The purpose of Star Wars Thrills is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of September 25, 2020 in one location. This week, we’ve got updates on the Cassian Andor series, The Mandalorian Emmy wins, the re-release of The Empire Strikes Back, Mando Mondays, new Hasbro toys, 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 collector’s items such as the Hasbro 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!
Movie News and Rumors
The Empire Strikes Back in theaters on September 25! See showtimes and celebrate the 40th anniversary: https://t.co/W1jQyLxmrh pic.twitter.com/9f5rYTeEgV
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 18, 2020
Television News and Rumors
EXCLUSIVE: #BlackMirror’s Toby Haynes to direct #RogueOne spin-off series at @disneyplus as Tony Gilroy steps down as directorhttps://t.co/pUwCAHaqmc
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) September 22, 2020
#ObiWan director #DeborahChow discussed the directing differences with #TheMandalorian and a directing challenge that comes with the Volume. #StarWars #Disney https://t.co/NKKbuScwGi
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) September 18, 2020
Congratulations to #TheMandalorian for seven total Emmy® wins. Start streaming the new season Oct. 30 on #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/IolLhpeJzu
— The Mandalorian (@themandalorian) September 21, 2020
Congratulations to @LudwigGoransson and #TheMandalorian creative team on their Emmy® win for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score). #Emmys2020 pic.twitter.com/FxZPswiRUD
— The Mandalorian (@themandalorian) September 20, 2020
Congratulations to #TheMandalorian creative team on their Emmy® win for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Drama Series, Limited Series or Movie. #Emmys2020 pic.twitter.com/VLfsxao9Rt
— The Mandalorian (@themandalorian) September 20, 2020
Thank you to the Academy for this honor and for all of the recognition the Mandalorian has received this Emmy season.
— Ludwig Goransson (@ludwiggoransson) September 20, 2020
Thank you @Jon_Favreau and @dave_filoni for creating this groundbreaking series and for giving me the opportunity to cross genres and boundaries with the score. pic.twitter.com/RjA39oMRJl
Giancarlo Esposito Mentions a Season 4 For The Mandalorian Disney+ Series – https://t.co/hPgKEhG0av #StarWars #TheMandalorian #DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/FKO52WGGRE
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 21, 2020
Our poster art for #TheMandalorian going up on Sunset Boulevard today pic.twitter.com/z2jQO5AVq4
— Asad Ayaz (@asadayaz) September 23, 2020
.@starwars Dan Brooks dives into our "Inside ILM: Creating The Razor Crest” featurette. https://t.co/WVSV6SDXMT #VFX pic.twitter.com/wqScS1zLJZ
— ILMVFX (@ILMVFX) September 24, 2020
How ‘The Mandalorian’ Creators Reduced Production Footprint Through Technology https://t.co/6rWcPJZDHv
— Variety (@Variety) September 25, 2020
Around the Web
On This Week in Star Wars, they pull back the curtain on the modern day magicians at ILM as they build the Razor Crest from The Mandalorian. Take a look at Jedi Master Stellan Gios’s lightsaber from the upcoming Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection book, and get excited for Mando Mondays. Plus, step back to 2004 when the original trilogy was released for the first time on DVD.
Alden Ehrenreich reflects on the "amazing adventure" that was Solo: A Star Wars Story https://t.co/1T5ibwNLqj pic.twitter.com/U0eLjWOXvP
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) September 18, 2020
Mark Hamill and Patrick Stewart for UberEats: Tomato Saucesome – https://t.co/RS0DeEKdFM #StarWars #FanthaTracks @HamillHimself @SirPatStew @UberEats #UberEats pic.twitter.com/LTKkH8SkJ9
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) September 21, 2020
Patrick Stewart Wants To See Star Wars/Star Trek Crossover – https://t.co/h221RBNc41 #StarWars @hamillhimself @sirpatstew @UberEats @MensJournal @TrekMovie @StarWars pic.twitter.com/eymptt38zL
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 23, 2020
RIP The Empire Strikes Back Art Director Alan Tomkins – https://t.co/5EihBfLFCA #StarWars #FanthaTracks #alantimkins #theempirestrikesback @ESB40 pic.twitter.com/ClwtT4Q3AS
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) September 21, 2020
Ron Cobb was one of the titans of concept art, up there with McQuarrie, Mead, Moebius, Johnston, Foss, and Giger. May he Rest In Peace.#StarWars #IndianaJones https://t.co/LWSTAGt6LK
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) September 21, 2020
We were saddened to learn of the passing of conceptual designer Ron Cobb, who designed one of the most memorable characters in the Mos Eisley cantina, Momaw Nadon. He also contributed to E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, Alien, Back to the Future, and many more. He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/TP9RckDiI6
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 22, 2020
John Powell announces expanded score to Solo: A Star Wars Story, coming 2020 – https://t.co/TnoMR3cRBx #StarWars #FanthaTracks #HANSOLO #johnpowell #MakeSolo2Happen pic.twitter.com/ZfEp1gZHBg
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) September 22, 2020
Rey shows her power in concept art from The Rise of Skywalker – https://t.co/1zQC9ZdXgx #StarWars #FanthaTracks @MeZolith2 #theriseofskywalker pic.twitter.com/hv8LMNVN88
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) September 24, 2020
Harrison Ford is in the clear now after FAA runway investigation https://t.co/uJAmNoZ3EH pic.twitter.com/oGEN7YKcsE
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 24, 2020
Books
The January 5, 2021 Little Golden Book has been retitled from A GALAXY OF HOPE to A GALAXY FOR EVERYONE. The (somewhat glitchy) Penguin Random House homepage also revealed the cover, which sometimes appears and sometimes doesn't when you reload: https://t.co/0Ks7pFIseU pic.twitter.com/36dSmVKjAc
— Star Wars Book News (@swbooknews) September 19, 2020
Fans of a galaxy far, far away are going to get to visit a longer time ago than they’re used to, with '#StarWars: TheHighRepublic' https://t.co/Dq6z42tgu7 pic.twitter.com/bV1yf71DGA
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 22, 2020
Get an exclusive first look at a lightsaber from #StarWarsTheHighRepublic that will be featured in the upcoming The Lightsaber Collection book: https://t.co/jmHTbhsXc3 pic.twitter.com/BgDATiqN2R
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 23, 2020
#ThisWeekInStarWars, we take a look at a new #StarWarsTheHighRepublic lightsaber, exciting toy news, and much much more! Presented by @Geico #ad pic.twitter.com/NXtYlf4aUN
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 25, 2020
Comics
Darth Vader faces the wrath of his master in this first look at @Marvel's Darth Vader #6, arriving October 14. https://t.co/ikteSiap2Q pic.twitter.com/kduzF25lUd
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 18, 2020
Exclusive Preview of Marvel’s Doctor Aphra #4 Comic – https://t.co/AWKQe8T7DO #StarWars @Marvel #DoctorAphra pic.twitter.com/bDX4qSBoP8
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 23, 2020
Look what the Findsman dragged in – a #BountyHunters 6 action figure variant cover by John Tyler Christopher featuring Zuckuss, who is set to appear in the next arc.
— Star Wars Book News (@swbooknews) September 24, 2020
Releases Oct. 21.
Source: https://t.co/CyzaJe1l0C pic.twitter.com/W8rB4RTFF2
Attractions
Disneyland opens Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge pop-up shop in Downtown Disney https://t.co/UshWgIESXL via @ocregister #StarWars
— Star Wars Events (@StarWarsEvents) September 22, 2020
Cast Member Hidden Disney Pins Arrive at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Inc. R2-KT Pin – https://t.co/F54dk11f12 #StarWars @DisneyParks #WaltDisneyWorld #Disneyland @ArtooKatee #PinTrading #R2KT @DisneyPinsBlog pic.twitter.com/47dFSXHy8I
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 25, 2020
Collecting
Wherever I go, these go. Get a look at the first wave of products coming alongside "The Mandalorian" Season 2, and pre-order now! https://t.co/cRlY9astqd pic.twitter.com/02INQYPWZR
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) September 21, 2020
Star Wars fans, we have a new reason to look forward to Mondays! Starting Oct. 26, join us weekly to celebrate #MandoMondays and discover new products, digital content and more inspired by #TheMandalorian. Get the details at https://t.co/4YJuMiBdss. pic.twitter.com/FeGi8zHfOW
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 21, 2020
“This is the way.” New product inspired by #TheMandalorian is now available for pre-order here: https://t.co/ThztOvQMnB Join us every #MandoMondays, starting Oct. 26 for the latest! pic.twitter.com/MzNMFF9xUV
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 21, 2020
Mando Mondays Brings New Products from Gentle Giant, FiGPiN and Polaroid – https://t.co/zfh8fyBFxI #StarWars @Polaroid #MandoMondays #TheMandalorian @FiGPiNofficial @GentleGiantLTD @StarWars pic.twitter.com/n12iWr8TkD
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 21, 2020
Hasbro Press Images: Monopoly Star Wars: The Mandalorian Edition Revealed – https://t.co/XA9Gt9oxCa #StarWars @Hasbro #TheMandalorian #MandoMondays pic.twitter.com/WPI0d3AOsJ
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 21, 2020
Hasbro Promo Package: The Black Series Darth Revan Force FX Elite Lightsaber – https://t.co/gHEnHTvYnN #StarWars @Hasbro #TheBlackSeries #FreeProduct #Hasbro pic.twitter.com/pY5MI5unpo
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 21, 2020
Introducing, the cutest co-pilot in the galaxy… #LEGOStarWars #StarWars #TheChild pic.twitter.com/VExlCEduaB
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) September 21, 2020
NYCC Convention Exclusive Bioworld Etched Print PU Bi-Fold Wallet – https://t.co/Sdit9FB0k4 #StarWars #FanthaTracks @bioworld @EntEarth #themandalorian pic.twitter.com/1k9dbqBnfs
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) September 21, 2020
Official reveal of the Carbonized line coming to The Vintage Collection (which @yak_face initially scooped). #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/j4PoVq4zOy
— Jordan Maison (@JordanMaison) September 21, 2020
Polaroid And Lucasfilm Team Up To Bring Special-Edition The Mandalorian Camera https://t.co/N431nECg7I pic.twitter.com/5sdQGdnUdN
— ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴇᴀʀᴅᴇᴅ ᴛʀɪᴏ (@thebeardedtrio) September 21, 2020
The LEGO Group Reveals The Child Construction Set from The Mandalorian – https://t.co/J0ntby57An #StarWars @LEGO_Group #LEGOStarWars #TheMandalorian #TheChild @StarWars @TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/4pkG0Je86C
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 21, 2020
The Legends in 3D line continues with this cute and powerful creature! The Mandalorian™- Legends In 3D Child™ bust is available to #PremierGuild Members for pre-order today at https://t.co/htMXpcVAcT. #TheMandalorian #L3D #TheChild #collectibles #MandoMondays pic.twitter.com/pYDdy2PZpD
— Gentle Giant Ltd (@GentleGiantLTD) September 21, 2020
According to @Hallmark, we can expect an announcement on these Celebration Anaheim exclusives sometime next month. #StarWars pic.twitter.com/PWFTx3q7hR
— Justin LaSalata (@justinlasalata) September 22, 2020
#StarWars The Child Animatronic Edition made the @TheToyInsider Hot 20 Holiday Toys list! View the full list here: https://t.co/HackiVTgme pic.twitter.com/59bFQCAl1l
— Hasbro (@Hasbro) September 23, 2020
“This Lightsaber was stolen from your Jedi temple by my ancestors during the fall of the Old Republic. Since then, many Jedi have died upon its blade. Prepare yourself to join them.” #theclonewars #darksaber #mandalore #mandalorian #previzla pic.twitter.com/zhB3V4urHC
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) September 24, 2020
Entertainment Earth – New Star Wars Loungefly NYCC Exclusives! – https://t.co/PgD8mxLu19 #StarWars #NYCC @StarWars @entearth @Loungefly #NYCC @OriginalFunko @FunkoEurope pic.twitter.com/6ZWfxUMCzl
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 24, 2020
The First Order continues its conquest of the galaxy! You can pre-order the First Order Stormtrooper, Officer, and Premier-Guild-exclusive Deluxe box set now at https://t.co/htMXpcDYOj! Shipping this fall! #StarWars pic.twitter.com/V93FJawiqT
— Gentle Giant Ltd (@GentleGiantLTD) September 25, 2020
6” Black Series Imperial Stormtrooper (Holiday Edition) #hasbro #blackseries #starwarsblackseries – image via StarWarsPoodoo on IG pic.twitter.com/tgeTb8eBHq
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) September 25, 2020
$62,239.24 is the final price for this ultra rare Kenner prototype #BobaFett action figure, sold at auction via @HakesAuctions moments ago, which including the 18% buyer's premium. It took 8 bids to get there. pic.twitter.com/YkxhTEeDue
— Boba Fett Fan Club (@bobafettfanclub) September 25, 2020
Is your family ready to adopt some new creature companions? Head to the Trading Outpost. #StarWars
— Target (@Target) September 2, 2020
HASLAB reveal their next Star Wars project: The Razor Crest – https://t.co/Evh6vsN6yl #StarWars #FanthaTracks #HASLAB @hasbro #hasbropulse #hasbropulsecon #themandalorian #razorcrest pic.twitter.com/93n7McLPAe
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) September 25, 2020
Hasbro PulseCon 2020 – List of Reveals for Black Series and Vinatge Collection – https://t.co/AvETfcaxLF #StarWars @Hasbro #HasbroPulseCon #HasbroPulse #Hasbro #TheMandalorian #TheBlackSeries #TheVintageCollection pic.twitter.com/MXuoVupidU
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 25, 2020
New TVC re-releases for Spring 2021 – Anakin, Queen Amidala, Battle Droid and TIE Fighter Pilot. @hasbro #hasbropulse #hasbropulsecon #theblackseries #thevintagecollection @starwars #haslab https://t.co/0kzmcRHvED pic.twitter.com/n6Z1Dpp5wg
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 25, 2020
TVC Captain Rex!! @hasbro #hasbropulse #hasbropulsecon #theblackseries #thevintagecollection @starwars #haslab https://t.co/p08vPHt2WN pic.twitter.com/nOrY7NzVEE
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 25, 2020
The Mandalorian Incinerator Trooper in TVC. @hasbro #hasbropulse #hasbropulsecon #theblackseries #thevintagecollection @starwars #haslab https://t.co/bIaMYDh5DW pic.twitter.com/3MQlDDDktd
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 25, 2020
Dark Side Rey in TBS. @hasbro #hasbropulse #hasbropulsecon #theblackseries #thevintagecollection @starwars #haslab https://t.co/ZmY6zJm8ce pic.twitter.com/QuQ5EB4mf5
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 25, 2020
The Armourer from The Mandalorian in TBS, was to be Celebration Exclusive, will come to mainline too. @hasbro #hasbropulse #hasbropulsecon #theblackseries #thevintagecollection @starwars #haslab https://t.co/mzaYdLflxz pic.twitter.com/4p7UaV5jOn
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 25, 2020
Holiday Edition Snowtrooper in TBS. @hasbro #hasbropulse #hasbropulsecon #theblackseries #thevintagecollection @starwars #haslab https://t.co/mnGvnDndPU pic.twitter.com/eZOFbPH0lu
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 25, 2020
Holiday Edition Sith Trooper in TBS. @hasbro #hasbropulse #hasbropulsecon #theblackseries #thevintagecollection @starwars #haslab https://t.co/0WHtGcWv2i pic.twitter.com/eO7G1klK53
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 25, 2020
Holiday Edition Clone Trooper in TBS. @hasbro #hasbropulse #hasbropulsecon #theblackseries #thevintagecollection @starwars #haslab https://t.co/ABOj8lieg0 pic.twitter.com/hs8YpMvyP4
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 25, 2020
Holiday Edition Stormtrooper in TBS. @hasbro #hasbropulse #hasbropulsecon #theblackseries #thevintagecollection @starwars #haslab https://t.co/qVEf3ERHq2 pic.twitter.com/Enxvdiixsb
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 25, 2020
Holiday Edition Range Trooper in TBS. @hasbro #hasbropulse #hasbropulsecon #theblackseries #thevintagecollection @starwars #haslab https://t.co/qeCLCliFwA pic.twitter.com/0kiSk7BHHt
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 25, 2020
Talking about the new TVC Falcon from Galaxy’s Edge. @hasbro #hasbropulse #hasbropulsecon #theblackseries #thevintagecollection @starwars #haslab https://t.co/RlYSnesY27 pic.twitter.com/fdWMKD3v24
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 25, 2020
These Falcon’s and the Sail Barge were designed by Mark Boudreaux. They are celebrating his retirement in a special segment and discussing the impact he’s had on the line. @hasbro #hasbropulse #hasbropulsecon #theblackseries #thevintagecollection @starwa… https://t.co/QBP4JMrDQ2 pic.twitter.com/ttVT2ScyL6
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) September 25, 2020