The purpose of Star Wars Thrills is to share with you all the Star Wars news from the week of July 18, 2020 in one location. This week, we’ve got the new The Bad Batch series announced, updates on The Mandalorian, an Obi-Wan Kenobi series rumor, new Empire Strikes Back box office records, the passing of ILM alumni Grant Imahara, 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
The cavalry has arrived! Star Wars: The Bad Batch, an all-new animated #DisneyPlus Original Series from Lucasfilm, will debut in 2021. Get all the details: https://t.co/Q0A22VViHG pic.twitter.com/MepLLamA7d
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 13, 2020
Richard Bluff, VFX Supervisor on The Mandalorian, Reveals How The Child was Created – https://t.co/YNisb5Xecb #StarWars @ILMVFX @THR @StarWars @TheMandalorian #TheMandalorian #TheChild @DisneyPlus @DisneyPlusUK pic.twitter.com/ueSDc0XKjH
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 11, 2020
'The Mandalorian' actor Giancarlo Esposito talks portraying a villain audiences "love to hate" in #FarCry6 https://t.co/kV4YjFurMu
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 12, 2020
Cinematographer Greig Fraser looked back on his career ('The Mandalorian'! 'Rogue One'!) and gave us some tasty new details on #TheBatman and 'Dune'. https://t.co/sdiIxLDNTv
— Collider (@Collider) July 12, 2020
In the seventh episode of Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge, Jedi Master Kelleran Beq (Ahmed Best), wise-cracking protocol droid AD-3 (Mary Holland), and astromech LX-R5 guide Padawans Taeho and Hana (Blue Team), Kyan and Benji (Orange Team), and Clementine and Oliver (Purple Team) in their quest to become Jedi Knights.
Giancarlo Esposito on future seasons of #TheMandalorian: "I haven't seen any of 2 yet, but it's going to be power-packed. In Jon's mind, I think he's probably already writing 3. I'm excited for the audience to see this" https://t.co/HYYYrMRJtc pic.twitter.com/RypVQrJVvV
— Variety (@Variety) July 16, 2020
Rumour: Hayden Christensen Has Signed On For Obi-Wan Kenobi Series – https://t.co/H2ItSqLslz #StarWars #HaydenChristensen @LRM_Online #ObiWanKenobi @DisneyPlus @mcgregor_ewan pic.twitter.com/2qjeJgWXLq
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 16, 2020
On This Week in Star Wars, they talk about the Star Wars: The Bad Batch series, check out some new concept art from ILMxLAB’s Star Wars: Tales from Galaxy’s Edge, and look at your photos of The Child. Plus, they celebrate the birthday of the original scruffy-looking nerfherder, Harrison Ford.
Around the Web
Doug Chiang Shares First Order Double-Decker Star Destroyer Concept – https://t.co/IlcI9Gc7eW #StarWars @ILMVFX #DougChiang @StarWars #conceptualart #digitalillustration #TheRiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/4bB8zZI8V6
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 14, 2020
‘Empire Strikes Back’ leads at the weekend box office with $644K, 23 years after sequel’s special edition – Update https://t.co/YeBCKQuUOz
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) July 13, 2020
We’re still processing and likely will be for some time. Grant was an amazing talent and forever an ILMer. Tonight our thoughts are with his family and friends💔.https://t.co/EsmkJgzSCF
— ILMVFX (@ILMVFX) July 14, 2020
Everyone at Lucasfilm mourns the passing of Grant Imahara. A beloved colleague at @ILMVFX for many years, and cherished by many more on television, Grant's curiosity, imagination, and heart will remain an inspiration to us all. pic.twitter.com/XhHysWBJz6
— Star Wars (@starwars) July 14, 2020
Alden Ehrenreich on more Solo: "I've heard soooome stuff, but nothing concrete" – https://t.co/JK1YgEvlJ1 #StarWars #FanthaTracks #MakeSolo2Happen #HANSOLO @esquire pic.twitter.com/0uthMHBCKM
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) July 14, 2020
Think this is my first real interview in Lockdown. Loved talking to SW lover, Josh Gates. I still find Zoom a bit strange but then so's everything at the moment. AND I had to get properly dressed. Enjoy! July 15 @ 9pm ET/PT on Discovery.https://t.co/8ZbKvEPPGi
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) July 14, 2020
Please stay safe.
#StarWars actress Kelly Marie Tran will be moving from a galaxy far, far away to a land of mermaids, fallen angels and other strange beasts in Hulu's anthology drama series 'Monsterland' https://t.co/2iyKXKXFSx
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 14, 2020
Alden Ehrenreich on How His ‘Brave New World’ Character Resembles Han Solo in ‘Star Wars’ https://t.co/Gxf3ijWZs3
— Variety (@Variety) July 15, 2020
“I don’t know that anything will ever happen.”
— Jake Hamilton (@JakesTakes) July 15, 2020
Guys, it doesn’t really sound like we are ever going to get SOLO 2.
I spoke with Alden Ehrenreich today & asked about where the sequel would’ve gone and if he’d even do it.
FULL INTERVIEW: https://t.co/7cdfpwsbUk#MakeSolo2Happen pic.twitter.com/hf1Ia2WF7W
Take That's Gary Barlow Had Singing Cameo Axed from Star Wars: The Last Jedi – https://t.co/3zbwP2BjTe #StarWars @GaryBarlow #TheLastJedi @takethat @StarWars pic.twitter.com/oVSSvI10if
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 16, 2020
“Another concept from #SoloAStarWarsStory, this was an idea I wish made it in. A showdown upon the roof of the Falcon. Inspired by True Lies, one of my fav films.” – concept artist Vincent Jenkins#StarWars https://t.co/FwMi0oE1Ga pic.twitter.com/utLvkQoP4R
— Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) July 16, 2020
#STARWARS pic.twitter.com/8qV4G22Up8
— My World of TOYS (@capecoraldwells) July 16, 2020
30 minute video of raw footage from the Death of Yoda in Return of the Jedi https://t.co/cf6UE8YMpm pic.twitter.com/rUtSo4MU7y
— ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴇᴀʀᴅᴇᴅ ᴛʀɪᴏ (@thebeardedtrio) July 16, 2020
History in Objects: The Story Behind Lucasfilm's Iconic Yoda Fountain at the Presidio – https://t.co/PqM03ESD6h #StarWars #Lucasfilm @JoinTheForce #YodaFountain #LawrenceNoble @presidiosf @pvilmur @StarWars pic.twitter.com/Z0lp9L1w6p
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 17, 2020
I'm not sure but I think my favorite movie cameo by a comic book might be Star Wars #11 in Piranha (1978) pic.twitter.com/YPGyuN0Cgv
— Todd Franklin (@NeatoCoolville) July 17, 2020
Books
Status update: The @starwars Archives: Eps I-III: 1999-2005. Finished captions for Revenge of the Sith – being proofed. Book has exactly 1500 images. Now writing text for Revenge of the Sith. Coming Fall 2020 from @TASCHEN. I’ll let you know when it’s available for pre-order. pic.twitter.com/Gq3CkdwbkQ
— Paul Duncan (@kershed) July 13, 2020
Release Date For The Art of The Mandalorian (Season One) Moved Up to December 1 – https://t.co/yCj5s8Wlu9 #StarWars @ABRAMSbooks #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/LdAL7HnXZp
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 13, 2020
"Imagine it. The most epic space battle you've ever seen. Lasers, explosions, things that go pew-pew! And right in the middle of it all, our intrepid heroine. That's me. Dr. Chelli Lona Aphra"
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) July 13, 2020
Hear the first excerpt from our audio original DOCTOR APHRAhttps://t.co/x6T7lrSGIl
.@jwrinzler goes behind the scenes of the Prequels with some amazing insight into Lucasfilm's creative process on this week's podcast!
— The Star Wars Report (@StarWarsReport) July 16, 2020
Site: https://t.co/k1dASpJhEG
Apple: https://t.co/Xf3oNOUaMS
Spotify: https://t.co/WgsqVceqbX pic.twitter.com/h9Gurek0tO
#StarWars sound designer Ben Burtt talks about the films' sounds, his favorite one & the equipment he uses to record them. Plus @jwrinzler talks his new book, All Up: https://t.co/2f3wSfwhUF pic.twitter.com/0E3dyp6k7D
— The Geek Speak Show (@geekspeakshow1) July 16, 2020
Author Dan Wallace on Writing The Art of Star Wars Rebels Book – https://t.co/3BnZoooJxW #StarWars #StarWarsRebels pic.twitter.com/ZRUijdBfJ8
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 17, 2020
On The Star Wars Book Club, Kristin Baver explores Star Wars: The Mighty Chewbacca and the Forest of Fear by Tom Angleberger with panelists Kelly Knox, Mark Newbold, and Chewbacca himself, Joonas Suotamo. Plus, Kristin asks author Tom Angleberger your questions about the book.
Comics
Star Wars Adventures: Clone Wars writer @MichaelMoreci shared his favorite episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars! Read the full article here and pick up the Star Wars Adventures: Clone Wars series at your local comic shop! https://t.co/wpByQwQVvU
— IDW Publishing (@IDWPublishing) July 14, 2020
Attractions
Modified Virtual Queue Announced for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – https://t.co/Dnwvum3Smn #StarWars @DisneyParks #GalaxysEdge @WaltDisneyWorld #RiseOfTheResistance pic.twitter.com/yggUW5fYaM
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 11, 2020
Buckle up for the Rise of the Resistance management simulator – https://t.co/nOmoiOZO7R #StarWars #FanthaTracks #riseoftheresistance #galaxysedge pic.twitter.com/PUbFSLol67
— Fantha Tracks (@FanthaTracks) July 12, 2020
Savi’s Workshop Selling Legacy Lightsabers in Lieu of Build-Your-Own Experience – https://t.co/EU0zoE5sBx #StarWars @WaltDisneyWorld #GalaxysEdge #SavisWorkshop #HollywoodStudios @StarWars @WDWNT pic.twitter.com/vslbVwKJpe
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 14, 2020
A New Hope as Permit Filed for Work on Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Hotel – https://t.co/Nhpk756YgA #StarWars @WaltDisneyWorld @StarWars #GalacticStarcruiser @Disney @wdwmagic pic.twitter.com/DdWWdTFTGi
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 14, 2020
Want to transfer your tickets to 2022? No additional action is required on your part & fans transferring tickets will get a free exclusive #StarWarsCelebration stormtrooper pin! Tickets will automatically transfer to 2022 after the ticket refund request period closes on 8/26/20. pic.twitter.com/Y1b3OaIZEG
— StarWars Celebration (@SW_Celebration) July 15, 2020
Esquire's Best Bars in America 2020 features Oga's Cantina – https://t.co/33EEld9xvA #StarWars #OgasCantina #GalaxysEdge @WaltDisneyWorld #Batuu @DisneyParks @Esquire pic.twitter.com/DqKZ1X5OjC
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 16, 2020
Learn How Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Works – https://t.co/CFzWvg6QHR #StarWars #SmugglersRun #GalaxysEdge @DisneyParks @WaltDisneyWorld @Disneyland @Coaster_Labs pic.twitter.com/AthMoVyWbU
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 17, 2020
Collecting
Concepts change from the storyboard to the screen but Ralph Mquarrie's Concept of Boba Fett is here to stay! Open to #PremierGuild Platinum members for pre-order as a SDCC2020 exclusive! https://t.co/A8dpHn5j2p
— Gentle Giant Ltd (@GentleGiantLTD) July 17, 2020
#BobaFett #StarWars #bountyhunter pic.twitter.com/DxH6IoeRiP
Funko Reveals Amazon Exclusive POP! Battle at Echo Base Chewbacca (Flocked) – https://t.co/UvIeFzdxeH #StarWars @OriginalFunko #TheEmpireStrikesBack #FunkoPop #Funko #PopVinyl pic.twitter.com/SpMJqFjXEl
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 10, 2020
Some really awesome #StarWars birthday card production art is up for auction at #Heritage right now. #Sponsored https://t.co/0CGbeRI5dU
— Bleeding Cool (@bleedingcool) July 11, 2020
Mattel unveils Hot Wheels Star Wars X-Wing Dagobah toy https://t.co/yDhMhYnKJn #ComicCon pic.twitter.com/2Nw3kzMTr2
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 13, 2020
Hot Toys release Remnant Stormtrooper Collectible from The Mandalorian 1/6th scale Figure Final Product Photos @FLYGUY @yak_face @JediScavengerSW @SixScalePodcast @vintageviewport #Hottoys #StarWars #stormtrooper #TheMandalorian #sixthscale pic.twitter.com/u40KlUhP6y
— Michael Croll (@wotsupchief) July 13, 2020
New Zealand Mint: Helmets – Boba Fett Ultra High Relief 2oz Silver Coin – https://t.co/cu1Xfa9ud6 #StarWars @NZMint #BobaFett #JediNewsNetwork pic.twitter.com/crbId85YVt
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 14, 2020
STAR WARS DAY! NEW RELEASES BY @iseananphada , GIANMARCO MAGNANI, @andy_fairhurst & @RuizBurgosArt – ON SALE INFO! https://t.co/r8gnZ0Vtrg pic.twitter.com/CD30vjuBYa
— Bottleneck Gallery (@BottleneckNYC) July 14, 2020
My new Star Wars set will be available from @BottleneckNYC tomorrow ( wednesday 15th ) along with some other fab Star Wars pieces by some great artists. Details here https://t.co/lJ0p9RhdaF pic.twitter.com/m9wxzpgDVI
— Andy Fairhurst (@andy_fairhurst) July 14, 2020
New #themandalorian print available tomorrow Wednesday 7/15 @ 12PM ET on @BottleneckNYC. I hope you like it!!
— RUIZ BURGOS (@RuizBurgosArt) July 14, 2020
"Clan of Two" by Ruiz Burgos
Fine art giclée
18 x 24 inches
Hand-numbered edition of 250
$50https://t.co/s0TGavrUfK
—#thisistheway #starwars #disneyplus pic.twitter.com/FlTRd74rMF
Video: Hallmark Previews [email protected] & New York Comic Con 2020 Exclusives – https://t.co/SWmhpmsewq #StarWars @Hallmark #NYCC #ComicConAtHome #SDCC #SDCC2020 pic.twitter.com/XOTwIgo3TW
— Jedi News (@JediNewsNetwork) July 16, 2020
Rumor confirmed: New 6” Black Series Clone Wars figures officially revealed. Preorder tomorrow exclusively at https://t.co/lIZqWvNf2e https://t.co/0O5kRtS2bF #hasbro #blackseries #starwarsblackseries #theclonewars #ahsokatano #walmart pic.twitter.com/2WI7sxm6Kg
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) July 16, 2020
