Podcast appearances and mentions of George Lucas

This week, we review Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999), George Lucas's long-awaited return to the director's chair and the epic sci-fi space opera prequel that launched the Skywalker Saga's origin story. Liam Neeson and Ewan McGregor star as Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi in a story that explores destiny, political corruption, and the seductive pull of the dark side. With a young slave boy named Anakin Skywalker caught at the centre of a galactic trade dispute — and the mysterious Sith emerging from the shadows — this film raises intriguing questions about whether chosen ones are born or made.Is the Force strong with this one, or is it all just midi-chlorian nonsense? Listen on to find out!Join Colin & Niall as we embrace the weird, the wonderful, and the downright awful of cinema!Contact us: itwasamoviepodcast@gmail.comSpotify: It was a movie..Spotify pageFollow, rate & review us here:https://linktr.ee/itwasamovieYoutube: It was a movie channel...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itwasamovieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itwasamoviepodcast/X: https://x.com/itwasamoviepodTikTok clips & highlights: https://www.tiktok.com/@itwasamoviepodSee all our ratings & reviews: Google SpreadsheetIMDb List: IMDb | Letterboxd: Letterboxd

Take a trip through the incredible rise of computer-generated imagery as Jay and Shua explore the groundbreaking movies, visionaries, and technological leaps that forever changed filmmaking. From Westworld and TRON to Terminator 2 and beyond, it's a nostalgic look at the digital revolution that brought impossible worlds to life. Before CGI became invisible, audiences couldn't stop talking about it! Join us as we celebrate the artists, programmers, and filmmakers who transformed movie magic one pixel at a time.   News Amiga Freeware Archive for the Commodore 64 - A massive archive featuring more than 18,000 downloadable demos, scene releases, disk magazines, and software celebrating the legendary Commodore community.   Knight Rider: Declassified - A new five-part documentary explores the history of the classic television series with new interviews, rare footage, and an in-depth look behind the scenes of KITT and Michael Knight.   Blade Runner 2099 Trailer - Prime Video released the first trailer for the long-awaited continuation of the Blade Runner universe, premiering November 25, 2026.   Matchbox: The Movie Trailer - Apple TV unveiled the first trailer for its live-action adaptation of the iconic die-cast toy line, arriving October 9.   Electronic Plastic Museum – An impressive online museum showcases more than 900 handheld electronic games, preserving the history of one of gaming's most nostalgic eras. Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua has been diving into Dungeon Crawler Carl, a wildly entertaining fantasy adventure recommended by listener Tim. Combining tabletop RPGs, video games, dark humor, and a talking cat named Princess Donut, the series follows Carl as he battles through a deadly dungeon that's broadcast across the galaxy as a reality show. The unique premise and fast-paced storytelling made it an easy recommendation, and Shua is looking forward to continuing the series. Jay has been revisiting Marvel's Netflix shows Luke Cage and Iron Fist while adding even more filming locations to MCU Location Scout. Luke Cage follows Harlem's bulletproof hero protecting his neighborhood from crime, while Iron Fist tells the story of billionaire Danny Rand returning with mystical martial arts abilities after years away. Although Iron Fist didn't quite live up to expectations, Jay enjoyed revisiting both series and expanding the MCU Location Scout database. MCU Location Scout MCULocationScout.com is Jay's ongoing project documenting and exploring real-world filming locations used throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe and related Marvel television productions. Through detailed research, photos, and travel guides, fans can discover where their favorite Marvel moments were filmed. Lately Jay has been adding locations from Spider-Noir, with some familiar locations that were used in other noir films. And don't forget to check out all of Jay's Sci-Fi Saturdays on RetroZap. You can also tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua breakdown Marvel properties and Superhero Suite for news on comics, movies, TV and more.   Enjoy Evolution Before computers could create entire galaxies, superheroes, and photorealistic dinosaurs, filmmakers were experimenting with pixels, mathematics, and imagination. Jay and Shua trace the fascinating rise of computer-generated imagery from its earliest appearances in classic films like Westworld, TRON, and Star Trek II through the groundbreaking visual effects that forever changed Hollywood.   Along the way, they celebrate the pioneers who made it all possible, including Industrial Light & Magic, Pixar's founders, James Cameron, George Lucas, and Ed Catmull, while exploring how CGI evolved from obvious visual spectacles into the nearly invisible effects that modern audiences rarely even notice. It's a fun, nostalgic look at one of the biggest technological revolutions in movie history. Do you like early versions of CGI? Has it gone too far in filmmaking? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "That's a real dinosaur" will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

R2-D2 and C-3PO are featured in a whimsical episode of The Clone Wars when they find themselves on a relief mission when earthquakes threaten the planet Aleen.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on "Mercy Mission," episode five from season four of The Clone Wars, How it is that Artoo and Threepio ended up on this mission with Commander Wolffe, The whimsical nature of this episode and why we believe George Lucas had a large part in creating it, The Aleena and their society, The Kindalo species that live underground on Aleen, Oprhne, a frog-like alien that could use some force-like magic, and How Artoo and Threepio resolved this mission. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1063.   Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Τι σχέση έχει η F1 με τον Jar Jar Binks; Ποια είναι η παρουσία των γυναικών στο σπορ; Και ποια πίστα θα αντικαταστήσει τους αγώνες στη Μέση Ανατολή; Get in touch: Email | Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram Hosted by: Dimitris Bizas: Facebook Page | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Marily Pignataro: Twitter | Instagram Επίσημο: Αυτός είναι ο νέος promoter του WRC - Στο τιμόνι ο πρώην επικεφαλής της McLaren Aston Martin completes filming day with upgraded Honda engine 2027年に向けてアロンソとアルピーヌの交渉が続く。サインツ、コラピントが玉突き移籍の可能性も Η Mercedes «απαντά» και φέρνει νέα μονάδα ισχύος - Πεδίο μάχης η Μόντσα Audi won't upgrade F1 power unit again until 2027 F1 2026: 830 εκατομμύρια βλέπουν τους αγώνες - Το ποσοστό των γυναικών Major German Grand Prix update as F1 return talks confirmed Αμφίβολη η διεξαγωγή του GP Άμπου Ντάμπι - Η Ίμολα θα το αντικαταστήσει The latest on F1 calendar chaos and 2027 season opener

The Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 4 (7.31) We open with the new details released in the Chino Hills kidnapping and murder — investigators have now named both suspects and the victim in a violent abduction that ended with two people dead. It's a story that started with something as ordinary as a power interruption on a quiet residential street, and it only gets more unsettling from there. Then, welcome to the jungle — because the heat is absolutely ON. Anyone brave enough to attempt an outdoor wedding this weekend? We're checking in on how the OC is holding up in this thing. Plus, the question everybody's been texting us about: has Angel's new man officially moved into Newport? Neil Saavedra, The Fork Reporter, joins us and we're getting the number. How much weight has Neil actually dropped? The answer is 42 pounds following gastric sleeve surgery, and he's got thoughts on the whole ride. Then we go completely sideways into 3D printing tales — because Neil is fully, unapologetically addicted to big prints. And finally, a galaxy far, far away and a whole lot of money. George Lucas sold Star Wars — and what it's worth today is staggering. We dig into behind-the-scenes stories from the legendary cantina scene, plus a question that trips up a lot of creators: if you use Star Wars files, do you have to pay for them? Also, one for the locals — Cinema Secrets in Toluca Lake has closed its doors for good. Enjoy the podcast! #ChinoHills #BreakingNews #SoCalNews #InlandEmpire #TrueCrime #CrimeNews #HeatWave #TheOC #OrangeCounty #Newport #NewportBeach #SoCalHeat #WeddingSeason #NeilSaavedra #ForkReporter #WeightLossJourney #GastricSleeve #3DPrinting #MakerCommunity #StarWars #GeorgeLucas #Lucasfilm #MayTheForce #CantinaScene #MovieTrivia #FilmHistory #TolucaLake #MorningShow #Podcast #LocalNews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 2 (7.31) Neil Saavedra, The Fork Reporter, is in the house and we're getting the number. How much weight has Neil actually dropped? The answer is 42 pounds following gastric sleeve surgery, and he's got plenty to say about the whole ride. Then we veer completely sideways into 3D printing tales — because Neil is fully, unapologetically addicted to big prints. Then it's a galaxy far, far away and a whole lot of money. George Lucas sold Star Wars — and what it's worth today is staggering. We dig into behind-the-scenes stories from the legendary cantina scene, plus a question that trips up a lot of creators: if you use Star Wars files, do you have to pay for them? Also, one for the locals — Cinema Secrets in Toluca Lake has closed its doors for good. From there we get into the food world, and it's messy. Chefs are a rebellious breed, and right now that rebellion is showing. Five-star restaurants are closing. Kitchens can't keep the lights on. L.A. is going through a real change, and experiential restaurants are challenging everything we thought a night out was supposed to be. And before you go — check out Neil's 3D printing projects over at @Saavcoindustries on Instagram. The man is not messing around.

For close to 100 years if you were young and beautiful and talented the American Dream had a specific shape. You went to Los Angeles. You waited tables. You sent headshots. You hoped — you prayed — that someone powerful noticed you. A producer. An agent. A studio executive. In the darkest iterations it was someone like Harvey Weinstein: the man with a casting couch and a contract. Access to this dream depended on someone deciding whether you were worth making famous. It's no secret here's Carrie Fischer at George Lucas's tribute in a joke about something that was all too real, saying “I hope I slept with you to get the job because if not who the hell was that guy.”But the old ways are dying. The new American dream is stranger, more subversive, and depending on your perspective maybe more troubling, than the old one. In some versions it looks like this: a 50 foot woman played by a legitimate celebrity depicting an only fans star while terrorizing an urban area in revealing clothing.I kid you not. This same scene appears in two different hit shows featuring the DIY porn industry.No one exemplifies the new celebrity economy better than Sophie Rain. She grew up on food stamps, joined OnlyFans and made ninety-five million dollars. Not from a long standing career. Not with a record deal or a film franchise. Ninety-five million dollars, from her bedroom, talking directly to the people who believed they could gain a sliver of her personal attention. No power broker decided she was worth taking a risk on. It was just her, and the audience, and a platform that takes twenty cents on the dollar. And, yeah, I know we're talking about pornography here, but we are also talking about fame itself because technological adaptations that happen in that space eventually get adopted everywhere else, too. And something strange is happening on Only Fans.

We're back to talk about all the 2026 ComicCon news on the 267th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast. This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- discuss "Avengers: Doomsday," Ryan Gosling, Adam Driver, A Disney World hypothetical, a bunch more Marvel stuff, and they even make time for some Star Wars ... including George Lucas' hot take on AI. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: George Lucas on AI

La colaboración entre John Williams y "The President's Own" United States Marine Band representa la unión de dos de los grandes referentes de la música estadounidense. Fundada en 1798, la banda de los Marines de los Estados Unidos es la formación musical profesional más antigua del país y recibe el sobrenombre de "The President's Own" porque, desde los tiempos de Thomas Jefferson, ha servido como la banda oficial del presidente de los Estados Unidos, participando en ceremonias de Estado, inauguraciones presidenciales y actos oficiales de la Casa Blanca. En este programa es un recopilatorio donde puedes escuchar tres conciertos interpretados en el Kennedy Center en los que Williams ha conducido al "The President's Own". El primer volumen es un concierto celebrado el 12 de julio de 2003, el segundo el 20 de julio de 2008 y el último el 16 de julio de 2023 en los que el maestro contaba con 91 años. Espero que disfrutes de la velada... John Williams and "The President's Own" – Lista completa de temas Volumen 1 (Concierto del 12 de julio de 2003) 1. Introduction 2. Sound the Bells! 3. The Cowboys Overture 4. Theme from JFK 5. Comentario de John Williams – Introducción a Far and Away 6. Excerpts from Far and Away 7. Olympic Fanfare and Theme 8. Introducción a Catch Me If You Can 9. Escapades (Catch Me If You Can) 10. Introducción a Schindler's List 11.Theme from Schindler's List 12. Raiders March 13. Adventures on Earth (E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial) 14. Nimbus 2000 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) 15. Main Title (Star Wars) 16. Comentario de John Williams – The Mission Theme 17. The Mission Theme (NBC News) 01:25:29 Volumen 2 (Concierto del 20 de julio de 2008) 18. The Star-Spangled Banner 19. Superman March 20. Excerpts from Close Encounters of the Third Kind 21. Suite from The Reivers 22. Liberty Fanfare 23. March from 1941 24. Out to Sea / The Shark Cage Fugue (Jaws) 25. The Adventures of Mutt (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) 26. Harry's Wondrous World (Harry Potter) 27. Theme from The Sugarland Express 28. Tribute to George Lucas and Steven Spielberg 29. Introducción a The Terminal 30. The Tale of Viktor Navorski (The Terminal) 31. The Imperial March (The Empire Strikes Back) 32. For "The President's Own" 02:49:17 Volumen 3 (Concierto del 16 de julio de 2023) 33. Hooray for Hollywood 34. Scherzo for Motorcycle (Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade) 35. Helena's Theme (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny) 36. Raiders March 37. Theme from Jurassic Park 38. With Malice Toward None (Lincoln) 39. Fawkes the Phoenix (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) 40. The Asteroid Field (The Empire Strikes Back) 41. Princess Leia's Theme 42. Throne Room and Finale (Star Wars) 43. Comentarios de John Williams 44. March from 1941 45. Honorary Marine Enlistment and Remarks – The Marines' Hymn Telegram: https://t.me/+RouezCycwBk1NGU0 X: @AcomodadorEl

We all start somewhere! 0:00 - The marketing for Ebenezer is... silly 8:50 - The marketing for Matchbox is... silly 17:20 - Recovering from the stream crash 20:45 - The MCU movies have a pretty good batting average 1:04:57 - Sometimes social media demonstrates at least surface level media literacy! If you missed Saturday's live broadcast of Molehill Mountain, you can watch the video replay on YouTube.  (A technical issue forced me to split the stream in two.  Second part here.)  Alternatively, you can catch audio versions of the show on iTunes. Molehill Mountain streams live at 7p PST every Saturday night! Credits: Molehill Mountain is hosted by Andrew Eisen.  Music in the show includes "To the Top" by Silent Partner.  It is in the public domain and free to use.  Molehill Mountain logo by Scott Hepting. Chat Transcript: 6:57 PM@jaredknisely6213​​is anything your style 7:16 PM@bryangillis1362​​Hello all, happy Saturday! 7:16 PM@bryangillis1362​​Ugh, sorry to hear about all the stream troubles 7:18 PM@jaredknisely6213​​its only 20 min worth a try to see if if works 7:18 PM@jaredknisely6213​​20 in 7:24 PM@bryangillis1362​​Hello again 7:25 PM@jaredknisely6213​​yes yes 7:27 PM@jaredknisely6213​​needs to be at 50 is in you need pay for that but thats more money 7:29 PM@jaredknisely6213​​if you can only switch off the worst isp in the us 7:33 PM@jaredknisely6213​​phase 2 is were you should compare, its unfair to compare to phase 1 7:33 PM@jaredknisely6213​​phase 1 is the best then 3 lastly 2 7:34 PM@jaredknisely6213​​phase 1 has 3 of the best superhero films ever made 7:37 PM@bryangillis1362​​Definitely my tastes are changing, but I was an adult the whole way through. I think it's more than I just got enough of it and wanted something different 7:39 PM@LeeShowrons​​Hey 7:40 PM@jaredknisely6213​​i dont enjoy anything of modern disney 7:40 PM@addictedtochaos2​​Captain America: The Winter Soldier is the best of the MCU 7:41 PM@cat_woe​​hey Andrew, I also thought the MCU movies were meh overall, but I remember having fun with Thor Ragnarok in particular 7:46 PM@addictedtochaos2​​Winter Soldier is a political thriller with superheroes in it. 7:46 PM@bryangillis1362​​Arguably She-Hulk is an outright comedy with superheroes 7:49 PM@LeeShowrons​​They are on Toy story five already. And the first Toy story has been around since 1995. I thought toy story would be done for by now. 7:49 PM@bryangillis1362​​Live-action remakes can be done well. One Piece is a great example, largely because it does a lot of work to fix the issues with the original series while maintaining the spirit 7:53 PM@jaredknisely6213​​still dont know why you dont like the clone wars 7:55 PM@addictedtochaos2​​The New Jedi Order series of books killed my love of Star Wars. 7:55 PM@jaredknisely6213​​that was last jedi for me 7:56 PM@LeeShowrons​​I know Star Wars seemed better when Disney didn't own it 7:56 PM@addictedtochaos2​​Nothing noticeable on this end. 7:56 PM@jaredknisely6213​​there hasnt been a buffer since the change 7:58 PM@bryangillis1362​​Madisyyn or something 7:58 PM@addictedtochaos2​​The worst live action adaptation I've seen is Dragon Ball Evolution. 8:01 PM@LeeShowrons​​people would disagree with that people think the live action in Mario movie is the worst 8:01 PM@addictedtochaos2​​I haven't seen Mario. 8:04 PM@jaredknisely6213​​thats where we differ, the prequels are awesome the sequels are trash and rogue one is also awesome 8:04 PM@addictedtochaos2​​George Lucas is a great storyteller in terms of big picture, but he needs someone to fine tune it, especially with scripts. 8:09 PM@LeeShowrons​​well, since it's been that long ago, he's gonna be an adult by now. I wonder if he'll remember that. 8:22 PM@jaredknisely6213​​i was 5 when ep 2 came out thats why i like it more than i should 8:28 PM@bryangillis1362​​Like how you now say Trails is better than Dragon Quest, but DW is still your favourite 8:28 PM@bryangillis1362​​*DQ 8:28 PM@bryangillis1362​​Not that DQ is bad obviously 8:30 PM@bryangillis1362​​See you tomorrow!

We've got Comic-Con Updates! Marvel did not disappoint, as it lit up the airwaves, DC brought the Lanterns, and Spaceballs went to ludicrous speed! PlayStation got a big reality check as to why going digital is bad. Rick and Morty gave President Curtis his own show. And I went back to Installation 04 on legendary!

Jornalismo e reflexões sobre a Fórmula 1. Para apoiar o nosso projeto, basta se tornar membro do canal e curtir as premiações: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXeOto3gOwQiUuFPZOQiXLA/join   Se preferir um formato diferente de Apoio, confira as facilidades do http://www.apoia.se/cafecomvelocidade para ajudar o Café a crescer e se manter no ar. E se você curte a agilidade e rapidez do PIX, você pode se tornar apoiador através da chave cafecomvelocidade@gmail.com (este também é o nosso endereço para contato)   APOIANDO O CAFÉ VOCÊ RECEBE: Faixa Café com Leite - Acesso a um grupo exclusivo de membros do canal no whatsapp Faixa Capuccino - O mesmo benefício + acesso a LIVES Exclusivas toda terça-feira pós GP de Fórmula 1 Faixa Extra Forte - Os mesmos benefícios + concorre em sorteios de assinaturas da F1TV até o FINAL DE 2027 ! Faixa Premium - Os mesmos benefícios + concorre também a miniaturas de F1, acesso ao grupo Premium, pode PARTICIPAR das LIVES Exclusivas  e concorre a ingressos para o GP do Brasil de F1 de 2026 em Interlagos !   Não deixe de nos seguir no X / Twitter (@cafevelocidade) e no Instagram (@cafe_com_velocidade)  Siga nossa equipe no X / Twitter: @brunoaleixo80 e @camposfb #formula1 #f1 #f12026 #hungariangp  #hungaroring  #gphungria  #belgiangp #belgiangrandprix #belgiumgp #spafrancorchamps #gpbelgica #britishgp  #britishgrandprix  #british #silverstonecircuit #silverstone #inglaterra #austriangp #austria #gpaustria #barcelonagp #spanishgp  #spain  #gpdaespanha  #monacogp #monaco #gpmonaco #canadiangp #canadiangrandprix #canada #gpcanada #miamigp #miami #gpmiami  #drivetosurvive #netflixseries #netflix  #japanesegp #japangp #japão #gpjapão  #chinesegp  #gpchina  #australiangp  #australiangrandprix  #ausgp  #australia  #gpaustralia #f1testing #f1team #f1teams #f1season #f1speed  #abudhabigp #abudhabigrandprix  #abudhabi #gpabudhabi #qatargp  #qatargrandprix #gpqatar  #lasvegasgp #lasvegasgrandprix #lasvegas #braziliangp #saopaulogp #interlagos #gpdobrasil #brazil #mexicogp #méxico #gpmexico #gpdomexico #usgp  #austingp  #singaporegp #singaporegrandprix  #singapore #azerbaijangp #bakugp #gpazerbaijão #italiangp #italiangrandprix #gpitalia #monzacircuit #dutchgp #dutchgrandprix #zandvoort #zandvoortgp #gpholanda #emiliaromagnagp #imolagp #imola #gpimola  #saudiarabiangp  #saudiarabia #gparabiasaudita  #bahraingp #bahraingrandprix #bahrain #gpbahrain #gpbahrein  #f1testing  #noticiasdaf1 #formulaone  #f1today  #f1tv #f1team  #f1teams  #f1agora  #f1brasil  #preseason2025  #ferrari  #mercedes  #redbull  #redbullracing  #lewishamilton  #maxverstappen  #charlesleclerc  #carlossainz  #fernandoalonso #alonsof1 #astonmartin   #mclaren  #landonorris  #oscarpiastri  #georgerussell   #podcast  #podcasts  #podcasting  #automobilismo  #raceweekend  #raceweek  #f12024 #formula12024  #f1news  #f12025 #alpine #alpinef1 #f1motorsport #f1moments #f1movie 0:00  Promoção da miniatura na abertura do Além da Velocidade 6:52  Sobre os GRÁFICOS da bateria: as declarações de Domenicali 12:10  Gráficos: questão não é o interesse, é informação necessária ! 16:24  Análise: Domenicali, outra vez, reduz valor das ultrapassagens 23:25  Declarações e distorções de Domenicali: pq isso é perigoso ? 29:34  "George Lucas" e a busca pelos gráficos que NÃO pode acabar 35:39  Audiência da F1 no Brasil e no mundo: o que Domenicali omite 44:19  Ferrari: a pressão e a oportunidade desperdiçada na Hungria 55:28  A situação da Red Bull e as chances de Rafa Câmara p/ 2027 1:01:09  Verstappen de férias com Todo Wolff: questão vinda do chat 1:06:08  Análise da McLaren após vitória na Hungria: e o resto de 2026? 1:10:10  Análise: a nova Aston Martin e informação do futuro de Alonso 1:19:26  Chat: exageros de certos fãs de Hamilton e mais da Fórmula 1 1:27:05  Análise final: Williams em fase complicada e Sainz no mercado  

Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto From Casablanca to the Cutting Room with guests Michael Blowen and Buck Wilson From Casablanca to the Cutting Room: Hollywood Stories, Movie Legends, and the Restaurants That Remember Summary Hollywood's Vanishing Creative Community Marc Otto welcomes former Boston Globe film critic Michael Blowen and movie enthusiast Buck Wilson for a wide-ranging conversation about classic cinema, studio culture, and the relationships that shaped Hollywood history. Blowen describes the old studio environment as a working community where writers, actors, directors, and critics could form genuine relationships and help one another. His memories of John Huston, Jack Nicholson, Julius J. Epstein, and the storytellers gathered at Epstein's Beverly Hills dinners reveal a Hollywood built as much on conversation and trust as on formal production. The guests contrast that atmosphere with a modern industry they see as more controlled, compartmentalized, and promotional. They also emphasize that conflict on a set was not necessarily a sign of failure, because strong films could emerge from arguments, creative tension, and competing ideas. Throughout the discussion, collaboration is presented as one of the essential forces behind enduring entertainment. Why Casablanca Became an Evergreen Casablanca becomes the central thread of the episode because it is the favorite movie of both Marc and Buck and is closely connected with Michael's friendship with screenwriter Julius J. Epstein. Michael explains that the screenplay was created through a collaborative studio process involving Julius and Philip Epstein, Howard Koch, Casey Robinson, and other contributors. He recalls that Epstein regarded it as simply another studio assignment and was surprised by its later cultural importance. The group discusses Harvard screenings, the film's gradual growth after its initial release, its memorable dialogue, its wartime themes, and the layered moral conflict beneath its romantic story. Marc also describes production documents and budget information that Michael shared with him, including cast and writer salaries and disputes over the film's moral implications. Their conversation presents Casablanca as a movie whose reputation grew because its writing, performances, music, editing, historical moment, and accidental creative discoveries all came together. Movies That Found Their Audience Later The guests explore how many famous movies were not immediate successes and only later became classics. Michael points to Casablanca, A Christmas Story, and Citizen Kane as films that developed audiences through rereleases, television, college traditions, or long-term critical appreciation. Marc describes his own delayed appreciation of Citizen Kane and compares the experience to learning to hear the complexity of the Beatles. Buck openly says he still does not like Citizen Kane, leading to a discussion of the intangible qualities that make a work connect with one viewer but not another. The episode also touches on Tommy Boy, Three Men and a Little Lady, Home Alone, Billy Jack, The Born Losers, and The Pope of Greenwich Village. Together, these examples show how timing, competition, distribution, cultural context, and personal perspective can matter as much as opening-weekend performance. Deals, Theme Songs, and Unexpected Fortunes The conversation moves behind the business side of entertainment through stories about contracts, percentages, music rights, and studio employment. Buck recounts how Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne created “Three Coins in the Fountain” with almost no information and later discovered that no one had secured the studio's ownership of the song. Michael tells how Alec Guinness accepted a percentage of Star Wars and later said the decision paid for his retirement. He also recalls Richard Brooks narrowly missing the chance to purchase lifetime rights to “Rock Around the Clock” for an additional $500. Marc adds the story of the Cheers theme song becoming an iconic last-minute replacement. These anecdotes reinforce the episode's recurring idea that small decisions, overlooked details, and unplanned substitutions can become some of the most important parts of entertainment history. Restaurants as Places Where Stories Live After Michael leaves, Marc and Buck connect Hollywood history with restaurants, travel, friendship, and personal memory. They discuss Musso & Frank Grill, The Brown Derby, The Palm, St. Elmo Steak House, Malone's, Win Schuler's, Eddie Merlot's, and Tony's Steak and Seafood as places tied to careers, family experiences, relationships, and memorable evenings. Buck recalls disliking formal restaurant outings as a child before learning to appreciate the Brown Derby, while Marc describes teaching his children the etiquette they absorbed from dining with adults. Buck tells the story of marrying Trina during a dinner in the wine cellar at St. Elmo, and Marc explains why The Palm Miami and Eddie Merlot's carry emotional significance for him. The discussion suggests that restaurants often serve as unofficial clubhouses where people decompress after work, exchange stories, form relationships, and preserve the social bonds of an industry. The Invisible Art That Saves a Film The episode closes with Buck's story about a deleted scene from Save the Tiger that Jack Lemmon considered some of his best acting. Although the scene was powerful on its own, it was removed because it interrupted the film's momentum, illustrating the discipline required to sacrifice strong material for the larger work. Marc expands the point by describing editing as an underappreciated art equal in importance to acting and cinematography. He notes that filmmakers such as Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Judd Apatow are valued for their ability to recognize useful pieces and assemble them into a coherent whole. The traditional phrase “cutting-room floor” becomes a reminder of the physical process by which film was once cut and spliced. The closing lesson is that audiences often experience only the finished harmony, while the choices, arguments, discarded scenes, and invisible craftsmanship behind it remain untold.

Jake Lloyd alcanzó el sueño que millones de niños deseaban: convertirse en Anakin Skywalker en Star Wars. Lo que parecía el inicio de una carrera brillante terminó convirtiéndose en una de las historias más tristes de Hollywood. El éxito, la presión, las críticas y el rechazo marcaron para siempre su vida. En este video conocerás cómo un niño que conquistó el papel más importante de su generación terminó alejándose de la actuación, enfrentando graves problemas de salud mental y luchando durante años por recuperar su vida. Una historia que hizo que incluso quienes lo criticaron terminaran arrepintiéndose. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We have made it to the infamous D-Squad Arc, touted as George Lucas' favorite arc but generally trashed by audiences. It includes Season 5 Episodes 10 through 13, Ep 10. Secret Weapons, Ep 11. A Sunny Day in the Void, Ep 12. Missing in Action, and Ep 13. Point of No Return.  As a reminder please help us support The Trevor Project, an organization that is dedicated to ending suicide in LGBTQ+ young people. You can donate for our team at this link: https://give.thetrevorproject.org/TalkinTauntauns. Talkin' Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn. From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on the socials for more Star Wars conversation:Find the show on Instagram at TalkinTauntauns, Threads at TalkinTauntauns, Bluesky at TalkinTauntauns,or at our website TalkinTauntauns.com. Find Jim on IG @Dinojim, on Bluesky, or on his website at dinojim.com. Find Nicole on IG @NicoleHQuinn, Bluesky, or on her website at herviewcreative.com You can get in touch with us via our website (TalkinTauntauns.com) or email us at Contact@TalkinTauntauns.com. Talkin' Tauntauns can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell your friends!

On the latest episode of the Breaking Canon podcast, we're moving away from Star Wars and George Lucas-related projects to break new canon with a discussion of James Cameron's Avatar franchise. This week we're breaking down the original 2009 film.Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

Xbox has fired massive numbers of devs. Who's actually left to make games?Can you sleep through a trip to Mars? Probably not, but it won't stop scientists trying.George Lucas thinks AI is the big new thing. But when was the last time George Lucas was relevant?***We enjoyed a nice drink of Rez which you can get a 10% discount when you type NERDS at the checkout from the Rez website at www.drinkrez.com ***Resources MentionedThe Death of XBOX...via a thousand cuts (Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure')Can you sleep through a trip to mars (NASA Seeks Volunteers for New Yearlong Simulated Moon, Mars Mission, Can humans hibernate their way to Mars? | Science | The Guardian )George Lucas ‘s love for AI (George Lucas Says AI Makes Filmmaking ‘Easier' and ‘There's Nothing You Can Do About It,' Criticizes Hollywood for Giving Fans Too Much Power, The Last Picture Show: a conversation with George Lucas - A Rabbit's Foot )Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LMdQoAu58ImxNC2HV_71mmHUCf4RNm0LCIhDscA7h-4/edit?usp=sharing***If you'd like to be featured on the show, send us an email: Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.comFollow us on: Facebook || Twitter || TwitchJoin the Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/cb9G4sVCPkAnd watch us on YouTube: Nerds Amalgamated - YouTube

In this episode Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock talks about the new Indy comic, we look at Regal Robot’s latest Indy offerings, I sit down with mega-Indy fan Mark Martino, Chris A returns with IJ in the UK and Indiana Mic has a quick shoutout!

On this episode, our Lucasfilm miniseries continues with a discussion of the final live action film produced by George Lucas, 2012's Red Tails.Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

Our Lucasfilm miniseries continues on this episode of the podcast, with a discussion of George Lucas's second film, American Graffiti.Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

On this episode of the podcast, we're kicking off a new miniseries discussing a selection of films produced by George Lucas's production company, Lucasfilm Ltd. This week we're discussing Lucas's debut film, THX-1138.Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

Will The Bad Batch get their home back?! In this episode of Dark Side Divas we discuss the Star Wars - The Bad Batch episode "Retrieval" (s2e10). In a episode that is often labeled as a filler episode, Stef and Chris explain why it is not, and why this strange mad max like story is very important to the overall meta plot. Meanwhile we pop off about George Lucas and his opinion on AI. Listen to hear what the divas have to say!

The Summer of 86 at 40 is a weekly retrospective journey through United States pop culture surrounding the films released in May, June, July and August of 1986. Brandon Peters, Scott Mendelson and Aaron Neuwirth take a weekend by weekend look at the films released as well as the news stories, commercials, television and music that rounded out the general public’s lives as they lined the pockets of the box office to see these movies. August 1-3, 1986: This week, Jason Voorhees returns for this 3rd set of kills in a Summer Of series! George Lucas drops a notorious bomb, Tom Hanks & Jackie Gleason team up to see if they can disappoint harder than Streep & Nicholson, an 80s Disney classic takes Flight…also – Choke Canyon. Its our first 5 movie banger of the summer! We’ll also be discussing the box office report, notable news stories, a 1986 commercial, the top 10 Nielsen rated tv programs for the week and the top 10 of Casey Kasem’s American top 40 from the week these films were released. Brandon Peters and the show are on Facebook and social media @brandon4kuhd. Subscribe to the YouTube channel for visual versions as well as 4k, Blu-ray, DVD reviews & additional material. Scott Mendelson is on social media @scottmendelson. Find his work on The Outside Scoop, The Box Office Podcast and Puck News Aaron Neuwirth is on social media @aaronsps4. Find his written work on weliveentertainment.com and podcasting at 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla (@2blakckguystalkgodzilla) and on Out Now with Aaron & Abe (@outnowpod) Pres Maxson can be followed on social media @presmaxson and his novels are available on Amazon. More information and content available at thebrandonpetersshow.com. Please contact naptownnerd@gmail.com for any inquiries or opportunities

Hello there! Welcome to Force Ghost Conversations. This podcast is your home for cozy, deep dives into all things Star Wars and Lucasfilm-adjacent properties. Each week, our host will be joined by fans, creators, and believers in the principles from the Galaxy far, far away to discuss the thematic elements from our favorite Lucasfilm properties. Without further adieu, it is time to gather around the campfire for some Force Ghost Conversations.George Lucas does interesting things. He starts the most successful space opera franchise, he opens massive museums, and he has a random cameo in the new Minions and Monsters film. Fair warning - we talk at length for a brief cameo, but that is the fun! Daniel Noa from the Young Indy Chroniclers and George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age joins the show to break down all aspects of this cameo and what it means for the future, if anything.Topics Discussed Include:1. Why Does George Like the Minions?2. A Meta Cameo?3. What Does George's Future Hold For the Minions Franchise?Support the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠Young Indy Chroniclers Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Kickstarter for George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age⁠⁠If you want to continue the conversation, please follow us at the following websites:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Sky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merchandise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Today's guest is Daniel Noa from the Young Indy Chroniclers and George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age. Be sure to support their work online!

The pessimist would call this an obituary-focused episode.  The Guys (optimists to the hilt as far as you know) call it a celebration of geek lives.   From actors remembered from when The Guys were but wee lads: Louise Lasser and Randolph Mantooth, to the oldest astronaut ever to go into space (it's not who you think).  From the sponsor of Soul Train to Bright Eyes (not Caesar's mom - the one beseeched to turn around.  And of course, one of the patriarchs of the Jurassic Park series, who likely has a pretty high Geek Index.  It was a rough week or two in some ways, but it generated some great memories.   Jay is hoping Robbie's next entrepreneurial adventure will be to buy Wayne Manor - yes, it's for sale - as the next GOCA headquarters.  It would be a great place to watch The Batman 2 in February 2028: thanks, Matt Reeves, for giving him a little more time to get the finances in order.  Art has news of George Lucas's controversial AI statements, and it appears that the role of Kylo Magneto has been cast.  Break out the tissues and the VCRs for this audio walk down memory lane.  It's a total eclipse of the Art.  

SEASON 2 - EPISODE 203 John Schwartzman - Cinematographer In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with cinematographer John Schwartzman (THE HOUSEMAID, THE HIGHWAYMEN, THE ROCK). John has worked on numerous high-budget, highly commercial films throughout his career, and we spend much of the episode discussing his approach to his work on those movies and his process overall. John's father, an entertainment lawyer for the likes of Stanley Kubrick and Hal Ashby, married into the Coppola filmmaking family while John was just a teenager, and we learn how John leveraged this connection and his skills at board games to win letters of recommendation from his uncle Francis Ford Coppola and friend-of-the-family George Lucas. We also discuss how John draws on his upbringing to help actors feel comfortable during a shoot, and he reflects on how he satisfies his creative needs in modern Hollywood. John also shares the pivotal pieces of advice he received from cinematographers such as Conrad Hall and Caleb Deschanel (Season 1, Episode 86) that instilled confidence in him, and we learn how and why he failed out of USC.

The internet has a new obsession... Jimothy the Raccoon.

She oversaw the burning of L.A.'s Westside last year. In April, Mayor Karen Bass turned to the city's schools, backing the teacher union's demand for the budget-busting pay hike that led to the announcement this week that the district is nearing bankruptcy. Bonus! We remember the 1973 premiere of American Graffiti, George Lucas's love letter to California's Central Valley. Music by Metalachi. Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes: Housing Affordability and Housing Demand PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment Governor Newsom announces $20 million in grant funding matched by Google to support local journalism across the state State workers have returned to offices. What's next in the fight for telework? LAUSD deadline looms to make painful cuts after county says board actions ‘erode confidence' RFC 441: Strike or not, Los Angeles Unified is on an unsustainable trajectory RFC 441: The price of LAUSD union peace will be $1.2 billion a year. Next up is paying for it RFC 441: LAUSD deal reached: Mayor Bass steps in to avoid LAUSD strike  Alameda County supervisors unanimously approve policy-driven reparations plan for Black residents Alameda County Identifies $55M in Budget Reductions, but Major Gap Remains As World Cup fans pour into LAX, long-awaited people mover train struggles with delays People Mover lawsuit LA blew $60M on homeless ‘fix' — it housed just three units Katie Porter says she's done with politics after failed governor bid as she teases next chapter   This week's advertising sponsor: California Center for Nonprofit Law NPOlawyers.com boardtrainingprinciples.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey there fellow travelers of the Jundland Wastes! We're back this week with more thoughts on George Lucas and AI, The Mandalorian and Grogu physical media pre-orders, some news about the remake of Knights of the Old Republic video game and a recipe for Yoda's Rootleaf Stew! All of that and more on today's episode of The Traveling the Jundland Wastes Podcast.

In 1977, George Lucas released the original Star Wars without any of the standard opening production credits. No studio card, no director credit, no scroll of names. Just the words "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." and straight into the story. Did you realize the Directors Guild actually fined him $250,000 for it? Lucas paid the fine. He cared more about the audience's experience than about who got named in front of it. We explore what it actually looks like to put the customer first in a real estate business, and why most agents say they do it but really don't. This conversations unpacks alot! We also dive into whether putting the customer first is expensive or sustainable. It comes down to asking one honest question of every process, every touch, and every hiring decision in your business: is this about me, or is this about them? The money stops being the goal and becomes the byproduct, and the referrals stop being something you chase and become something you receive.

SUMMARYJacob and Evan tackle one of the most debated stories in all of Star Wars: the Mortis arc from The Clone Wars Season 3. They explore whether Mortis is a real place or a Force vision, discuss the mysterious Father, Son, and Daughter, and examine what the arc says about balance, destiny, and the nature of the Force itself.The conversation dives into Anakin's vision of becoming Darth Vader, whether destiny is fixed or flexible, and why the arc raises fascinating philosophical questions while leaving surprisingly few lasting consequences for the overall Clone Wars story. They also discuss George Lucas' explanation of balance in the Force, the connection to the World Between Worlds, and why this remains one of Star Wars' most divisive storylines.KEYWORDSMortis arc explainedClone Wars Season 3 Episodes 15-17Mortis godsThe Father Son and DaughterAnakin SkywalkerDarth Vader visionBalance in the ForceWorld Between WorldsGeorge Lucas Force balanceStar Wars philosophyClone Wars discussionStar Wars loreCHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction and Mortis arc overview02:22 - Summary of the Mortis storyline05:02 - Fake sponsor: Holocron Plus06:29 - What is Mortis? Real place or Force vision?20:41 - Are the Father, Son and Daughter real beings?29:57 - What does "balance in the Force" actually mean?32:37 - Where do the Nightsisters fit in the Force?38:59 - Anakin's Darth Vader vision and its significance42:22 - Obi-Wan's encounter with Qui-Gon Jinn51:29 - Is destiny fixed or flexible in Star Wars?01:01:06 - Thoughts on the discussion format01:03:13 - Why the Mortis arc is so controversial01:10:22 - Final highs, lows and closing thoughts

Send us Fan MailJoin the Crew as they conduct a 2nd attempt for the drawing of the prize giveaway after reaching 200 SUBSCRIBERS!  They are very excited to give away some Star Wars merch for reaching that milestone, as promised.  Thanks to all of the love and support!Mike then has a couple of surprises that he's been holding onto for awhile.  That's right, he has some Black Series Helmets to open up.  Two of them, to be specific.  Which ones are they?  Come see!Finally, Mike looks to promote a #ROMANTASY novel, written by a friend [and former co-worker] of his.  The name of the first book is #StarsAndStone, which is the first of a trilogy called The Corinian Series.  If you enjoy a good #fantasy, or romantasy novel, come check it out and support the author, LK Martiny. #StarWars #Jedi #Sith #Rebel #Empire #Republic #Force #cosplay #lightsaber #toy #nerd #geek #photography #tv #film #gamer #comic #book #movie #scifi #LucasFilm #scifi  #playstation #xbox #pcgaming #LEGO #legobuild #build #CloneWars #Rebels #Animation #Maul #Mandalorian #Grogu #MandalorianAndGrogu #Disney #Jedi #Sith Social Media Handles:TikTok: @DetBlockAA23Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodInstagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars #PodcastDon't forget to #SUBSCRIBE to our #YouTube channel for #podcast episodes and other content! #Prize #giveaway at 200 subs! Goal = 500!Sponsors:Under Pressure #BrewingGolden Valley, MNMirror Twin BrewingLexington, KYSource: #Comics & #GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy #gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online #CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)#StarWars #Jedi #Sith #Rebel #Empire #Republic #Force #cosplay #lightsaber #toy #nerd #geek #photography #tv #film #gamer #comic #book #movie #scifi #LucasFilm #scifi  #playstation #xbox #pcgaming #LEGO #legobuild #build #CloneWars #Rebels #Animation #Maul #ShadowLord #Disney #Jedi #SithSocial Media Handles:TikTok: @DetBlockAA23Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodInstagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars #PodcastDon't forget to #SUBSCRIBE to our #YouTube channel for #podcast episodes and other content! #Prize #giveaway at 200 subs! Goal = 500!Sponsors:Under Pressure #BrewingGolden Valley, MNMirror Twin BrewingLexington, KYSource: #Comics & #GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy #gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online #CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

News of the Bogus: 0:43 – Fed Chair Kevin Warsh delivers KEY report to Congress https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4RGF_dpK8o 6:43 – Advocates call for Kagan investigation on climate change bias https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/advocates-call-kagan-investigation-climate-163800468.html 13:47 – NEWS: Jack Smith's Investigative Team Secretly Obtained Text Messages from 44 Members of Congress Amid Trump Probe https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/news-jack-smiths-investigative-team-secretly-obtained-text-messages-from-44-members-of-congress-amid-trump-probe The Actual Records https://www.grassley.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/arctic_frost_filter_review_released_by_grassley_and_johnson.pdf Rand Paul on X https://x.com/RandPaul/status/2077116495428243940 Mike Davis on X https://x.com/mrddmia/status/2078180146373333245 Jack Smith Deposition – House Judiciary GOP (perjury at 4:25:46) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR-bhPzQYUE 20:50 – Biggest Bogon Emitter: WellLink Health Alliance and Vertex Pharmaceuticals NEO Opioid Education Series: The Future of Pain Management: Cutting-Edge, Non-Opioid Solutions (lie at 15:57) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zREviupFcA “The effects of opioid policy changes on transitions from prescription opioids to heroin, fentanyl and injection drug use: a qualitative analysis” https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9306091/ The Doctor Patient Forum with Claudia A. Merandi and Bev C. Schechtman https://www.patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum/ 29:57 – Silver Cluon Award: George Lucas The Last Picture Show: A conversation with George Lucas https://a-rabbitsfoot.com/editorial/confessions/the-last-picture-show-a-conversation-with-george-lucas/ 34:20 – Idiot Extraordinaire: New Jersey Contact Members of the New Jersey Legislature to Oppose S. 1677 / A. 3968 https://engage.tesla.com/articles/1389-contact-members-new-jersey-legislature-oppose-s-1677-3968 This Week’s Quote: “Disobedience, in the eyes of any one who has read history, is man’s original virtue. It is through disobedience that progress has been made, through disobedience and through rebellion.” —Oscar Wilde 🔊Pᴏᴅᴄᴀꜱᴛ: https://podcast.bogosity.tv/💬Dɪꜱᴄᴏʀᴅ: https://discord.bogosity.tv/▶️YᴏᴜTᴜʙᴇ: https://www.youtube.com/shanedk▶️Oᴅʏsᴇᴇ: https://odysee.com/%24/invite/@shanedk:4▶️Rᴜᴍʙʟᴇ https://rumble.com/c/shanedk💰Dᴏɴᴀᴛᴇ ᴏʀ ꜱᴜʙꜱᴄʀɪʙᴇ: https://donate.bogosity.tv

George Lucas was asked about Hollywood and movies today, and he told it like it is. Hollywood has a real issue with just making movies that have a proper story made for the sake of story telling... It's now all about focus groups and pushing a film out for quarter earnings. We've seen this with Star Wars under Disney and many more movies in today's time. We need change. We need passionate storytellers who want to follow in George Lucas' footsteps...which is jus telling a good story, with passion! Vader episode 2 premiere July 27th Glendale California 6 pm LOOK CINEMAS THEORY SABERS - https://theorysabers.com/ Best sellers: Ani III - The Chosen One - https://www.theorysabers.com/product/... Prodigal Son V1 (Affordable Version) - https://www.theorysabers.com/product/... HATS and MERCH - https://www.theorysabers.com/products... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... SPOTIFY Daily Podcast Episodes - https://open.spotify.com/show/1j8jTU5... Apple Podcasts Star Wars Theory - https://apple.co/3Z0qBQE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're joined In The Cantina by Cinema Relics' Dan Lanigan. Dan discusses his Star Wars fandom, his world-class movie prop collection, his TV show Prop Culture, and his work with Steve Sansweet on The Saga Vault. We look at highlights from a recent George Lucas interview where he shared blunt opinions about Hollywood's over-reliance on focus groups and the rise of AI in filmmaking. RFR is hitting the road! Find out where we're going next! What does Starkiller mean? Could it be a character's last name? Plus, memories from the premiere of Fanboys, a home video release for The Mandalorian and Grogu and more!

People are mad at George Lucas! Is it 1999 again?! We'll discuss the Star Wars creator's recent controversial comments about AI in filmmaking and studios listening too much to fans. But the question is, should anyone be surprised? That will be our main discussion tonight. Plus Mando & Grogu hits digital on July 21, we have a fun round of One With the Force, and your live Star Wars questions! If you like having a great time talking Star Wars, you've found your home, because if you're listening or watching this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance! Thank you for supporting our Star Wars podcast!

Tarkin's Top Shelf takes a look at Star Wars: Legacy by Madeleine Roux. Mark and Becca talk about the upcoming novel, which is coming from Random House World Publishing and will be out on July 28th. Their review includes some "soft spoilers" about the story and characters. They don't reveal everything, but they do mention a few conversations, character moments, and some plot details.  Before diving into the review, the hosts share the latest Star Wars news: George Lucas on AI, The Mandalorian and Grogu digital and Blu-ray versions, and Lego Star Wars: The Mandalorian coming to Disney + September 2nd. *Tarkin's Top Shelf "Exclusive Interview" with Madeleine Roux is set to release on July 20th. * Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Follow us on Threads  Follow us on Bluesky  

Scott Fullerton and David Reddish break down the latest entertainment news, including Moana's box office underperformance, Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey, and the current state of Hollywood studio politics. They also discuss Warner Bros and Paramount merger drama, legal challenges, Letterboxd ownership concerns, Marvel's Avengers: Secret Wars production issues, Comic-Con panels, activism in comics, George Lucas on fan influence, and what these industry shifts mean for movie lovers.George Lucas on fan backlash and creative control. Discover why directors often ignore audience demands to protect their artistic vision.This discussion analyzes recent comments from George Lucas regarding the friction between creator intent and viewer expectations. If you follow the filmmaking industry, this breakdown explains why popular opinion does not always equate to good storytelling. We examine the tension that arises when a director prioritizes their own creative control over the immediate desires of the fanbase.By looking at the history of Star Wars fans and the evolution of cinematic franchises, we clarify why George Lucas argues that audiences frequently misunderstand their own preferences. Understanding this perspective changes how you view modern blockbuster production and the responsibilities of a filmmaker. It serves as a necessary reality check for anyone interested in the business of entertainment.Subscribe for weekly media analysis and commentary, and let me know in the comments if you agree that creators should ignore fan backlash.

Ventaneando y su futuroImelda Tuñón y Maribel GuardiaNiurka y Emiliano AguilarLaura Zapata y el abogado Gerardo Rincón George Lucas y su fortuna

From The Batman part II being delayed, to Steam making $11b in 6 months. From the rising tide in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynched, to the lack of IMAX 70mm. Yet that all couldn't save Moana from Te Fiti, you're welcome?

Hey there fellow travelers of the Jundland Wastes! The summer continues to heat up with comments from George Lucas about AI and movie making these days. Harrison Ford turns 84 this week and there is some intel about exclusive Star Wars merch for this years San Diego Comic Con. All of that and lots more on today's episode of The Traveling the Jundland Wastes Podcast!

Kristian Harloff breaks down the biggest movie news stories of the day, led by a major shakeup for DC fans as **The Batman: Part II** has officially been delayed until **2028**. What caused the delay, what does it mean for Matt Reeves' Batman universe, and how will it impact Robert Pattinson's future as the Dark Knight? Kristian dives into the latest updates and what this means for DC Studios moving forward. Plus, **Blue Beetle** is officially returning in **Man of Tomorrow**, George Lucas shares his thoughts on AI and why he doesn't believe fan feedback should dictate creative decisions, and **Bradley Cooper** is reportedly replacing **Chris Hemsworth** in Danny McBride's upcoming **G.I. Joe** reboot. Stories For Today: * The Batman: Part II Delayed Until 2028 * Blue Beetle Returns In Man of Tomorrow * George Lucas: Yes To AI, No To Fan Feedback * G.I. Joe: Bradley Cooper Replaces Chris Hemsworth In Danny McBride's Upcoming Reboot Today's show is headlined by the surprising delay of **The Batman: Part II**, raising new questions about the future of Matt Reeves' Gotham saga and the broader DC landscape. Kristian also discusses Blue Beetle's return to the DCU, George Lucas' latest comments on artificial intelligence and fan expectations, and the newest casting news for the upcoming **G.I. Joe** reboot. If you're a fan of Batman, DC Studios, Robert Pattinson, Blue Beetle, George Lucas, G.I. Joe, Bradley Cooper, or the latest movie news, this episode is for you. #TheBatmanPartII #Batman #RobertPattinson #MattReeves #DC #DCStudios #BlueBeetle #ManOfTomorrow #GeorgeLucas #AI #GIJoe #BradleyCooper #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow #entertainmentnews  COME JOIN HARLOFF, ELLIS AND STERGER FOR A NIGHT OF COMEDY - THURSDAY, 10/8 @ 7:30PM SHOW HOSTED BY:  KYLE LEWIS  https://brokerage.govs.com/shows/376674  SPONSORS: Ka'Chava: Go to https://kachava.com and use code KRISTIAN for 15% off your first order.

Donna & Steve open the show talking about Steve figuring out why his lawn was growing a bubble, George Lucas thinks filmmakers give fans too much power and Tom Cruise will make an appearance at the FIFA World Cup Final.In hour two, we play the Christopher Nolan edition of the College of Pop Culture Knowledge, Billy Joel has opinions on older musicians releasing music and Campbell's soup is joining the protein trend.Finally, why just looking at old music covers makes you feel nostalgic, the five-minute and we find out the Soup of the Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Antes tarde do que mais tarde, nos reunimos mais uma vez para falar do tema preferido dos Podcrastinadores: Star Wars! O Mandaloriano e Grogu continua a partir das séries após 3 anos sem novidades expandindo ainda mais um universo criado por George Lucas. Vamos relembrar os momentos mais legais do filme, trazer curiosidades e toda a emoção de ver esse universo que amamos novamente no cinema. Para conversar sobre o último filme da saga a chegar nas telonas temos a presença ilustre da eterna podcrastinadora Nadja Lirio e, diretamente do Conselho Jedi, Henrique Granado. Coloque seu melhor fone de ouvido e dê o play... "como deve ser". Links relacionados: Quem estiver com saudades da Nadja Lirio, ela está sempre no Instagram. Você encontra o Henrique Granado em qualquer lugar da internet aqui. E também acha todas as participações dele no Podcrastinadores aqui. Apoie a gente comprando livros, quadrinhos, blu-rays, dvds, jogos ou o que mais você quiser pelo nosso link da Amazon! Assim você também ajuda a manter o podcast no ar! Você encontra o Podcrastinadores e todos os seus participantes nas redes sociais: X (Twitter), Facebook e Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with Raiders Radio Productions and The Indymag for the ongoing year long 45th Anniversary Celebration of RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK! In Chapter One, Indiana Jones braved the jungles of South America in search of the Chachapoyan Idol, surviving deadly traps and a collapsing Temple before the Idol was taken by Belloq and Indy barely escaped the Hovitos! Chapter Two continues the adventure! #RaidersOfTheLostArk #IndianaJones #Audiobook #ROTLA45 #RaidersRadioProductions #TheIndyCast #IndianaJonesPodcast

We look ahead to next year with the latest rumors about the upcoming Star Wars:Starfighter including a potential character name for Ryan Gosling. George Lucas is appearing in the latest film from the Despicable Me franchise, Minions and Monsters, now in theaters. We review his scene, learn how it happened, and look back at prior Lucas cameos in movies and TV. The Ninth Jedi is premiering next month and recently debuted a new trailer. We discuss and debate if the Star Wars anime experiment is working or not. Plus, we review listener feedback about what would make a great Darth Vader streaming show, listen to interview highlights from Amy Adams, highlights from The Saga Vault and more!

We're re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from our archive: Caitlin and Charlotte discuss Leigh Brackett, the first writer of the sequel to 1977's Star Wars. Known as “The Queen of Space Opera,” Leigh Brackett worked with George Lucas to write a Star Wars sequel before it was called The Empire Strikes Back. Sadly, Brackett tragically died of cancer before completing the project and Lawrence Kasden was brought on — but several of her ideas and concepts made it to the screen. Caitlin and Charlotte discuss Brackett's life, her involvement with Star Wars, her 2nd draft, what they liked about it and what they didn't, and so much more.    Leigh Bracket's ESB Draft: ⁠ https://starwarz.com/tbone/wp-content/uploads/Star-Wars-Sequel-Brackett.pdf⁠      Gizmodo Article: ⁠ https://gizmodo.com/they-mocked-her-science-fantasy-then-she-wrote-empir-489586578 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from our archive: We dive deep into George Lucas and Steven Spielberg's decades long friendship. Tune in as hear us discuss:  What were Steven's first thoughts on Star Wars?  How did the duo end up creating Indiana Jones?  What is their connection to Norman Rockwell? …and much much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices