The purpose of Star Wars Thrills is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of October 9, 2020 in one location. This week, we’ve got updates on the Obi-Wan Kenobi show, more on Star Wars: Squadrons, new collectables, 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
Ewan McGregor confirms a March 2021 start date for the Obi-Wan Kenobi show on The Graham Norton Show.
The Mandalorian Season 2 Writing Credits Reveal Jon Favreau Penned 6 Episodes – https://t.co/aIeZkyb7KJ #StarWars #TheMandalorian @StarWars @Jon_Favreau @dave_filoni @StarWars @ComicBook @WGAWest pic.twitter.com/8wn0keycBH
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) October 5, 2020
Disney Movies Arrive in 4K HDR in Apple's iTunes – https://t.co/6lwj5ykzHR #StarWars @DisneyPlus @DisneyPlusUK @AppleTV @iTunes @appleinsider @Apple #TheSkywalkerSaga @StarWars pic.twitter.com/0SHFBhvLXK
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) October 6, 2020
The second season of Mandalorian is approaching … we have seen very little of it … here is my little contribution#starwars #MandalorianSeason2 #posterdesign @starwars @themandalorian @Starwarsartists pic.twitter.com/nKwBt3iphz
— Oscar Art (@OscarArt4) October 8, 2020
Around the Web
Kelly Marie Tran On If She's Interested in Reprising Rose Tico – https://t.co/ka5Sn09qtZ #StarWars #RoseTico #KellyMarieTran @StarWars @Collider pic.twitter.com/Fq1oxLqP6K
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) October 7, 2020
This guy was designed and made for #theriseofskywalker but never made the cut. Check out link for full facts #StarWars https://t.co/qxGlBBSkOW pic.twitter.com/eFx8TGMrbj
— Jake Lunt Davies (@JakeLuntDavies) October 8, 2020
Video Games
Watch the cinematics from Star Wars: Squadrons – https://t.co/JHG5tl50vT #StarWars #FanthaTracks #starwarssquadrons pic.twitter.com/3Fbxo1jJXS
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 8, 2020
Star Wars: Squadrons t-shirts from JINX – https://t.co/2QWcfZgMwZ #StarWars #FanthaTracks @JINX #starwarssquadrons pic.twitter.com/rQmLEgebMQ
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 8, 2020
Vanessa Marshall and Star Wars: Squadrons: "Had so much fun" – https://t.co/B87RLAbmNM #StarWars #FanthaTracks @vanmarshall @EA_StarWars #starwarssquadrons #herasyndulla pic.twitter.com/bqv6yKOSJV
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 9, 2020
Books
On This Week in Star Wars, they kick off “Star Wars Reads” month with a cover and page reveal of the brand new manga adaption series Leia: Princess of Alderaan and read Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: A Crash of Fate by Zoraida Córdova for free until October 9. Plus, they jump back five years and crack open the fifth and final issue of the Lando miniseries by Marvel Comics.
More STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC books coming summer 2021 from @cavanscott @djolder & @justinaireland AND original fiction will be returning to STAR WARS INSIDER this December w/ a High Republic story from @CharlesSoule (And what of @claudiagray? You'll have to wait and see!) pic.twitter.com/eu4v9GBrh5
— Michael Siglain (@msiglain) October 8, 2020
I interviewed George Lucas for two days for The #StarWars Archives: Eps I-III, and pulled quotes from the previous three days. We talked about midichlorians, the whills, Sith Lords, nonlinear filmmaking, symbiotic relationships, and more. Pre-order here: https://t.co/KEFViXvutc pic.twitter.com/AmyigQr4W4
— Paul Duncan (@kershed) October 2, 2020
Preview pages from @ABRAMSbooks’ The Art of #TheMandalorian, out Dec 1, have been revealed via Amazon! @brianmatyasart and @CAlzmann’s early work on Mando and the Child can be seen, as well as two of the dozens of Dave Filoni sketches found in the book.#StarWars pic.twitter.com/L67zpT2ape
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) October 3, 2020
Look inside The Art of The Mandalorian Season One – https://t.co/hf61nLiLGW #StarWars #FanthaTracks @ABRAMSbooks @PhilSzostak #TheMandalorian @TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/BtNFYMWjMP
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) October 4, 2020
In honor of Star Wars reads month, download the eBook of "Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: A Crash of Fate," free for a limited time (US Only). Get the details on the Disney Parks Blog: https://t.co/YGCgvrr8Am pic.twitter.com/pD3VpHLePw
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) October 5, 2020
40 authors. 40 stories. If you missed any reveals, check out #FromaCertainPOVStrikesBack
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) October 6, 2020
There's so much more to discover. We can wait for you to read it. The book is coming Nov 10th. You can preorder from all our favorite booksellers at the link belowhttps://t.co/pT5WFpgNjz pic.twitter.com/l9i4Wa2GtT
The #GalaxysEdge custom edition of #StarWars #MythsAndFables by @George_Mann and @GGriffinart is now available online at Shop Disney! Get it while it's hot! https://t.co/kWgO95g2qV pic.twitter.com/i4yEyySAMH
— Star Wars Book News (@swbooknews) October 7, 2020
We chat with author Preeti Chhibber about her delightful new children’s book, A Jedi You Will Be: https://t.co/3I46OODyfT pic.twitter.com/ktb0cqijw7
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 7, 2020
Pilots! Learn more about your New Republic squadmates Keo and Frisk in this #StarWarsSquadrons short story, The Light You Bring: https://t.co/1MEphjaof2 pic.twitter.com/c9tDCnVaYn
— EA Star Wars (@EAStarWars) October 8, 2020
Comics
Exclusive Marvel Comics variants are coming to #NYCCMetaverse! https://t.co/8cwBgKiE45
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) October 5, 2020
The future hero gets ready for an important ritual in our exclusive preview of the upcoming manga adaptation of Leia: Princess of Alderaan. https://t.co/7ul56g5s0y pic.twitter.com/ftWLGGRG3W
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 6, 2020
Get a sneak peek at covers and details for @Marvel's Star Wars, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra, and more! https://t.co/zXppId5j4K pic.twitter.com/mBiBRg73Lh
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 7, 2020
Attractions
More Permits Filed for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel at Walt Disney World – https://t.co/0GRJJgIdif #StarWars @WaltDisneyWorld #GalacticStarcruiser @Disney #HollywoodStudios @wdwmagic @StarWars pic.twitter.com/9RKVTn88rv
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) October 6, 2020
Collecting
Interview with César Soares, Designer of LEGO Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina (#75290) – https://t.co/DsXvRdiAZp #StarWars @LEGO_Group @StarWars #MosEisleyCantina #LEGOStarWars #César Soares
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) October 4, 2020
SHOP NOW for FREE SHIPPING! https://t.co/UcMKEnsqCM
— Regal Robot (@RegalRobot) October 5, 2020
The newest release in the Beast Collection of deluxe magnets has arrived. This detailed mini sculpture was developed from the same high resolution laser scan used to create our #Rancor Prop Replica.#RegalRobot #StarWars pic.twitter.com/2H6GSGdQ2B
LEGO Star Wars Luke Skywalker with Blue Milk Polybag Revealed (#30625) – https://t.co/SlwQEhy456 #StarWars @LEGO_Group #LukeSkywalker #BlueMilk #LEGOStarWars @LSWGame @StarWars @HoloBrick pic.twitter.com/Hs5PCndIXq
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) October 5, 2020
Pre-Order GameStop Exclusive TBS 6" Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Gaming Greats Scout Trooper – https://t.co/pdwRzSixre #StarWars @Hasbro #GamingGreats #TheBlackSeries pic.twitter.com/jjsXt3JurP
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) October 5, 2020
New Cardboard Standees from season 2 of The Mandalorian from https://t.co/slFTJhG3jB #starwars #themandalorian – thanks to @kylocollector for the heads up
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) October 5, 2020
Magistrate Greef Karga, Marshal Cara Dune, Mythrol, Mortar Trooper pic.twitter.com/pPczgubyIL
Also Moff Gideon https://t.co/V5Uvc6Wr0y pic.twitter.com/WHEdLLHqHt
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) October 5, 2020
Sideshow New York Con 2020: Day 1 Press Images – https://t.co/opV4Ic5wYO #StarWars #SideshowNYCon #SideshowCollectibles #Sideshow #ComicCon #OnlineComicCon @collectsideshow @StarWars pic.twitter.com/5ugsGAFzrF
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) October 6, 2020
Hasbro HasLab The Razor Crest: 10,000 Backers Achieved, The Child with Pram Unlocked – https://t.co/KiOCzjaGbX #StarWars @Hasbro #HasLab #HasbroPulseCon #HasbroPulse #TheMandalorian @StarWars pic.twitter.com/GApxCsQeFf
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) October 7, 2020
This is the way.
— Bluefin Brands (@BluefinBrands) October 8, 2020
Styled by master sculptor Takayuki Takeya, the Mandalorian arrives in the Meisho Movie Realization series wearing an armor inspired by the first suit the Mandalorian is seen wearing on screen. https://t.co/T40msfBbQK 1/2 pic.twitter.com/o58gDqYKw3
Here’s a closer look at our NYCC Exclusive Star Wars – Luke & Leia Bundle Pop!s Which exclusive is your favorite? #FunkoVirtualCon #FunkoNYCC #NYCC pic.twitter.com/ZUKkmPMFHd
— Funko (@OriginalFunko) October 8, 2020
Hot Toys Reveals 1:6 Scale Death Watch Mandalorian #hottoys #themandalorian #deathwatch #starwars pic.twitter.com/YcwChFLq2M
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) October 8, 2020
🚨NEW RELEASE🚨 @travbotknight Licensed print ‘DEATH FROM ABOVE’. A3 Risograph print with free ‘x-ray specs’. Limited Hand numbered Edition:100 @ £25. AVAILABLE Fri Oct 9th / 5pm BST.#moorartgallery #travisknight #stormtrooper #retroart pic.twitter.com/cR6voCYjuy
— Moor-Art Gallery (@MoorArtGallery) October 7, 2020
#NYCC2020 is here! Day 1:Here's another #SneakPeek at the Star Wars™ Dr. Aphra 1/7 Scale bust, this time with paint. Available for pre-order 10/23!#starwars #DrAphra #NYCCMetaverse #Collectible pic.twitter.com/D8ovEsbOTu
— Gentle Giant Ltd (@GentleGiantLTD) October 8, 2020
NOW AVAILABLE – https://t.co/0zGfelYQSA
— Regal Robot (@RegalRobot) October 8, 2020
Cast in solid, heavy polyurethane resin, each #JabbaTheHutt Concept Maquette Replica is made in the U.S.A. and hand painted just like the original statue from the film's production!#RegalRobot #StarWars #GeekDeco #CustomCharacterStudio pic.twitter.com/F9ucHxvoVx
Bring the power of the Force to Halloween this year with these costumes, decorations, and more! https://t.co/UOVtr71MKh pic.twitter.com/Y1APXC7kbt
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 9, 2020