Star Wars news for the week of June 8, 2018
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of June 8, 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
Didn’t do a lot of character design on #SoloAStarWarsStory but here’s an early Mudtrooper concept: pic.twitter.com/eaImP0j3mO
— Ian McQue (@ianmcque) June 1, 2018
Jon Kasdan Reveals Anthony Ingruber Auditioned for ‘#Solo‘, Plus More Interesting Bits – #SoloAStarWarsStory #StarWars – https://t.co/Lul7TYuXXe pic.twitter.com/0xLwnXRL3W
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) June 1, 2018
Learn about the concepts behind one of Solo’s signature scenes, the Conveyex train heist. https://t.co/lVzOcF1Vwh pic.twitter.com/F8RRTYtTpQ
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 1, 2018
Just a handful of my favorite easter eggs in Solo. Love these nods to longtime fans like me! @RealRonHoward @JonKasdan @starwars #SoloAStarWarsStory #HanSolo #Lando #Chewbacca pic.twitter.com/16ZPQmKbDd
— Chris Dowd (@dchrisdowd) June 3, 2018
It’s not wise to upset a wookie, they might break your Holochess table. Read this for a little gem hidden in the Holochess scene from Solo: A Star Wars Story.https://t.co/ias4J5tXrY
— Rob Bredow (@rbredow) June 5, 2018
“The first of the 5 #HanSolo landspeeder concept models built for #Solo. Designed by Will Htay very early on in preproduction. Model and photo by me I really liked this design… the asymmetry makes perfect sense.” – Concept model maker Neil Ellishttps://t.co/3xFwQnKRJS pic.twitter.com/Z6lOYM69v8
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) June 5, 2018
All aboard #SoloAStarWarsStory‘s conveyex train heist: @vfxblog talks to @ilmvfx‘s @rbredow about chopper scouts in the Dolomites, simulcam shooting, a lot of great roto and miniature underwater explosionshttps://t.co/olJApqmjC7 pic.twitter.com/NGcWeS2Kpw
— Ian Failes (@vfxblog) June 5, 2018
We take a tour of Dryden Vos’ study from Solo: A Star Wars Story, discuss the film’s score with composer John Powell, and more, on The #StarWarsShow! #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/U043HI4f2G
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 6, 2018
‘Solo’ Blu-ray: Best Buy 4K Steelbook, Target 4K Redcard Edition, & More – https://t.co/V9sJDje6Us #StarWars #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/Lvknnl5eqk
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) June 8, 2018
Television News and Rumors
On a secret mission to Mandalore, #StarWarsRebels‘ Sabine and Tristan Wren risk everything to destroy an Imperial outpost in Star Wars #ForcesOfDestiny: “Art History.” pic.twitter.com/O2ROQpsvTu
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 4, 2018
Around the Web
STAR WARS’ Stormtroopers Invade Latest WRECK-IT RALPH 2 Trailer https://t.co/vJubymQySy pic.twitter.com/lNOxNafXsR
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) June 4, 2018
Credit Where Credit’s Due:#1-3) My #ESB stunt-double COLIN SKEAPING did expert flip out window-He taught me how to do it w/ help from a springboard-Insurance guys were all “NOOOOO!”#4) Actually ME w/ no help from Colin whatsoever (but a little from a harness) pic.twitter.com/EL1yzOTHUX
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) June 4, 2018
“#StarWars Jedi killer – early concept for Kylo Ren. Couldn’t get JJ enthusiastic for any of my designs. Happens with some directors – nothing personal… no hang on- it’s only personal!” – #TheForceAwakens concept artist @dermotpower https://t.co/4vXtrya2PD pic.twitter.com/n6QebOjeBX
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) June 4, 2018
On social media a few unhealthy people can cast a big shadow on the wall, but over the past 4 years I’ve met lots of real fellow SW fans. We like & dislike stuff but we do it with humor, love & respect. We’re the VAST majority, we’re having fun & doing just fine. https://t.co/yhcShg5vdJ
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) June 5, 2018
Oscar Isaac hunts a Nazi in first Operation Finale trailer https://t.co/oQ6iEEp03T
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) June 5, 2018
Books
Todd Fisher says his new memoir about mom Debbie Reynolds and sister Carrie Fisher is a “long love letter and thank-you note to the two most pivotal, extraordinary women I’ve ever known.” https://t.co/v6gVs2rwLU
— USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) June 4, 2018
Pre-order ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ The Official Collector’s Edition From Titan! – https://t.co/MLUcmkPLyH #StarWars @titanmags #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/RoDlVj3tFT
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) June 6, 2018
Comics
Exclusive @Marvel PREVIEWS Prevue: Star Wars #49! Love the shading done for this O.O, check it out here: https://t.co/244zaMoWA1 #stopatacomicshop pic.twitter.com/lriKQgjDT4
— PREVIEWSworld (@PREVIEWSworld) June 1, 2018
#DCUniverse vs #StarWars #SaturdayMorning@salcomicbookpro pic.twitter.com/aAkVUaxnkb
— Alex Ross (@thealexrossart) June 2, 2018
A lot of the fun of adapting THE LAST JEDI for comics form was refocusing certain scenes around Luke’s POV. Here he is observing Rey train, and questioning his past choices: pic.twitter.com/vj9Gb2ximw
— Gary Whitta (@garywhitta) June 6, 2018
Video Games
Bad Robot Games division announced https://t.co/9cehgxWxG3
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) June 7, 2018
Buckle up. #StarWarsBattlefrontII: The Han Solo Season continues into the Coaxium Mines of Kessel with a new mode. Get all the details: https://t.co/EAUxyou3od pic.twitter.com/4vIu10e9NZ
— EAStarWars (@EAStarWars) June 6, 2018
Attractions
Buckle up for the biggest party in the galaxy! @SW_Celebration is coming to Chicago April 11-15, 2019. Tickets on sale now. #SWCC https://t.co/U3QRho2MT0 pic.twitter.com/Ikkldoky8Q
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 5, 2018
LEGOLAND California ‘Star Wars’ Days 2018 https://t.co/TjvqMEzmuM via @jedinewsuk
— Brian M. Sims (@BrianMSims) June 3, 2018
Collecting
Han Solo Mudtrooper From Hot Toys Revealed in New Pics https://t.co/irqkjxEWSd via @comingsoonnet
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) June 2, 2018
New Kylo Ren Star Wars sneakers by Po-Zu – https://t.co/URusgl7Huy #StarWars @Po_Zu #kyloren pic.twitter.com/L4U2c3YjtY
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) June 1, 2018
Topps To Reintroduce ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’ Cards – https://t.co/LqENy2mvJu #StarWars @ToppsSWCT @Topps pic.twitter.com/k7XO9onZli
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) June 2, 2018
The moody, dazzling toy photography of @noseraindom makes him one fully operational fan. https://t.co/JIHz0E9jng pic.twitter.com/dnquW8ocdR
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 5, 2018
Dr. Aphra and her killer droid pals are getting their own Comic-Con figure set https://t.co/PpDGL7yYE2 pic.twitter.com/9lpafZZC1u
— Gizmodo (@Gizmodo) June 5, 2018
#StarWars Egg Attack Action EAA-020 #BobaFett (Empire Strikes Back) PX Previews Exclusive https://t.co/rmf5p8UUCM pic.twitter.com/bG5Fmx8efS
— BigBadToyStore (@BigBadToyStore) June 6, 2018
#StarWarsShow host @DeeGoots is giving us #StarWars desk goals with not one, but TWO @StarWars-themed desks full of amazing collectables: https://t.co/ezw376Oo9B pic.twitter.com/hqy05ajzw4
— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) June 6, 2018
Obi-Wan’s Lightsaber Chest Just Sold for $110,000 at Auction https://t.co/edXdpZFzH6
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) June 6, 2018
Hot Toys Reveals 1:6 Scale Imperial Patrol Trooper https://t.co/Dsqw96Oleq #SoloAStarWarsstory #hottoys #starwars pic.twitter.com/QdqtOVARdV
— Yakface (@yak_face) June 8, 2018
