The purpose of Star Wars Thrills is to put all the Star Wars news from the last week in one location. We’ve got updates on The Mandalorian, video games, comics, collecting and 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.
You can click the links below for more on each update and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have news that you think should be included in the next installment of Star Wars Thrills!
DISNEY+ SERIES NEWS AND RUMORS
THE MANDALORIAN
The Mandalorian was named as one of the top TV shows of 2020 by the American Film Institute.
Season 3 of The Mandalorian is rumored to begin filming April 5th (via Jedi News).
Katie Sackhoff revealed that the cast did not know about Luke’s appearance in the finale till the episode aired (via Fantha Tracks).
The Writer’s Guild of America has an interesting interview with writer/director Jon Favreau.
AROUND THE WEB
Friends of the Force posted a great photo of George Lucas from Revenge of the Sith. Also check out Grand Moff Tarkin himself Peter Cushing wearing slippers while on set (via Hammer Horror Films).
Daisy Ridley is going to appear on the Great British Baking Show (via CBR).
There’s a great interview with Nilo Rodis-Jamero on Spotify. He’s the man who designed everything from the Biker Scouts to Princess Leia’s bikini.
VIDEO GAMES
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga will feature 300 playable characters! (via Jedi News).
The music from Battlefront is now available for download (via Variety).
Star Wars Battlefront titles are getting an OST release (via SWNN).
COMICS
Get a look at the third print cover for The High Republic #1 via Ario Anindito. Also get a look at the Issue #2 cover. Issue #5 can be seen at Jedi News.
StarWars.com has a preview of Issue #2 of The High Republic.
BOOKS
StarWars.com features a video about the new villains of The High Republic – The Nihil.
StarWars.com revealed plans for the Life Day Treasury. Yes, you read that right!
COLLECTING
Ming-Na Wen from The Mandalorian will be signing for Official Pix.
Star Wars Insider revealed their plans for their 200th issue! (via Fantha Tracks).
Hasbro revealed new Black Series figures for the 50th Anniversary of Lucasfilm (via IGN).
And last but certainly not least collecting news, Star Wars Droid stamps are coming this spring!
