The purpose of Star Wars Thrills is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of April 3, 2020 in one location. This week, we’ve got the mystery of the Falcon’s triangular radar dish, a new writer for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, The Mandalorian Season 2 rumors, a new 501st Lego set, 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!
Movie News and Rumors
Immerse yourself into Star Wars #TheRiseOfSkywalker with the 360 VR Experience! Unlock it directly from your phone, by scanning any Star Wars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker Digital, Blu-ray or 4K UHD product art. Click here to begin your journey now: https://t.co/s6NLLoy9Nu pic.twitter.com/mimf02O7vh
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 2, 2020
“A maquette for another character I designed for #TheRiseOfSkywalker – The Eye of Webbish Bog aka The Oracle. We built & shot this insanely massive submerged baby head & symbiotic spider creature [but] the scene was lost in the edit.” – Jake Lunt Davieshttps://t.co/lW74tdijuB pic.twitter.com/byAsreiBnD
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) March 29, 2020
The Rise of Skywalker: The Millennium Falcon radar dish mystery is finally solved – https://t.co/yRtDaNt4Wl #StarWars #FanthaTracks @amazon @ilmvfx #theriseofskywalker pic.twitter.com/Mo8n1agi44
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) March 28, 2020
“Original concept art for Lando’s disguise in #TheRiseOfSkywalker. I had this idea for a helmet that in silhouette would look like a battered cowboy hat with the brim folded up at the front.” – concept artist @glyn_dillon #StarWarshttps://t.co/10nvVJFdJjhttps://t.co/87Pe0Oa6o8 pic.twitter.com/Cm2qsGySOw
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) March 29, 2020
Watch Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker's D-O in a Behind-the-Scenes Cliphttps://t.co/XayMognSuy
— SuperHeroHype by Mandatory (@SuperHeroHype) March 30, 2020
Star Wars: Trevorrow's Duel of the Fates Gets an Animated Shorthttps://t.co/tt70n7JHd3 pic.twitter.com/LvHAAMPlxA
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) March 31, 2020
#TheRiseOfSkywalker arrives home! Download https://t.co/mVXi17I07U’s exclusive printable covers inspired by concept art from the film: https://t.co/FhY8Dx7I1m pic.twitter.com/L2DtvAna4Z
— Star Wars (@starwars) March 31, 2020
#StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker may have been rewritten even more than you thought: https://t.co/b2gpvFpu1m
— SuperHeroHype by Mandatory (@SuperHeroHype) March 31, 2020
Solo: A Star Wars Story Screenwriter Says No One is Planning a Sequelhttps://t.co/FZKLrZ3kEj
— SuperHeroHype by Mandatory (@SuperHeroHype) April 1, 2020
Certainly appreciate but hard to advocate for & here's why: with multiple SW series in development/production, set at different points in the timeline. Without knowing what stories they're telling (& I don't) hard to know what a Solo series would even be with so much on the way.
— Jon Kasdan (@JonKasdan) March 31, 2020
“Kylo helmet concept for #TheRiseOfSkywalker. …One of my ‘Kylo Mk.2’ versions, drawing closer on the Vader aesthetic ; )” – concept artist Luke Fisher #StarWars https://t.co/RZmPk9Cce0 pic.twitter.com/jyCNdN1xo8
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) April 1, 2020
Following the tricks used in ANH, this is a cut out of a B-wing that is painted to look like it is really fully built. They used the same trick for the engines on the Blockade Runner in the Resistance Base too. pic.twitter.com/zGuWakBeSV
— AdmiralNick22, Pickle Ship Fan (@AdmiralNick22) April 2, 2020
Television News and Rumors
Variety is reporting that Joby Harold will write the Obi-Wan Kenobi series coming to Disney+. He takes over writing the series from Hossein Amini, who left the project back in January.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney Plus Series Enlists Joby Harold as New Writer (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/xHNKpSkXpf
— Variety (@Variety) April 2, 2020
The Armorer doesn't have enough #beskar to make everyone protective gloves. Do your part and #WashYourHands for 20 seconds. Help prevent the spread of #Covid_19 #Thisistheway #armorer #TheMandalorian #StayAtHomeAndStaySafe pic.twitter.com/l6yt5XWw1f
— emily swallow (@bigEswallz) March 28, 2020
#StarWars: @dave_filoni Possibly Teasing Another #CloneWars Alum for #TheMandalorian https://t.co/QAQDwhb49y pic.twitter.com/Zme8xcQalX
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) March 30, 2020
Watch a clip and view the first images from Star Wars: The Clone Wars Episode 707, launching on Disney+ this Friday #StarWars #TheCloneWars #DisneyPlus https://t.co/NgI9c95nec
— Vital Thrills (@vitalthrillscom) March 31, 2020
Ben Solo, Han, and Chewbacca are on their way back to the Millennium Falcon, but the Bug Hunters are in pursuit and they've got a score to settle with Ben !
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 1, 2020
Watch more #StarWarsRollOut on the Star Wars Kids YouTube channel! pic.twitter.com/OQ4wloAvrg
The virtual production side of The Mandalorian, featuring @ILMVFX's StageCraft and @UnrealEngine's tech https://t.co/SF29AJgOWZ pic.twitter.com/SEmPQppIdX
— Ian Failes (@ianfailes) April 2, 2020
Review of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Episode 707, titled “Dangerous Debt” and now available on Disney+ #StarWars #TheCloneWars #DisneyPlus https://t.co/D1qr0O3G0s
— Vital Thrills (@vitalthrillscom) April 3, 2020
Rumor: Jamie Lee Curtis cast in Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2? #StarWars #TheMandalorian https://t.co/0pEokhi3tz pic.twitter.com/IQMV9fp3fC
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) March 30, 2020
#StarWars: Michael Biehn's Look for #TheMandalorian Season 2 Revealed https://t.co/M6ncbfabfQ pic.twitter.com/SCwJwwmTsF
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) March 30, 2020
Around the Web
Andrew Jack, Major Ematt, Has Died Due to COVID-19 – https://t.co/oF4OXRP75S #StarWars #andrewjack pic.twitter.com/SLsIbd2rmX
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) March 31, 2020
Andrew Jack was the dialect coach on SOLO, and a kind and thoughtful man. We asked him to teach Alden to speak Shyriiwook, and I’ll always remember listening to them gargle-roar at each other back and forth.
— Christopher Miller (@chrizmillr) March 31, 2020
RIP https://t.co/ivlE7q4guB
Andrew was so welcoming — the way so many Star Wars crewmembers were— he loved sharing his love for these stories and was generous and supportive with his expertise. A welcome presence and always a breath of fresh joyous air on set. We’ll miss you, rebel. https://t.co/gG2tzsIKPP
— Phil Lord #BlackLivesMatter #StopAsianHate (@philiplord) March 31, 2020
https://t.co/4PnXpF7ohS pic.twitter.com/zcAR7tHgL4
— JJ Abrams (@jjabrams) March 31, 2020
It was always a pleasure to spend time with Andrew especially when I was out of costume, just hanging around the set or at the coffee tent outside our trailers. 3PO didn't require his dialogue services but many of us knew him as a charming & funny & wise & entertaining companion. pic.twitter.com/PGzjr0muL7
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) April 1, 2020
I had a good day today. Then I heard Andrew Jack had been killed by the C.Virus. He was a joy to be with on the new trilogy. As dialect coach, he helped the cast get it right through his talent and humour. As an actor, his distinguished features made him stand out in any scene. pic.twitter.com/p4HFsFknfl
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) March 31, 2020
#SocialDistancing pic.twitter.com/U0341n22lq
— The Star Wars Underworld (@TheSWU) March 29, 2020
“Part of an opening scene concept for #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens. I tried to copy the opening of A New Hope but showing now derelict Star Destroyers being towed in and dropped as junk on Jakku…” – design supervisor Christian Alzmannhttps://t.co/lVKV4JaQXD pic.twitter.com/SsqPAUph5p
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) March 29, 2020
During quarantine I imagined we lived in a world where we had a Lando Calrissian spin-off series pic.twitter.com/6MDe7hrXYX
— Peter Stults (@Stultsified) March 29, 2020
More… 🎨✨
— James Hance (@JimJeroo) March 30, 2020
(Acrylic / Watercolor Paper) pic.twitter.com/vd16aDR37l
Take a look at rarely seen @StarWars photos!
— That Junkman (@KennerToys) (@ItsThatJunkman) March 31, 2020
Watch: 25 Rare STAR WARS Photos! https://t.co/ulWi9ZxbuM#starwars pic.twitter.com/9YMFUGczhY
Regarding the Easter Eggs in the Star Wars prequels (I was the Animation Director on those movies), the "rule" was, animators could add something to the background as long as it did not pull the audience's eye from the primary focus of the shot. The "Eggs" added extra detail 😀 https://t.co/WvsJ8nXp7I
— Rob Coleman (@ArfKeldo) March 31, 2020
I've been asked, "Was Coleman Trebor named after me?" — Yes, George Lucas (with a suggestion from John Knoll) named him after me. "Trebor" is Robert spelled backwards. Later, there was an action figure & a LEGO minifig. Very cool 😁 pic.twitter.com/bPYKOJNkkV
— Rob Coleman (@ArfKeldo) April 1, 2020
What some of you may not know is that George Lucas & Rick McCallum asked me to direct the live-action Wookiees for the Kashyyyk sequence in "Revenge of the Sith" (2005). I am forever grateful for that opportunity. pic.twitter.com/igHOiXekzm
— Rob Coleman (@ArfKeldo) April 2, 2020
Video: Anthony Daniels Explains Every C-3PO Costume – https://t.co/w67WyE6rus #StarWars @ADaniels3PO #C3PO #TheRiseOfSkywalker #TheSkywalkerSaga pic.twitter.com/WvMdVsK894
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) April 2, 2020
Books
New Jedi Knights and Masters Revealed From Star Wars: The High Republic – https://t.co/qQ1D4mBQbX #StarWars #StarWarsTheHighRepublic #TheHighRepublic pic.twitter.com/VbZvY2QLWD
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) April 3, 2020
Pre-Order Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Galaxy Limited Edition – https://t.co/8K3CVtjILw #StarWars @insighteditions @MatthewReinhar1 @collectsideshow pic.twitter.com/6Kdv1QCe3c
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) March 27, 2020
"Star Wars" Ashley Eckstein Discusses New Ahsoka Tano Book [INTERVIEW] / #StarWars #Disney #DisneyPlus #AshleyEckstein #AhsokaTano @dave_filoni @disneyplus @starwars @HerUniverse @TheCloneWars https://t.co/dmScIsqgDH
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) March 30, 2020
The author of The Art of #TheRiseOfSkywalker discusses the new book and the concept art phase of #StarWars movies: https://t.co/UO3fLEql2H pic.twitter.com/Y7buhFovsr
— Star Wars (@starwars) March 31, 2020
Get a closer look at the new villain leading a resurgent Shadow Wing in Shadow Fall. The next #AlphabetSquadron novel, coming in June.https://t.co/4pmaxip3eF
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) April 3, 2020
This week in Star Wars, Lucasfilm has an exclusive first look at concept art of the Jedi from Star Wars: The High Republic; a character reveal from Star Wars: Shadow Fall, the sequel to Alphabet Squadron; and new toys including a LEGO set inspired by the 501st Legion and more Hasbro action figures.
Video Games
Star Wars Episode I Racer Coming to Nintendo Switch and PS4 – https://t.co/4nvMWt9z8R #StarWars #StarWarsBlog #NintendoSwitch #PS4 pic.twitter.com/JiEk3TVLTD
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) March 27, 2020
paintings I did for Jedi: Fallen Order in 2016 pic.twitter.com/y1yEzipevC
— prog (@progwwww) March 29, 2020
“Character design I did for Vader Immortal.” – @ILMVFX senior concept artist Karl Lindberg #StarWars @ILMxLAB https://t.co/xbJv1Zrr2x pic.twitter.com/zAvpHJYQfQ
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) March 30, 2020
Collecting
For the Republic! The 501st Legion march into battle with a new set from LEGO: https://t.co/5n5DDTfHgW pic.twitter.com/MQCPNRn54H
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 2, 2020
LEGO Announce Set 75280 – 501st Legion Clone Troopers Set – https://t.co/LtQ1wGSpAN #StarWars @LEGO_Group #JediNewsNetwork pic.twitter.com/Pr5arFLFCi
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) April 2, 2020
LEGO Star Wars Buildable Helmets Designer Interview – https://t.co/A7T5BCcsZt #StarWars @LEGO_Group #LEGOStarWars @StarWars pic.twitter.com/T6p5NOK39X
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) March 30, 2020
As part of the Star Wars Fan Celebration, Star Wars Insider is excited to reveal Hasbro's Star Wars: The Black Series 6-inch Admiral Ackbar figure – available this fall! #starwars #hasbro pic.twitter.com/Nd1gvy6cu2
— Star Wars Insider (@SW_Insider) March 31, 2020
We are thrilled that Hasbro has allowed us to bring you this first look at the upcoming Vintage Collection K2S0 figure! #StarWars #TVChttps://t.co/u66O1MJKbX
— BanthaSkull.com (@BanthaSkullcom) March 31, 2020
The Black Series Heavy Infantry Mandalorian Figure Now Exclusive to Entertainment Earth – https://t.co/JqMdHXMxEc #StarWars @Hasbro #TheBlackSeries #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/E024VcBRkT
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) April 1, 2020
Collectors, this is the bounty you're looking for. 7 new #StarWars Black Series figures have been revealed: https://t.co/o6OVj23uMn pic.twitter.com/loThEYsBzh
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 2, 2020