The purpose of Star Wars Thrills is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of July 24, 2020 in one location. This week, we’ve got news that the Star Wars movies have been pushed back, updates from [email protected], new looks at the Squadrons video games, a look at unused ship designs from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, 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 news on the Star Wars movies 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
#TaikaWaititi is having a rough time writing during COVID but has shared updates on his #StarWars movie and #ThorLoveandThunder. #Thor #Marvel https://t.co/8aJm10oJsS
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) July 23, 2020
#StarWars films, #Avatar sequels pushed back a year in Disney release calendar shakeup https://t.co/96CTqj1UQv
— Variety (@Variety) July 23, 2020
[email protected] 2020: Colin Trevorrow Shows Scrapped TIE Fighter from His Star Wars Film – https://t.co/r2MEHQbY31 #StarWars #ComicConAtHome #SDCC #SDCC2020 @colintrevorrow pic.twitter.com/mEmwuFwHIY
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 24, 2020
Television News and Rumors
Rumor: Donald Glover Returning as #Lando in His Own Disney Plus Series – #Solo #StarWars – https://t.co/Zzc8uRCHdi pic.twitter.com/Lj7JoLe7o7
— SWNN (@StarWarsNewsNet) July 22, 2020
We can finally announce that Donald Glover will be reprising his role as Lando in a future #StarWars series! What do you guys think of this news?? pic.twitter.com/TyQGjM0kdn
— Noah Outlaw (@OutlawNoah) July 22, 2020
Join Jedi Master Kelleran Beq (Ahmed Best), wise-cracking protocol droid AD-3 (Mary Holland), and astromech LX-R5 in Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge, as they guide Padawans Julia and Daniel (Blue Team), Mariezl and Tullan (Orange Team), and Arthur and Grant (Purple Team) in their quest to become Jedi Knights!
Around the Web
John Boyega: I’ve ‘Moved On’ From My ‘Star Wars’ Character https://t.co/CRA4HpprSP
— Variety (@Variety) July 20, 2020
Isn’t that what people do when a role is done? Or …. it’s not that deep. https://t.co/3VabJQ1kdz
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) July 20, 2020
Star Wars: Bringing back Palpatine may have been George Lucas' idea all along https://t.co/EMIV5aCKhQ pic.twitter.com/zyyy1H7ppD
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) July 21, 2020
Paige Tico actress Veronica Ngo on her role in The Last Jedi: "The way it turned out, it was a great feeling." – https://t.co/zA7ZbJt03O #StarWars #FanthaTracks #veronicango pic.twitter.com/r5Bj8P8g98
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) July 21, 2020
Star Wars' Biggest Easter Egg was Giving Away Hamill's Real Phone Numberhttps://t.co/CzSG6XZs72 pic.twitter.com/tXCjj4izQR
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) July 22, 2020
Christian Alzmann Shares Unused Concept of Han Solo from The Force Awakens – https://t.co/TVvmmNbaiV #StarWars @CAlzmann #HanSolo #TheForceAwakens @ILMVFX @StarWars @NME pic.twitter.com/tSL1XDNG6H
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 22, 2020
Now he can fund and rebuild his empire.https://t.co/10gfoXcht3
— 9GAG (@9GAG) July 23, 2020
John Williams Confesses Star Wars Opening Music Was ‘Probably a Little Overwritten’ – https://t.co/liJ6O2hKgg #StarWars #JohnWilliams @ClassicFM @NewYorker @StarWars #ANewHope pic.twitter.com/FXpQx5CjOX
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 23, 2020
On This Week in Star Wars, we get an exclusive look at some brand new characters and concept art from the Star Wars: The High Republic publishing program, grab some snacks for [email protected]’s Star Wars panels at home, and get a closer look at some new concept art from ILMxLAB’s Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge. Plus, we take a trip back to 1978 when Star Wars was re-released in theaters with a new line of dialogue from C-3PO.
Public relations veteran Harry Clein, who wrote the press notes for the first "Star Wars" movie and crafted the groundbreaking marketing campaign for "The Blair Witch Project," has died at 82. https://t.co/XTIPpgOvOD
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) July 24, 2020
Books
The #SDCC #StarWars Publishing Panel is now available! Enjoy the conversation with all of our wonderful friends!
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) July 24, 2020
(We're quite envious of Tim Zahn's bookshelves)
Watch it here: https://t.co/RDa4Sk4R6j pic.twitter.com/r8rAIBClDg
I s/ add that Scott Kolins did those pages. They're in the hardcover bindup, too. https://t.co/wKKWABifqx pic.twitter.com/vBROxBs7NY
— J. W. Rinzler (@jwrinzler) July 18, 2020
#CarrieFisher's former assistant pens his first novel, 'A Star is Bored,' a fictionalized tale influenced in part by his time assisting the late #StarWars actress. THR shares an exclusive excerpt of the book, set to release July 28 https://t.co/XUR4wGaOMH
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 20, 2020
Take a seat. Get the first story details of #StarWarsTales from the Galaxy's Edge on July 28. Concept artwork by Stephen Todd. pic.twitter.com/BzNn05CSh4
— ILMxLAB (@ILMxLAB) July 21, 2020
Meet more of the Jedi Knights and Masters from #StarWarsTheHighRepublic. Get the exclusive details on https://t.co/mVXi17I07U: https://t.co/JV3p1rQFaB pic.twitter.com/mO27X6XRyr
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 24, 2020
The Art of #GalaxysEdge, The Lightsaber Collection revealed, and more from the #ComicConAtHome Lucasfilm Publishing panel: https://t.co/XjasbqJbo8 #SDCC pic.twitter.com/1KJa3aFeEs
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 24, 2020
If you'd like to pre-order The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, you can get all the links here (just hover over the pre-order now section): https://t.co/BpWgs1I0Ru pic.twitter.com/z03pdb3olJ
— Amy Ratcliffe (@amy_geek) July 24, 2020
Comics
The day is finally here! The first of 2 Doctor Aphra releases this week; Star Wars: Doctor Aphra – An Original Audibook by @sarahkuhn is now available to buy. It is narrated brilliantly by a full cast. #starwars #doctoraphra #TripleZero #beeteeone #DarthVader #audiobook pic.twitter.com/tgR6icBB6l
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 21, 2020
Comic Solicitations: Marvel – October 2020 – https://t.co/UzsqSCf5rk #StarWars @marvel @starwars @CharlesSoule @RamonRosanas #BountyHunters @ethanjsacks @paoloviallnelli #DarthVader @gregpak @Raffaele_Ienco #DoctorAphra @crashwong @MarikaCresta pic.twitter.com/zm4xUO4gyS
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 23, 2020
Get a @WalterSimonson Artist’s Edition with a bookplate signed by the legendary creator! The Walter Simonson Star Wars Artist’s Edition, The Mighty Thor Artisan Edition, and more are available with a signed bookplate on our #ComicConAtHome web store! https://t.co/eICVLp0Glv pic.twitter.com/t3CPPS2JEW
— IDW Publishing (@IDWPublishing) July 24, 2020
Star Wars: New Darth Vader comic will tie into The Rise of Skywalker "in a big way" https://t.co/CoLcjweAh2
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) July 24, 2020
"PREVIEWS Prevue: The Ghosts of the Past in DARTH VADER #3 by @gregpak and @Raffaele_Ienco!
— PREVIEWSworld (@PREVIEWSworld) July 24, 2020
https://t.co/KuIkEyjybk pic.twitter.com/LkITBnKHFL
Video Games
7 insights and things to know about #StarWarsSquadrons: https://t.co/OaO9B3w4P1 pic.twitter.com/yDvchzat6h
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 23, 2020
#StarWars: #TheOldRepublic is now available on #Steam for you to play, totally free. #ElectronciArts #BioWare #SWTOR https://t.co/ZRY9F9zz8J
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) July 22, 2020
Hands-on with Star Wars: Squadrons’ Fleet Battles https://t.co/fReU3NOnll pic.twitter.com/PTS4j5iHIn
— Polygon (@Polygon) July 22, 2020
Attractions
Radio Batuu broadcasts Star Wars music, news and sports in Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge https://t.co/JXdr3tSD2o via @ocregister #Disney #StarWars
— Star Wars Events (@StarWarsEvents) July 22, 2020
Collecting
PEZ reveal The Mandalorian and The Child – https://t.co/bTodZmRUeB #StarWars #FanthaTracks #themandalorian @themandalorian @PezCandyUSA #pez pic.twitter.com/DepA5h9WTr
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) July 18, 2020
Adidas Luke Skywalker Stan Smith trainers, available 23rd July – https://t.co/NNAYWvr6is #StarWars #FanthaTracks @hypebeast @adidas pic.twitter.com/1rnN1tD2L6
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) July 19, 2020
Rumor Confirmed: SDCC exclusive 6” Black Series Wampa revealed – HasbroPulse Exclusive – $29.99 https://t.co/NznXP8aKGv #blackseries #starwars #starwarsblackseries #hasbropulse #hasbro #blackseries #starwars #starwarsblackseries #hasbropulse pic.twitter.com/K94e4x04FZ
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) July 20, 2020
Loved Star Wars: The Clone Wars? You're gonna want these guys. https://t.co/1xbuJqIV5x
— CNET (@CNET) July 20, 2020
Rumor Confirmed: Hasbro revealed 6” TBS Heroes of Endor Set – available Sept $109.99 – image via https://t.co/4PCN7B3coF #hasbro #blackseries #hasbropulse pic.twitter.com/ZvzG6wXXHA
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) July 20, 2020
RockLove R5-D4 Droid Necklace, MSE-6 Droid Necklace, Rebel Pilot Ring, & Rose Gold Imperial Credit Necklace – https://t.co/7H7YGxwUC5 #StarWars @RockLoveJewelry #SDCC #SDCC2020 pic.twitter.com/UIsARSL76F
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 20, 2020
Toynk Toys has revealed their #ComicConAtHome exclusives including Baby Yoda and Golden Girls Geeki Tiki Mini Muglets box sets! See them all here: https://t.co/fpCIWmEZBq pic.twitter.com/7wimiIDbdh
— LaughingPlace.com (@laughing_place) July 20, 2020
Big savings with American Tourister – https://t.co/s6fZWcbP24 #StarWars #FanthaTracks @AmTourister @AmTouristerEU pic.twitter.com/vKiY4Ucy7D
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) July 20, 2020
Her Universe: The Bad Batch logo t-shirt – https://t.co/MAui92xyJ2 #StarWars #FanthaTracks @HerUniverse #thebadbatch pic.twitter.com/cKtJ3c2YKX
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) July 20, 2020
Video of Prototype Used For Sideshow Collectibles The Child (400369) Life-Size Figure – https://t.co/iGdHaNyOix #StarWars #TheChild @collectsideshow #SideshowCon #SDCC #SDCC2020 #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/mSieKNc7xI
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 20, 2020
Rumor Confirmed: TVC Smuggler’s Run Millennium Falcon #hasbro #galaxysedge #vintagecollection #kenner pic.twitter.com/rZGisJECDU
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) July 21, 2020
Rumor Confirmed: Target Exclusive 6” TBS Captain Cardinal #hasbro #galaxysedge #blackseries #kenner #Target @DelilahSDawson 😉 pic.twitter.com/OKbhsVSqjJ
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) July 21, 2020
Target Exclusive 6” TBS DJ R-3X #hasbro #galaxysedge #blackseries #Target #starwars pic.twitter.com/n5XZDlWlrh
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) July 21, 2020
Star Wars: The Bad Batch T-shirts Available at Her Universe – https://t.co/81kZFzzI9P #StarWars @HerUniverse #TheBadBatch @StarWars @AshleyEckstein #HUTurns10 #DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/Gr5dcUsWLl
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 21, 2020
Resistance Merchandise Takes Over Black Spire Outfitters at Galaxy’s Edge – https://t.co/vnJT5zKVos #StarWars @DisneyParks #GalaxysEdge #HollywoodStudios @WaltDisneyWorld #StarWarsResistance @WDWNT pic.twitter.com/kXWTh0VST0
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 21, 2020
New products inspired by Star Wars: #GalaxysEdge are coming soon to Target stores and https://t.co/mdNWx9kEgK. Get all the details on https://t.co/mVXi17I07U: https://t.co/0LmXcnJoUj pic.twitter.com/THtrjZtZ9s
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 21, 2020
Thank you @IGN! Read the exclusive reveal of FOUR new #StarWars | RockLove designs joining our collection!#ComicConAtHome
— RockLoveJewelry (@RockLoveJewelry) July 21, 2020
Launch: July 22 | 9am PSThttps://t.co/AcsFKRgNAH https://t.co/63UoUzQtRN
Big mysteries come in small packages…From the Disney+ series The Mandalorian™. The Child will bring warmth and wisdom to your home sitting in his co-pilot chair! #PremierGuild can pre-order now at https://t.co/htMXpcVAcT! pic.twitter.com/pQATQlL3rf
— Gentle Giant Ltd (@GentleGiantLTD) July 21, 2020
The #StarWars Child in Chair Statue, Animated #Anakin Bust, and L3D #Vader are available to the public for pre-order now!https://t.co/nJ3DrwpYQIhttps://t.co/Wj7uhoKehxhttps://t.co/xuAcgYMUrR pic.twitter.com/P0GJm7Yk3t
— Gentle Giant Ltd (@GentleGiantLTD) July 22, 2020
New and now available from @shopdisney! The Child Magnetic Shoulder Plush! $19.99. 1 per guest. https://t.co/rzWACdT1Ft#babyyoda #themandalorian @yak_face pic.twitter.com/hkYo2yWqEu
— Jenmarie (@acrossthestars) July 22, 2020
Box glam of Target exclusive Galaxy’s Edge – M5-R3! Releasing next month. pic.twitter.com/GOVuO09vNY
— DisFunko (@DisFunko) July 22, 2020
#Mondo has revealed the first day of #ComicConAtHome exclusives: #StarWars #Marvel and more. https://t.co/HA4nX6lMqQ
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) July 22, 2020
Hot Toys The Clone Wars Anakin Skywalker and STAP (TMS020) Sixth Scale Figure Set – https://t.co/p2eg46cLfK #StarWars @hottoysofficial #TheCloneWars #AnakinSkywalker pic.twitter.com/VEgNprZqXo
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 23, 2020
In case you missed it, check out this week's behind-the-scenes Facebook Live video from our other company @RegalRobot where we make all kinds of cool #StarWars stuff including CZ-3 busts, Tauntaun maquettes, IG-11 & The Child deluxe magnets, and more! https://t.co/SWA2GDqJ9B pic.twitter.com/90DdHx5qGD
— TomSpinaDesigns (@TomSpinaDesigns) July 23, 2020
Kotobukiya Amazon Exclusive TIE Fighter Pilot Backstabber & Mouse Droid ARTFX+ Statue – https://t.co/Qt4ALmESHT #StarWars @Kotobukiya_EN #Kotobukiya pic.twitter.com/lQVSRYrhBj
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 23, 2020
LEGO Star Wars 75292: Designing The Razor Crest – https://t.co/y0EU7zvVx2 #StarWars #FanthaTracks @LEGO_Group #themandalorian @brickfanatics pic.twitter.com/4oiqwicujZ
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) July 23, 2020
[email protected] BAPE®️ BOBA FETT 100% & 400% / 1000％ / VCD BAPE®️ BOBA FETT ／ 8月1日(土)より https://t.co/5DdtemuBdY pic.twitter.com/opjI4z4VTy
— 株式会社メディコム・トイ (@MEDICOM_TOY) July 23, 2020
Preview sculpt of C3PO with Babu Frik on his shoulder! Thoughts?
— Gentle Giant Ltd (@GentleGiantLTD) July 23, 2020
#SDCC2020 #ComicConAtHome #starwars pic.twitter.com/rZbmUm6xYI
From Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back , we're giving you a first look at this Bespin Luke concept art! #SDCC2020 #ComicConAtHome pic.twitter.com/TLwrFvqYof
— Gentle Giant Ltd (@GentleGiantLTD) July 24, 2020
Hot Wheels The Child Character Car Revealed – https://t.co/yTV5xkJZTB #StarWars @Hot_Wheels #TheChild #TheMandalorian #ComicConAtHome #SDCC #SDCC2020 pic.twitter.com/brCVcJM4DA
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 24, 2020