poster for The Empire Strikes Back. We love it! pic.twitter.com/pzv8Gi0tSe
— PosterSpy.com (@PosterSpy) May 3, 2017
“Princess Leia’s Stolen Death Star Plans/With Illicit Help From Your Friends” – Track 1 & 2
All aboard! Here’s your exclusive first look at star-studded thriller @OrientExpress: https://t.co/t4t2J9L3E3 #OrientExpressMovie pic.twitter.com/fZBjrtup36
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 3, 2017
Carrie Fisher and her stunt double on the set of ROTJ. #starwars #MayThe4thBeWithYou pic.twitter.com/dR5R0VXbAc
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) May 4, 2017
These Early Clips of the Star Wars Cast Foretold Their Larger-than-Life Personalities https://t.co/DQeTJ2yPm1
— Chris Argyropoulos (@ThatChrisA) May 4, 2017
Billie Lourd pays tribute to mom Carrie Fisher on #StarWarsDay: https://t.co/NcmF4oARm8 pic.twitter.com/gSJIjlJZTJ
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 4, 2017
ICYMI, artists re-imagined #StarWars in some spectacular ways: https://t.co/8zVbrsDs5Y #StarWarsDay #MayThe4thBeWithYou pic.twitter.com/2xJ0Pz55UK
— Nerdist (@nerdist) May 4, 2017
Watch @HamillHimself surprise #StarWars fan @MrAdamScott: https://t.co/qsvkDkEOEF pic.twitter.com/VEa9wSzrQl
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 5, 2017
Books
Forces of Destiny gets its own book. Star Wars Forces of Destiny Daring Adventures: Volume 1: (Sabine, Rey, Padme) https://t.co/zljM8rTtWP pic.twitter.com/MZ4427qwa7
— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) April 29, 2017
Also vol 2! Star Wars Forces of Destiny Daring Adventures: Volume 2: (Jyn, Ahsoka, Leia) https://t.co/1ZHJiVdgW1 pic.twitter.com/7lNPrAwPE3
— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) April 29, 2017
To BB-8, or not to BB-8? The one-of-a-kind astromech graces the cover of the next Star Wars/Shakespeare mashup. https://t.co/lWiNp6b3Ql pic.twitter.com/gerU6e2mzd
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 29, 2017
New books keep on coming.
Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi The Power of the Forcehttps://t.co/F2LSgTxyYe pic.twitter.com/glHH4LURpi— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) May 2, 2017
#RogueOne‘s Chirrut Imwe and Baze Malbus are BACK! https://t.co/a5NJfSOwoQ #StarWars
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 2, 2017
Craving Jyn Erso’s backstory, #StarWars fans? @bethrevis‘ new novel follows the rebel-to-be’s adventures: https://t.co/XIGekopBSU
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 2, 2017
Closer look at SF TIE Fighter kirigami on the cover of my upcoming @StarWars book. 15 ships to cut/fold. Out 1st Sep @starwarsuk #maythe4th pic.twitter.com/A4PyLazqib
— Marc Hagan-Guirey (@PixelDandy) May 4, 2017
Comics
This is the tweet you’re looking for! LUKE gives convincing reasons to celebrate #FCBD17! https://t.co/MHtZcTpec9#MayThe4thBeWithYou
— Free Comic Book Day (@Freecomicbook) May 4, 2017
Darth Maul Sells Out #1 And #2, Go To Second Prints https://t.co/h1vUWdF0l1
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) April 28, 2017
That Time Alex Ross’ Batman vs Boba Fett Art Tried To Break the Internet #MayThe4thBeWithYou https://t.co/P6pUXZ8uy4 pic.twitter.com/hXAEXiTg89
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) May 4, 2017
Anyone else collecting the @johntylerchris Star Wars action figure variants? Do you have them all? Find out here: https://t.co/g2GONLtz02 pic.twitter.com/uZ0HzfSHNm
— Bossk’s Bounty (@bossksbounty) May 4, 2017
Video Games
This #MayThe4th calls for a special new #SWTOR trailer!
Celebrate #StarWars Day and tag friends you’d want by your side on your adventures! pic.twitter.com/xYHCvknyom
— The Old Republic (@SWTOR) May 3, 2017
Commence your Jedi training this #StarWarsDay in @starwars: Trials on Tatooine – available on Viveport. https://t.co/fQyRHRl2LU pic.twitter.com/uoX5QJHgDy
— Viveport (@Viveport) May 4, 2017
Attractions
Take a sneak peek at the concept art for the huge new Star Wars Land, coming to Disneyland in California & Disney World in Florida, you must pic.twitter.com/O1JkL0r7EB
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) May 2, 2017
Collecting
From the pages of @Marvel‘s Star Wars comics to a toy shelf near you, Doctor Aphra wins @HasbroNews‘ fan vote! https://t.co/QNOiyXZS3v pic.twitter.com/BD0yFEz7oq
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 4, 2017
BB-8 is ready for #StarWarsDay after a little lightsaber practice. How are you celebrating #MayThe4thBeWithYou? #StarWarsBlips pic.twitter.com/ct2eXWir9b
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) May 4, 2017
‘Star Wars’ Dark Side vs. Light Side Bear – https://t.co/FsU3cpeJKL #StarWars @buildabear pic.twitter.com/8hH9ttHtdL
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 3, 2017
‘Star Wars’ Day 2017: Hot Wheels ‘Star Wars: A New Road’ Parody Video – https://t.co/34oPrF3roz #StarWars @Hot_Wheels #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/9d8nKdNuGr
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 4, 2017
Pre-Order Gentle Giant IG-88 Collector’s Gallery Statue – https://t.co/gJfVDzLBb1 #StarWars @GentleGiantLTD #IG88 pic.twitter.com/d73OtNBH44
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 4, 2017
Pre-Order Gentle Giant Princess Leia (Hero Of Yavin) Mini Bust – https://t.co/A6sfznLP6F #StarWars @GentleGiantLTD #Leia pic.twitter.com/mGDMFRjnQR
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 4, 2017
Pre-Order Gentle Giant Shoretrooper Collector’s Gallery Statue – https://t.co/ixTVAJLLJo #StarWars @GentleGiantLTD #Shoretrooper #RogueOne pic.twitter.com/VA6vX5mo6Z
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 4, 2017
Pre-Order Hot Toys Leia ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ Sixth Scale Figure – https://t.co/OEnkOsk6ZE #StarWars @collectsideshow pic.twitter.com/h17UGeTOX7
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 4, 2017
The galaxy far, far away… but a bit smaller. Introducing Star Wars Mystery Minis from @OriginalFunko. https://t.co/MWdzCSNDzW pic.twitter.com/84cFI045U2
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 4, 2017
Happy #StarWarsDay! We’re going to the Dark Side with Darth Vader & Stormtrooper portraits by @sirmitchell: https://t.co/SSp8ki87pJ pic.twitter.com/xo95wm2a1j
— MONDO (@MondoNews) May 4, 2017
That @starwars R2 unit is in prime condition… for an epic droid solo!#LEGOStarWars #MayThe4thBeWithYou #LEGODroidDays #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/ykdkNvNyrs
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) May 4, 2017
Sideshow Reveals Luke Skywalker (Bespin Fatigues) Premium Format Figure – https://t.co/1NJWspkKPi #StarWars @collectsideshow pic.twitter.com/6EppvsoXGZ
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 5, 2017
Pre-Order Sideshow ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ Han Solo Premium Format Figure – https://t.co/nzuYIet0nh #StarWars @collectsideshow pic.twitter.com/ta1qYBvFx9
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 5, 2017
It’s @starwars Revenge of the Fifth and one of the last Jedi is about to become Sarlacc food…nom nom nom #LEGOStarWars #RevengeOfTheFifth pic.twitter.com/ClGNvTwPfj
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) May 5, 2017