Star Wars news for the week of October 7, 2016
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of October 7, 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!
Rogue One News and Rumors
New Russian Rogue One Poster Suggests Movie Will Have PG-13 Rating. – https://t.co/9eYWr7kFlq – #RogueOne pic.twitter.com/VzDexPhLTk
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) October 1, 2016
Spotted this poster at the cinema today. #RogueOne, can’t wait for December @StarWarsUK ?? pic.twitter.com/BwYghrBWaa
— Sam Willey (@SamWiseSW) October 2, 2016
My action figure is the biggest – not that it’s a competition although I’m obviously winning. pic.twitter.com/WQnbkZ14cx
— alan tudyk (@AlanTudyk) October 1, 2016
#RogueOne Walmart Commercial pic.twitter.com/Y1ajudE1UL
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) September 30, 2016
ANH Vader vs. #RogueOne Vader according to @collectsideshow. According to @pablohidalgo in R1 Vader will look like the one from ANH. #Chill pic.twitter.com/qeQUl9SmPd
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) September 30, 2016
Introducing #admiralRaddus from #rogueone mask seen in swce vid and #pablohildago @pabawanÖ https://t.co/NafR6RZfUO pic.twitter.com/TfgeeGx8l8
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 2, 2016
https://t.co/gzK3irqhcz @yak_face
— Soheyl Shafiee (@soybean311) September 30, 2016
You could win a #RogueOne screening at Lucasfilm headquarters when you #GoRogue. https://t.co/Q8gi01EPia pic.twitter.com/uZI66on2mo
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 3, 2016
“Imperial perks helping to get holiday shopping done early. Looking forward to seeing all your #GoRogue fan films.” -Gareth Edwards pic.twitter.com/BSED3kIyiJ
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 4, 2016
“Don’t you hate it when people put you in a box?”
“Well usually yea, but…” @starwars pic.twitter.com/MH2zKGvcXX— Riz Ahmed (@rizmc) September 14, 2016
Rogue One Stormtrooper On A Camel! – https://t.co/rwWuzU8Ws0
Felicity Jones comments on a bizarre Rogue One … pic.twitter.com/uaq7Li1tP2— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 6, 2016
OK new vector poster design for @starwars #RogueOne featuring @AlanTudyk (kinda) Details: https://t.co/jbPaj8wzAf? pic.twitter.com/hhQBMB9BsM
— John Harman (@justharm) October 4, 2016
Shoretrooper by @RolaRafal https://t.co/37LcsPqioB pic.twitter.com/hBPRHEheD2
— PosterSpy.com (@PosterSpy) October 6, 2016
New Concept Image of City on Jedha from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! – #RogueOne – https://t.co/AKehweZJ8l pic.twitter.com/iUfa22O0Ub
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) October 5, 2016
The #RogueOne soundtrack is now up for pre-order at Amazon. https://t.co/zZPSNZ9rGy
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) October 5, 2016
Trooper rankings pic.twitter.com/f2w2Hg0kuJ
— Anatim@NYCC (@Trooper_5) October 6, 2016
Admiral Raddis pic.twitter.com/eussLrzaqo
— Anatim@NYCC (@Trooper_5) October 6, 2016
“We saw him before with the hair, so we’re going with the hairy version” pic.twitter.com/AIOnoGDWai
— Anatim@NYCC (@Trooper_5) October 6, 2016
Check out the new toy of my character #SawGerrera in @starwars #RogueOne. @HasbroNews #NYCC #NYCC2016 pic.twitter.com/LQDzKmLf3V
— Forest Whitaker (@ForestWhitaker) October 6, 2016
— Anatim@NYCC (@Trooper_5) October 6, 2016
Episode VIII News and Rumors
Warwick Davis Talks #StarWars and Willow Sequel, Confirms His Appearance in #EpisodeVIII!https://t.co/eZ1NL0YDZs pic.twitter.com/f0pJNxohmC
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) September 30, 2016
Adam Driver on that Empire Strikes Back comment, Jim Jarmusch, and Girls https://t.co/eR0TqiR2up pic.twitter.com/Eb72c540dS
— Vanity Fair’s HWD (@HWD) October 3, 2016
Han Solo News and Rumors
Three actresses have read for the Han Solo movie female lead! #HanSolo #StarWars https://t.co/FggSqoD0p1
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) October 5, 2016
‘Han Solo’ Film Director Talks Alden Ehrenreich’s Grueling Audition Process – #HanSolo – https://t.co/zZAqjHWm84 pic.twitter.com/Nfdv6zZLhT
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) October 6, 2016
Television and Video
New Star Wars Rebels Season 3 clip brings back Wedge! #StarWarsRebels https://t.co/2DMmQFm4pt
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) October 4, 2016
Go inside “The Holocrons of Fate” with the latest installment of #RebelsRecon. #StarWarsRebels pic.twitter.com/38BOV4zw6q
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 2, 2016
Around The Web
This years amazing Lego mosaic by @ralphdoering at the #brickishassociation #greatwesternlÖ https://t.co/kslBlGzIFs pic.twitter.com/zplAqXpgJd
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 2, 2016
Darth Vader actor Dave Prowse retires from international fan conventions https://t.co/OcxOyumO8N pic.twitter.com/41qWDwY5a2
— Heat Vision (@HeatVisionBlog) October 3, 2016
The Empire Strikes Back Actor Ian Liston Has Died – https://t.co/BE7OwnMiTP
It is with great sadness that we … pic.twitter.com/LMoyy6Nn77— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 5, 2016
Rockwell museum gets $1.5M grant from ‘Star Wars’ creator https://t.co/8hHFrTZqJO
— Chris Argyropoulos (@ThatChrisA) October 3, 2016
Podcast: Jesse Plemons on auditioning for Finn in #TheForceAwakens, his controversial #OtherPeople sex scene & more https://t.co/gRvQTpMWwE
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) October 4, 2016
Many Bothans died to bring you this Lego set. (credit: https://t.co/NJn7HJbrWm) pic.twitter.com/OURqyBN5O8
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) October 5, 2016
2049 is one year away! The #BladeRunner sequel title has been announced! https://t.co/dwYqDHMzOh
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) October 6, 2016
Books
Ashley Eckstein talks @HerUniverse & new Ahsoka novel, we go on an Antiques Rogue Show with @lieb123456789 & more on The #StarWarsShow! #ad pic.twitter.com/ww2ikPT5Ds
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 5, 2016
The Prequel To Rogue One ‘Catalyst’ Is Available Now: https://t.co/WVYLlKuYb7 pic.twitter.com/l1Hs1nrXMb
— FLYGUYô (@FLYGUY) October 4, 2016
Adventures In Wild Space Novel Get New Covers For US Market – https://t.co/Xtt2eMrpoG
The fantastic Adventure In Wild Space books … pic.twitter.com/lGn0jUnTsQ— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 7, 2016
Comics
Be sure to check out part 1 of my exclusive interview with @kierongillen on #DarthVader He’s amazing & insightful! https://t.co/U7plIwqb1d
— Dan Zehr (@MrZehr) October 5, 2016
Video Games
New #RogueOne content has arrived for Star Wars: Commander. https://t.co/iRdRhsisVe pic.twitter.com/kQebfFofUY
— Star Wars Games (@StarWarsGames) September 30, 2016
Star Wars: The Old Republic: Arcann, The Inner Flame – https://t.co/zx7u8lO7us
It’s time to rejoin the … pic.twitter.com/rTnbSRrwx8— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) September 30, 2016
Attractions
Star Wars Land Update: How Stormtrooper Battle Escape Will Be Different From Every … https://t.co/lxDp2RzqM9 pic.twitter.com/ZKsVjIIBrA
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) October 5, 2016
Official Site: How Legoland California Is Building A Jakku Diorama Brick By Brick – https://t.co/25Ed2jyoxB
Jam … pic.twitter.com/5BOx2Rd04H— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 5, 2016
Collecting
Free #RogueOne Poster from @ToysRUs #StarWars #RogueFriday #ForceFriday pic.twitter.com/DX6RXHlVDq
— Star Wars Junk (@StarWarsJunk) September 30, 2016
A galaxy of #RogueOne collectibles are imminent. Find out where to secure yours.https://t.co/kIMCKwgaSG pic.twitter.com/lu6DWSXIim
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 28, 2016
The likeness on the upcoming 6″ Black Series Chirrut looks REALLY good! @DonnieYenCT @donnieyendaily #RogueOne #NYCC pic.twitter.com/QO8K2tI7f0
— Ron Seoul-Oh (@CPThrio) October 5, 2016
New Rogue One 6″ Black Series figure. pic.twitter.com/JAqRBDn472
— Tamer (@The_Shipyards) October 5, 2016
Scarif Stormtrooper Walmart update, none in store last night or morning. More info in write-up @yak_face #StarWars https://t.co/AMJxbtzqKL pic.twitter.com/jlWS53KCEb
— Imperial Holocron (@ImpHolocron) September 30, 2016
Another unannounced exclusive for Walmart #RogueOne pic.twitter.com/aWzrUuxCMF
— Yakface (@yak_face) October 1, 2016
B&N Exclusive Kotobukiya R2-Q2 ARTFX+ Statue | https://t.co/Gox1Py9Zt3 https://t.co/R5CvRb117E pic.twitter.com/qyNkva0IyC
— Yakface (@yak_face) September 30, 2016
This dutiful droid, K-2SO, is revved & ready to serve the Rebellionís noble cause. New #RogueOne Character Cars: https://t.co/FW0cmxLv7O. pic.twitter.com/bC9R9vnusZ
— Hot Wheels (@Hot_Wheels) October 1, 2016
That’s right! @SamuelLJackson is now a Tsum Tsum! #Disney #tsumtsum https://t.co/xSrS1uCoeb pic.twitter.com/JrJFK5nkRV
— Disney Tsum Tsum (@DisneyTsum) October 4, 2016
Indiana Jones Adventure-inspired Funko Pop! figures are coming to the Disney Parks Online Store on October 7! https://t.co/B2V3gl6JsD pic.twitter.com/yJDcNjxy1Q
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) October 4, 2016
Gentle Giant PG Exclusive Poe Dameron Classic Bust | https://t.co/Gox1Py9Zt3 https://t.co/VEguUynSb4 #theforceawakens #gentlegiant pic.twitter.com/XsEOhvXjEV
— Yakface (@yak_face) October 5, 2016
@yak_face Kotobukiya also revealing new TFA and RO statues tomorrow, Rogue One display: pic.twitter.com/GH56xIFe1M
— Victor Vallejo (@socalrider99) October 5, 2016
BB-8 Nixon Collection – https://t.co/122MlMCKcp
Nixon have added BB-8 inspired watches and bags to their … pic.twitter.com/ZzcGJHMLWT— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 6, 2016
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???#NYCC2016 More #StarWars #Hallmark Previews #moviesÖ https://t.co/65Vn93hNwv pic.twitter.com/2TKkcGd1QU— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 6, 2016
Star Wars parents can pass on what they’ve learned with new Galactic Heroes toys from #TheForceAwakens. #NYCC #NYCC2016 pic.twitter.com/P9JtWWuP0V
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 6, 2016
New #Hallmark #StarWars itty bittys. Phasma out now, Ackbar January rest in May. Sabine & Ahsoka are .com exclusives pic.twitter.com/GkZcNW7BzI
— Imperial Holocron (@ImpHolocron) October 6, 2016
I could totally ride that AT-ACT… good thing they don’t have it on the floor. pic.twitter.com/pBvJ0uqb8a
— Matt Martin (@missingwords) October 6, 2016
