The purpose of Star Wars Thrills is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of August 16, 2020 in one location. This week, we’ve got updates on the new LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, updates on The Mandalorian Season 2, new merchandise, 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
‘The Mandalorian’ DP Greig Fraser On Developing Disney+ Drama’s LED Volume: “The Beginning Of Something Extraordinarily Powerful” https://t.co/Tp7zUBFKeq pic.twitter.com/nN7cHMuTML
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) August 3, 2020
Disney+ Surpasses 60 Million Subscribers, The Mandalorian Season 2 Still Coming in October – https://t.co/rAylGnsczV #StarWars #Disney #DisneyEarningsCall #DisneyPlus #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/iwR6oM2GWg
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 4, 2020
A report has found that #TheMandalorian on #DisneyPlus was the most in-demand of all shows from new streaming services https://t.co/xTmLlU7V2c
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) August 6, 2020
How IG-11 Was Brought To Life for The Mandalorian TV Series – https://t.co/VDQqGzW8je #StarWars @screenrant @themandalorian @dave_filoni @Jon_Favreau @HybrideTechno @Ubisoft @disneyplus @DisneyPlusUK #TheMandalorian #TheChild #IG11 pic.twitter.com/cQMiyweNRH
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 9, 2020
Composer Ludwig Göransson On Recreating John Williams Magic For ‘The Mandalorian,’ Finishing ‘Tenet’ In Quarantine & Takeaways From Working With Christopher Nolan https://t.co/Egpd85Kyrs pic.twitter.com/gzipnZR49l
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) August 11, 2020
‘The Mandalorian’s’ Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni On Bringing ‘Star Wars’ To TV And Scoring 15 Emmy Nominations – Disney Drive-In Series https://t.co/EWVYpk2TTn pic.twitter.com/0UQjD5Q0YY
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) August 14, 2020
Jon Favreau Talks About Iron Man Influences on The Mandalorian – https://t.co/XEcH91jXwI #StarWars @ComicBook @CameronBonomolo @Jon_Favreau @themandalorian #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/0CRMqCSq5Y
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 15, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: @adriaarjona is set to star opposite Diego Luna in Disney Plus’ #StarWars series based on the Cassian Andor character Luna played in 'Rogue One' https://t.co/RWb66mrPuB
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) August 10, 2020
Diego Luna Is In No Rush To Start Filming Cassian Andor Disney+ Series – https://t.co/x9mi5RqVzK #StarWars #DiegoLuna #CassianAndor #DisneyPlus @DisneyPlus @DisneyPlusUK @StarWars pic.twitter.com/P19OAi30Wp
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 8, 2020
Apple TV+ will release motorcycle series Long Way Up, starring Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, on September 18 #LongWayUp https://t.co/Byf2LrJoZh
— Vital Thrills (@vitalthrillscom) August 3, 2020
Show your strength. Test your knowledge. Prove your bravery.
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 5, 2020
Young Padawans compete using their skills for the chance to become Jedi Knights in an all-new #JediTempleChallenge! Watch the full first season, now on Star Wars Kids: https://t.co/Pu1TLPED8O pic.twitter.com/tLGA9ewuJI
OFFICIAL @BBCWorld Trailer 'Sneak Peek' for #StarWars documentary, TOY EMPIRE. Now screening 10x in the coming week. Global and back on British TV screens + @BBCiPlayer
— David Whiteley (@david_insideout) August 12, 2020
ALL LISTINGS here – Times as BST. @propstore_com https://t.co/4kot0cdHM1 pic.twitter.com/fRqiVGgDrM
EXCLUSIVE: A #Lego #StarWars holiday special is coming to @disneyplus this fall! https://t.co/ihAFNCZyVF
— USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) August 13, 2020
Tis the season for a festive holiday celebration of the entire Star Wars saga…
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 13, 2020
Get ready for The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, a #DisneyPlus Original, premiering on 11/17. Get all the details on https://t.co/mVXi17qoJk: https://t.co/aKPEO6CKBF pic.twitter.com/vTFw7dDmbF
If you’d like to learn more about The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, click here.
Around the Web
Wilford Brimley, Noa Briqualon in The Battle For Endor, Has Died Aged 85 – https://t.co/j9qKVCVY79 #StarWars pic.twitter.com/rIDIIPaKnD
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 2, 2020
Farewell, Wilford Brimley, whom we loved in The Thing, Cocoon, and yes, Ewoks: The Battle for Endor: https://t.co/PHiahSKGoF
— SuperHeroHype by Mandatory (@SuperHeroHype) August 2, 2020
Rest in peace Wilford Brimley – https://t.co/3INzqlWscV #StarWars #FanthaTracks #wilfordbrimley pic.twitter.com/6Gf2AZ7kdO
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) August 2, 2020
Aubree Miller – Cindel Towani from the Ewoks movies – on the passing of Wilford Brimley – https://t.co/EBgHN1JWTn #StarWars #FanthaTracks #wilfordbrimley #battleforendor #aubreemiller pic.twitter.com/ViGBoDUvIp
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) August 3, 2020
Tom Pollock’s Legacy: Lawyered Hollywood’s Greatest Deal, The One That Gave George Lucas ‘Star Wars’ Sequel Rights https://t.co/Ug0cFOj3WJ pic.twitter.com/jRD3oJPr8f
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) August 3, 2020
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and ET Connection Revealed – https://t.co/g8wHi3qYbG #StarWars #ReturnOfTheJedi #ET #PatWelsh @Screenrant pic.twitter.com/wOjjyfPPY9
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 3, 2020
'Dagobah', from Darth Elvis and Blues Harvest – https://t.co/8ytS7wQb0l #StarWars #FanthaTracks @bluesharvest @darth_elvis #Empire40 pic.twitter.com/5vn4WzzX8E
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) August 4, 2020
#ageofresistance #starwars pic.twitter.com/zuu4FGqlGS
— Paul Shipper (@paulshipper) August 4, 2020
Star Wars Celica #classic #starwars #anewhope #darthvader #c3po #r2d2 pic.twitter.com/mrTl2EuPDX
— Classic Star Wars (@ClassicStarWars) August 9, 2020
The Empire Strikes Back en @Behance: https://t.co/wFTsoz20Lw
— Ignacio RC (@Ignacio__RC) August 9, 2020
Medieval Remixes of Star Wars Themes Are Music to Thine Ears https://t.co/cSYUgX248W via @io9 #StarWars
— Star Wars Events (@StarWarsEvents) August 9, 2020
We have a new crewmember – Chewbacca arriving to us on the #ProgressMS15! If you remember, he was Master Yoda’s bodyguard during the battle with separatists on planet Kashyyyk. And now they are reunited again, a true star team at the ISS!
— Ivan Vagner (@ivan_mks63) August 11, 2020
P.S.: And yes, he is also handmade. pic.twitter.com/3Gg9ATKfrU
This original art was designed and used as a five fold cover for the Hollywood Reporter to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of #TwentiethCenturyFox in 1984. pic.twitter.com/AtrbVjsEpT
— Drew Struzan (@DrewStruzan) August 13, 2020
Books
Today, we have a new excerpt from #ThrawnAscendancy via @IGN. Read / listen to the excerpt below
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) August 5, 2020
Thrawn and his crew aboard the Chiss warship Springhawk encounter an enemy force. As always, Thrawn has a plan for that.
CHAOS RISING is onsale Sept 1st.https://t.co/GHDfsuVAID
When the #ThrawnAscendancy trilogy begins, you'll be going beyond the galaxy far, far away…. into a new world of stories. Take a look at the Dramatis Personae along with helpful info about the Chiss Ascendancy, both included inside #StarWar #ChaosRising. pic.twitter.com/ul65J0ioDc
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) August 5, 2020
The news is out! I'm writing an original novel for @starwars THE MANDALORIAN. Out Fall 2021 from @DelReyStarWars. More details coming soon! https://t.co/ubFzMO4F6o pic.twitter.com/dOfEiSgKqr
— Adam Christopher (@ghostfinder) August 10, 2020
Audiobook Cast For Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Stories of Light and Dark Revealed – https://t.co/saPBS7A349 #StarWars #TheCloneWars @DisneyBooks pic.twitter.com/iWVlusfXSO
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 10, 2020
Exclusive: See Leia's Rise of Skywalker lightsaber in all its glory https://t.co/kz2i9Y5cE8 pic.twitter.com/XrASh7LB3Y
— io9 (@io9) August 10, 2020
Exclusive Interview and Excerpt for Star Wars: The High Republic – A Test of Courage – https://t.co/KeWAoXYFgR #StarWars @justinaireland #TheHighRepublic @StarWars pic.twitter.com/F7JFUj64VE
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 12, 2020
💥Today at @nerdist I have the exclusive reveal for the title, description, and cover for the third Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron book!💥
— Amy Ratcliffe (@amy_geek) August 14, 2020
Details: https://t.co/HBeZ1OmMzB pic.twitter.com/JGOu1d2CP0
Comics
https://t.co/xt6uyVjLPW Exclusive Preview From Darth Vader (2020) #4 – https://t.co/NJdfjGLEMt #StarWars @starwars @marvel #darthvader @gregpak @Raffaele_Ienco @JoeCaramagna@TommyGWrites @MarkPaniccia @inhyuklee @msiglain pic.twitter.com/BaQuYu6ua7
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 5, 2020
#ThisWeekInStarWars: we celebrate the finale of #JediTempleChallenge, go over exciting Star Wars comics news, and much more!
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 6, 2020
Presented by @GEICO. #ad pic.twitter.com/w3RQPc0vLC
#ThisWeekInStarWars, we share news on the brand-new LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, sneak peeks at upcoming books and comics, and much more! Presented by @GEICO. #ad pic.twitter.com/TIZPiBSKGF
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 13, 2020
Commander Cody, Captain Rex, and other clones, pinned down for the duration, swap war stories in a galaxy far, far away. Pick up Star Wars Adventures: Clone Wars #4 in comic shops next week. @MichaelMoreci @derek_charm —https://t.co/jhEONVQq2e pic.twitter.com/I44D93ii9p
— IDW Publishing (@IDWPublishing) August 14, 2020
Video Games
Fate has chosen you. All three episodes of #VaderImmortal: A Star Wars VR Series are coming to @PlayStation VR on August 25. pic.twitter.com/hkyI2NyDek
— ILMxLAB (@ILMxLAB) August 6, 2020
Vader Immortal Series Coming to PlayStation VR on August 25, New Trailer Released – https://t.co/z0UjXdDqMw #StarWars @ILMxLAB #VaderImmortal pic.twitter.com/rtDwVdhQlD
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 6, 2020
Cancelled Star Wars game was basically "Star Wars Uncharted", says former EA Visceral devhttps://t.co/PfK5hS0Ull pic.twitter.com/57QQRIiHGl
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) August 12, 2020
Attractions
Galaxy's Edge: Could an Equity dispute change Savi's Workshop? – https://t.co/uHOjE5oZ3k #StarWars #FanthaTracks @EotGBlog #savisworkshop #galaxysedge pic.twitter.com/J5Ldh8kcH8
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) August 2, 2020
Plexiglass Dividers Added to IT-S Resistance Transport at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – https://t.co/hG0sfEftCh #StarWars @DisneyParks @WaltDisneyWorld #HollywoodStudios #RiseOfTheResistance @WDWNT @StarWars pic.twitter.com/sABBxTXHbH
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 3, 2020
Star Wars Rival Run Weekend 2021 – https://t.co/UugeqWORTq #StarWars #FanthaTracks @runDisney #StarWarsRivalRunWeekend pic.twitter.com/v5aI1T6AGu
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) August 6, 2020
Star Wars Rival Run Weekend, April 15th – 18th, 2021 – https://t.co/KAk2KZLaCd #StarWars @runDisney #StarWarsRivalRunWeekend @OtterBox @StarWars pic.twitter.com/VhrEz28YXG
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 7, 2020
WATCH: Lightning Strikes Disney's Star Wars: #GalaxysEdge Theme Park Attractionhttps://t.co/Zy8nvXf7Gx pic.twitter.com/2RTUgeQAK3
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) August 13, 2020
Collecting
LEGO ART: Listen to the original soundtrack: Star Wars The Sith – https://t.co/k9o5RaRqzp #StarWars #FanthaTracks @LEGO_Group #dougchiang #iainmccaig pic.twitter.com/wHv0SzrclW
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) August 1, 2020
Official Images of LEGO Star Wars: Bespin Duel Set (#75294) Revealed – https://t.co/VbOadWetiP #StarWars @LEGO_Group #LEGOStarWars @StarWars #ESB40 #TheEmpireStrikesBack pic.twitter.com/gATRSutqmT
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 1, 2020
First look at one of what were meant to be a shared Celebration exclusive. *Likely* still releasing 8/27 pic.twitter.com/0cqIPvaJVS
— MTFBWY (@MayTheFunkoBWY) August 2, 2020
The ultimate art piece for any Star Wars fan is finally here 💥
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) August 5, 2020
Available now: https://t.co/nNE3I6J4Dw pic.twitter.com/ch18r2ZxQ8
Funko Reveals Amazon Exclusive POP! Battle at Echo Base Probe Droid – https://t.co/1f428J3bgP #StarWars @OriginalFunko #FunkoPop #Funko #PopVinyl pic.twitter.com/8AVwDxpBob
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 5, 2020
The #TuskanRaider is on the hunt in the newest #StarWars statue from #Kotobukiya https://t.co/fmKJedx2FY
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) August 6, 2020
First look at Star Wars Celebration exclusive Concept Series Boba Fett Pop! Will be shared with a retailer.
— DisFunko (@DisFunko) August 6, 2020
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Repost u/thesneak01 pic.twitter.com/yAUT7WLOuw
Pandora Announces Star Wars Jewellery Collection – https://t.co/i2mjDcNS93 #StarWars #StarWarsxPandora @PANDORA_Corp @StarWars pic.twitter.com/TCxBwMCUlk
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 7, 2020
Regal Robot Launches New Beast Collection With Han Solo’s Tauntaun Magnet – https://t.co/amfy8QwAMP #StarWars @RegalRobot pic.twitter.com/l57ZINN99B
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 10, 2020
Take a few minutes to watch this fascinating video detailing a late '70s #DarthVader touring costume that will be going up for auction via @propstore_com on August 26th! The lineage of the helmet alone is inspiring!https://t.co/mulxsn2BvV#StarWars #PropStore pic.twitter.com/mJWkG9J1lj
— TomSpinaDesigns (@TomSpinaDesigns) August 11, 2020
For Classic Cool, Po-Zu Go Old School with Rebellion High-tops in Off-white – https://t.co/IIgN41hfeU #StarWars @Po_Zu @StarWars #Aurebesh #RebelAlliance pic.twitter.com/8oDLCv4FrQ
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 11, 2020
Star Wars items go under the hammer at Los Angeles Prop Store auction – https://t.co/g2zULLE7rY #StarWars #FanthaTracks @propstore_com pic.twitter.com/BOIPZpy9sJ
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) August 11, 2020
Ruggable Launches Collection of Star Wars Inspired Washable Rugs – https://t.co/0CDL84bh5M #StarWars @Ruggable @StarWars pic.twitter.com/sB0PMYYjX8
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 13, 2020
Awesome Book Nook Action Figure Dioramas from https://t.co/FSI4MGs46F | https://t.co/Gox1PxSoBv https://t.co/LB2ERQ21C0 @donttrythis @nchan @testedcom #starwars pic.twitter.com/Vj1AFlr3Um
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) August 13, 2020
New Star Wars Sculptures Debut Outside The LEGO Store at Disney Springs – https://t.co/EQKYr5aK1p #StarWars @LEGO_Group #LEGOStarWars #DisneySprings #WaltDisneyWorld #LEGOStore @WDWNT @StarWars pic.twitter.com/zJKi3hWYii
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 14, 2020
Disney Store Exclusive Elite Series R5-P8 Found – image via Aaron K on Facebook #disneystore #eliteseries #galaxysedge #starwars pic.twitter.com/rqbMeYPOgk
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) August 14, 2020