The purpose of Star Wars Thrills is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of August 21, 2020 in one location. This week, we’ve got updates on The Mandalorian, a first look at upcoming Star Wars games, new Galaxy’s Edge toys, Star Wars knitting, 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
Kathleen Kennedy: Star Wars Movies Stepping Back for the Moment – https://t.co/EJRcK6xzns #StarWars @StarWars #KathleenKennedy @TheWrap @DigitalSpy pic.twitter.com/exypxlpiJa
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 23, 2020
Television News and Rumors
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy discusses Baby Yoda, 'The Mandalorian' and the future of 'Star Wars' https://t.co/GRKaWZMddj
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) August 21, 2020
The Mandalorian production designer Andrew L. Jones talks recreating the OT Star Wars look – https://t.co/MUITcd3Z2N #StarWars #FanthaTracks #themandalorian @themandalorian @latimes pic.twitter.com/rLBo9UgjxD
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) August 22, 2020
Great interview with Emmy nominee Andrew Jones in the LA Times. The magic of StageCraft requires great collaboration — the director, production designer, DP, and VFX team drive the illusion together: https://t.co/Lh5UXQWkcu
— Rob Bredow (@rbredow) August 22, 2020
Kathleen Kennedy Confirms Obi-Wan Kenobi Is a Limited Series on Disney+ – https://t.co/nwq91bnfmi #StarWars #ObiWanKenobi @StarWars #KathleenKennedy @TheWrap @ComicBook pic.twitter.com/6Fiztnrdme
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 22, 2020
A massive new 'The Mandalorian’ box set collects all eight chapters from Ludwig Göransson's score https://t.co/29GVzp0oli pic.twitter.com/ORxW5F602p
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) August 24, 2020
Giancarlo Esposito Confirms He Did All His Own Stunts in Season 2 of The Mandalorian – https://t.co/47U1Av8z3D #StarWars #TheMandalorian #Darksaber @quiethandfilms @StarWars @Comicbook pic.twitter.com/3SSpGHeAsv
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 26, 2020
Three New 'Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures' Shorts Centered Around Galaxy's Edge Debut (VIDEO) – #GalaxyOfAdventures #GalaxysEdge #StarWars – https://t.co/yhG8WoyUlg pic.twitter.com/N1ElVfQc41
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) August 27, 2020
Around the Web
This video shows last minute rehearsals for Jabba the Hutt before the cameras began to roll.
— Jamie Benning of Filmumentaries.com (@jamieswb) August 21, 2020
To find out more about what it took to bring Jabba to life, listen to Episode 7 of The Filmumentaries Podcast – https://t.co/oZyoUDROfw pic.twitter.com/vXJCllBX2g
This was the first sketch I did to explore the idea of applying the Japanese art of kintsugi or kintsukuroi to resurrect #KyloRen’s broken helmet. We changed the literal gold to evil red quite quickly #TheRiseofSkywalker https://t.co/1bVca4SX4k pic.twitter.com/2XnflpbUD7
— Jake Lunt Davies (@JakeLuntDavies) August 21, 2020
Star Wars Influence on Baby Name Choices Says Office for National Statistics (UK) – https://t.co/yYLL0n23nm #StarWars #KyloRen #AdamDriver #TheForceAwakens @ONS @StarWars pic.twitter.com/xAlCmS3IqE
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 26, 2020
VIDEO: Making of the Computer Graphics for Star Wars (Episode IV) https://t.co/SUckzZ7UmF pic.twitter.com/q3fspNuXHA
— ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴇᴀʀᴅᴇᴅ ᴛʀɪᴏ (@thebeardedtrio) August 26, 2020
#Kylo Ren and the Oracle concept from The Rise of Skywalker. Kylo was in a bit of a decapitating mood in that film. First this guy, then Boolio. I think he might have had the Oracle’s neck in his sights too once he’d got that Wayfinder. #starwars pic.twitter.com/u6TIFObn6O
— Jake Lunt Davies (@JakeLuntDavies) August 26, 2020
Kelly Marie Tran discusses playing the title role in Disney's 'Raya and the Last Dragon' and shares what it's like following up 'Star Wars' with another huge project. https://t.co/pnWZTr81NW
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) August 27, 2020
'Star Wars' Star #KellyMarieTran reveals the challenge of shooting Leia's scenes with preexisting footage of the late Carrie Fisher https://t.co/lK3solk3gd pic.twitter.com/uTebJU9vuP
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) August 27, 2020
Get an exclusive look at how Daisy Ridley, James McAvoy, and Willem Dafoe recorded their roles for the video game 'Twelve Minutes' during a pandemic. https://t.co/JrkZD1gJod
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) August 27, 2020
"Nothing was coming through," the actress recalls of those first couple months after 'Rise of Skywalker' hit theaters. https://t.co/ELMIZ0EXcC
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) August 27, 2020
Books
The Rise of Skywalker Little Golden Book out 25th August – https://t.co/3wMBbmFuiH #StarWars #FanthaTracks @PenguinRHUK @DelReyStarWars @penguinrandom @delreybooks @StarWarsBooksUK #littlegoldenbook pic.twitter.com/daP5DuHElG
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) August 22, 2020
Comics
IDW Tease Mock Cover for The Mandalorian One-Shot Comic – https://t.co/19odt6jmd8 #StarWars @IDWPublishing @themandalorian #TheChild #TheMandalorian #BabyYoda pic.twitter.com/d4i3OCXRl6
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 22, 2020
Video Games
Learn more about the story of #StarWarsSquadrons, where you'll play on both sides of a conflict for the fate of the galaxy in this never-before-seen video! pic.twitter.com/AN6EDEzObP
— EA Star Wars (@EAStarWars) August 27, 2020
The New Republic is building something to end the war, and the Empire needs to know what it is. Experience both sides of the fight for the galaxy in #StarWarsSquadrons. Available on October 2. https://t.co/MgWJdH1FJf pic.twitter.com/c32x6z4zO2
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 27, 2020
In a galaxy far, far away, deep into the Outer Rim, the world of Batuu awaits your Sim. The Sims 4 Star Wars #JourneyToBatuu Game Pack is available September 8! Create your unique #TheSimsxStarWars story. https://t.co/OdapSziYKR pic.twitter.com/BstYMUiHYu
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 27, 2020
Your favorite songs from around the galaxy, now in the palm of your hand. The #JediFallenOrder Soundtrack is available now! https://t.co/GhgP6CD7op pic.twitter.com/8dZj5gPlkV
— EA Star Wars (@EAStarWars) August 21, 2020
Video: ILMxLAB Vader Immortal VR Series Available Now On PlayStation VR – https://t.co/myvwQgCyK2 #StarWars @ILMxLAB #VaderImmortal pic.twitter.com/daGniLUGiV
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 25, 2020
Deluxe Version of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Includes Luke Blue Milk Minifigure – https://t.co/0WRZXuEEDY #StarWars @LEGO_Group #LEGOStarWars @LSWGAME #TheSkywalkerSaga #Gamescom2020 #Gamescom pic.twitter.com/hwosbTC7VJ
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 27, 2020
See the #LEGOStarWars: The Skywalker Saga Deluxe Edition… unmasked. https://t.co/NfGxc4J6E3 pic.twitter.com/vh3VbT1E7r
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 27, 2020
Attractions
New Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Progress Photos – https://t.co/dNApQyUgYw #StarWars @bioreconstruct @Disney #WaltDisneyWorld #HollywoodStudios @StarWars @WDWNT pic.twitter.com/wNGk42vHba
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 25, 2020
This month on The Star Wars Show, take a look back at some rare Star Wars Celebration moments from the past including George Lucas teasing Star Wars: The Clone Wars at his first Celebration, Dave Filoni giving a first look at Star Wars Rebels, and Jon Stewart chatting with George Lucas, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher. Plus, get a first look at some brand new Star Wars Celebration exclusive merchandise.
The #StarWarsCelebration Exclusive Merchandise Store is your first chance to purchase Pins, T-Shirts, Collectibles and More! Original event date ticket holders get 3-days early access starting 8/28 at 12 noon ET and open to the public 8/31 at 12 noon ET. https://t.co/DM4VNz5Eb8 pic.twitter.com/PJ44Iv5QRW
— StarWars Celebration (@SW_Celebration) August 26, 2020
On This Week in Star Wars, check out the new exclusive Star Wars Celebration merchandise, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge gets animated on Star Wars Kids, and get excited for all the Star Wars games news coming out of Gamescom Opening Night Live. Plus, we celebrate Kenny Baker’s birthday.
'Star Wars: Squadrons' Wins Best Action Game at Gamescom (Updating) https://t.co/NSZnNSDSHQ pic.twitter.com/Ird9ZW6dfF
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) August 27, 2020
May the Force be with you, always. Experience all nine films like never before in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, coming Spring 2021: https://t.co/tBiMz1jPnI pic.twitter.com/KDrE4vLn9k
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 27, 2020
In a galaxy far, far away, deep into the Outer Rim, the world of Batuu awaits your Sim. The Sims 4 Star Wars Journey to Batuu Game Pack is available September 8! Create your unique #TheSimsxStarWars story: https://t.co/OrpnA7VfUK#JourneyToBatuu pic.twitter.com/t5npF4Fmfh
— The Sims (@TheSims) August 27, 2020
Thank you @gamescom for selecting #StarWarsSquadrons as Best Action Game! pic.twitter.com/Ss2Igtq4Ue
— EA Star Wars (@EAStarWars) August 27, 2020
Collecting
New #Hasbro Star Wars Fan First Friday Product Reveals – #StarWars – https://t.co/sf9cjUegKf pic.twitter.com/XWs3N1rLr8
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) August 21, 2020
Hondo is coming on a Vintage Card #FanFirstFriday #HasbroPulse @Hasbro #TheVintageCollection #TheBlackSeries https://t.co/qOP8joiEPQ pic.twitter.com/RwrVIJrTYV
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 21, 2020
New Tantive IV playset!! #FanFirstFriday #HasbroPulse @Hasbro #TheVintageCollection #TheBlackSeries https://t.co/VMgxU0b2CZ pic.twitter.com/F4uuQErA56
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 21, 2020
New Rogue One cardback! #FanFirstFriday #HasbroPulse @Hasbro #TheVintageCollection #TheBlackSeries https://t.co/lyxJizTkMq pic.twitter.com/BnfLQLPmXL
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 21, 2020
First Black Series announcement in the Gaming Greats line is Specialist Purge Trooper from Fallen Order. #FanFirstFriday #HasbroPulse @Hasbro #TheVintageCollection #TheBlackSeries https://t.co/Upsnta0OUo pic.twitter.com/zJV5dL1kk5
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 21, 2020
New Force FX Emperor Lightsaber #FanFirstFriday #HasbroPulse @Hasbro #TheVintageCollection #TheBlackSeries https://t.co/WZM6bu6ykU pic.twitter.com/e4aYe0ADaD
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 21, 2020
#TheMandalorian Itty Bitty is now available to purchase on the @Hallmark website. Visit the blog for more information and for the preview of the Baby Yoda Itty Bitty if you haven't seen it already. https://t.co/gcowosVyjA pic.twitter.com/LuK0tq60ka
— Jenmarie (@acrossthestars) August 22, 2020
Regal Robot Facebook Live – Jabba and Rancor Sneak Peek – https://t.co/zS3axppPGv #StarWars @RegalRobot @TomSpinaDesigns @StarWars #JabbaTheHutt pic.twitter.com/DU0PyBQoYh
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 23, 2020
LEGO Star Wars Razor Crest Renamed in Parts of Europe – https://t.co/TC2OLm8RTP #StarWars @LEGO_Group @TheMandalorian @DisneyPlus @DisneyPlusUK #TheMandalorian @StarWars pic.twitter.com/LpWyguBUwR
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 24, 2020
Last month, @GentleGiantLtd. teased a #DarkRey #MiniBust. Today, they confirmed it!https://t.co/ssuPWrhkdr#Rebelscum #Rebelscumcom #GentleGiantLtd #TheRiseOfSkywalker #EpisodeIX #StarWars #Rey #GentleGiantLtdMiniBust pic.twitter.com/cSXig3iCiS
— Rebelscum.com (@rebelscumnews) August 24, 2020
@GentleGiantLTD has just announced that we'll be getting a new #MiniBust of #TheEmperor based on his appearance in #EpisodeIX! https://t.co/3m6OfDfzd3 #Rebelscum #Rebelscumcom #GentleGiantLtd #TheRiseOfSkywalker #EmperorPalpatine #StarWars pic.twitter.com/k7qSSOriD6
— Rebelscum.com (@rebelscumnews) August 24, 2020
For those curious about the protocol Droid TC-4 who is include with the Hasbro Celebrate the Saga: Sith multipack – here is a reference image from the Star Wars Chronicles: The Prequels book (page 35) #hasbro #starwars #thephantommenace #celebratethesaga #sith pic.twitter.com/ddPelcZbPm
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) August 24, 2020
Target Exclusive Galaxy’s Edge Droid Depot Assortment revealed – thanks to Greg S. for the pics #hasbro #target #galaxysedge #droiddepot pic.twitter.com/XTSrsE6aKq
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) August 24, 2020
Also coming to Target: Design-A-Droid Customizable Droids BB and R2 units – $12.99 each DPCI: 087-16-7677 #hasbro #designadroid #galaxysedge #target #astromechs Images via Greg S. pic.twitter.com/m6DTcoisuO
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) August 24, 2020
Here's a closer look at our Star Wars™ Concept Series Chewbacca™ Pop! Check out our blog for more information on when and where to shop! Find the link in our bio! #FunkoVirtualCon #StarWars @starwars https://t.co/Cx4pol36FE pic.twitter.com/qzfBMGSPEL
— Funko (@OriginalFunko) August 25, 2020
Boba Fett Jets Onto the Star Wars x adidas Top Ten Hi – https://t.co/e5bcTQhvDi #StarWars @adidas #BobaFett #ESB40 #TheEmpireStrikesBack @hypebeast pic.twitter.com/6CCnhRbipw
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 25, 2020
Star Wars TIE Fighter Desk From Rooms To Go – https://t.co/irfhN68E1v #StarWars @RoomsToGo #TIEFighter #BackToSchool pic.twitter.com/D89R99ajtH
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 25, 2020
Star Wars The Mandalorian Darksaber Lightsaber with Electronic Lights and Sounds – https://t.co/OmPEaheM3i #StarWars #FanthaTracks @hasbro @SmythsToysUK #darksaber pic.twitter.com/Ntsue7oDB4
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) August 25, 2020
Insight Editions Announce Star Wars: Knitting The Galaxy by Tanis Gray – https://t.co/INnjpY9Yvd #StarWars @InsightEditions @tanisgray #KnittingTheGalaxy @StarWars pic.twitter.com/Hkw7LzzQc2
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 25, 2020
Straight into my veins! Hot Toys reveals Ahsoka Tano from The Clone Wars #theclonewars #ahsoka #hottoys pic.twitter.com/2ZNNILGFz9
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) August 26, 2020
Double Disc Vinyl Edition Of Star Wars: A New Hope Set For October Release in UK – https://t.co/fZfdJdGaGU #StarWars #JohnWilliams #ANewHope @StarWars @uDiscoverMusic @Disney pic.twitter.com/HNNDOgictf
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 26, 2020
This exclusive will also be available through Hasbro Pulse and Cad Bane will be available as part of the regular Black Series assortment later this year. #blackseries #starwars #theclonewars #HasbroPulse pic.twitter.com/IhESMbyu0e
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) August 26, 2020
New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Trading Outpost Talking Plush Arrive at Target – https://t.co/HTjKCI0jkv #StarWars @4LOMKUSS @Target #GalaxysEdge @WDWNT @StarWars pic.twitter.com/9ShZQeT134
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 27, 2020
New Zealand Mint: Darth Vader Chibi 1oz Silver Coin Launches Today! – https://t.co/UHAGyeoQL6 #StarWars @NZMint #DarthVader #JediNewsNetwork pic.twitter.com/En3BzEXhwd
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 26, 2020
We are proud to announce the complete season one soundtrack to @starwars THE MANDALORIAN on vinyl. Composed by @ludwiggoransson and featuring artwork by Paul Mann. Available for pre-order on Wednesday at NOON (CT). https://t.co/wABzyNBlQ1 pic.twitter.com/rQAp9jHuLV
— Mondo (@MondoNews) August 24, 2020
Available for pre-order now – @ludwiggoransson's complete Emmy-nominated first season soundtrack to THE MANDALORIAN as an 8XLP box set with incredible original art by Paul Mann. Limit of one copy per person. https://t.co/lpDyCst23X pic.twitter.com/w2CNbpzLgU
— Mondo (@MondoNews) August 26, 2020
Rancho Obi-Wan Merchandise Sale, More Items Added – https://t.co/mwleYRJL8s #StarWars @RanchoObiWan #SummerSale #RanchoObiWan #StarWarsCollectibles @StarWars #SteveSansweet pic.twitter.com/oLmCzHxuOm
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) August 27, 2020
The Child gets more accessories at Build-A-Bear – https://t.co/UAgZ7OeF7S #StarWars #FanthaTracks @buildabear #thechild# babyyoda #themandalorian pic.twitter.com/asiSXA5pTP
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) August 27, 2020
Exciting new toys, apparel, and more are on their way to Target from Black Spire Outpost at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: https://t.co/oTmVBtNn1a pic.twitter.com/GMrJFm5pQA
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 27, 2020