The purpose of Star Wars Thrills is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of January 17, 2020 in one location. This week, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker crossed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office, a rumor surfaced that Taika Waititi will direct a Star Wars movie, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened at Disneyland, 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!
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker News
Star Wars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker has been nominated for 3 Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects, Best Score, and Best Sound Editing. Congratulations! #OscarNoms pic.twitter.com/w0ZJWXVfpW
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 13, 2020
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker passed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office on its 28th day of release #TheRiseofSkywalker https://t.co/ZXzrOTC8bS
— Vital Thrills (@vitalthrillscom) January 15, 2020
John Williams Breaks Own Oscar Nomination Record with The Rise of Skywalker – https://t.co/8Xsm6JxFuv #StarWars @THR #TheRiseOfSkywalker #JohnWilliams #OSCARS pic.twitter.com/jeRBBTDFvS
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) January 13, 2020
How 'Star Wars' Star Joonas Suotamo Crafted Chewbacca's Most Emotional Scene https://t.co/2LzKmPvh2H
— Heat Vision (@HeatVisionBlog) January 6, 2020
Billie Lourd played Leia Organa and other visual effects secrets from #StarWars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker https://t.co/tPk0AeLRli pic.twitter.com/CseUoITnPn
— Yahoo Entertainment (@YahooEnt) January 7, 2020
An image from two years ago. I wasn’t sure if Luke would use the same x-wing or upgraded to a new model #starwars #RiseofSkywalker #xwing pic.twitter.com/6IKqE2tDLi
— saby menyhei (@menyhei) January 7, 2020
Ochi's ship interior in progress. Inspired by my childhood passion for NASA and the moon landings, sprinkled with a little bit of Cylon Raider from 1978. #TheRiseOfSkywalker #StarWars pic.twitter.com/KYOMxIN4H0
— kevin jenkins (@kev_jenkins) January 8, 2020
The secrets behind #RiseofSkywalker's Pasaana speeder chase, with @ILMVFX supes Roger Guyett and @ptubach, and SFX supe Dominic Tuohy https://t.co/TbM5Bxtgz1 pic.twitter.com/f0FFYfG1Hc
— Ian Failes (@ianfailes) January 9, 2020
Victoria Mahoney, the second unit director on #TheRiseOfSkywalker, recalls her favorite Billy Dee Williams moment on set, seeing Dark Rey dance to Prince and the lengths the production went to in order to not leave a mark on Jordan’s Wadi Rum desert https://t.co/wtM2Z4Hf5s
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 10, 2020
Jessica Henwick on 'Underwater' and Her 6-Month 'Star Wars' Audition https://t.co/4uZHjE1KTX
— Heat Vision (@HeatVisionBlog) January 10, 2020
Official #StarWars #TheRiseofSkywalker steelbook artwork! My favorite steelbook out of the sequels @yak_face pic.twitter.com/HPVDgawyJW
— Greedos Talk (@greedostalk) January 11, 2020
If you love Muppets and/or Star Wars, this incredible conversation between @HamillHimself & @TheFrankOzJam is worth 90 minutes of your time. It's an absolute delight.https://t.co/VxxshQt9Di pic.twitter.com/tdiZm3sVqQ
— John Cohen (@JohnCohen1) January 10, 2020
“X-wing design evolution for #StarWars #TheForceAwakens. [Early in the process] of a long series heavily inspired by early Ralph McQuarrie designs… You can see this version has dual cockpits and wings pivoting off of a central engine.” – Ryan Churchhttps://t.co/1EsUrY5LX9 pic.twitter.com/iwLhdjJGzU
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) January 11, 2020
J.J. Abrams Made Hilarious 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Codenames for The Secret Characters https://t.co/KOdcWDlr4g pic.twitter.com/Jm8HCPeBcL
— /Film (@slashfilm) January 13, 2020
The supposed Trevorrow IX leak sounds… Yikes. I mean, I'm not thrilled with TROS but I don't think this would have been preferable? Of course, nothing here (Some Youtube Dude via Reddit!) exactly screams legitimacy. https://t.co/MfCYkGz5oP
— Dunc (@clubjade) January 14, 2020
Meet Babu Frik in this extended scene from Star Wars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker! Don't miss the finale and see it in cinemas! pic.twitter.com/SYnBotky9f
— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) January 16, 2020
You've read the basics about Duel of the Fates, Trevorrow's early Star Wars IX script. But how did it end? Want to read actual dialogue? And, more importantly, do Disney or Trevorrow have a comment?
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) January 15, 2020
All that and MORE in my breakdown of the situation. https://t.co/cM69I6lgIO
This Rise of Skywalker concept art makes my heart hurt. I really hope they filmed this so we can watch the deleted scene — Kylo Ren having to face Chewbacca, especially like this, is wild.
— Mitch Dyer (@MitchyD) January 17, 2020
Dying to read the art book when it finally launches this year <3 pic.twitter.com/zamFhHSKcg
Television News and Rumors
Season 2 of #TheMandalorian coming Fall 2020 pic.twitter.com/8VQYLDMQ0V
— Jon Favreau (@Jon_Favreau) December 27, 2019
The Mandalorian | Behind The Scenes
— Cinematic Captures (@CineCaptures) January 7, 2020
Stunt Choreography Previs pic.twitter.com/nQBCRsCqqm
Always… https://t.co/UPAeT7rjzr
— Laura Dern (@LauraDern) January 11, 2020
Adam Pally on his punchy Mandalorian scene: 'Baby Yoda is a bit of a diva' https://t.co/Dp7969naIG
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) January 11, 2020
Alan Tudyk Discusses Returning to Play K-2SO in the Cassian Andor Disney+ Series [TCA 2020] https://t.co/R6tXYpva3T pic.twitter.com/WURphsP4KT
— /Film (@slashfilm) January 13, 2020
Congrats @Jon_Favreau on the amazing success of @themandalorian. It’s really something. Reminds me of our adventures making the original trilogy back in the day, shootin’ from the hip. I tell you, I’d love to come back on board and get my hands dirty with you guys!
— Phil Tippett (@PhilTippett) January 16, 2020
— Jon Favreau (@Jon_Favreau) January 17, 2020
Movie News and Rumors
#StarWars: Rian Johnson is "still talking to Lucasfilm" https://t.co/7ehdrF3OPQ
— Variety (@Variety) January 13, 2020
Exclusive: Will the Force be strong with this one? @TaikaWaititi has been approached to develop a #StarWars movie https://t.co/ujD6I5pKIN
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 16, 2020
Around the Web
The office is open. pic.twitter.com/wty5ENi3He
— Jon Kasdan (@JonKasdan) January 6, 2020
Mark Hamill Reacts to #Supernatural's Agents Hamill and Ford https://t.co/Bwl4PeZUZD pic.twitter.com/lYY9fm4i70
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) January 7, 2020
A message from AITAF Founder Adam Driver pic.twitter.com/EFbSSSn2q0
— Arts in the Armed Forces (@AITAF) January 7, 2020
Mark Hamill to Guest Star in Season 2 of ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ on FX https://t.co/djm6P2CyzM
— Variety (@Variety) January 9, 2020
Remember when I told you about a project I really, really, really, REALLY loved but it was under an NDA? Well, @AJemaineClement just let the bat out of the bag & announced I'll soon be visiting my favorite undead family on @theshadowsfx!🧛♂️What Will I Do In The Shadows? #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/M9txUqSRxV
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) January 10, 2020
#starwars happy Thursday!!!! 😌 pic.twitter.com/oxwNV3tC1f
— Mark Anthony Austin (@BobaFettANHSE) January 9, 2020
A-Snack of the Clones: Daisy Ridley tries UK and UK treats – https://t.co/Ci1WO6cpnr #StarWars #FanthaTracks @LADbible #daisyridley #riseofskywalker pic.twitter.com/eUY0C9EKhq
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) January 10, 2020
Almost a year after Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox closed, the studio is making some name changes https://t.co/o5pm4YrEcx
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 17, 2020
Comics
EXCL PREVIEW: Marvel's Star Wars Reveals Empire Strikes Back's Aftermath https://t.co/8yr7eqpJzP @Marvel @CharlesSoule pic.twitter.com/OfP920zcvk
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) December 27, 2019
Following The Empire Strikes Back, Darth Vader has a new mission — one that will lead to shattering revelations from his own dark past.
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) January 7, 2020
Head over to @starwars tomorrow at 9AM ET to preview the highly anticipated first issue! pic.twitter.com/2bs39tCnhN
The Sith Lord faces ghosts from his past in this exclusive preview of @Marvel's Darth Vader #1: https://t.co/RNMsfn56RV pic.twitter.com/n6R4eTSDdj
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 8, 2020
The day I met Carrie Fisher, the drawing I did for her, and the autograph she gave me in response. That was a great, fun day! pic.twitter.com/w6Gr11aZaa
— Adam Hughes (@AH_AdamHughes) January 8, 2020
Finished RISE OF KYLO REN #4 last night. I think you’ll like it. @WillSliney did, thank goodness.
— Charles Soule (@CharlesSoule) January 14, 2020
There are at least five beats I think you guys will go nuts for. pic.twitter.com/xywJuTW0Z4
Star Wars (2015) #1 Named Best Selling Comic of the Decade – https://t.co/Nm3DZQ1450 #StarWars @starwars @marvel @comicsflixukus @jasonaaron @johncassady pic.twitter.com/1t5vVMAHTD
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) January 14, 2020
“Luke Skywalker? I thought he was a myth.”
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 14, 2020
Preview the first five pages of the new Star Wars: The Legends of Luke Skywalker—The Manga, out today!
Art by Akira Himekawa, Haruichi, Subaru, Akira Fukaya, and Takashi Kisaki. Adapted from the novel by Ken Liu. (1/5) pic.twitter.com/VAG9SLKyx0
The fall of Ben Solo, the rise of Kylo Ren. https://t.co/DIljdqUxLe
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) January 15, 2020
Books
Release Date For The Rise of Skywalker Novelization Pushed Back to March 17 – https://t.co/kbWPWTzNZe #StarWars @DelReyStarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/SsAwOjzfmr
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) January 13, 2020
Release Date For Queen’s Peril Novel From E.K. Johnston Moved to June 2 – https://t.co/Gy82bumc6o #StarWars @ek_johnston #QueensPeril pic.twitter.com/lmTAx1S65W
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) January 14, 2020
Video Games
It's all in the details. Have you caught all the fun easter eggs in #StarWarsJediFallenOrder? https://t.co/lac9JX4n3X pic.twitter.com/KdQZNu6R7M
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 8, 2020
Attractions
ICYMI, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at @DisneyParks has added a new destination inspired by #TheRiseOfSkywalker: https://t.co/rWCtbYgQ62 pic.twitter.com/GAC8E9A15c
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 6, 2020
Do you have what it takes to join the Resistance? We chat with an Imagineer about the brand new Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction coming soon to #GalaxysEdge: https://t.co/gqxLqEmOdT pic.twitter.com/SguKn7mWNI
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 10, 2020
#Riseoftheresistance attraction vehicle available January 17 at first order cargo at #GalaxysEdge pic.twitter.com/vMusBFop2o
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) January 16, 2020
Walt Disney Imagineering Honored for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Attraction By Advanced Imaging Society https://t.co/tkH7Wb9U9y
— Variety (@Variety) January 17, 2020
360 VIDEO: Explore #StarWars: #RiseOfTheResistance's stormtrooper Hangar Bay: https://t.co/rdvC4Mrnpi pic.twitter.com/2ZAWJcveWY
— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) January 17, 2020
Collecting
Become a clan of two with this adorable new piece of jewelry from RockLove featuring the Child from #TheMandalorian: https://t.co/psCHZ7OIjO pic.twitter.com/hX9CbR02ek
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 14, 2020
Two New Star Wars Toybox items coming soon to https://t.co/h56KQrLeJ2: Darth Mail and Kylo’s Ren with special TIE Whisper Interceptor | https://t.co/Gox1PxSoBv https://t.co/tgSnU6ULdz #starwarstoybox #shopdisney #thephantommenace #theriseofskywalker #lucasfilm #disney pic.twitter.com/3TM6P2umcX
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) January 8, 2020
Thrilled to let everyone know that #SoloAStarWarsStory actor, #AldenEhrenreich, will once again be signing for #OfficialPix! Orders live at https://t.co/t6MnNM2TaA on 1/17 at 1:00pm (EST). Orders will be taken through Wednesday, February 12th (or until sold out). Very limited! pic.twitter.com/wnKTlVdgqw
— Official Pix (@officialpix) January 10, 2020
This not the signature you are looking for.
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) January 13, 2020
No joke! I see hundreds of forgeries of my autograph, sold to unwitting fans by dregs and criminals.
You can too. https://t.co/6TEd4ZavEH pic.twitter.com/6y7pRQpPPI
#HaydenChristensen will be joining #EwanMcGregor at the upcoming @ACEcomiccon Northeast & we’re excited to able to offer him as part of the official Autograph Pre-Order & Send-In Service! Orders will go live at https://t.co/t6MnNM2TaA on 1/21 at 3:30pm. Spots will be limited! pic.twitter.com/4N8c7nwPJu
— Official Pix (@officialpix) January 16, 2020
PHOTOS: New Kylo Ren TIE Interceptor Souvenir French Fry Bucket Flies Into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneylandhttps://t.co/EExBZVr4BO pic.twitter.com/cyAGlLsA0F
— WDW News Today (@WDWNT) January 17, 2020