Star Wars news for the week of May 18, 2018
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of May 18, 2018 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!
Solo: A Star Wars Story News and Rumors
Review of Solo: A Star Wars Story, opening in theaters on May 25 #HanSolo https://t.co/SP6hBZfopr
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) May 15, 2018
“Buckle up, baby.” Solo: A Star Wars Story in theaters May 25. Get tickets now: https://t.co/hNx4uSWepN #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/OIB5wTMyst
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 17, 2018
I happened to catch Thandie Newton seeing her t-shirt for the first time. To say she was excited would be an understatement! pic.twitter.com/FfSbt7P5Iq
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) May 12, 2018
In the Falcon! With some guy! #SoloAStarWarsStory pic.twitter.com/7zvuaNOJH9
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) May 11, 2018
There is aurebesh font on Enfys Nest’s helmet. Get to work, fans! #SoloAStarWarsStory pic.twitter.com/iZpNj519Tu
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) May 11, 2018
More costumes! #SoloAStarWarsStory pic.twitter.com/NYgr5weAhk
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) May 11, 2018
#SoloAStarWarsStory costumes pic.twitter.com/qyptZOU6uY
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) May 11, 2018
Merchandising! pic.twitter.com/IiX4LPrNps
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) May 11, 2018
This is not the complete cast list. There are a couple more surprises. https://t.co/Dpy8K67fWX
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) May 11, 2018
Millennium Falcon made of Solo cups! pic.twitter.com/43YiCLRLxP
— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) May 11, 2018
This is how Phoebe Waller-Bridge looked on set while playing L3 and it’s the best BTS pic I’ve ever seen. #SoloAStarWarsStory pic.twitter.com/A4O6a16Jg5
— Domi Kenobi (@kenobi_domi) May 10, 2018
Alden Ehrenreich had to learn Wookiee for Solo: A Star Wars Story https://t.co/lMj6X53vGD
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 10, 2018
Kenner almost did this long before the #Solo. However it was never released. #starwars pic.twitter.com/DfvP7jvNBc
— Star Wars Junkman (@StarWarsJunk) May 9, 2018
Over 90 photos from the Solo: A Star Wars Story red carpet premiere #soloastarwarsstory https://t.co/TBqu0RPSuk
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) May 11, 2018
See all the stars at the Solo: A Star Wars Story world premiere https://t.co/tGcsHwAO6H
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 11, 2018
Solo: A Star Wars Story: Warwick Davis revisits a previous character – https://t.co/jcqS80WM8M #StarWars @stitchkingdom #HANSOLO @WarwickADavis pic.twitter.com/RPr8KKnY8Q
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 11, 2018
High Resolution Image Of ‘Solo’ Poster From Disneyland ‘Star Wars’ Nite – https://t.co/dxFu5eo4p9 #StarWars #HanSolo #Lando pic.twitter.com/kBPxOTDSY7
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 11, 2018
#SoloAStarWarsStory writers Jonathan and Lawrence Kasdan explain Harrison Ford’s input on the script https://t.co/RGCQdwRbHx pic.twitter.com/FP2TvKR8GI
— Variety (@Variety) May 11, 2018
Rian Johnson Shares His Thoughts On ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ – https://t.co/nKid9OHj0y #StarWars @rianjohnson #HanSolo @RealRonHoward pic.twitter.com/pniAEHtKE0
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 12, 2018
#starwars #soloastarwarsstory at #cannes2018 for its Presented Out of Competition screening on May 15th
: @legionmofficial‘s @clarebk https://t.co/jVdEoo0sWU pic.twitter.com/5oeap2TKi0— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 12, 2018
Instgram Video: #Repost @scoremovie with @get_repost
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EXCLUSIVE! #StarWars composer John Powell had brass players drink and play vuvuzelas for Solo: A Star Wars Story! Our full episode releases Tuesday on Apple Podcasts! #SoloAStarWarsStor… https://t.co/Zb2X3cXz7J pic.twitter.com/mXdBFfTC5Y— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 12, 2018
Harrison Ford surprises Alden Ehrenreich during Solo interview https://t.co/JdLFMSwPUO
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 12, 2018
Question from @derecklarge: “To Alden – What was it like seeing yourself in costume as Han Solo for the first time?” #HanSolo #Chewbacca @JoonasSuotamo pic.twitter.com/dZY72UzJgi
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 12, 2018
Question from @edwardistheman: “Do you guys own toy figures of yourself?” #HanSolo #Chewbacca @JoonasSuotamo pic.twitter.com/sPirpmpctJ
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 12, 2018
Question from @Josh_9917: “To Alden Ehrenreich – what’s your favorite Han Solo moment from the original trilogy?” #HanSolo #Chewbacca @JoonasSuotamo pic.twitter.com/Lm5m0LSism
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 12, 2018
Question from @ThomasStorai: “For Alden, how cool was it to learn to speak Shyriiwook?” #HanSolo #Chewbacca @JoonasSuotamo pic.twitter.com/GGoMtnpeSf
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 12, 2018
Question from @kvloren: “What was it like being in a clean millennium falcon?” #HanSolo #Chewbacca @JoonasSuotamo pic.twitter.com/81QXuXo9kW
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 12, 2018
Question from @ThatKellyCook: “What do you admire most about your character Val?” #HanSolo @thandienewton pic.twitter.com/j21Dudw5ON
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 13, 2018
Question from @reyofjakkus: “Would L3 get along with the other droids in the Star Wars saga and if yes which one would she like the least?” #HanSolo #Lando @donaldglover pic.twitter.com/YUl1ES9geG
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 13, 2018
Question from @BeIIamyBIakes_: “How was it putting your costume on for the first time?” #HanSolo #Lando @donaldglover pic.twitter.com/4r4ZjeTuzU
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 13, 2018
Question from @ThomasStorai: “For Donald, what was the first Star Wars movie you saw in cinemas?” #HanSolo #Lando @donaldglover pic.twitter.com/zKPaYRIbYs
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 13, 2018
Question from @RoseLGBTico: “For Phoebe – what’s it like to play a droid, and how do you find that sort of physicality in your performance?” #HanSolo #Lando @donaldglover pic.twitter.com/01BNo0jBle
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 13, 2018
Question from @spookyhive: “What’s your favourite thing about your character?” #HanSolo @WoodyHarrelson pic.twitter.com/dDSQYAURxF
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 13, 2018
Question from @ethan_strode: “Do you prefer the scars you have in Solo, or the red skin you have in Avengers?” #HanSolo @Paul_Bettany pic.twitter.com/Ccl4gbOkjL
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 13, 2018
Question from @Roy4114: “Have you kept something from the set or would you like to keep anything in particular?” #HanSolo @Paul_Bettany pic.twitter.com/OOnmA4iHeO
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 13, 2018
Watch Harrison Ford surprise Alden Ehrenreich during his interview with @ETNow at the Solo: A Star Wars Story junket. #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/Dn5QxCsuwk
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 13, 2018
“Remember to never let them tell you the odds.” #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/Zu8a5CHDG3
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 13, 2018
The OG Han Solo surprises young Han Solo! #SoloAStarWarsStory https://t.co/TwXnoHZBO2
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) May 14, 2018
Full video of Harrison Ford’s surprise visit & his thoughts after seeing Alden Ehrenreich as #Solo: “I thought it was spectacular and I thought that he was so smart about what he did and how he did it. I just couldn’t be happier.” https://t.co/Mwa53hDBRk @etnow pic.twitter.com/zqFZdX79M9
— sleemo (@sleemo_) May 14, 2018
I’ll never forget this incredibly cool moment https://t.co/RRPx7QXkJA
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) May 14, 2018
#Solo: Screenwriter Reveals [SPOILER]’s Role in the #StarWars Filmhttps://t.co/JTSQN9fuKs pic.twitter.com/YYIc2tXxrj
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) May 13, 2018
Watch: Brand new ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ commercial featuring special guest @DwyaneWade #NBAPlayoffs https://t.co/CNDlxgTnKp pic.twitter.com/iJjJtdkIzP
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) May 14, 2018
Meet Chewie from Solo: A Star Wars Story https://t.co/Ck7Y1cqDxU
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 14, 2018
The cast and creators of Solo: A Star Wars Story share insight into the making of the film. #HanSolo https://t.co/q5ftD79zoc pic.twitter.com/f7dvsso0qz
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 14, 2018
USA Today Posts Exclusive BTS Look At ‘Solo’ Content – https://t.co/vDNC6U9EtT #StarWars #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/TJNq0gRhkP
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 14, 2018
She’s cool under fire. Meet Val in Solo: A Star Wars Story.
In theaters May 25, get tickets now: https://t.co/hNx4uSEDyf #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/bE3Kdsbr2c
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 14, 2018
#HanSolo team foto #Cannes. Great to be together again. #Premiere 24hrs from now ! Hopefully no more additional photography! pic.twitter.com/suyBmK2Gfg
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) May 14, 2018
#Chewie‘s ready for his big night at the European Premiere of #SOLO: A Star Wars Story in Cannes. Stay tuned here on Twitter for live coverage this evening! In UK cinemas May 24 pic.twitter.com/A08Zo3krLg
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) May 15, 2018
#Repost @therealsamprentice with @get_repost
・・・#solo poster as we arrive in #hongkong #starwars #starwarssolo @fanthatracks https://t.co/cbQa8kaR2h pic.twitter.com/m69y1pe7XG— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 15, 2018
#starwars #soloastarwarsstory Lando poster at #cannes2018 @paul.mcq https://t.co/6DBTq5t53D pic.twitter.com/h5uhZBl8Ab
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 15, 2018
#starwars #soloastarwarsstory Solo poster at #cannes2018 @paul.mcq https://t.co/8s0JftmWdy pic.twitter.com/HBUgWptG0f
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 15, 2018
#starwars #soloastarwarsstory Beckett poster at #cannes2018 @paul.mcq https://t.co/EivFlojkDn pic.twitter.com/y1ZoPR63LP
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 15, 2018
Composer John Powell Lists New Themes For ‘Solo’ – https://t.co/MGmiVE6E29 #StarWars #HanSolo #Lando pic.twitter.com/QBVI6IJQPE
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 15, 2018
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY by RON HOWARD #Cannes2018 #HorsCompetition #OutOfCompetition pic.twitter.com/ODljrgXhZN
— Festival de Cannes (@Festival_Cannes) May 15, 2018
Emilia Clarke on ‘Solo’ Director Shake-Up, ‘Game of Thrones’ Final Season https://t.co/riHfg1vXBt
— Variety (@Variety) May 15, 2018
#starwars #soloastarwarsstory @renault_france cars used to drop off the cast & crew at #cannes2018 https://t.co/LFfX4s8IVu pic.twitter.com/YWQasnORgk
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 15, 2018
The red carpet of SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY by RON HOWARD! ✨#Cannes2018 #HorsCompétition #OutOfCompetition pic.twitter.com/uzM7Lp2FrF
— Festival de Cannes (@Festival_Cannes) May 15, 2018
Congratulations! Here are two exclusive posters from Solo: A Star Wars Story. #HanSolo #Chewbacca
Why quit now? Play again to see what else you can win! pic.twitter.com/TalmlWWjlu
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 15, 2018
Watch this all new, behind the scenes look at Solo: A Star Wars Story.
See the film in theaters May 25, get tickets now: https://t.co/hNx4uSEDyf #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/sYykzcAtvf
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 15, 2018
The stars of SOLO: A #StarWars Story took to the Cannes red carpet tonight as the film made its European Premiere #HanSolo #Cannes2018 pic.twitter.com/vf89p69Rvx
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) May 15, 2018
Emilia Clarke and Alden Ehrenreich get a big standing ovation after the premiere of #SoloAStarWarsStory. #Cannes2018 pic.twitter.com/jayFFJR6UR
— Ramin Setoodeh (@RaminSetoodeh) May 15, 2018
Ron Howard receives a standing ovation. #Solo #Cannes2018 pic.twitter.com/75xUmhPnC8
— Ramin Setoodeh (@RaminSetoodeh) May 15, 2018
Donald Glover #Solo #Cannes2018 pic.twitter.com/dggVafz548
— Ramin Setoodeh (@RaminSetoodeh) May 15, 2018
Repping my new #HanSolo @ILMVFX jacket. This thing is pure class. pic.twitter.com/di7sUivwub
— Daniel Kennedy (@DanielKennedyDK) May 15, 2018
#SoloAStarWarsStory gets tepid response at #Cannes https://t.co/aB67RpQXYc pic.twitter.com/2nJsmcDV88
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 15, 2018
These cosplayers met the actors behind their characters at the premiere of Solo: A Star Wars Story. #HanSolo https://t.co/99DAQLhw74 pic.twitter.com/RpYGp0DT9d
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 15, 2018
Thandie Newton’s dress is “a custom Vivienne Westwood Couture gown, printed with images of Thandie’s personal Star Wars figurine collection”, per https://t.co/Lr56QVfCZV pic.twitter.com/b0HXRqCwEA
— Dunc (@clubjade) May 15, 2018
This new #Solo droid is downright rebellious. Meet Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s revolutionary new #StarWars droid L3-37 https://t.co/ju3LifCdoZ
— USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) May 15, 2018
Yes, it gets hot under all that hair. #Chewbacca actor #JoonasSuotamo talks heavy sweating in his #Solo #AStarWarsStory suit. https://t.co/lMrdZOAIoK
— USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) May 15, 2018
Thandie Newton wears a dress covered in black Star Wars characters to Solo screening at Cannes https://t.co/HUrjTg6DLp
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 16, 2018
The Moviemaking Magic of Star Wars Creatures and Aliens takes you on a journey of film history and special effects wizardry. https://t.co/mVXi17I07U has the details. https://t.co/wPO4gVcEe2 pic.twitter.com/VzoYShhMpi
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 16, 2018
Lucasfilm would love to make a Lando standalone Star Wars film — eventually https://t.co/J04A2MrvOP
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 16, 2018
All Access: John Powell – Episode 2 – https://t.co/H0GZ2kFnnu #StarWars #JohnPowell #HANSOLO pic.twitter.com/CKzoR9V7Y6
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 16, 2018
The #StarWarsShow has your first @SW_Celebration 2019 details, a behind-the-scenes look at our red carpet live stream from the premiere of Solo: A Star Wars Story, and a tour of Lando Calrissian’s Millennium Falcon! #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/VVsVeDb1Gn
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 16, 2018
#Repost @vincentjenkinsjnr with @get_repost
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My concept art here for Lando’s falcon @supergoose23 took it further by making models of this mcquarrie inspired idea and he impressed everyone who saw it which ended up being green lit . Why Physical … https://t.co/Wd7Dj5vy4p pic.twitter.com/gl5ouyIR9s— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 17, 2018
Taiwanese #ilook magazine with #soloastarwarsstory #starwars cover feature on sale in #hongkong Kwong Wai Chan https://t.co/mrFyDu9oU1 pic.twitter.com/lu7gTm17la
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 17, 2018
Boys at play – airport lounge. Hope they let us into #England #HanSolo @WoodyHarrelson #AldenEhrenreich pic.twitter.com/CaFmRUoTNp
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) May 17, 2018
Standalone News and Rumors
Rumor: Obi-wan Kenobi standalone film in pre-production for 2020. https://t.co/MkSn7jNfZw pic.twitter.com/fs9SzIygrh
— Dunc (@clubjade) May 10, 2018
Brad Bird Has an Open Invitation to Do Something with ‘Star Wars’ https://t.co/tao8rBSKjc pic.twitter.com/DERw9gJPOW
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) May 11, 2018
Episode IX News and Rumors
New details have surfaced as to why Colin Trevorrow was removed from ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’. https://t.co/oedoa8Fulv
— Collider (@Collider) May 11, 2018
Television News and Rumors
.@Jon_Favreau has confirmed the setting and script status of the Star Wars series #StarWars https://t.co/CS63Vb1JKi
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) May 11, 2018
Around the Web
‘Big Bang Theory’ Star Johnny Galecki Says Guest Actor Mark Hamill Has a Surprising ‘Roseanne’ Fixation (Video) @HamillHimself https://t.co/xWpPCMqx0X pic.twitter.com/fjTvOsi6rb
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) May 10, 2018
John Williams honored by the BMI – https://t.co/rr394ZDDUy #StarWars pic.twitter.com/egJtcIhyqd
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 12, 2018
Japanese Shorts Festival Rebrands Top Prize in Honor of George Lucas https://t.co/N84rltVJ5R
— Variety (@Variety) May 14, 2018
Carrie Fisher’s daughter shares message to those who had a rough Mother’s Day https://t.co/9Qu1NgBPDd pic.twitter.com/j5f9qiTBYJ
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 14, 2018
gonna be haunted until my dying breath by the image of a camera turning into George Lucas pic.twitter.com/ntRmQlZsqm
— chris person (@Papapishu) May 15, 2018
Solo: A Star Wars Story director Ron Howard turned down The Phantom Menace in a car park – https://t.co/KYlio7M3Ca #StarWars @RealRonHoward @DigitalSpy #ThePhantomMenace pic.twitter.com/5h8XjIAOpC
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 15, 2018
Adam Driver on White Privilege, #StarWars, and Why #BlacKkKlansman Reflects His Desire to Chase His Favorite Directors https://t.co/dJtrrS4hBn pic.twitter.com/cIyE2Kqxuk
— IndieWire (@IndieWire) May 16, 2018
#AdamDriver in Cannes as he promotes #BlacKkKlansman and #DonQuixote talking about hearing #StarWars theme in his hotel room from nearby premiere. “It’s omnipresent.” Hilarious. https://t.co/eJ15H01tKK
— Bryan Alexander (@BryAlexand) May 16, 2018
Adam Driver can’t seem to go anywhere without @starwars following him around: “It’s omnipresent.” https://t.co/AhZ5bUwpXa
— USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) May 16, 2018
Comics
Something crimson from the Empire by @johntylerchris!#starwars #variantcover #royalguards #actionfigures pic.twitter.com/5WnEY9SaXy
— Jedi-Bibliothek (@JediBibliothek) May 14, 2018
Video Games
The Han Solo Season starts today in Battlefront II. https://t.co/4qQHgCIktV
— Star Wars Games (@StarWarsGames) May 16, 2018
Attractions
Legoland brings back Star Wars Days with ‘The Force Awakens’ Miniland display https://t.co/FGpWyTTcwS #StarWars
— Star Wars Events (@StarWarsEvents) May 10, 2018
Behind the scenes of the wow-inspiring “Star War” costume exhibit opening May 20 in #Detroit. It is truly (sorry, have to say it) out of this world. @starwars @DIADetroit @smithsonian https://t.co/lM6if98UiN via @freep
— Julie Hinds (@juliehinds) May 13, 2018
There has been an awakening. Have you felt it?
Star Wars Celebration is coming to Chicago on April 11-15, 2019 https://t.co/ljogMn20Sk #SWCC #StarWars #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/7HEFnwQ2zr— StarWars Celebration (@SW_Celebration) May 16, 2018
Collecting
Neil Ellis, Hasbro and the tale of Han’s Solo: A Star Wars Story landspeeder – https://t.co/GPOOLfVg4h #StarWars @qvos2323 pic.twitter.com/nJyHuO3mBf
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 11, 2018
Brick Fanatics LEGO Star Wars LEGOLAND exclusive sets coming? – https://t.co/ZGO6RxbOXP #StarWars @LEGO_Group @BrickFanatics pic.twitter.com/3gqgdorXKv
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 12, 2018
Exclusive LEGO ‘Star Wars’ Builds Confirmed For LEGOLAND Florida Resort – https://t.co/9UzZ8m6cLE #StarWars @LEGOLANDFlorida @LEGO_Group @BrickFanatics pic.twitter.com/r4Uf6Q5cOs
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 13, 2018
Build Your Own LEGO Porg – https://t.co/a3tS4J5qrN #StarWars @Brickset @LEGO_Group #Porg pic.twitter.com/QFKFpyPmky
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 13, 2018
BREAKING NEWS!! The ultimate #Jedimaster boots have arrived. For May 4, Po-Zu launch the LUKE SKYWALKER boot, inspired by Luke Skywalker’s boots as featured in Star Wars: The last Jedi #MayTheFourthBeWithYou, available to pre-order it now for £225/$300 https://t.co/mtEOKOQpLI pic.twitter.com/71cOZ1UWPj
— Po-Zu Shoes (@Po_Zu) May 3, 2018
New ‘Solo’ Themed Landing Page For Hasbro ‘Star Wars’ Website – https://t.co/Iu7VBJC3mI #StarWars @HasbroNews @LitzkyPR #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/n4p58Z13wZ
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 17, 2018
