Star Wars Bits: Han Solo Grows A Beard, Luke And Leia Reunite, And Rogue One Gets The Graphic Novel Treatment
In this edition ofStar WarsBits:
In one of the more shocking developments fromStar Wars: Battlefront II, Han Solo grows a beard! Head over toInversefor additional images of Han’s questionable facial hair decisions. Hey, who you calling scruffy looking?
Rian Johnson and producer Ram Bergman held a press conference in Paris to promote the release ofThe Last Jedi. They reveal some interesting tidbits about the production process, including a slight script change Johnson requested from J.J. Abrams inThe Force Awakens. Check out the above video fromPlanète Star Warsfor some highlights.
Call your babysitters–The Last Jedihas been rated PG-13 by the MPAA, likeThe Force Awakensbefore it. But Rian Johnsonassures fansthat the sequences of sci-fi action and violence that merit the PG-13 rating are no more intense than anything in the original trilogy or the prequel trilogy. So, immolation and mass murder of children are still fair game.
According toEW, no, Lando Calrissian will not be inThe Last Jedi, so stop asking and leave him to his reformed lifestyle in peace, thank you very much.
Brick Fanaticshas the intel on new LEGO sets fromThe Last Jedi, including the “Ahch-To Island Training” set complete with a grizzled Luke Skywalker and a Porg. The Force sold separately.
According toStar Wars Explained, Rey is definitely maybe probably not the daughter of Del Meeko and Iden Versio inBattlefront II, a theory that fans of the game have been floating around since it came out. Check out the video above for a more detailed breakdown.
A Japanese teaser trailer forThe Last Jediincludes an intriguing new shot of Rey stretching out her arm to (ostensibly) use the Force, and she certainly doesn’t look happy. You wouldn’t like her when she’s angry…
Hot Toyshas unveileda life-size collectible edition of Darth Vader’s burned helmet fromThe Force Awakens. The replica will soon be available for pre-order, so that you, too, can finish what Darth Vader started.
Variety reportsthatThe Last Jediwill close out the upcoming Dubai International Film Festival (Dec. 6 – 13). The festival will play host to over 140 titles, including Arabic language films and international blockbusters likeStar Wars.
Anthony Breznican’s extensiveStar Warscoverage for EW culminates withthis fabulous articleteasing the long-awaited reunion between Luke and Leia. Might want to start stocking up on tissues.
Take a break from your own frenzied holiday decorating to gawk at this 29-foot long Millennium Falcon parked on one family’s roof in a San Francisco suburb.MakeMagazine interviewed the family and provides a closer look at how the project came to fruition. (Unfortunately Yoda was unavailable, so they had to lift the Falcon onto the roof using a crane.)
The upcomingStar WarsnovelCanto Bighthighlights several characters from the casino city that features prominently inThe Last Jedi.StarWars.comhas released an exclusive audiobook excerpt from Rae Carson’s story “Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing,” providing us with a scintillating look at the opulent luxury of the titular locale.
The 4th card in the Topps Star Wars Countdown to Episode 8 is available, but for only 24 hours! Get it herehttps://t.co/yWG8aFUEhjpic.twitter.com/Kt68CoRaRL
— Topps (@Topps)August 16, 2025
Topps has revealed four new images fromThe Last Jedion their recently released trading cards, including this glimpse at the Canto Bight police force interrogating a citizen. The rest can be seen atStar Wars Underworld.
StarWars.comannounced an all-star lineup of NHL and NBA teams that are participating inStar Warstheme nights at their respective arenas. Check out the site for a full list of participating teams and dates, and get pumped for some awesome free swag. Yay sports!
In an impressive display of multitasking talent that us plebeians can only dream of achieving, Daisy Ridley gave an interview toElle UKwhile also assembling (okay, attempting to assemble) a Millennium Falcon LEGO set. In the video, Ridley talks about being assertive about her character, her status as a “chegan,” and what kind of lightsaber she’d want to have.
CBR.composted an exclusive peak at the graphic novel adaptation ofRogue One, which will be released on December 12 by IDW. Check out the site for a look at the first few pages of the graphic novel, featuring distinctive Disney animation style illustrations.
Regal Robot, a company that designs and producesStar Warsfurniture and decor, opened its doors toTestedfor a tour around the workshop. In the video above, Regal Robot founder Tom Spina goes through the extensive process of designing, 3D-printing, molding, and painting these one-of-a-kind artifacts, all of which are officially on my personal wishlist, just in case you were wondering.
p.s.: If you’re up late and wanting to spend thousands of dollars:https://t.co/y7w5nc55bvpic.twitter.com/zv72sBbqUa
— Brandon Bird (@Brandon_Bird)August 12, 2025
Speaking of things I can’t afford, Los Angeles artist Brandon Bird is selling his original “Shadows ‘96” oil painting, depicting characters from theShadows of the Empiremultimedia extravaganza, now relegated to the EU. The unique piece can be foundhere, on Bird’s website.
StarWars.comhas a fun interview with ILM’s David Weitzberg, who is lucky enough to be tasked with the responsibility of “blowing stuff up on computers.” Weitzberg started working at ILM as a CGI technician back in 1996, and he received a well-deserved Visual Effects Society nomination for the bombastic opening sequence inRevenge of the Sith. Read the full interview over at the link above.
The#WaitForVIIIis nearly over! Let me take this opportunity to personally ask you to keep all that happens in#TheLastJedia secret for as long as is humanly possible. Thanking you ALL in advance, ❤️- mh#LooseLipsSinkStarshipspic.twitter.com/LAkhSMVI0N
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself)June 16, 2025
Luke Skywalker himself is imploring fans to keep the secrets when it comes to spoilers forThe Last Jedi. Do or do not, there is no try!
In a rather dismal year for the box office,The Last Jediis projected to bring in at least $200 million domestically over opening weekend.MovieWebhas the details on how the latestStar Warsinstallment will hopefully leave stock prices for theater chains off on a high note.
Fire up your hyperdrives,Solo: A Star Wars Storyteaser posters are already adorning theaters!
