The purpose of this roundup is to put the highlights of all things Star Wars 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: Episode VII 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
This week, Hasbro’s lineup of TFA toys went online. And it turns out we may not get a sneak peek at the toys at Toy Fair like we have on the previous films. Toys will hit in September to go along with a new digital release of the Star Wars films:
Hasbro: The Force Awakens Product Rundown http://t.co/wDVvFvrTsj
— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) January 5, 2015
Toy Fair NY 2015: No The Force Awakens Toys To Be Shown At Hasbro Brand Preview Day: We have receiv… http://t.co/1nEE8g9ypl #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 5, 2015
The Force Awakens Merchandise Release Date & More: For starters let’s state that this has come fro… http://t.co/UrbqXa85YA #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 7, 2015
Rumor: Hasbro Boxed Sets for Star Wars Digital Release, New Lego Sets and The Force Awakens Merchandise Street Date http://t.co/mYasKp2JOn
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 8, 2015
Rumor: Kylo Ren on all Star Wars: The Force Awakens packaging! http://t.co/fUgqjNXwU7 #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 8, 2015
Did you see The Raid 2? Well, it turns out some of the cast may be appearing in TFA:
‘Raid 2’ Actors Join ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ http://t.co/NbszBDWhJc pic.twitter.com/KomI1e6Myh
— THR Heat Vision (@HeatVisionBlog) January 5, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Secretly Cast Trio of Martial Arts Actors? http://t.co/i1GqOqXJYC #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 5, 2015
The rumors and spy info continue to pop up online:
IR EXCLUSIVE: A New Take on a Classic Ship and Possible Implications in #StarWarsTheForceAwakens http://t.co/R58IX5h9Mq #StarWars
— Jay – Indie Revolver (@IndieRevolver) January 2, 2015
Daniel Craig May Play a Stormtrooper in Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Crazy rumour? Maybe, maybe n… http://t.co/FxTo61PK3V #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 3, 2015
Yes, we heard the Daniel Craig rumor. A source that provided us with pictures of the set also mentioned it in Nov: http://t.co/T8lee3nVXR
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 4, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Concepts: BB-8’s Civilized Secret! http://t.co/nMda3LmKS5 #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) January 6, 2015
From around the web…
I chatted with JJ Abrams about STAR WARS. He’s as terrified about the film succeeding as you are. http://t.co/R7tGteO7l5
— Josh Horowitz (@joshuahorowitz) January 7, 2015
#StarWars is the most secrecy I’ve ver had to work with, says Domnhall Gleeson http://t.co/HVOZ6SltqI pic.twitter.com/7d8W5oXouy
— Radio Times (@RadioTimes) January 8, 2015
Oscar Isaac tells you how to pronounce his STAR WARS character name, plus reveals he leaves X-Wing fighter in film! http://t.co/WSlghNd8YX
— Josh Horowitz (@joshuahorowitz) January 9, 2015
Find out what Jessica Chastain thought about The Force Awakens teaser trailer:
Sequel and Spinoff News and Rumors
A rumor popped up last week that “Breaking Bad” actor Aaron Paul was being considered for the upcoming Han Solo spinoff movie. Paul addressed the rumor himself as it started spreading around the news outlets:
Who’s starting these rumors? This one is actually making me believe I have a job in 2015. Very exciting. #StarWars http://t.co/M06dSt4Ee5
— Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8) January 3, 2015
Television
In this #TheLostMissions Q&A segment, @Dave_Filoni covers the transition from The #CloneWars to #StarWarsRebels. https://t.co/he8bXcOavX
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 2, 2015
Check out audio clips, trivia & more in our Path of the Jedi episode guide! #StarWarsRebels #RebelsRecon https://t.co/93vpeoOqvZ
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 6, 2015
Star Wars Rebels actress @VanMarshall talks playing Hera, and future episodes: http://t.co/rCA49nqFkk pic.twitter.com/qIDehe7k1d
— EW TV (@EWTV) January 8, 2015
Star Wars Aladdin – One Jump Ahead
Around The Web
Sundance Sets ‘Art of Film Weekend’ with George Lucas, Robert Redford http://t.co/hS7rgmeHot
— Variety (@Variety) January 8, 2015
Actor Khan Bonfils Who Portrayed Jedi Master Saesee Tiin Has Passed Away http://t.co/IBICo80MMi
— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) January 7, 2015
‘Star Wars: Episode I’ Actor Dies During London Theater Rehearsal http://t.co/C9RrDd7Qcw
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 7, 2015
Carrie Fisher to present lifetime SAG Award to Debbie Reynolds: http://t.co/6XiXVfE9M2 pic.twitter.com/Xp3n7a1i57
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) January 6, 2015
What’s happening Luke? @hamill_fangirl @HamillHimself pic.twitter.com/LrbXH83yBj
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) January 7, 2015
Background child extras on the Hoth rebel hangar set, used to achieve forced perspective. pic.twitter.com/1CWn45Ohkr
— Ali Arikan (@aliarikan) January 7, 2015
Harrison Ford hanging out in his kitchen. #harrisonford #phwoar #starwars pic.twitter.com/YvRQ6mZjzO
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) January 4, 2015
A bounty hunter, a smuggler and an archaeologist walk into a bar… #BladeRunner #HanSolo #StarWars #IndianaJones pic.twitter.com/sTFkJqZDqe
— The Pixel Factor (@ThePixelFactor) January 8, 2015
Artist sets out to draw one ‘Star Wars’ comic a day http://t.co/D5NECseikg
— Robot6 (@Robot6) January 5, 2015
This adorable kid watching Star Wars for the first time will take you back to your happy place http://t.co/TpCmCQOaYg pic.twitter.com/n1LEKqkBPB
— BuzzFeed (@BuzzFeed) January 6, 2015
Donald Faison: “Star Trek” is lame!
Liam Neeson wants to return as Qui-Gon Jinn and he has concerns about THAT lightsaber: http://t.co/mPBD5AXYQY pic.twitter.com/lSg6mqYNYk
— Yahoo Movies UK (@YahooMoviesUK) January 8, 2015
Attractions and Events
Revenge of the Sith, in all its Order 66ing glory, will make its 3D debut at @SW_Celebration! http://t.co/qyznx4cP66
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 5, 2015
.@starwars Revenge of the Sith will make its 3D debut at #SWCelebration! #starwars http://t.co/wHbxiTy7Yr pic.twitter.com/u5ydzoDv5J
— StarWars Celebration (@SW_Celebration) January 6, 2015
Books and Comics
A New Hope appears as the History of @starwars continues: http://t.co/NU8mx73utp pic.twitter.com/ms8aOs8VFg
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) January 2, 2015
First Look At Marvel’s Star Wars #2: Check out the following exclusive comic reveal for Marvel’s up… http://t.co/HAyFsioywZ #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 2, 2015
Marvel’s Star Wars #1 Party Variant Arrives In Comic Stores: The party variants are starting to la… http://t.co/qODb5LQffY #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) January 4, 2015
Get your first full look at @Marvel‘s #StarWars #1, 2015’s biggest comic: http://t.co/sbca3NRieA pic.twitter.com/vxF2KGUZtG
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) January 8, 2015
Keep in mind: Dark Horse’s THE STAR WARS will NOT be available after March 2015 when the STAR WARS license goes to Marvel…spread the word.
— MIKE MAYHEW (@mike_mayhew) January 6, 2015
Star Wars has arrived on comiXology! http://t.co/WHNytxopPz pic.twitter.com/sHRXbWQgPp
— comiXology (@comiXology) January 8, 2015
Zayne’s back! @Marvel plans @StarWars KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC Epic Collection 1 for July. http://t.co/JaSlCjeQxF pic.twitter.com/ZaTEpWXIWv
— John Jackson Miller (@jjmfaraway) January 7, 2015
Cover reveal, new big book from DK, pub date: May. By @authoradambray @fangirlcantina @ryderwindham @danwall88 pic.twitter.com/RirrY3nfdo
— J. W. Rinzler (@jwrinzler) January 8, 2015
Collecting
Vintage “Chewy” 20″ Stuffed Animal – Gorgeous Condition *NO RESERVE* http://t.co/ZKOlRemjmH #starwars #vintage #ebay pic.twitter.com/n82GqrJGn8
— Joe Johnston (@jjsketchbook) January 5, 2015
SMS Audio announces 2nd edition “Star Wars” headphones at #CES2015. The Force is lookin’ good http://t.co/gZ8ZOr7WmO pic.twitter.com/VvZ5gbZlnu
— CNET (@CNET) January 6, 2015
Kenner’s laser/sonic rifles #DoubleVision pic.twitter.com/fXv1AcOhtY
— Kenner Toys (@KennerToys) January 7, 2015
