Star Wars news for the week of June 1, 2018
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of June 1 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
Watch this behind-the-scenes look at Solo: A Star Wars Story and see the film in theaters tonight. Get tickets now: https://t.co/hNx4uSEDyf #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/LeeEsVWzJX
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 24, 2018
#Solo composer John Powell reveals his process for tackling a #StarWars movie https://t.co/SLfPJeuv6c pic.twitter.com/CrTSOCRnWe
— Variety (@Variety) May 24, 2018
A dog puppet and a wounded caveman helped Lucasfilm find the new Han Solo and Chewbacca https://t.co/tMxZQTdPv4
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 24, 2018
Here’s a little INTRO I wrote up last night for #SoloAStarWarsStory for ANYONE who’s interested. My DAD and I are so glad and GRATEFUL that so many people are having fun with it. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/sSvJA170VV
— Jon Kasdan (@JonKasdan) May 25, 2018
Return of the Jedi actor Warwick Davis celebrates Solo return https://t.co/O5grEZoNFi
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 25, 2018
The writers of Solo: A Star Wars Story, father and son Lawrence and Jon Kasdan, discuss crafting #HanSolo‘s rite of passage. https://t.co/4oELpWlOl6 pic.twitter.com/dUCQZohQxQ
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 25, 2018
#SoloMovie greatest review I could ever get…from our daughter @BryceDHoward Wow…thanks Bryce pic.twitter.com/TYSqWUNub0
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) May 25, 2018
The creators of #SoloStarWars dug deep into Star Wars’ history. I don’t want to spoil anything so here’s a thread of some random things that are referenced–directly or tangentially–presented without context. Starting with my favorite Star Wars game of all time… pic.twitter.com/fw7fCokDuv
— Matt Martin (@missingwords) May 25, 2018
#SoloAStarWarsStory: @JoonasSuotamo reveals how he transforms into Chewie https://t.co/nBB0osNNzI pic.twitter.com/Vz6GD2qlTe
— Variety (@Variety) May 25, 2018
Hold on to your lightsabers, #HanSolo and #Lando are here! @DonaldGlover & Alden Ehrenreich #StarWars
Watch the full clip here: https://t.co/tNGhoR3U62 pic.twitter.com/RzNd1eerAJ
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) May 21, 2018
The cast of SOLO played ‘guess who’ with some of the most weird and wonderful tweets we could find…
SOLO: A Star Wars Story is out now! Get your tickets here: https://t.co/s0NTe6x0Xr pic.twitter.com/BYoFhGkiyK
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) May 26, 2018
NEEDLES is 100% a reference to BACK TO THE FUTURE III. Don’t race Needles! It’ll ruin your life! https://t.co/OQjPgTEGvc
— Jon Kasdan (@JonKasdan) May 26, 2018
Every Legends Element #SoloAStarWarsStory Reintroduced to Star Wars Canon https://t.co/vHl1ca3lpb pic.twitter.com/vFpvzAr8MQ
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) May 26, 2018
The cast of Solo: A @StarWars Story gush about the most dedicated actor in the film. See it in theaters now, get tickets: https://t.co/DGxmRfJXiT #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/lrtT5OjgYO
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) May 26, 2018
Donald Glover shares the advice Billy Dee Williams gave him about playing Lando Calrissian in ‘#Solo: A @StarWars Story’ https://t.co/7pADbgNjBA
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 26, 2018
Here’s who C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels played in Solo https://t.co/suaBz8V9Ov
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 26, 2018
Donald Glover’s father is a big #StarWars fan, so the actor said it was surreal to be able to take his dad to the set of #Solo and just wander around https://t.co/kJq69oHnWl
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 26, 2018
Just about spit my coffee out seeing this amazing James Cylne Smokey and The Bandit style Falcon in The Art of Solo book! pic.twitter.com/15FRLQ5WEh
— Blast Points Podcast (@blast_points) May 26, 2018
Jon & Lawrence Kasdan Talk About THAT ‘Solo’ Character Cameo – https://t.co/3Jd0V3wEbA #StarWars #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/5oqjlXVvyh
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 27, 2018
‘Solo’ Cuts: Two Legends Characters, Han’s Imperial Aerial Training, Kasdan Cameo – https://t.co/22DomseXYR #StarWars #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/RpmQTphHw6
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 27, 2018
Roundup Of ‘Solo’ Easter Eggs And ‘Star Wars’ References – https://t.co/GocsGR43BI #StarWars #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/pqf1dZ7XWw
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 27, 2018
Ever wondered how many capes are in Lando’s “Cape Closet” on the Millennium Falcon? We had a quick chat with the Costume Designers of #HanSolo, Glyn Dillon and David Crossman!https://t.co/30kSPJmvYY pic.twitter.com/KW9LEFxtre
— TheForce.Net (@theforcenet) May 27, 2018
Sadly, #Tag&Bink were left on the cutting room floor despite my strong objection. Look for them in the deleted scenes. They were there, working menial security jobs when Han was brought before the disciplinary committee at the Imperial Academy at Carida.
— Jon Kasdan (@JonKasdan) May 27, 2018
#Solo: What a “character too secret to ever name” means for the #StarWars spinoff https://t.co/1ZVyKGCIeH
— Variety (@Variety) May 27, 2018
How Much of Lord & Miller’s Film Actually Survived in #SoloAStarWarsStory? https://t.co/2fCWYgPqD1 pic.twitter.com/kllas4ZRQy
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) May 27, 2018
Savareen was the island of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. Vandor was the Dolomites in Italy. Corellia was shot outside London. And everything else was created at Pinewood Studios.
— Jon Kasdan (@JonKasdan) May 27, 2018
Check out the all-new Solo: A Star Wars Story emoticons in @Skype available today! #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/UGYDwsHjJb
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 28, 2018
Here are the best Easter eggs in Solo: A Star Wars Story https://t.co/r0w6F0GFtO
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 28, 2018
Solo is a straight up space western, it’s the Kasdans jettisoning heaviosity and hard-wiring into the spirit of the old serials. It’s seriously a blast. If you’re on the fence check @RealRonHoward’s feed for some great fan reactions, and to see a class act in action.
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) May 28, 2018
“L1 lives again!! This time as MK5-L1 and GM12-L1. The Spice Mines of Kessel. I got to build a second head for Solo. GM12-L1 was a ‘from the ground up’ replica of the original.” – #StarWars concept model maker Neil Ellis #SoloAStarWarsStory https://t.co/FLkl0atRZs pic.twitter.com/IOf8B7NIxr
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) May 29, 2018
How ‘Solo’ cinematographer found light in his Chicago childhood https://t.co/P43OXQqucW
— Peter Ramsey (@pramsey342) May 29, 2018
Details On ‘Solo’ Character Played By Anthony Daniels – https://t.co/hiNU5efnVb #StarWars @ADaniels3PO #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/IjDnYriVCP
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 29, 2018
I talked to @RealRonHoward and @JonKasdan about that big spoiler in Solo and got some really interesting exclusive information about how it was written and why it was reshot! (Read only if you’ve seen the movie) #starwars #hansolo https://t.co/ObSGb8pcKs
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) May 29, 2018
Tom Hanks Almost Appeared in #SoloAStarWarsStory https://t.co/S8r8U42y36 pic.twitter.com/GLwk1Ag5tC
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) May 30, 2018
Look, “fell short of expectations” isn’t what anyone hopes to hear in the bedroom or at the box office but, mostly, I’m just thrilled by the reaction to #Solo. And if ya want more #underworld stories, keep askin’ Disney and Lucasfilm for ’em! Believe it or not, they listen.
— Jon Kasdan (@JonKasdan) May 30, 2018
How ironic that it was I who finally got sent to the spice mines of Kessel.
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) May 30, 2018
The cast of Solo pronounces some of the more interesting words and names from a galaxy far, far away. Presenting Solo Says, from your friends at The #StarWarsShow! #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/LcRn5fhAA9
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 30, 2018
These 30 alternate designs of Solo’s Millennium Falcon are wild https://t.co/qhSDVFY6pg pic.twitter.com/ibf7yPtCoq
— io9 (@io9) May 30, 2018
Lucasfilm’s design supervisor, James Clyne, takes us through reimagining the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy for Solo: A Star Wars Story. https://t.co/T67t9XAYdg pic.twitter.com/djwSJhDS2t
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 30, 2018
In SOLO I play the The Pyke Capo, Quay Tolsite who runs the spice mines on Kessel.
It was a great part to play and I loved every minute of it !!
Thank you Neal Scanlon and the whole cfx team & a massive thank you to @RealRonHoward
#quaytolsite #deetails #pykesyndicate #Solo pic.twitter.com/JpOWfA7RKz— Dee Tails (@deetails) May 29, 2018
Solo’s most gruesome death was inspired by Indiana Jones https://t.co/56yfhrN9DJ pic.twitter.com/DsEfcl98SB
— io9 (@io9) May 31, 2018
here’s an illuminating read on why Bradford Young’s SOLO cinematography is beautiful & theaters aren’t doing it justice https://t.co/UAPi6MbSqD
— priscilla page (@BBW_BFF) June 1, 2018
Just a reminder that the contents of an “art of” book does not necessarily imply that something was “almost” in a film. It could mean that, sure. It could also mean that an artist just decided to draw something that they thought looked cool. https://t.co/DOGXQmIz5U
— Matt Martin (@missingwords) May 31, 2018
Episode IX News and Rumors
Star Wars IX Casting Rumors of [SPOILER] May Not Be Rumor Thanks To ‘Solo’ https://t.co/HemyEuR6Nm
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) May 26, 2018
Colin Trevorrow Addresses His Exit from Star Wars: Episode IX https://t.co/GT1uM2hq3S
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) May 29, 2018
Exclusive: Episode IX gets a new working title – https://t.co/4Hg8nKW1EM #StarWars #EpisodeIX pic.twitter.com/YflXnPyxCS
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) June 1, 2018
Television News and Rumors
New Forces of Destiny Episode ‘Triplecross’ Featuring Qi’ra and IG-88 (VIDEO) – #ForcesOfDestiny #StarWars – https://t.co/16lEaApFp9 pic.twitter.com/gJvEMjwvio
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) May 25, 2018
Have you heard of #StarWars Detours? Learn about the cartoon Disney doesn’t want you to see: https://t.co/SIosA98bcq pic.twitter.com/tGfunCoE8Q
— Nerdist (@nerdist) May 25, 2018
Jon Favreau’s ‘Star Wars’ Series Enlists ‘Rogue One’ Production Designer Doug Chiang https://t.co/TJxfe9XegG pic.twitter.com/94Obbp7V8Y
— Heroic Hollywood (@heroichollywood) May 25, 2018
Hey! I play Qi’ra in the new #StarWars Forces of Destiny short! Hope you all go see #SoloAStarWarsStory this weekend and love it! So thrilled I got to voice this character! #YouTube pic.twitter.com/r5S2gPFFFp
— Olivia Hack (@GoodOliviaHack) May 26, 2018
QUEEN… of Naboo Padmé Amidala returns to defend Theed against an unlikely attack in Star Wars #ForcesOfDestiny: “Monster Misunderstanding.” pic.twitter.com/FWZsXIUqUZ
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 29, 2018
Doug Chiang and Andrew L. Jones to join Jon Favreau on the live action Star Wars series – https://t.co/ciGjnWtJRd #StarWars @TheHashTag_Show pic.twitter.com/i5qKk6KSPh
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 29, 2018
Around the Web
In 35 yrs we have NEVER shown this! View the never-before-seen score of #DeepNote THX’s audio trademark created by Dr. James A. Moorer a former employee of #Lucasfilm. #DeepNote debuted at the premiere of #ReturnOfTheJedi on May 25th 1983 // 35yrs ago #THXLtdEntertainsAt35 #RT pic.twitter.com/9LLF6Ul17m
— THX Ltd. (@THX) May 25, 2018
Kelsey Grammer missed out on playing #HanSolo in the original #StarWars: https://t.co/llpZE5bPnl pic.twitter.com/W1u549GBrf
— Nerdist (@nerdist) May 26, 2018
Meet the only actor outside of Harrison Ford and Alden Ehrenreich to have played Han Solo https://t.co/LEYwlPDlQw pic.twitter.com/DgnpUeaupb
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 27, 2018
Donald Glover explains why he feels Kylo Ren is the superior #StarWars villain compared to Vader https://t.co/lrr4jXlCf6 pic.twitter.com/wcvzQvbivR
— UPROXX (@UPROXX) May 27, 2018
Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Admiral Ackbar’s Final Words, Revealed https://t.co/iDzUr86XXd pic.twitter.com/lZZWDkR7Rq
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) May 27, 2018
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn finally meets Mark Hamill https://t.co/ZaruNSlm4O
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 29, 2018
Christopher Marlowe movie in the works from ‘Star Wars’ producer Gary Kurtz https://t.co/Zht3TNTcne
— Variety (@Variety) May 30, 2018
Exclusive: #StarWars writer Lawrence Kasdan to tackle Anita Bryant movie for Amazon https://t.co/0Q3m2ZYbiq pic.twitter.com/0xvBXPliYQ
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 30, 2018
Books
For those of you wondering about a Solo book, wonder no more!
Our novelization of SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY will be out this Fall, written by the amazing @mightymur!#StarWars #SoloAStarWarsStory pic.twitter.com/1cPzQw7J1M— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) May 29, 2018
Solo: A Star Wars Story novelisation coming from Mur Lafferty – https://t.co/QzSAlHKU3F #StarWars pic.twitter.com/JyxHaU336Q
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 25, 2018
Solo: A Star Wars Story is now in theaters, and we’ve got an exclusive look at the fabulous concept art behind the film https://t.co/8UQCKruF7N pic.twitter.com/cOdAtu98Rn
— io9 (@io9) May 26, 2018
#SaturdayShoutOut to James Clyne and Neil Lamont’s game changing static Chewie in the amazing new Art of Solo book. pic.twitter.com/2WdblrW0b4
— Blast Points Podcast (@blast_points) May 26, 2018
Art of Solo author @PhilSzostak delves into the concepts behind the latest Star Wars Story. https://t.co/MXqEAqX2eH pic.twitter.com/jQTNqVyKVN
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 26, 2018
I wrote a Star Wars book about 75 of the incredible female characters in the universe with all new art by 18 female and non-binary artists. This is a dream come true.
Details: https://t.co/mmiFYXJNUx pic.twitter.com/MtS4n1q18I— Amy Ratcliffe (@amy_geek) May 30, 2018
Author @amy_geek on the unique new book featuring some of her favorite galactic heroes. https://t.co/QgWHdwgb39 pic.twitter.com/LdQx9LaRIq
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 30, 2018
My cover for Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy—featuring art from 18 different female and NB artists, written by @amy_geek, published by @ChronicleBooks and available in hardcover this October. Here’s the full illustration I did as a bonus too https://t.co/j8i5XyWi79 pic.twitter.com/DwAuMh3qmF
— Jen Bartel (@heyjenbartel) May 30, 2018
Comics
Comic Legends: Did Lucasfilm Split From Marvel Over an Ewok Dispute? https://t.co/r44Doln6PB pic.twitter.com/uTpZajrOzM
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) May 28, 2018
Hello, what have we here? More Solo: A Star Wars Story books are on the way. https://t.co/xVyJInhQIV pic.twitter.com/d2BCJvvV7M
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 29, 2018
#Solo breakout has obscure roots in #StarWars comics https://t.co/ArcVvCNUh8 pic.twitter.com/wxbzedN1gK
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 29, 2018
Video Games
The day is here: Solo: A Star Wars Story is now in theaters! To celebrate, you can now unlock Qi’Ra in #StarWarsGalaxyofHeroes. pic.twitter.com/Hp9kUBBpvx
— EAStarWars (@EAStarWars) May 26, 2018
The enigmatic Enfys Nest is the leader of the swoop-riding pirate gang the Cloud-Riders, and can now be unlocked in #StarWarsGalaxyofHeroes. pic.twitter.com/2MGeTFI8wH
— EAStarWars (@EAStarWars) May 31, 2018
The force is strong with @IAMRayPark aka #DarthMaul. Thanks for stepping beyond reality with us! #VR #StarWars @ILMxLAB pic.twitter.com/3vqIIjRmlF
— The VOID (@voidvr) May 31, 2018
Characters, vehicles, and other content from Solo are making some special modifications to a few of your favorite Star Wars games. #HanSolo https://t.co/R5xhLzavq2 pic.twitter.com/SfcWyjloXm
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 31, 2018
Attractions
These are the details you’re looking for! The new Star Wars Celebration website is now fully operational! Check it out: https://t.co/vvKRISt5Ar #SWCC #StarWars #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/Mgz8jzp6rj
— StarWars Celebration (@SW_Celebration) May 31, 2018
Black Spire Outpost revealed for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge https://t.co/TndZ7KuGRV
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) May 29, 2018
Just announced at #StarWars: Galactic Nights: Black Spire Outpost revealed to be the name of the village in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: https://t.co/PUmJ5rhm8Q pic.twitter.com/UCaG7epstQ
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) May 28, 2018
Videos: Full Galaxy’s Edge Panel & More From ‘Galactic Nights’ – https://t.co/bdfjp4RMKZ #StarWars #GalaxysEdge #GalacticNights pic.twitter.com/h1NJxTFsBp
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 28, 2018
We loved learning about the things to come at Disney’s #HollywoodStudios during Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. From life sized AT-ATs to Loth-cats, we can’t wait for Black Spire Outpost. RT if you agree! #GalacticNights pic.twitter.com/yivuIz1WEm
— Walt Disney World Today (@WDWToday) May 28, 2018
What To Expect From Lucas Museum Of Narrative Art, 2022 Opening Planned – https://t.co/RmGsfv0QXK #StarWars @lucasmuseum #LucasMuseum pic.twitter.com/iy9MLZbEX7
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 29, 2018
Collecting
CS Unboxed plays Sabacc: @HasbroNews‘s Han Solo card game with @KristyPuchko @Devindra @lizziefreshhh and @DoNatoBomb! https://t.co/C3Czsxm4rD @starwars
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) May 31, 2018
@hasbrouk @Hasbro release new publicity images of #starwarstheblackseries #L337 #droid co pilot for #Lando & the #MillenniumFalcon from #StarWars #SoloAStarWarsStory @markyj71 @THESithLord229 @yak_face @FanthaTracks @SmMarwood @vinniep27 @zotti_tony pic.twitter.com/4upvHQVoAS
— eggmanstudios (@Eggmanstudiosig) May 24, 2018
New Solo Mini Busts from @GentleGiantLTD https://t.co/D3RwkC6w8U #SoloAStarWarsstory pic.twitter.com/fyCWshqM64
— Yakface (@yak_face) May 25, 2018
New merchandise items inspired by “Solo: A #StarWars Story” can be found at Disney Parks! Take a look: https://t.co/p3tqPcUjfo pic.twitter.com/lnz9dkAmZC
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) May 26, 2018
Ebay is auctioning off an original piece of the Death Star. https://t.co/mq1Cj2LZY8 pic.twitter.com/UDUQK9oc1p
— io9 (@io9) May 28, 2018
Has #SoloAStarWarsStory made you an Enfys Nest fan? If so, our exclusive @HasbroNews has you covered: https://t.co/Vxe9EynoNf pic.twitter.com/zoEnTBH2Za
— Nerdist (@nerdist) May 29, 2018
With the release of #Solo, there’s more #Chewbacca merchandise available than you can shake a Christmas special at! https://t.co/hLMEfjmrNp
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) May 30, 2018
Picked up the Wind up Fight Droids from Disney Store. Each one has moving arms. Gonk’s visor flips up and the other droids head turns. The blades spin (manually). The gonk is a wind up, the other droid has a pullback mechanism. For $9.95 they’re pretty great. #SoloAStarWarsstory pic.twitter.com/hl1S3TjAd1
— Yakface (@yak_face) May 29, 2018
Embrace your Dark Side. New LEGO BrickHeadz featuring Darth Vader and Stormtrooper coming soon. @starwars #LEGOBrickHeadz pic.twitter.com/F6LnTgRqEf
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) May 30, 2018
Hot Toys Reveals 1:6 Scale Han Solo (Mudtrooper) from Solo: A Star Wars Story (and Mimban Stormtrooper ) https://t.co/VuPniWkdgU #hottoys #hansolo #mudtrooper #SoloAStarWarsstory pic.twitter.com/FZQ7SmXFfn
— Yakface (@yak_face) June 1, 2018
