The purpose of Star Wars Thrills is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of December 4, 2020 in one location. This week, we’ve got news on the passing of David Prowse, the debut of Ahsoka Tano on The Mandalorian, Kenobi filming in Boston, Star Wars Detours leaks, and much more!
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, and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have news or updates that you think should be included in the next installment of Star Wars Thrills!
Television News and Rumors
This is the way. The new season of #TheMandalorian is now streaming on #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/VLsjZ1LwG0
— The Mandalorian (@themandalorian) December 3, 2020
The Jedi. Chapter 13 of #TheMandalorian is now streaming on #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/eiq1utkrrp
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 30, 2020
Rosario Dawson discusses everything about #TheMandalorian, from the design of her wandering Jedi character to the reveal about Baby Yoda’s real name, along with the controversy and concern some fans have about her casting. https://t.co/kXs0R9rUFo
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) November 30, 2020
Take a look inside Chapter 12 of #TheMandalorian with some of the official concept art. Art by @Calzmann. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/VvBopBvA0f
— The Mandalorian (@themandalorian) November 24, 2020
Giancarlo Esposito discusses Moff Gideon's season 2 journey, his new Darth Vader-like armor, and that Baby Yoda egg-eating debate. https://t.co/9wuQ9tKS3G
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 24, 2020
Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian Documentary Series Returning For Season 2 – https://t.co/dCqE2TbKiK #StarWars #DisneyGalleryTheMandalorian #DisneyGallery #TheMandalorian #DisneyPlus
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) November 24, 2020
All in a day's work. #BePeace https://t.co/PDPukJMI1y pic.twitter.com/WeDmaGZjyK
— Carl Weathers (@TheCarlWeathers) November 24, 2020
Why #TheMandalorian star Mercedes Varnado will always check her DMs from now on https://t.co/Kv9C2ZYgAn pic.twitter.com/iZS4tRZeRS
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) November 25, 2020
RIP JEANS GUY: The now infamous "Jeans Guy" blooper in Chapter 12 of #TheMandalorian has been digitally removed. 👖 pic.twitter.com/KEMYAGFCYt
— The Star Wars Underworld (@TheSWU) November 27, 2020
His name is Grogu !!! Tell your friends. 🤟❤️ ☺️ pic.twitter.com/efXncenKCx
— Gina Carano 🕯 (@ginacarano) November 28, 2020
@TheMandalorian @DisneyPlus I’m deeply humbled at this moment. I’m so honored to work with this amazing cast & crew.This lifelong #StarWars ‘fan girl’ had her dream fullfilled! I’m feeling the true essence of gratitude. May the Force be with You!#ThisIsTheWay #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/nspCzgpMOp
— Diana Lee Inosanto (@TheRealDLI) November 27, 2020
#TheMandalorian's Magistrate Is Bruce Lee's Goddaughter https://t.co/5hy0W3WksM pic.twitter.com/SdgB6vUjTI
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) November 29, 2020
— Chris Argyropoulos (@ThatChrisA) November 28, 2020
#TheMandalorian Becomes First Disney Plus Show to Make Nielsen’s Streaming Top 10 List https://t.co/6ckKEcH0h0
— Variety (@Variety) November 30, 2020
Explore concept art, scene highlights, and more with our episode guide for #TheMandalorian Chapter 13: The Jedi: https://t.co/wjepckIgwC pic.twitter.com/nAaiUzGicc
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 30, 2020
.@PedroPascal1 is one of our 2020 #EntertainersOfTheYear! We have spoken. @TheMandalorian may hide his face but Pascal’s portrayal of the bounty hunter still shines, flying high in #StarWars’ epic TV adventure. https://t.co/MGoKis7jEr Story by @chancelloragard pic.twitter.com/fVhouLsQPO
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 1, 2020
.@PedroPascal1 is one of our #EntertainersOfTheYear! Watch #TheMandalorian star share how his friends helped him get through 2020 and his excitement about #WonderWoman1984.
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 1, 2020
Read our cover story: https://t.co/MGoKis7jEr pic.twitter.com/85hqs5pcsn
Jon Favreau and those blue space macarons: "You're not so worried about the taste" – https://t.co/9IfDYyp0hO #StarWars #FanthaTracks @Jon_Favreau @CNET #themandalorian @bonniegrrl #grogu pic.twitter.com/Uo41AgDwsb
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) December 2, 2020
Actor @rosariodawson speaks with us about taking on the role of the fan-favorite Ahsoka Tano on #TheMandalorian: https://t.co/qivZI9rJ6K pic.twitter.com/q4b596tWJX
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 2, 2020
Have some fun with the Star Wars app's new selfie features inspired by #TheMandalorian and the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special: https://t.co/6v8w1OvSyX pic.twitter.com/BiH33BtpYs
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 3, 2020
The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal Reveals Biggest Challenge of Filming the Series – https://t.co/fLjJqQQRNC #StarWars #TheMandalorian #ThisIsTheWay @PedroPascal1 @StarWars pic.twitter.com/hVwflMjOqN
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) December 4, 2020
Diego Luna talks about filming the Rogue One Cassian Andor spin-off series for Disney+ with Jimmy Kimmel.
UPDATE: The actual filming location referenced in the below tweet is Boston, England and not Boston, Massachusetts. More on this here)
Or in January? In Boston?https://t.co/fJilG28ZRJ
— The Spaceshipper (Ex-Spaceshipsporn) 🚀 (@TheSpaceshipper) December 3, 2020
RUMOUR: Supporting cast and lead actresses in line for Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney Plus series – https://t.co/phOHKtdK6S #StarWars #FanthaTracks @illuminerdi #kenobi pic.twitter.com/iZiLSrM4la
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 25, 2020
Star Wars Detours is a terrific animated show that was produced nearly a decade ago and sadly has never seen the light of day. But somebody just leaked an episode (shh!) if you want to see me and @AndyRichter as a pair of bounty-hunting…um…flies? https://t.co/qjnDRMiaCz
— Al Yankovic (@alyankovic) November 30, 2020
The C-3PO actor looks back on the notorious '#StarWars Holiday Special.' https://t.co/nm4MPT3hbW
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 30, 2020
Warwick Davis talks Willow on Disney Plus: "I’m hoping that we can reunite with Val Kilmer and Joanne Whalley" – https://t.co/7GRXPeAMfs #StarWars #FanthaTracks @warwickadavis #willow @disneyplus @radiotimes pic.twitter.com/RYL1ctlcyx
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 25, 2020
Cailee Spaeny, Erin Kellyman and Ellie Bamber join the Willow Disney+ TV series: https://t.co/HXbD7BQkKT pic.twitter.com/P79SdX1jIh
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) November 30, 2020
Around the Web
Oscar Isaac to star as Solid Snake in Sony’s ‘Metal Gear Solid’ movie#MetalGearSolid
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) December 4, 2020
➡️ https://t.co/6pWtaS8tQv pic.twitter.com/5aUAwBCJIm
Mark your calendars: in 2021, we're celebrating the 50th anniversary of Lucasfilm! Learn more: https://t.co/h4cUvuQTNt
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 3, 2020
RIP Darth Vader actor David Prowse (1935 – 2020) https://t.co/bk2egpowXW
— Vital Thrills (@vitalthrillscom) November 29, 2020
More sad news. Dave has gone. I don’t think 3PO ever faced Vader’s mighty presence on set, other than as a bag of bits on Chewie’s shoulders in the carbon freezer. But Dave’s iconic figure dominated the finished film in '77 and has done so ever since. And will continue to do so.
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) November 29, 2020
John Williams and The Rise of Skywalker up for Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media at the Grammys – https://t.co/4B5ejnfBny #StarWars #FanthaTracks @RecordingAcad #johnwilliams #theriseofskywalker pic.twitter.com/17TbjytEAo
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 25, 2020
George Lucas on Sunday mourned David Prowse, the man behind the Darth Vader mask: "He made Vader leap off the page and on to the big screen" https://t.co/g6jiOhg6zK pic.twitter.com/mRVjldrAUv
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) November 30, 2020
‘Star Wars’ Actor David Prowse Died From Covid-19, Daughter Says – Report https://t.co/tHt18HOMje
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) November 30, 2020
Lucasfilm was saddened to learn of the passing of David Prowse, who provided the commanding presence and imposing physical performance of Darth Vader for the Original Trilogy. He will be long remembered…https://t.co/U8Yua0mmoK pic.twitter.com/m2WGGlE3r1
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 29, 2020
Look! I'm producing the most important documentary ever made… in my geeky world. We're making a deep dive into the infamous 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special! @slashfilm has the scoop. Shout out to the brilliant @JeffYorkes for cutting our epic trailer! https://t.co/WrDK0C3Ey1
— Adam F. Goldberg (@adamfgoldberg) November 26, 2020
An early concept for Babu Frik's place on Kijimi…showing once again that concept art is a question mark, not a full stop.#StarWars #starwarstheriseofskywalker #conceptart #art #babufrik pic.twitter.com/gNlj5mJr5k
— Bob Cheshire (@bob_cheshire) November 26, 2020
In the UK a short film called “Dark Angel” was shown before “Empire”. It was then lost over 30 years. Here is that story!
— Kenner & Toy Junk (@KennerToys) November 30, 2020
Watch: The Lost Film before "The Empire Strikes Back" https://t.co/PMhbYPTyPa pic.twitter.com/1fyMLJQZXF
No Kenner Han Solo figure was harmed in the making of this video…. (Sammy Hagar’s Can’t Drive 55) pic.twitter.com/hZmxc0hqlP
— Kenner & Toy Junk (@KennerToys) December 1, 2020
Briefly for the tree burning scene, but luke’s relationship was with Vader not really anakin, which seemed like it would complicate things more than that moment allowed. Yoda felt like the more impactful teacher for that moment.
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) December 1, 2020
George Lucas and letting go of Star Wars: "Giving it up was very, very painful" – https://t.co/VgU709mP2T #StarWars #FanthaTracks #georgelucas pic.twitter.com/ILdehwVVV8
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) December 4, 2020
Books
As we count down the final month until #StarWarsTheHighRepublic, the new era of Star Wars storytelling, here's a look at the cover / title for our second High Republic novel, coming in July 2021.
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) December 4, 2020
The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott pic.twitter.com/dwoYEH63vh
The spectacular #DoctorAphra audio original by Sarah Kuhn is coming to print next spring, on April 6, 2021 and is available for preorder, now!
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) November 25, 2020
Read an interview with author Sarah Kuhn and see the full dramatis personae, as written by Aphra herself: https://t.co/SCUFoJ2yyC pic.twitter.com/vY2ht37Je8
Just in time for the holidays, The Art of #TheMandalorian hits store shelves December 1st. Each episode you’ve gotten a taste of the concept art behind the groundbreaking series, here’s a chance to make a meal of it. #VFX # StarWars pic.twitter.com/w9xEwH7lAC
— ILMVFX (@ILMVFX) November 25, 2020
Amazon has a cover for #StarWarsTheHighRepublic THE GREAT JEDI RESCUE, a children's illustrated storybook about the Great Disaster written by Cavan Scott. It's out Jan 5th!https://t.co/g6eBVf7ohS pic.twitter.com/ClhfU805lh
— Star Wars Book News (@swbooknews) November 26, 2020
Coming January 5th, a special edition of #StarWarsTheHighRepublic #LightoftheJedi
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) December 2, 2020
🌟 Cover by illustrator Jama Jurabaev
🌟 Signed by author Charles Soule
🌟 Free gifts: High Republic-inspired socks & enamel pin
🌟 $50 Bundle
Available via Out of Print:https://t.co/58ezyW42Vq pic.twitter.com/X5DuPV4C6E
Comics
Black-and-white variant cover by Fancesco Francavilla for Star Wars Adventures #3 from IDW (tentatively set for Dec 30th). https://t.co/RRJElBv99m pic.twitter.com/ajP1XDvxk5
— Star Wars Book News (@swbooknews) November 30, 2020
IDW has revealed the #StarWarsAdventures SMUGGLER'S RUN issue #2 cover, apparently newly commissioned for the US edition of this comic. Art by the wonderful @IngoRoemling, who also did the interiors of this German-original adaptation of Greg Rucka's novel. https://t.co/7pzDImHRj3 pic.twitter.com/gkAiPXihDZ
— Star Wars Book News (@swbooknews) December 2, 2020
Open the pages of Star Wars #9 from Marvel – https://t.co/7ihsiUpvXn #StarWars #FanthaTracks @starwars @marvel pic.twitter.com/dsjyyvCb1i
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) December 3, 2020
Video Games
This month on The Star Wars Show, we get front row seats to “The Star Wars Show Thanksgiving Holiday Spectacular Parade,” sit down with the composer of Our Star Wars Stories, Jermaine Stegall, and chat all things Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge with Debra Wilson and Bobby Moynihan.
New Fortnite gameplay trailer showcases The Mandalorian and map changes https://t.co/Sg42JiRxVk pic.twitter.com/YgU4ZsCVDC
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) December 2, 2020
The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda have joined Fortnite! You can unlock Din Djarin in the Battle Pass and upgrade his Beskar armor as you complete in-game bounties.
— IGN (@IGN) December 2, 2020
This is the way. pic.twitter.com/CA19UbJRAW
Attractions
Strap in and prepare for a data transfer that will tell you the secrets behind Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at @Disneyland Resort and @WaltDisneyWorld Resort. Plus, for more fun facts fly on over to the blog: https://t.co/Mb3ssaPQxw #DisneyMagicMoments ✨ pic.twitter.com/qdcADGSNUX
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) November 25, 2020
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Looks to Change Museum's Role in Society – https://t.co/zEeK7CrIr6 #StarWars @lucasmuseum @artnews @StarWars pic.twitter.com/xACoUr9m9d
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) December 4, 2020
Collecting
Solo's vinyl release comes with incredible new Star Wars artwork https://t.co/EymmBYOoGm pic.twitter.com/wACsXGyDYX
— io9 (@io9) November 24, 2020
Build-A-Bear The Mandalorian – https://t.co/P7NzsVUoxh #StarWars #FanthaTracks @buildabear #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/eaP1sTylI2
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 25, 2020
Funko Pop: The Mandalorian Chrome – https://t.co/f4aaWdl6FC #StarWars #FanthaTracks @originalfunko #themandalorian pic.twitter.com/RHIqopXUU4
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 25, 2020
Hayden Christensen signing for Star Wars Autograph Universe – https://t.co/HlIAzdmo5E #StarWars #FanthaTracks @swau_official #haydenchristensen pic.twitter.com/RLxpkoAuSt
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 25, 2020
Prop Store bring Nick Gillard and Hayden Christensen lightsabers to auction – https://t.co/kOxGXdSnEk #StarWars #FanthaTracks @propstore_com pic.twitter.com/q7o5lyN2CO
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) November 26, 2020
Experience Ludwig Göransson's award-winning score for #TheMandalorian, available on limited edition picture disc vinyl now, exclusively at @Asda. pic.twitter.com/FLTWaRu4xB
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) November 27, 2020
Two More 2021 LEGO Star Wars Sets Revealed, Landing in March – https://t.co/B2m8s2zUxn #StarWars @LEGO_Group #LEGOStarWars #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/8bNLH2th8K
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) November 29, 2020
A look at my animated Thrawn bust coming soon from @GentleGiantLTD pic.twitter.com/PgfJxrD4ll
— Paul Harding (@HardingArt) November 29, 2020
Mando Mondays November 30, 2020: Red Funko Mando POP! Figure, Invicta Watches, & More – https://t.co/1YmPpsbQHd #StarWars #TheMandalorian #MandoMondays pic.twitter.com/pbKInS62pt
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) November 30, 2020
How @GentleGiantLTD turned stylized animation into a realistic representation of Ahsoka Tano. https://t.co/iWWRp9pITm pic.twitter.com/HMuXJezCJV
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 2, 2018
Funko Target Exclusive The Mandalorian (Red Chrome) POP! Figure Now Available For RedCard Members – https://t.co/GDDFvA5ebx #StarWars @OriginalFunko #TheMandalorian #MandoMondays #Funko #FunkoPop pic.twitter.com/8eF45Y70Aq
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) November 30, 2020
Advanced Graphics added the Ahsoka Tano Character Standee – excellent look at the full costume – note the ninja style "Tabi" footwear >> https://t.co/4jAvaYm6nB #themandalorian #ahsokatano #ahsoka #starwars pic.twitter.com/n4r7L87vAy
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) December 1, 2020
The Mandalorian™ has earned his Beskar Pauldron! The Star Wars: Mandalorian™ Beskar Pauldron 1/6 scale Mini bust is now available for anyone to pre-order at https://t.co/htMXpcVAcT! pic.twitter.com/8DCQZN1KCq
— Gentle Giant Ltd (@GentleGiantLTD) December 1, 2020
Droid from Solo: A Star Wars Story steals the headlines at Prop Store’s Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction – https://t.co/DLseOFLPKo #StarWars #FanthaTracks #propstore @propstore_com pic.twitter.com/Zjf2CVRX2q
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) December 3, 2020
Gentle Giant announces Star Wars: Squadrons™ – Havina Vonreg™ Legends in 3-Dimensions Bust >> https://t.co/MG272n0Ak0 #StarWarsSquadrons #gentlegiantltd pic.twitter.com/sdM9ECVzLY
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) December 4, 2020