Podcast appearances and mentions of don bies

In this episode of Star Warsologies, we share the recording of our our Star Wars Celebration Japan panel "The Secret Miniatures of the Star Wars Prequels" with Fon Davis! Watch the YouTube version of this episode for all the amazing behind the scenes visuals shared during the panel! You should also watch the YouTube video we refer to in (and showed during) the panel, which includes many of the miniatures in the Star Wars prequels. Panel description: Episodes I, II, and III revolutionized the use of computer graphics in film but did you know that the ILM model shop was still in full swing during production? There are more miniatures in each of the prequels than the original trilogy combined! Fon Davis, an ILM model maker during the Special Edition and prequels era, takes us through his favorite behind the scenes photos and stories - many of which involve explosions. From the podracing arena on Tatooine to the lava flows of Mustafar, a surprising number of miniatures were created and used in tandem with other visual effects. Take a deep dive into the movie magic! Show Links: Watch season 2 of Light & Magic on Disney+ now for more from Fon and other ILM behind the scenes images and stories! For more ILM stories, check out the Episode II panel from SiliCon 2022 with Fon Davis, John Goodson, Kim Smith, Nelson Hall, and Don Bies! Fon has also joined us for convention panels about Galaxy Quest, The Nightmare Before Christmas and Coraline, as well as at Star Wars Celebration in London in 2023! You can order James's crossword puzzle book now! For a free puzzle, download the activity kit from Star Wars Reads! Subscribe to never miss an episode of Star Warsologies on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Did you miss an earlier episode? Catch up here! Follow us on BlueSky and Instagram or join our Facebook fan group! Star Warsologies is a podcast about science in a galaxy far, far away. Hosts James Floyd and Melissa Miller combine their love of storytelling in the franchise with their keen interest in all things academic.

In April 2024, I embarked on an unforgettable journey to California, starting with a visit to Skywalker Ranch, Lucasfilm and Rancho Obi Wan. And unfogettable three days.While at Skywalker Ranch I met with Sound Supervisor, Mac Smith and legendary Model Maker, Lorne Peterson.This episode is a report from those three days.Full written report with photosDonate ButtonAll the linksSkywalker Ranch Archives Fly-through from the blu ray boxsetArchives Tour with Don Bies from the laserdisc boxset

This week on 8111, Don Bies! Don grew up in Chicago and discovered a love for movies at an early age when he first saw Frankenstein. He became fascinated with movie monsters, monster make up, special effects, and filmmaking. He loved pouring over the latest issue of Famous Monsters of Filmland.  After high school, Don considered college but eventually decided against it and worked in the local community theater doing set design, prop design, directing and even some acting. A family connection led to a friendship with another Chicagoan, Keith Edmier, who was making his own monster makeup and film likeness make-ups. They both corresponded with Dick Smith (the Godfather of modern makeup effects) and drew inspiration and encouragement from him to pursue working in film. Don soon moved out to California where he landed his first job working on David Cronenberg's remake of "The Fly" with Keith Edmier for Chris Walas.  While there he became good friends with Jon Berg, John Gazdik, Michael Owens, and Howie Weed. Through Jon Berg he met several people at ILM. In 1987 Don was hired to operate R2D2 for Lucasfilm publicity events. Don later headed up the Lucasfilm archives for seven years working alongside Nelson Hall and Grant Imahara. When George began making the prequels, Don went to work on set for all three films and even did a stint in the ILM model shop. Today Don works for KGS making highly realistic  trauma training manakins for military and first responders.  Don Bies is incredibly creative and a truly autodidactic problem solver. He's had an amazing career and it was an absolute blast to talk with him. 

In our final episode before the opening of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, we have a bumper edition of Indy news, merchandise reports, a Raiders Rant, IJ in the UK look back at Mystery of the Blues, the Further Adventures of Indiana Jones celebrate their 12th anniversary and we speak with ILM guru Don Bies plus lots more!

In our final episode before the opening of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, we have a bumper edition of Indy news, merchandise reports, a Raiders Rant, IJ in the UK look back at Mystery of the Blues, the Further Adventures of Indiana Jones celebrate their 12th anniversary and we speak with ILM guru Don Bies plus lots more!

Here's a throwback episode from way back in the vault from episode 151 on April 9th 2018 with practical SFX whiz Don Bies who worked on movies such as Indiana Jones and the Last Crusades, The Fly, Galaxy Quest, Starship Troopers, Ghost Busters 2 and many more! If you like these throwback episodes give us a shout at podcast@makingmoviesishard.com and thanks for listening! Check out our patreon at www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Order The Alternate on Itunes Out Now: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-alternate/id1640576609?ls=1

AOTC Year is back and we're going clubbing! Join us as we are going second by second into the “best four minutes of Star Wars” - The exciting Attack of the Clones OUTLANDER CLUB! We're not alone on this quest into the lower levels of Coruscant as we're joined by Star Wars author and friend of the show Amy Richau! It's nonstop excitement as we talk about sheer pants, Elan Sleazebaggano's ears, the shocking Don Bies cameo and then sheer pants again. You'll never view the Outlander Club the same way again! So call up some fancy Niemoidians, listen today and celebrate the love! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! LIGHT AND MAGIC COMMENTARIES! KENOBI COMMENTARIES! BOOK OF BOOK REVIEW EPISODES! MANDO SEASON 1 & 2 REVIEW EPISODES! BAD BATCH! CLONE WARS ! BLAST POINTS Q&A EPISODES! ! Theme Music downloadable tracks! Extra goodies! and so much MORE! www.patreon.com/blastpoints new Blast Points T-SHIRTS are now available! Represent your favorite podcast everywhere you go! Get the NEW BLUE LOGO shirts for 2022 and classics like the Ben Burtt and Indiana shirt while supplies last! Perfect for conventions, dates, formal events and more! Get them here: www.etsy.com/shop/Gibnerd?section_id=21195481 visit the Blast Points website for comics, recipes, search for back episodes and so much more! www.blastpointspodcast.com if you dug the show, please leave BLAST POINTS a review on iTunes, Spotify and share the show with friends! If you leave an iTunes review, we will read it on a future episode! honestly! talk to Blast Points on twitter at @blast_points leave feedback, comments or ideas for shows! "like" Blast Points on Facebook for news on upcoming shows and links to some of the stuff we talk about in the show!! Join the Blast Points Super Star Wars Chill Group here www.facebook.com/groups/BlastPointsGroup/ we are also on Instagram! Wow! www.instagram.com/blastpoints your hosts are Jason Gibner & Gabe Bott! contact BLAST POINTS at contact@blastpointspodcast.com send us show ideas, feedback, voice messages or whatever! May the Force be with you, always!

Welcome to the Skywalking Network Variety Show! This live show was recorded at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim in May 2022, and now it's finally available to watch! You can watch the video here, and also listen to it as a podcast.  https://youtu.be/1-V68tT5kps  You'll hear from Din of F-105 and Chris Macht from Machtails from the Cantina; who played a few songs. Then you'll hear a variety of mini shows heard on the Skywalking Network like Skywalking Through Neverland, the Max EFX Podcast, Neverland Clubhouse, Collectopolis, and Star Warsologies. Eric Walker and ACM (Buddy Mix) joined in with another medley of songs. And we did this all in one hour!   Order TODAY IN STAR WARS HISTORY, PART 1   Purchase through Amazon   Autographed Edition with bag, bookmark and limited edition button     Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:   Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986 The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow. Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars   SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.   SUPPORT THE SHOW   Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.   CONTACT US   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!   Never Land on Alderaan!  

Welcome to the Skywalking Network Variety Show! This live show was recorded at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim in May 2022, and now it's finally available to watch! You can watch the video here, and also listen to it as a podcast.  https://youtu.be/1-V68tT5kps  You'll hear from Din of F-105 and Chris Macht from Machtails from the Cantina; who played a few songs. Then you'll hear a variety of mini shows heard on the Skywalking Network like Skywalking Through Neverland, the Max EFX Podcast, Neverland Clubhouse, Collectopolis, and Star Warsologies. Eric Walker and ACM (Buddy Mix) joined in with another medley of songs. And we did this all in one hour!   Order TODAY IN STAR WARS HISTORY, PART 1   Purchase through Amazon   Autographed Edition with bag, bookmark and limited edition button     Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:   Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986 The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow. Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars   SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.   SUPPORT THE SHOW   Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.   CONTACT US   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!   Never Land on Alderaan!  

The latest episode of Star Warsologies wraps up our interview with Don Bies, an actual Star Warsologist!   Don Bies joined James and Melissa just after Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 for an extensive chat about his time as an ILM model maker, Lucasfilm archivist, and all around Star Wars creative. In part 2, we get some great on-set stories covering Don's on-screen appearances, including the infamous Boba Fett scene from Return of the Jedi's Special Edition!   Listen to part one, which covered everything R2-D2 related.   In Star Warsologies, hosts James Floyd and Melissa Miller combine their love of Star Wars with their keen interest in all things academic by asking experts about how their field is represented in a galaxy far, far away. It's a monthly podcast about science and Star Wars!   Show Links   Reserve tickets for Don's program at the Academy Museum. And you can buy Don Bies autographed goodies.   Don Bies on Instagram (@donbies)   Learn more about the Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation.   Got follow up questions for us or a suggestion for an -ology or expert? Email us at starwarsologies@gmail.com   Subscribe and never miss an episode of Star Warsologies on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.   Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter. Join our Facebook fan group!   Did you miss an earlier episode? Catch up here!        

The latest episode of Star Warsologies is part one of our interview with Don Bies, an actual Star Warsologist!   Don Bies joined James and Melissa just after Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 for an extensive chat about his time as an ILM model maker, Lucasfilm archivist, and all around Star Wars creative. Part one covers everything R2-D2 related. From operating the droid to character appearances, hear it straight from Don! R2 is his favorite character, and Melissa's too.   Part 2 is coming soon with more of this wonderful interview. Topics include Don's on-screen appearances, including the infamous Boba Fett scene from Return of the Jedi's Special Edition!   In Star Warsologies, hosts James Floyd and Melissa Miller combine their love of Star Wars with their keen interest in all things academic by asking experts about how their field is represented in a galaxy far, far away. It's a monthly podcast about science and Star Wars!   Show Links   Reserve tickets for Don's program at the Academy Museum. And you can buy Don Bies autographed goodies.   Don Bies on Instagram (@donbies)   Got follow up questions for us or a suggestion for an -ology or expert? Email us at starwarsologies@gmail.com   Subscribe and never miss an episode of Star Warsologies on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.   Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter. Join our Facebook fan group!   Did you miss an earlier episode? Catch up here!        

Don Bies came on this podcast way back on Episode #5 (!). If you haven’t listened to our previous conversation, definitely give it a download first, to hear all about his incredible career … because this episode is me asking all the questions I wish I had asked him 3 years ago. Japanese Panasonic commercials (and adventures with Peter Mayhew + previous guest Niki Botelho)… the 1988 Marin County Fair … the Special Editions … and so, so much more. I think I broke my mic (sorry) from laughing so hard. It truly means the world that Mr. Bies came back on the show, and that he took a chance on this podcast 3 years ago … and, of course, his stories are just the best, if you can’t tell by my reactions. Keep the Gaslight Burning is now streaming on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Keep-Gaslight-Burning-Markie-Post/dp/B07K1FQ9C5 For donations and Information about The Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation: https://grantimaharafoundation.org/ Next week, Episode #99 (!), is with ILM legend David Carson, who was mentioned several times in this episode. It's a great one ... he designed the Gamorrean Guards! In this lead up to Episode #100 (which is crazy to even say) I would really appreciate some new reviews on Apple. If you can leave a 5-star review of the show right here on your favorite podcast app, or on Podchaser: podchaser.com/TalkingBay94 Unedited transcripts of previous episodes are now available over at talkingbay94.com. For more behind-the-scenes stuff, as well as a link to some of our other in-depth interviews, check out: Website: www.TalkingBay94.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/TalkingBay94 Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkingBay94

Don Bies, President of the Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation, joins the show to talk about Grant Imahara's life, his impact and how his family and friends intend to carry on his memory. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

In this episode we are talking to Dave and Lou Elsey, the makeup effects team behind Revenge of the Sith, whose work was nominated for an Academy Award. The Elsey's talk about everything: from meeting Rick Baker to their early work on Farscape to, of course, getting the call from Rick McCallum to work on Episode 3. We go through it all: Palpatine's transformation, Anakin's burns and the reintroduction of Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca. We even get into the (in)famous Hyperspace Webcam and their Obi-Wan Kenobi mannequin. For more information and updates about their latest project starring Rick Baker, with previous guest Don Bies, check out their website: KeeptheGaslightBurning.com. And if you want to see some great gallery images of their incredible work, as well, head on over to their website, IgorStudios.com, for more. Thanks for tuning in and, until next Wednesday, may the Force be with us! For more behind-the-scenes stuff, as well as a link to some of our other in-depth interviews, check out: Website: www.TalkingBay94.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/TalkingBay94 Instagram: www.instagram.com/TalkingBay94

Today we're talking to Don Bies, a man of many talents and one of the few to make an indelible mark on all of the original six Star Wars movies. Model maker, R2-D2 puppeteer and droid unit supervisor, Don has some great stories, ranging from the Japanese Panasonic commercials to (correctly) designing Darth Vader's helmet in Revenge of the Sith. From Boba Fett to original Biths (to Indiana Jones!), he's played them all! We even delve a little bit into the great R2-D2: Beneath the Dome, a mockumentary, that you can watch online: https://www.starwars.com/video/beneath-the-dome-part-one We also get into his latest project, Keep the Gaslight Burning, an awesome horror film that he produced, alongside some truly great Star Wars alums and talents. For more Gaslight news, check out KeeptheGaslightBurning.com or follow them on Twitter: www.twitter.com/GaslightGhost Thanks for tuning in and, until next Wednesday, may the Force be with us! For more behind-the-scenes stuff, as well as a link to some of our other in-depth interviews, check out: Website: www.TalkingBay94.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/TalkingBay94

Don Bies worked on gruesome effects and detailed models for some of the biggest films of the 80s and 90s. We’re talking The Fly, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Starship Troopers, Galaxy Quest & Fire in the Sky! Join us as we nerd out on old school FX

Star Talking - Episode 2 (Part 2) Once again we are joined by Mr Don Bies as we chat about all things Star Wars.

Star Talking Episode 2 - Our Special Guest is Mr Don Bies. Don was the ILM Archivist for many years, he's been the R2-D2 operator and creator for the Star Wars Prequels, and he;s even played Boba Fett for the Star Wars Special Editions. His name is DON and he's GOOD...It's Mr Don Bies!

Special Episode – “The Don Bies Interview”. We present a special episode of “Star Wars In Character.” Chris and Tim had the pleasure of spending some time with ILM veteran Don Bies in this special interview. Sites Featured in this Episode White Room Artifacts White Room Artifacts Facebook Page