- This week, production begins on "Ahsoka,"
we have more exciting Celebration news, and more.
[exciting music]
Yes, it's gonna be so great to all be together again.
I can't wait.
- I'm super excited. I'll see you then.
- See you at Celebration!
But first, I have to get to the news.
Ahsoka Tano is on her way.
Earlier this week, we learned that production has begun on "Ahsoka,"
the live-action series slated for Disney+
following the character's leap from animation to live-action
in "The Mandalorian" and "The Book of Boba Fett."
To mark the occasion, we got this image: Dave Filoni's unmistakable cowboy hat
perched on a director's chair carrying the series' logo.
For a closer look, tip your cap to StarWars.com/ThisWeek.
You heard it here first!
Later this month, Star Wars Celebration LIVE!
will be coming at you directly from Star Wars Celebration Anaheim.
Join your hosts Andi Gutierrez, Anthony Carboni, Krystina Arielle,
Hector Navarro, Jordan Hembrough, and me, Kristin Baver,
for panel reactions, celebrity interviews, and shenanigans galore.
For more details, head to StarWars.com/ThisWeek.
Today, we're also excited to reveal the first member
to join Regal Robot's new Archive Collection:
this Max Rebo Red Ball Jett maquette replica.
Finally, the first Max Rebo product to accurately represent
the Ortolan's majestic physique as The Maker intended.
With two lithe limbs–are they legs? Are they arms? Who's to say?–
an adorable head sculpt, and, yes, his little blue tuchus,
this masterful collectible faithfully recreates a piece of film history
from the making of "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi."
Headed to the Regal Robot booth
on the show floor at Star Wars Celebration,
a special signature edition of this Max Rebo will be available
in a limited release of just 83 pieces
with autographed plaques from creature designer Phil Tippett.
Jam your way to StarWars.com/ThisWeek
for a full interview on the making of the maquette now.
Still thinking about the ending
of that "Obi-Wan Kenobi" official trailer from last week?
[Darth Vader breathing]
Yeah, me too. Me too.
To hold us over, spend some time immersed
in arguably happier days for Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi
with the new novel, "Star Wars: Brotherhood,"
that arrived earlier this week.
Set in the time between "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones"
and "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith,"
author Mike Chen gives prequel fans exactly what they've always wanted:
the friendship between master and apprentice,
the start of the Clone Wars, and the introduction of Asajj Ventress.
Plus Obi-Wan Kenobi with an even more glorious mullet.
It's war, friends. He doesn't have time to get a haircut.
Pick up your own copy wherever books are sold.
In other publishing news, earlier this week, we got our first look
at the cover art for "Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel."
Featuring an illustration by Oliver Cuthbertson,
the novel by Beth Revis promises to whisk you away
to the wedding of Leia Organa and Han Solo on Endor
before the couple jets off for a honeymoon aboard the Halcyon Starcruiser.
See those stormtroopers in the corner? That's trouble right there.
For more insights from the artist and a closer look at the lovely couple–
I mean, cover–RSVP "yes, I will attend, and I would like the chicken please"
to StarWars.com/ThisWeek now.
This week in "Star Wars" history, back in 2016,
"The Star Wars Show" debuted online on May 11th.
Running for over 150 episodes,
the online variety show produced right here in this very copy room
slash studio slash Kevin's napping station
was the first to bring you all that sweet "Star Wars" news,
along with celebrity interviews, behind-the-scenes segments,
and a dramatic rendition of the musical that never was
but really should be, "Ewoks!"
There would be no "This Week in Star Wars" without "The Star Wars Show,"
and we can't wait to hang out with Andi and Anthony and all of you in a few weeks.
That's it for this week, but for more on these stories
and other news from around the galaxy, check out StarWars.com.
And be sure to join us right here for "This Week in Star Wars"
every Thursday.
Thanks for watching, and may the Force be with you.