Star Wars news for the week of May 25, 2018
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of May 25, 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
Solo: A Star Wars Story has opened to $14.1M in Thursday evening previews domestically, a Memorial Day record that exceeds the previous $13.2M record held by Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. The third Pirates movie was released in 2007 and posted a 4-day record total of $139.8 million ($153M including Thursday). Internationally, Solo: A Star Wars Story has debuted at #1 in many territories opening with a two-day tally of $11.4M from 43 markets.
Lucasfilm asks court to strike counterclaims in ‘Star Wars’ card game trademark dispute https://t.co/69wrC5NRjF pic.twitter.com/U4dek4Mu2c
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 18, 2018
Ready for #solo ? #hongkong is @FanthaTracks #starwars pic.twitter.com/T5G9I3GGew
— Sam Prentice (@SamPrentice) May 19, 2018
Solo stars explain how to speak the Wookiee language https://t.co/Xo1M74IQTE
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 21, 2018
Solo: A Star Wars Story star Thandie Newton talks with The Guardian – https://t.co/v950H9haQW #StarWars @ThandieNewton@guardian pic.twitter.com/PmTytvhvjh
— Fantha Tracks: Star Wars News In A Single File (@FanthaTracks) May 21, 2018
A closer look at the making of Thandie Newton’s action figure gown. https://t.co/mZrsm1Gn8u pic.twitter.com/B5hJzDYTJg
— Dunc (@clubjade) May 21, 2018
✨ @emiliaclarke, @donaldglover and Alden Ehrenreich tell us what they learnt from working with one of their acting heroes on Solo: A @StarWars Story 🙌👇 #HanSolo @StarWarsUK pic.twitter.com/nQK9N9FJo5
— BAFTA Guru (@BAFTAGuru) May 22, 2018
From May 3-25, 2018, @StarWars #ForceForChange U.S. will donate $1 (up to $1 million) to UNICEF USA to be used towards @UNICEF‘s lifesaving work around the world for every like, share or post on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using #RoarForChange. pic.twitter.com/ajpRb7f60b
— OtterBox (@OtterBox) May 4, 2018
I love that she is practicing on her own now. Which celebrity do you think would do the best Wookiee impression? @jimmyfallon https://t.co/nHQBSjzVpI pic.twitter.com/vapqYI3LfR
— Joonas Suotamo (@JoonasSuotamo) May 22, 2018
Good morning! I hope you find time to read my @Variety cover story on #SoloAStarWarsStory, featuring @RealRonHoward, Alden Ehrenreich, @EmiliaClarke and more.
Wait… Solo: A Cover Story?https://t.co/GH8kIG8LHM
— Kristopher Tapley (@kristapley) May 22, 2018
There was a lot of behind-the-scenes pandemonium in #SoloAStarWarsStory for a brand meant to transport viewers to a galaxy far, far away https://t.co/4AUxZgDqZA pic.twitter.com/wDVRKrg6x5
— Variety (@Variety) May 22, 2018
Go behind the scenes of Solo: A Star Wars Story https://t.co/Vkjmd96nL8
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 22, 2018
Discover how Prince, Blondie, and The Clash inspired the style of Solo: A Star Wars Story. #HanSolo https://t.co/xK8sJ5ftuc pic.twitter.com/nT12GdhpAL
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 22, 2018
How real-life Chewbacca tried to save Harrison Ford during his Millennium Falcon accident https://t.co/J2b7LQ8mw2
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 22, 2018
#Solo is reportedly the most expensive #StarWars movie ever https://t.co/nhYDsZPbfo pic.twitter.com/B5ixjLlxaO
— HitFix on UPROXX (@HitFixUPROXX) May 22, 2018
Explore the #MillenniumFalcon with our interactive 360 degree experience! https://t.co/NIuHDfhge3
— Moviebill (@themoviebill) May 22, 2018
The stars of #SoloAStarWarsStory on Harrison Ford’s injury on set: “We were terrified.” Read more: https://t.co/XLxMUVq9ho pic.twitter.com/zz4NVlHC3M
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 22, 2018
“It was agony.” #StarWars screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan talks about the “creative differences” that forced the original #Solo directing duo out https://t.co/2hIFxD3iZ2 pic.twitter.com/seb4Ope0f8
— Variety (@Variety) May 22, 2018
Official Solo: A Star Wars Story poster uploaded by artist @Russellwalks https://t.co/r7bt1Crsvw@StarWarsUK @starwars @thandienewton @donaldglover @WoodyHarrelson @JoonasSuotamo pic.twitter.com/LxGUjkgEvk
— PosterSpy (@PosterSpy) May 22, 2018
Watch the cast of Solo: A #StarWars Story answer more @Tumblr fan questions on https://t.co/fYnz9ICuQh! See the film in theaters Friday. Get tickets: https://t.co/hNx4uSWepN #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/DQDqs5iyYc
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 22, 2018
Cover story: After a turbulent takeoff, director Ron Howard brought #SoloAStarWarsStory in for a smooth landing https://t.co/2hIFxD3iZ2 pic.twitter.com/QRYFRY4soM
— Variety (@Variety) May 22, 2018
Open your #GoogleAssistant on Android or via the iOS app and say, “Hey Google, talk to my special guest†to interview Alden Ehrenreich, @emiliaclarke, and Director @RealRonHoward from Solo: A #StarWars Story. #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/IEoMaoWOXO
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 22, 2018
The music of #ChildishGambino gets a #StarWars twist in “Lando Gambino” https://t.co/y86Y1tPtPD #NerdistPresents pic.twitter.com/M2y120jtud
— Nerdist (@nerdist) May 22, 2018
“Do you need anything from the back?”
“Yeah, equal rights!”
Phoebe Waller-Bridge managed to sneak a brilliant bit of improvisation into her role in Solo: A @starwars Story! pic.twitter.com/pVHCKLFzmZ— BBC Radio 2 (@BBCRadio2) May 23, 2018
We’re hanging with the cast of Solo: A Star Wars Story to talk flip phones, action figures, Wookiee-speak, and more! It’s The #StarWarsShow! #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/Xn7AwMkXzK
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 23, 2018
Billy Dee Williams — the original Lando — texted @donaldglover after he saw #SoloAStarWarsStory https://t.co/ARFuoZ82TR pic.twitter.com/4fh4uRfnDx
— Variety (@Variety) May 23, 2018
Jack Nicholson’s influence on Alden Ehrenreich’s young Han in Solo: A Star Wars Story https://t.co/xn3jCgOyxc
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 23, 2018
Twitterville: Stop what you’re doing and Go check out my Auto Complete interview with @emiliaclarke #chewbacca #SoloAStarWarsStory https://t.co/q0qC3UwZMR pic.twitter.com/VRAIxcsenU
— Joonas Suotamo (@JoonasSuotamo) May 23, 2018
Star Wars Solo “Flying Solo” Zavvi UK Exclusive Print by Steve Anderson pic.twitter.com/qaTM1UUyiw
— zavvi (@zavvi) May 24, 2018
Standalone News and Rumors
Exclusive: #StarWars: Boba Fett movie in the works with James Mangold https://t.co/uWZmaPHCLT pic.twitter.com/epWmkC2Egs
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 24, 2018
Emilia Clarke: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss Will Make “Star Wars On Acid” – https://t.co/EHm7RL7GDj #StarWars pic.twitter.com/4aCk9sU5G5
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 24, 2018
Episode IX News and Rumors
Zahn says he has two more Thrawn books on his deal, but they are in limbo as episode 9 gets finalized #CCROnt #StarWars pic.twitter.com/TpaPzQt49D
— Parks And Cons (@ParksAndCons) May 19, 2018
Television News and Rumors
Hera is surprised when Chopper crews the Ghost with two Ewoks in Star Wars #ForcesOfDestiny: “Chopper and Friends.” pic.twitter.com/Sud9d8QUNd
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 21, 2018
Around the Web
One of Jabba’s puppeteers reveals an awkward on-set moment between Princess Leia and the Hutt https://t.co/XodV6gkrkC pic.twitter.com/T1dSGbwdPs
— io9 (@io9) May 18, 2018
My favorite moment comes at around 6:15 when I feed the dog some of my #StarWarsStew, then casually continue eating from the same spoon. (Dog lovers understood.) https://t.co/V1HiQ9JtCX
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) May 21, 2018
Liam Neeson in talks for new Men in Black movie! https://t.co/M8Gc83HOGJ
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) May 23, 2018
For the past 6 years, these men have been building a screen-accurate, full-sized Millennium Falcon cockpit. And trust us, it’s pretty impressive https://t.co/qAJgwMFh5v
— WIRED (@WIRED) May 24, 2018
Books
LA peeps! Can finally spill the beans on my first signing for @ABRAMSbooks @AbramsChronicle The Art of #SoloAStarWarsStory: Sunday June 3 at @gallerynucleus with the amazing @PFaulwetter! Be there or be square. #StarWars https://t.co/hDMuikHFtX
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) May 18, 2018
And this is why it’s hard to trust hearsay tweets… https://t.co/epH70ny1YT
— Dunc (@clubjade) May 22, 2018
Comics
‘Star Wars: Beckett’ to Explore Backstory of Woody Harrelson’s ‘Solo’ Character https://t.co/z37RrAnZAd pic.twitter.com/TFmUjsPpMj
— Heat Vision (@HeatVisionBlog) May 22, 2018
Marvel’s In-Canon Star Wars Comics Prove Poe Dameron Is Force Sensitive https://t.co/5hy29EMcpO pic.twitter.com/wBZMJhWWEI
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) May 21, 2018
Just announced! I’m writing the Star Wars: Poe Dameron Annual #2, out in August! Art by #AndreaBroccardo, covers by @RodReis (see below!) and @Declanshalvey!
I got to play with some fun toys in this one, I hope people enjoy it! #StarWars pic.twitter.com/mmVDNgcH7E
— Jody Houser (@Jody_Houser) May 22, 2018
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Adaptation #3 (variant cover art)
by Caspar Wijngaard (@Casparnova)#StarWars #comics #art pic.twitter.com/GIJSqoGbT0— StarWars Art Gallery (@SW_ArtGallery) May 23, 2018
Video Games
Here’s the story behind “I’m Han Solo,” one of the worst pieces of #StarWars licensing ever https://t.co/nwIg8rEI5s pic.twitter.com/wyCOtm8PIe
— The A.V. Club (@TheAVClub) May 23, 2018
Attractions
Just announced: #StarWars: Galaxy’s Edge will open in summer 2019 at @Disneyland Resort and in late fall 2019 at @WaltDisneyWorld Resort! https://t.co/1h3ksHls5S pic.twitter.com/PzLSbpwU1B
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) May 23, 2018
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Panel and other details revealed for #StarWars: Galactic Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 27: https://t.co/duRoEMFDYw pic.twitter.com/jWqCgPcsp3
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) May 15, 2018
Recently Chewbacca landed at Star Tours – The Adventures Continue in search of a SOLO rider with the knowledge and skills to join him as co-pilot on a special surprise adventure! Catch SOLO: A Star Wars Story in Theaters this Friday! https://t.co/KB2M5LpNbr #HanSolo
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) May 23, 2018
You don’t have to go to a galaxy far, far away to have your very own #StarWars adventure. https://t.co/ch2hJFr8tj
— USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) May 23, 2018
Collecting
Po-Zu Han Solo Inspired Sneakers Available Later This Month – https://t.co/nLIpk52BSR #StarWars @Po_Zu #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/ffaJOrAHPl
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) May 19, 2018
PHOTOS: Artwork for Canceled K-2SO Disney Infinity Figure Surfaceshttps://t.co/kpDcfpS62f#DisneyInfinity pic.twitter.com/dKOcrxihCq
— WDW News Today (@WDWNT) May 20, 2018
New merchandise items inspired by “Solo: A Star Wars Story” are coming to Disney Parks! Take a look: https://t.co/p3tqPcUjfo pic.twitter.com/nVB4o9OVLO
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) May 21, 2018
All the #HanSolo merch you need before you see Solo: A @StarWars Story this weekend: https://t.co/GyjiCqjLyS pic.twitter.com/cfzTKuq0Vf
— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) May 21, 2018
#HotToys has announced the next figure in their #StarWars #MovieMasterpieceSeries collection. Follow the link below for a full gallery and product specifications for the very cool MMS491 #HanSolo Collectible Figure!https://t.co/o5iOSsT1Vp pic.twitter.com/prVjuuRy2N
— Rebelscum.com (@rebelscumnews) May 24, 2018
#SoloAStarWarsStory is finally out! Commemorate your favourite character from previous movies with a stamp souvenir. https://t.co/JoQISYupzs
— Royal Mail Stamps (@RoyalMailStamps) May 22, 2018