Star Wars Bits: Stewart And Colbert Battle For Star Wars Supremacy; Plus Bail Organa, Andy Serkis, The Emperor
This edition of Star Wars Bits is all over the map. There are laughs, technology, revelations, connections and even some toys. Below, read about the following
As if a trip to the set ofStar Wars Episode VIIwasn’t a big enough reward to donating to theStar Wars Omaze fundraiser, nowJon StewartandStephen Colberthave made this video to let people know the project is still open.
Reliance Media Works(viaMaking Star Wars) reports the originalStar Wars Trilogywas recently given a 4K, 16 bit conversion. In theory, that could be a clue to potential theatrical re-releases leading up to the release ofEpisode VII. However, that would be a 20th Century Fox decision, not Disney. The conversion is more likely just an archive thing. Either way, it’s interesting and note-worthy.
With Comic-Con next week, we’re sure to get a bunch of new information onStar Wars Rebels. Before that, though, a few new tidbits have leaked. The most intriguing is this.
Looking threw the Star Wars a Rebels Visual Guide: Look who I found: Bail Organa!pic.twitter.com/O35DgHOdT0
— Kessel Run Transmissions (@KRTransmissions)July 17, 2025
Yup, that’s Princess Leia’s adopted fatherBail Organa, played byJimmy Smitsin the prequels. It makes sense he’d be in there as his family is obvioulsy important to the Rebel cause, but it’s a cool confirmation. Thanks toMaking Star Wars.
A new character has been revealed too. His name isCikatro Vizago, a gangster. You can read more onStar Wars 7 News.
Plastic Today(viaJedinews) has a full report on the unique crutchHarrison Fordwas spotted walking on in London. After getting injured on the set ofStar Wars Episode VII, Ford used the iWalk 2.0. Head to those links to read all about the development.
You’ve seen Darth Vader and R2-D2, now theHot Wheels Twitterhas revealed the latestStar Wars Hot Wheelsbased onChewbaccaandYoda. Check them out here.
WithDawn of the Planet of the Apescurrently playing in theaters,Andy Serkishas been everywhere doing press. One of the betterStar Wars Episode VIIexchanges comes fromThe Independent(viaSW7News). The reporter asks him a bunch of questions, most of which Serkis can’t answer, about whether he’s human, metal, etc. But he does answer one question definitively, and it has nothing to do with Jar Jar Binks.
I can probably safely say that I’m not related to Boba Fett.
Finally, here’s a new interview withIan McDiarmidwho, of course, played Senator Palpatine turned Darth Sidious turned Emperor Palpatine in the first six movies. Though the character died inReturn of the Jedimany thought he could come back inEpisode VII. If he did, he’d never ever be able to say but, in a new interview, he says he’s not back. He would, however, love to see a Palpatine spinoff movie. Here’s the full interview fromFlicks in the City(viaJediNews) and the Episode VII stuff is 29 minutes in.
