Podcast appearances and mentions of George Lucas

Bill speaks with archivist and A/V Geeks founder Skip Elsheimer about his many creative endeavors, from publishing fanzines like Preparation X and performing with the Wifflefist musical collective  to preserving and sharing thousands of 16mm educational and ephemeral films. Topics include ZOOM, George Lucas, FELICIA, sponsored nutritional films, Rolf Forsberg, stock footage, CYPHER IN THE SNOW, how a lunchbox helped get Fassbinder movies into Best Buy and the unlikely thing that connects Adolph Hitler, sperm and Mahatma Gandhi. Visit the A/V Geeks website: https://avgeeks.com/ Subscribe to the A/V Geeks YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@avgeeks Visit 16mm Filmography: https://16mmfilmography.org/ Watch Felicia (1965) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDG4-uZ7d9c Watch Pride On Parade (1979) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ijotrWPYR8&t=602s Watch Do You Smell Smoke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE2jn5iSp5w Watch Stalked https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brLINTAYM8E The Late Great Planet Earth https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCCD9FAA18C5794FE Watch Inside/Out: Bully (1973): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBwml5Mrdhk Watch AV Geeks 16mm Lunch 5-30-2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOMVv_5prgU&t=1s Watch Cypher In The Snow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8gilSEOteE Listen to "Cypher In The Snow" episode of Kier-La Janisse's The Song From The Heart Beats The Devil Every Time podcast: https://asongfromtheheart.podbean.com/e/episode-2-cipher-in-the-snow/

The Square Roots Game of the Year Extravaganza Square Roots - Episode 492 We ignore the idea that 2016 is ten years ago as we get to the end of 2025 and talk about the game of the year from the games we played for the podcast this year (from the main show) as well as our own 2025 game of the year choice! * Good Queen Vanessascles  * Huey Lewis and Other Hot Impressions and References * Hot Guests Like Miss Piggy, George Lucas, Florence and the Machine and MORE! * RACHEL SLURS IS NOT INVITED This Week: Listen to our amazing Game of the Year episode! Next Week: Finish Chapter 5 and all Rogueport Nonsense! Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/squarerootspodcast Thanks to Steven Morris for his awesome theme! You can find him at: https://bsky.app/profile/stevenmorrismusic.bsky.social and https://www.youtube.com/user/morrissteven Contact Square Roots! Twitter: @squarerootspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486022898258197/ Email: squarerootspodcast (at) gmail (dort) com

A George Lucas cameo from Revenge of the Sith takes center stage in this episode of The Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars, How a George Lucas cameo in Revenge of the Sith inspired this episode, Ahsoka's role in the investigation of the missing children of the Pantoran Chairman, The recreation of the Mos Eisley cantina, Greedo's appearance, and more. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 973.   Thanks for joining us for another episode! 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.

"El Bueno, el Malo, y el Feo" apunta a ser una sección donde podamos revisitar trilogías (o cualquier otra cosa que venga más o menos en tres partes), y charlar entre todos para ver quién es "el Bueno" (la que ya tiene la fama hecha y por eso puede ser un poco tramposa), "el Malo" (la que no será lo mejor, pero funciona), y "el Feo" (a la que no le salen las cosas bien y la c*ga), basándonos/choreando un poco el concepto del clásico western de Sergio Leone. Y en esta ocasión, en una galaxia lejana, hace mucho tiempo... particularmente hace 10 años se estrenaba "Star Wars Episodio 7: El Despertar de la Fuerza", la primera entrega de una nueva trilogía de la mano de Disney en lugar de George Lucas. Le segurían "Episiodio 8: Los Últimos Jedi" en 2017, y "Episodio 9: El Ascenso de Skywalker" en 2019. Hoy, con ya varios años transcurridos desde el hype por su lanzamiento, la expectativa, las entregas posterios, la forma en la que el fandom reaccionó a todo eso, y ya conociendo la totalidad de esta trilogía, nos aventuramos a volver a visitar lo que fue esta etapa tan particular de la saga para ver cómo se siente ver esta trilogía al día de hoy. ▶ Encontranos en nuestras redes: IVOOX: https://bit.ly/3vKq8FE SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3hJzh9g INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heroes.radio Cafecito: https://cafecito.app/heroesradio Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/3VkP3fV Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3vgwM8U

Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in our annual special edition of SYSK. May the force be with us all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horror! Medis! Desespero! Arrrrgh! Hoje o Podtrash e a querida Pincesa Melina atravessam a galáxia mais improvisada do cinema nacional para falar de Os Trapalhões e a Guerra dos Planetas (1978), o famoso Brazilian Star Wars. Neste episódio, revisitamos essa paródia totalmente sem pudor do clássico de George Lucas, onde Didi, Dedé, Mussum e Zacarias […]

In this episode of Franchise Addicts, we dive headfirst into one of the most controversial blockbusters of the 21st century: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008).Set in the Cold War era, Crystal Skull sees Indiana Jones pulled into a Soviet conspiracy involving a mysterious crystal skull, ancient civilizations, secret military experiments, and the lost city of Akator. Directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by George Lucas, the film marked Harrison Ford's return to the iconic role nearly 20 years after The Last Crusade — and instantly split fans down the middle.We break down the entire plot, analyze the alien vs. mythology debate, discuss the infamous “nuke the fridge” scene, the introduction of Mutt Williams, the return of Marion Ravenwood, and whether the movie's sci-fi turn fundamentally misunderstands what makes Indiana Jones work. We also examine the film's historical inspirations, cinematography choices, heavy use of CGI, and how Crystal Skull reflects 1950s Atomic Age paranoia and B-movie science fiction.Is Kingdom of the Crystal Skull an underrated adventure weighed down by internet backlash — or a miscalculation that lost the soul of the franchise? Where does it rank among the Indiana Jones films, and how does it compare to Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, The Last Crusade, and Dial of Destiny?Whether you love it, hate it, or still argue about aliens, refrigerators, and monkeys, this episode is a full, honest reassessment of Indiana Jones 4 — no nostalgia goggles required.

So when is George Lucas going to get a crack at one of these?Marvelous molasses spills from Daniel Craig's mouth once again, and Rian Johnson employs religious themes to surprising effect to bring us the latest entry in America's favorite whodunnit franchise (from Netflix).

Send us a textIT'S FINALLY BACK!  A new #KOTOR game will be released!  Maybe not a sequel or prequel to the games we've loved and adored for so long.  However, it's an #OldRepublic game none-the-less!  As it was put, a "spiritual successor to Knights of the Old Republic". Come join Mike, from DetBlock, as he reacts to the first official #teaser #trailer for the game!Following watching it twice, he moves on to the other newly announced game that released a trailer, Star Wars: Galactic Racer! He reacts to that one as well as he watches it twice.#StarWars #FateOfTheOldRepublic #GalacticRacer #Jedi #Sith #Rebel #Empire #Republic #Force #cosplay #lightsaber #toy #nerd #geek #photography #tv #film #gamer #comic #book #movie #scifi #LucasFilm #scifi #knightsoftheoldrepublic #playstation #xbox #pcgaming 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!)

For their 220th episode, two bare-chested critics, two archeologist dads, and two whip-cracking teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, take an expedition back to the great cinematic and cultural milestone year of 1984 to cover the sequel "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom." Everyone involved, from filmmakers Steven Spielberg and George Lucas to the game cast of Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, and Ke Huy Quan. Come eat all the weird palace foods with us and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!Speakpipe - send us a voicemailhttps://discord.gg/N6MKWXU2https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/https://ruminationsradio.transistor.fm/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send us a textIT'S FINALLY BACK!  A new #KOTOR game will be released!  Maybe not a sequel or prequel to the games we've loved and adored for so long.  However, it's an #OldRepublic game none-the-less!  As it was put, a "spiritual successor to Knights of the Old Republic". Come join Mike, from DetBlock, as he reacts to the first official #teaser #trailer for the game!Following watching it twice, he moves on to the other newly announced game that released a trailer, Star Wars: Galactic Racer! He reacts to that one as well as he watches it twice.#StarWars #FateOfTheOldRepublic #GalacticRacer #Jedi #Sith #Rebel #Empire #Republic #Force #cosplay #lightsaber #toy #nerd #geek #photography #tv #film #gamer #comic #book #movie #scifi #LucasFilm #scifi #knightsoftheoldrepublic #playstation #xbox #pcgaming 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!)

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Send us a textThe DetBlock Crew brings you all of their insight and opinions about episodes 7 - 9 of the new #StarWars #Visions volume 3 found on #Disney  +.  There will be #SPOILERS within the episode, so you've been warned!  The views and thoughts expressed are very fresh as they watched the episode right before coming on to talk to all of you!Furthermore, the Crew talk about the recent accusations from a fan filmmaker, who created the short film "Dark Jedi", towards #88Pictures for plagiarizing their film in the episode "The Bandits of Golak", from Volume 2 of Visions.  If you haven't seen the comparisons... yah... there's no way the fight scene wasn't stolen.  Come hear the DetBlock Crew's thoughts.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!)

Send us a textThe DetBlock Crew brings you all of their insight and opinions about episodes 7 - 9 of the new #StarWars #Visions volume 3 found on #Disney  +.  There will be #SPOILERS within the episode, so you've been warned!  The views and thoughts expressed are very fresh as they watched the episode right before coming on to talk to all of you!Furthermore, the Crew talk about the recent accusations from a fan filmmaker, who created the short film "Dark Jedi", towards #88Pictures for plagiarizing their film in the episode "The Bandits of Golak", from Volume 2 of Visions.  If you haven't seen the comparisons... yah... there's no way the fight scene wasn't stolen.  Come hear the DetBlock Crew's thoughts.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!)

The Force hits different this week as Dom, ILL, and Q travel to a galaxy far, far away to revisit Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) — the darkest and most emotional chapter of the prequel trilogy.Written and directed by George Lucas, this film shows the tragic downfall of Anakin Skywalker and the terrifying rise of Darth Vader. With the Clone Wars nearing their end and political corruption spreading through the galaxy, the Jedi Order faces its greatest threat yet. And yes… we're talking Order 66, lightsaber battles, heartbreak, and some of the best Star Wars moments ever put on screen.Featuring powerful performances from Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Natalie Portman (Padmé), Hayden Christensen (Anakin), Ian McDiarmid (Palpatine), Samuel L. Jackson, and Christopher Lee, this film delivers emotion, action, betrayal — and some iconic lines.n this episode,we break down: Anakin's fall to the dark side Obi-Wan vs. Anakin (

In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I'm joined by Laurent Hopman and Renaud Roche, the writer and artist behind the acclaimed graphic novel Lucas Wars, which tells the behind-the-scenes story of the making of Star Wars from a deeply personal, human perspective. Laurent shares his background as an entertainment journalist and how years of research, interviews, books and documentaries fed into the script. Renaud talks about coming from a traditional animation and storyboarding background, studying at Gobelins in Paris, and how cinematic visual language shaped the way he approached the book's artwork. We discuss:Why the emotional journey of George Lucas became the heart of the storyHow the pair condensed vast amounts of historical research into a tightly structured graphic novelThe challenge of visually dramatising meetings, offices and creative conflictThe relationship between Lucas and Spielberg, and how it shapes both volume one and the upcoming sequelThe meaning behind the iconic twin suns coverVisiting Skywalker Ranch and Lucasfilm after the book's releaseBalancing historical accuracy with storytellingWhy Lucas Wars connected with readers beyond the core Star Wars fandomWe also talk about the upcoming second volume, which covers The Empire Strikes Back and Raiders of the Lost Ark, and how expanding into Spielberg's world adds a new layer to the story. As always, if you enjoy the podcast and would like to support what I do, you can find me on Patreon, and the show is also available on YouTube if you prefer to watch the interviews. BUY IT HEREThis podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you'd like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube:Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentariesAll my links

George Lucas skapelse Stjärnornas krig - eller Star Wars - hade premiär 1977 och blev snart ett fenomen. Sedan dess har nya långfilmer, tv-serier, tv-spel och kringprodukter skapat ett av populärkulturens allra starkaste varumärken. Science Fiction-universat med dess enkla berättelser om kampen mellan gott och ont har slagit an en sträng hos de flesta, både gamla och unga.Men hur skapas världarna i Star Wars? Den som ska berätta för oss om detta är Anton Grandert. Han är illustratör med en bakgrund inom dataspelsvärlden. Redan som liten var han fascinerad av Starwars-världarna och så småningom blev han anlitad som concept artist i serier som ”The Mandalorian” och ”The Book of Boba Fett”. Antons hemsida: https://antongrandert.artstation.com/Programledare: Fritte FritzsonProducent: Ida WahlströmKlippning: Silverdrake förlagSignaturmelodi: Vacaciones - av Svantana i arrangemang av Daniel AldermarkGrafik: Jonas PikeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alltduvelatveta/Instagram: @alltduvelatveta / @frittefritzsonHar du förslag på avsnitt eller experter: Gå in på www.fritte.se och leta dig fram till kontakt!Podden produceras av Blandade Budskap AB och presenteras i samarbete med Acast........................................................Organisationer som hjälper Ukrainahttps://blagulabilen.se/http://www.humanbridge.se/https://www.rodakorset.se/https://lakareutangranser.se/nyheter/oro-over-situationen-i-ukrainaNågra organisationer som hjälper i Gazahttps://lakareutangranser.se/vad-vi-gor/har-arbetar-vi/palestinahttps://unicef.se/katastrofinsatser/hjalp-barnen-i-gazakrisenhttps://www.rodakorset.se/var-varld/har-arbetar-vi/palestina/gaza/gaza/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE DID IT! It's a Podcast Assemble milestone - 200 episodes in, and what better way to celebrate than with a film that derailed an entire childhood? Tommy's been splitting time between Hell Is Us (moody, existential, and probably not finished) and Shrinking (Jason Segel unravelling in style). DL's meditating on the Jedi Code. And this week, the boys revisit the galactic fever dream that is The Phantom Menace - the film that asked, What if space wizards had senate hearings?Timecodes:Intro (00:00)What Have We Been Up To? (07:11)MAIN TOPIC: Star Wars Episode 1 (23:26)Stupid Plot Summary (24:34)Plot (25:25)Who is a Human, who's a Muppet? (29:37)When did you watch Episode 1? (31:43)So, Jar Jar Binks then? (49:29)Darth Maul: Duel of the Fates (51:47)Action (1:01:41)Tones & Themes (1:04:55)3 Best & 3 Worst (1:07:33)Critical Reception (1:10:46)Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? (1:11:22)Trivia True or False (1:13:34)Wrapping Up (1:16:49)Main Topic:Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is George Lucas at his most Lucas. It's got politics, podracing, and a child with dangerous midi-chlorian levels. It introduces us to Darth Maul (the best character with the least screen time), the somehow-royal Queen Amidala, and everyone's "favourite" Gungan, Jar Jar Binks. Tommy's still hates Liam Neeson. DL's trying to see the good in it (mostly John Williams). There's lore, there's lightsabers, and there's SENATE HEARINGSIs The Phantom Menace an ambitious, misunderstood space opera—or just a two-hour galactic trade dispute with cool sound design? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email****************************And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#ThePhantomMenace #StarWars #ObiWan #JarJarBinks #DarthMaul #PrequelTrilogy #DarthVader#podcast #moviereview #movietok

David and Hannah celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary re-release of the original Star Wars in theaters, reflecting on the legacy of the 1977 classic and the ongoing debate between the original and special edition versions. They share personal stories of discovering Star Wars on VHS, discuss the significance of seeing the unaltered film on the big screen, and explore how George Lucas's technological innovations shaped the saga. The conversation then shifts to Star Wars Rebels, as they look back on the series' impact—from the introduction of key characters like Maul, Ahsoka, and Thrawn, to the ways Rebels has become essential viewing for understanding the wider Star Wars universe. With thoughtful insights and plenty of nostalgia, this episode is a tribute to the enduring magic of Star Wars and its ever-expanding legacy. For more Star Wars content visit insidetheforce.com. Join our Facebook Group, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel. If you like the show, please leave us a review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

Comic legend Geof Darrow joins Dave for the Season 5 premiere ahead of the release of Shaolin Cowboy The Beginning of the End Results: 21 Years Of Blood, Sweat & Chainsaws. Uncle Geof reflects on working alongside Jack Kirby and Frank Miller, developing concept art for The Matrix, and introducing Moebius to the work of Katsuhiro Otomo. They talk film, Martial arts, gore, and fantasy; consider the influence of Dark Horse Comics; shudder at the brutal workload of a mangaka; and reveal why George Lucas might be the ultimate fanboy.Join the Patreon for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/davengersdirecteditionwww.westcoastdavengers.com

In today's episode, we are extremely honored to be joined by Peter MacDonald, who is one of the most talented and distinguished camera operators and second unit directors of all time. Throughout this interview, he reminisces about his experience directing Young Indiana Jones and the Phantom Train of Doom, which is one of the most exciting and action-packed episodes from the series. During this casual and compelling conversation, he discusses his collaboration with George Lucas, the ambitious challenge of directing stunts and explosions on real trains, and his hilarious recollection of how the actors spent their time after long days on the set.

Another day, another George Lucas gold drop from The Making of Revenge of the Sith! George Lucas explains that Yoda's duel with Sidious wasn't about who was stronger. It was about philosophy — the collapse of both Jedi and Sith ideologies. In this vid of George Lucas Answers, we explore Lucas's vision of the Senate fight, the symbolism of Yoda's fall, and how his failure becomes the seed of the next generation's compassion... Hope you enjoy this one, it's amazing. Leave a like for the next episode which is also really insane and enjoyable. I love making content on these!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andor is officially the most expensive Star Wars project to date, IN HISTORY, even with George Lucas era in the mix. 705M for Andor is insane. Kenobi got only a 90M budget in comparison, while the sequels were roughly in The Acolyte territory of cost over 200M. Who is making these decisions up there at Disney and Lucasfilm? How can Andor of all shows get almost 8x Kenobi? How can it be more expensive than Solo with all the reshoots included? Tax cuts, in my opinion, from this Forbes article, is why... But then why not Kenobi? Why no the sequels? Surely Andor couldn't have been THAT expensive compared to all the other massive team led projects Disney Star Wars has had... This is even more expensive than the Mandalorian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join David John Clark, aka The Late Bloomer Actor for some insights into acting as a late bloomer. The how's, what's, where's and why's of acting in your ‘later' years, whether it's a new endeavour for you, or returning to fulfil your younger self's dreams, before career, family and everything got in the way. Learn what you can do to propel yourself forward and to treat your journey as a business but maintain it as an exciting opportunity. And you don't need to be a late bloomer either to benefit from this discussion, as we look into all the little things you need to do to keep the momentum going. David John Clark is an actor and podcaster. He is the host of the popular podcast "The Late Bloomer Actor"'. David got his first taste of acting as an extra in the booming movie industry in Sydney during the 1990's, including a small role in Star Wars 'Attack Of The Clones' of which he personally received direction from the great George Lucas. Little did he know then, that 20 years later this would be his calling. David stepped up and began various acting training courses in Adelaide from 2013, which includes ongoing training and mentor-ship today by Greg Apps (Casting Director Sydney) as well as training with Jeff Seymour of The Real Life Actor (USA), StageMilk Online Drama and more recently the wonderful Les Chantery in Sydney. David is a well-known and respected actor in the South Australian film and television industry as a source of support, mentorship, advice and training in his delivery of various online acting sources including his monthly podcast series and regular 'Off Script' bite size info sessions. David is your Teacher, Doctor, Father Figure or Enforcer type, but can draw on his experience living in different states and working with many different people and cultures when needed. His acting style is naturalistic, drawing on life experiences for character development. David is also a competitive bodybuilder and has competed in several Australian state championships.

Get ready for the latest news from the galaxy far, far away!On this must-listen episode, hosts Glen and Jason tackle the stories everyone is talking about:The Theft Accusation: An independent filmmaker claims a Star Wars Visions short stole their work. We break down the controversy and what it means for Lucasfilm.What's Happening with Lando? We discuss Donald Glover's recent health scare and we speculate why it has ignited the online rumor mill about the future of the highly anticipated Lando movie.Hasbro's History Problem: Did a major toy company just destroy its own priceless Star Wars history?Game-Changing Rewrites: Shawn Levy recently discussed the dramatic third-act rewrite for his movie, Star Wars: Starfighter.Musical Secrets Revealed: Find out who is scoring the mysterious new Shawn Levy Star Wars project.PLUS: In a massive reveal for any true fan, we dedicate the final segment to a thorough breakdown of everything we've learned about George Lucas' original treatment for Star Wars: Episode VII—it's not what you think!Don't miss the only Star Wars news podcast that digs deep and pulls no punches!

Grab your bookmarks, it's time to take cover as we unleash the Canon Fodder over the Star Wars galaxy of literature. Join host Mark Newbold and our guest Star Wars Insider and Galaxy Magazine contributor and the host of Around the Galaxy Pete Fletzer who joins us to discuss his new book Who Owns The Myth, a look at the relationships between the saga, fandom and the myths that underpin the George Lucas epic. All that and more on the latest episode of Canon Fodder. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. Subscribe and tune in to all of our shows at https://radio.fanthatracks.com And of course for all your Lucasfilm and Star Wars news 24/7, 365 days a year head on over to https://www.fanthatracks.com You can contact our shows and send in your listeners questions by emailing radio@fanthatracks.com or by leaving a comment on our social media feeds: https://www.instagram.com/fanthatracks https://www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks https://www.x.com/FanthaTracks https://www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks https://www.reddit.com/r/fanthatracks/ https://mastodon.social/@fanthatracks https://bsky.app/profile/fanthatracks.com https://www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ https://fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ And be sure to check out our live streams and video content at: https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks https://www.twitch.com/fanthatrackstv All of our links can be found at https://links.fanthatracks.com/

In this special 18th anniversary episode of the IndyCast I speak with ILM legend Stuart Ziff, the IndyCast team catch up for our birthday roundtable and Chris A and Keith Voss talk Indiana Jones Steelbooks in IJ in the UK. 

Send us a text*Jump to around the 29 minute mark if you want to get right into Visions talk!The DetBlock Crew brings you all of their insight and opinions about episodes 4 - 6 of the new #StarWars #Visions volume 3 found on #Disney  +.  There will be #SPOILERS within the episode, so you've been warned!  The views and thoughts expressed are very fresh as they watched the episode right before coming on to talk to all of you!Of course... Leslye Headland and The #Acolyte are back in the Star Wars news again.  This time, Headland talks about how her show was "always a major risk" and alluding to it being at a disadvantage to other Star Wars, like Tony Gilroy's #Andor, due to having less content and story already built for the era.  Umm... what did #GeorgeLucas have to work off of from the start?  No... good storytellers write good stores whether they have pre-existing content or not.  Listen as the Crew delves into this a bit as well.Happy #birthday to Bogie! His birthday was the day before we recorded and then the guys talk through some upcoming plans to celebrate the coming weekend.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!)

Pixar nació como un pequeño experimento bajo el ala de George Lucas y terminó cambiando para siempre la animación con “Toy Story”. Pero detrás de la innovación y la magia, también hubo tensiones, liderazgos tóxicos y acusaciones que derrumbaron a su director, John Lasseter.

It's our six year anniversary! Howard The Duck was the first Marvel feature film. Did the power of George Lucas make this feathered friend fly, or is this just "fowl" play? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights

¡Hola, Foseros! Hoy abrimos las puertas de un dojo muy especial. Un dojo que no está ni en Coruscant, ni en Jedha, ni en el Borde Exterior. Está en ese territorio mítico donde la tinta japonesa se funde con la Fuerza, donde el sable de luz recupera su esencia de katana espiritual y donde un autor español ha logrado lo que durante años parecía un mito imposible: entrar en la tradición del manga de Star Wars… y empujarla un paso más allá. Hoy caminamos por el Fosa no Michi, el Camino del Sable de Luz. El camino de Kenny Ruiz. Porque este episodio no es solo una entrevista. No es solo una charla. Es un viaje. Un recorrido por décadas de historia, estilos, influencias, disciplina, constancia, obsesiones, tinta, sudor y sables heredados. Un mapa que muestra cómo Japón reinterpretó Star Wars… y cómo Star Wars regresó a Japón, esta vez de la mano de un autor que creció soñando con espadachines. ⭐ BLOQUE 1 — Mangamania: los mangas de Star Wars. En este primer bloque emprendemos un viaje por el Star Wars que nació mirando al chanbara. Un repaso a todas las adaptaciones manga que han moldeado la visión japonesa de nuestra saga favorita. Los planos de Kurosawa, el héroe errante, la espada como extensión del alma, el duelo como ritual… Todo eso estaba en George Lucas antes de que existiera un solo droide. Por eso, cuando el manga tocó la saga, no fue una adaptación: fue un retorno al origen. Recordamos el terremoto artístico que supuso Hisao Tamaki, convirtiendo la Trilogía Original en puro shōnen: duelos que estallan fuera del panel, una Leia de intensidad eléctrica, un Vader emergiendo de la sombra como un demonio samurái. Luego llegó Kia Asamiya, y el duelo de Maul se volvió incluso más brutal en papel que en pantalla. Exploramos rarezas como Black & Silver, y joyas como Estrellas Perdidas, Leyendas de Luke Skywalker, The Mandalorian o los cómics del Ronin de Visions, donde el Japón feudal se fusiona de forma orgánica con la mitología galáctica. Todo ello analizado junto a una expedición fosera de lujo, enriquecido por la mirada técnica, honesta y apasionada de Kenny Ruiz, que nos ayuda a entender por qué el manga es una de las formas más poderosas de reinterpretar la Fuerza. ⭐ BLOQUE 2 — A Path of Lightsaber: El Camino del Sable de Luz, junto a su autor. Y entonces el viaje deja de ser estudio… para convertirse en destino. Porque todo ese legado del manga japonés desemboca en un autor español formado en la Escola Joso, curtido en obras como Dos Espadas, Team Phoenix, Telémaco y El misterio del Capitán Nemo. Un artista que pasó por el mercado europeo, publicó en Japón con Tezuka Productions y acabó recibiendo la llamada más inesperada: Lucasfilm quería que él creara un manga original de Star Wars. Así nació Path of the Lightsaber. Sin spoilers —porque aún no ha llegado a España— podemos adelantar que la historia sigue a Nioka, una reparadora que encuentra un sable de luz perdido. Un hallazgo que no actúa como arma… sino como un rito, un símbolo que la empuja hacia un camino que nunca imaginó recorrer. Frente a ella está Itai, un “prospecto” de los Caballeros de Ren: un ronin oscuro, un reflejo distorsionado de lo que Nioka podría convertirse si la sombra la sedujera. El manga está lleno de detalles que los fans apreciarán: una nueva especie, los Arcaidos; una nave diseñada con técnicas de kitbashing al estilo ILM; y un mundo espiritual donde la Fuerza se manifiesta como nunca se ha visto en manga… pero encajando perfectamente en el canon. Kenny no vino a adaptar nada. Vino a crear. Y Path of the Lightsaber es el resultado de ese salto al vacío, ese sueño convertido en tinta. Para reservar el libro de Kenny, pincha en el siguiente enlace de Amazon, las entregas se realizarán a partir del 18 de diciembre: https://www.amazon.es/-/en/Star-Wars-Path-Lightsaber-Vol/dp/1974752860/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3E6ADLX8NFUQ4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jtIP4wwZ6EQNpCUDYUPWFj0IFWGEU70bOk3at9mr30o.rtc8iJd7CJbdz-jKgXcq4NZyogImWty6wxxHzkP72Wk&dib_tag=se&keywords=path+of+the+lightsaber&qid=1763910535&sprefix=path+of+the+%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1 ⭐ Han intervenido en este episodio: Ángel de Jorge — La rica salsa canaria Rosa Campoy — La elegida por la Fuerza Chema Mansilla — La melodía de seducción Mansilla, desde 3DJuegos. Con Kenny Ruiz, autor de Path of the lightsaber como invitado especial. Presentado por Josemi, la voz del Rancor Dirigido y editado por Paco Villa, con su sello de calidad fosero Un podcast hecho por fans para fans. No dejéis de soñar con galaxias lejanas. Timeline: 00:00:00 Presentaciones. 00:09:26 Bloque I. El manga en Star Wars. 02:21:30 Bloque II. 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The fall of the Jedi wasn't because of the Sith — it was because of themselves. In The Making of The Phantom Menace, George Lucas revealed that by the time of Episode I, the Jedi had already lost sight of the Force. “The Jedi think they're doing good,” George said, “but they've become arrogant. They think they know everything about the Force — and that's exactly when you lose it.” In this video, let's break down George Lucas's real reason for the Jedi's downfall — their blindness, fear of change, and obsession with control. The Order had stopped listening to the Force, serving politics instead of compassion. This is the real story behind the Jedi's failure, and the hidden tragedy of The Phantom Menace. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anakin Skywalker destroyed the Jedi and the Republic...but could it have been avoided? Could his downfall have been stopped? George Lucas reveals what the Jedi did to Anakin that allowed him to lose trust in the council and form a bond with Palpatine, finally turning into Darth Vader in Revenge of the Sith. THEORY SABERS - https://theorysabers.com/ Ani III - The Chosen One - https://www.theorysabers.com/product/hilt-ani3 Prodigal Son V1 (Affordable Version) - https://www.theorysabers.com/product/hilt-lukev1 HATS and MERCH - https://www.theorysabers.com/products-3?category=Accessories&subcategory=Merch SPOTIFY Daily Podcast Episodes - https://open.spotify.com/show/1j8jTU5OgOsi7o18Zo7Jn6 Apple Podcasts Star Wars Theory - https://apple.co/3Z0qBQE Twitter - https://twitter.com/realswtheory Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/star.wars.theory/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@starwarstheory66 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8CbFnDTYkiVweaz8y9wd_Q/join Become a Patron to support future content - https://www.patreon.com/StarWarsTheory Chat with the community on my personal Star Wars Theory Forums https://starwarstheory.com/THEORY/posts DISCORD - https://discord.gg/starwarstheory MY OTHER CHANNELS Star Wars Theory Clips Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK5cUXncI7unTWJGjRjN8gQ Gaming Channel @theorysarcade Cobra Kai Theory https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7IU9n55zUVPHnXKR76aTAQ Harry Potter Theory https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVqoigIqNacy9xMnEDZzN_Q Star Wars Theory Espanol https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJL2dPxgXyEmL7Mxtajeqeg/featured Theory Talks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2AowFL9op4QiTzlRem24g Dragon Ball Theory https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt-0tUJexR4U75OG4IR6HaQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week, the Krewe is joined by Loretta Scott (aka KemushiChan on YouTube Channel) for a personal, insightful, and often funny look at what it's like raising kids in Japan as an American parent. We dig into birth experiences, cultural differences from the U.S., unexpected parenting moments, and tips for families living in or visiting Japan. Curious about family life abroad or considering a trip to Japan with the munchkins? This episode is packed with helpful insight just for you!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Links for Tobias Harris ------Loretta on InstagramKemushiChan YouTube Channel------ Past Language Learning Episodes ------Inside Japanese Language Schools ft. Langston Hill (S6E3)Japanese Self-Study Strategies ft. Walden Perry (S5E4)Learn the Kansai Dialect ft. Tyson of Nihongo Hongo (S4E14)Heisig Method ft. Dr. James Heisig (S4E5)Prepping for the JLPT ft. Loretta of KemushiCan (S3E16)Language Through Video Games ft. Matt of Game Gengo (S3E4)Pitch Accent (Part 2) ft. Dogen (S2E15)Pitch Accent (Part 1) ft. Dogen (S2E14)Language through Literature ft. Daniel Morales (S2E8)Immersion Learning ft. MattvsJapan (S1E10)Japanese Language Journeys ft. Saeko-Sensei (S1E4)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

BLACK FRIDAY SALE HAS BEGUN - GET YOUR FREE SABERS AND SAVINGS https://theorysabers.com/ THEORY SABERS Vader Episode II Hoodie - https://www.theorysabers.com/product/unlimited-power-episode-ii-hoodie?variant=43058934808654 Welcome back to another George Lucas Breakdown video from The Making of: Revenge of the Sith book - today we're going to understand George's thoughts and explanation on the Dooku Anakin Skywalker fight - I hope you enjoy these videos, and I'll see you in the next one. Let me know which lightsaber fight to cover next! HATS and MERCH - https://www.theorysabers.com/products-3?category=Accessories&subcategory=Merch SPOTIFY Daily Podcast Episodes - https://open.spotify.com/show/1j8jTU5OgOsi7o18Zo7Jn6 Apple Podcasts Star Wars Theory - https://apple.co/3Z0qBQE Twitter - https://twitter.com/realswtheory Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/star.wars.theory/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@starwarstheory66 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8CbFnDTYkiVweaz8y9wd_Q/join Become a Patron to support future content - https://www.patreon.com/StarWarsTheory Chat with the community on my personal Star Wars Theory Forums https://starwarstheory.com/THEORY/posts DISCORD - https://discord.gg/starwarstheory MY OTHER CHANNELS Star Wars Theory Clips Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK5cUXncI7unTWJGjRjN8gQ Gaming Channel @theorysarcade Cobra Kai Theory https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7IU9n55zUVPHnXKR76aTAQ Harry Potter Theory https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVqoigIqNacy9xMnEDZzN_Q Star Wars Theory Espanol https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJL2dPxgXyEmL7Mxtajeqeg/featured Theory Talks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2AowFL9op4QiTzlRem24g Dragon Ball Theory https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt-0tUJexR4U75OG4IR6HaQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Meta's Ray-Ban Display glasses steal the spotlight on a Rome trip, triggering debates about privacy, wearable tech etiquette, and the uncomfortable power of recording the world through your eyewear. Plus, gadgets scanning your urine, bots shaping your inbox, and the future of Disney+! Counting Renaissance butts in Rome with the Meta Ray-Ban Display Jury says Apple owes Masimo $634M for patent infringement Google ordered to pay $665 million for anticompetitive practices in Germany Disney and YouTube TV reach deal to end blackout The future of Disney Plus could involve AI-generated videos X is finally rolling out Chat, its DM replacement with encryption and video calling Tim Cook could step down as Apple CEO 'as soon as next year' iPhone Pocket revealed in hands-on videos of new Apple accessory AMD continues to chip away at Intel's X86 market share — company now sells over 25% of all x86 chips and powers 33% of all desktop systems Google DeepMind is using Gemini to train agents inside Goat Simulator 3 George Lucas' narrative art museum opens next year in LA Spotify's new audiobook recap feature uses AI to remind you of the story so far PNG is back! 3 SeatGuru alternatives for finding the best airline seats What Are We Going to Do With 300 Billion Pennies? Withings Beamo Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Victoria Song and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zapier.com/twit deel.com/twit zscaler.com/security helixsleep.com/twit ventionteams.com/twit

Meta's Ray-Ban Display glasses steal the spotlight on a Rome trip, triggering debates about privacy, wearable tech etiquette, and the uncomfortable power of recording the world through your eyewear. Plus, gadgets scanning your urine, bots shaping your inbox, and the future of Disney+! Counting Renaissance butts in Rome with the Meta Ray-Ban Display Jury says Apple owes Masimo $634M for patent infringement Google ordered to pay $665 million for anticompetitive practices in Germany Disney and YouTube TV reach deal to end blackout The future of Disney Plus could involve AI-generated videos X is finally rolling out Chat, its DM replacement with encryption and video calling Tim Cook could step down as Apple CEO 'as soon as next year' iPhone Pocket revealed in hands-on videos of new Apple accessory AMD continues to chip away at Intel's X86 market share — company now sells over 25% of all x86 chips and powers 33% of all desktop systems Google DeepMind is using Gemini to train agents inside Goat Simulator 3 George Lucas' narrative art museum opens next year in LA Spotify's new audiobook recap feature uses AI to remind you of the story so far PNG is back! 3 SeatGuru alternatives for finding the best airline seats What Are We Going to Do With 300 Billion Pennies? Withings Beamo Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Victoria Song and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zapier.com/twit deel.com/twit zscaler.com/security helixsleep.com/twit ventionteams.com/twit

Meta's Ray-Ban Display glasses steal the spotlight on a Rome trip, triggering debates about privacy, wearable tech etiquette, and the uncomfortable power of recording the world through your eyewear. Plus, gadgets scanning your urine, bots shaping your inbox, and the future of Disney+! Counting Renaissance butts in Rome with the Meta Ray-Ban Display Jury says Apple owes Masimo $634M for patent infringement Google ordered to pay $665 million for anticompetitive practices in Germany Disney and YouTube TV reach deal to end blackout The future of Disney Plus could involve AI-generated videos X is finally rolling out Chat, its DM replacement with encryption and video calling Tim Cook could step down as Apple CEO 'as soon as next year' iPhone Pocket revealed in hands-on videos of new Apple accessory AMD continues to chip away at Intel's X86 market share — company now sells over 25% of all x86 chips and powers 33% of all desktop systems Google DeepMind is using Gemini to train agents inside Goat Simulator 3 George Lucas' narrative art museum opens next year in LA Spotify's new audiobook recap feature uses AI to remind you of the story so far PNG is back! 3 SeatGuru alternatives for finding the best airline seats What Are We Going to Do With 300 Billion Pennies? Withings Beamo Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Victoria Song and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zapier.com/twit deel.com/twit zscaler.com/security helixsleep.com/twit ventionteams.com/twit

Meta's Ray-Ban Display glasses steal the spotlight on a Rome trip, triggering debates about privacy, wearable tech etiquette, and the uncomfortable power of recording the world through your eyewear. Plus, gadgets scanning your urine, bots shaping your inbox, and the future of Disney+! Counting Renaissance butts in Rome with the Meta Ray-Ban Display Jury says Apple owes Masimo $634M for patent infringement Google ordered to pay $665 million for anticompetitive practices in Germany Disney and YouTube TV reach deal to end blackout The future of Disney Plus could involve AI-generated videos X is finally rolling out Chat, its DM replacement with encryption and video calling Tim Cook could step down as Apple CEO 'as soon as next year' iPhone Pocket revealed in hands-on videos of new Apple accessory AMD continues to chip away at Intel's X86 market share — company now sells over 25% of all x86 chips and powers 33% of all desktop systems Google DeepMind is using Gemini to train agents inside Goat Simulator 3 George Lucas' narrative art museum opens next year in LA Spotify's new audiobook recap feature uses AI to remind you of the story so far PNG is back! 3 SeatGuru alternatives for finding the best airline seats What Are We Going to Do With 300 Billion Pennies? Withings Beamo Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Victoria Song and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zapier.com/twit deel.com/twit zscaler.com/security helixsleep.com/twit ventionteams.com/twit

The bizarre, incoherent ‘Star Wars Holiday Special' was broadcast only once, on 17th November, 1978. Despite CBS signing up the stars of the original movie - Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill, the plot swapped epic battles for a bizarre variety show filled with cameos from Harvey Korman, Bea Arthur, and Jefferson Starship. The story revolves around Chewbacca's family as celebrate “Life Day” on their home planet, Kashyyyk. George Lucas' initial vision was for a sombre, character-driven tale. But instead, it evolved into a chaotic blend of guest star sketches, dodgy green screens, and musical numbers. Lucas reportedly hated it so much he wished to destroy every copy with a sledgehammer. Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain why Fisher ended up singing a new song to the tune of John Williams's Star Wars theme; consider how Disney attempted to scrub the memory of the Special from the Star Wars canon after acquiring Lucasfilm; and contemplate the wisdom of making Wookies - who speak an unintelligible language, with no subtitles - the stars of the show… Further Reading: • ‘The Star Wars Holiday Special: A Retrospective' (Empire, 2009): https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/star-wars-holiday-special/ • ‘Star Wars Holiday Special: Inside the Confusing Christmas Special' (Thrillist, 2017): https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/star-wars-holiday-special • 'The Star Wars Holiday Special' (CBS, 1978): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxtSX1lg8rE Love the show? Support us!  Join 

Meta's Ray-Ban Display glasses steal the spotlight on a Rome trip, triggering debates about privacy, wearable tech etiquette, and the uncomfortable power of recording the world through your eyewear. Plus, gadgets scanning your urine, bots shaping your inbox, and the future of Disney+! Counting Renaissance butts in Rome with the Meta Ray-Ban Display Jury says Apple owes Masimo $634M for patent infringement Google ordered to pay $665 million for anticompetitive practices in Germany Disney and YouTube TV reach deal to end blackout The future of Disney Plus could involve AI-generated videos X is finally rolling out Chat, its DM replacement with encryption and video calling Tim Cook could step down as Apple CEO 'as soon as next year' iPhone Pocket revealed in hands-on videos of new Apple accessory AMD continues to chip away at Intel's X86 market share — company now sells over 25% of all x86 chips and powers 33% of all desktop systems Google DeepMind is using Gemini to train agents inside Goat Simulator 3 George Lucas' narrative art museum opens next year in LA Spotify's new audiobook recap feature uses AI to remind you of the story so far PNG is back! 3 SeatGuru alternatives for finding the best airline seats What Are We Going to Do With 300 Billion Pennies? Withings Beamo Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Victoria Song and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zapier.com/twit deel.com/twit zscaler.com/security helixsleep.com/twit ventionteams.com/twit

It's a week in physical media that would make current Secretary of Transportation, Sean “I can't guarantee safety” Duffy, blush. Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski take you through a week that includes the film that sent The Color Purple home empty, one of the Mars movies of 2000-01 and a decade-old adaptation of a Broadway smash. There's also another prestige Oscar winner from Merchant Ivory, the Marx Brothers go to the circus and Simon Pegg & Nick Frost pay tribute to science fiction. One of John Woo's most memorable films gets an upgrade in a new set and if you want to see one of the films they were making during Scorsese's The Aviator, Criterion has you covered.3:50 - Criterion (Hell's Angels (4K), El (4K))18:30 - Warner Archive (At the Circus, The Bride Came C.O.D.)32:07 - Kino (The Gracie Allen Murder Case, Howards End (4K), Paul (4K))54:00 - Universal (Out of Africa (4K))1:02:43 - Arrow (Red Planet (4K))1:11:54 - Sony (Rent (4K))1:17:31 - Shout (A Better Tomorrow Trilogy (4K))1:30:18 – New Theatrical Titles On Blu-ray (Splitsville, Universal Language, I'm ‘George Lucas': A Connor Ratliff Story, Secret Mall Apartment, Riefenstahl)1:35:06 - New Blu-ray AnnouncementsCLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCASTSIGN UP FOR AUDIBLEBe sure to check outErik's Weekly Box Office Column – At Rotten TomatoesCritics' Classics Series – At Elk Grove Cinema in Elk Grove Village, ILChicago Screening Schedule - All the films coming to theaters and streamingPhysical Media Schedule - Click & Buy upcoming titles for your library.(Direct purchases help the Movie Madness podcast with a few pennies.)Erik's Linktree - Where you can follow Erik and his work anywhere and everywhere.The Movie Madness Podcast has been recognized by Million Podcasts as one of the Top 100 Best Movie Review Podcasts as well as in the Top 60 Film Festival Podcasts and Top 100 Cinephile Podcasts. MillionPodcasts is an intelligently curated, all-in-one podcast database for discovering and contacting podcast hosts and producers in your niche perfect for PR pitches and collaborations. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erikthemovieman.substack.com

Send us a textThe DetBlock Crew brings you all of their insight and opinions about episodes 1 - 3 of the new #StarWars #Visions volume 3 found on #Disney +.  There will be #SPOILERS within the episode, so you've been warned!  The views and thoughts expressed are very fresh as they watched the episode right before coming on to talk to all of you!On top of that, they talk a little #StarTrek, a little #LEGO, and some other news around the announcement of a #spinoff continuation series from the #NinthJedi episodes of Visions.#Jedi #Sith #Rebel #Empire #Republic #Force #cosplay #lightsaber #toy #nerd #geek #photography #tv #film #gamer #comic #book #movie #scifi #LucasFilm 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!)

Earlier this week, it was announced that the long-running Star Wars Insider magazine will be releasing its final issue in early 2026. We look back at it's legacy and impact with founder Dan Madsen, who joins us In The Cantina to share behind-the-scenes stories about the early days of the magazine, his favorite memories of interviewing George Lucas, and his feelings about the magazine he started over 30 years ago finally coming to an end. Star Wars: Starfighter is gearing up for a 2027 release and we review interview comments from actor Matt Smith and director Shawn Levy who gets us caught up on the latest production updates. Plus, Daniel Craig looks back on his experience as a stormtrooper in The Force Awakens, new Lucas Museum news, and harmless lightsaber stabs to the midsection.

Japan's political scene is changing—from new parties rising in visibility to historic moments in national leadership—so the Krewe is bringing you a timely crash course. Political analyst Tobias Harris (Founder & Principal of Japan Foresight) joins the pod to break down the foundations of Japan's government system, how it compares to the U.S., and why voters view politics the way they do. We explore the major and emerging parties shaping the landscape, the issues driving debate today, and how international pressures and global events influence domestic policy. Tobias also sheds light on the media's role in shaping public perception and political accountability.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Links for Tobias Harris ------Japan ForesightObserving Japan on SubstackThe Iconoclast on AmazonTobias Harris on BlueSky------ Past History/Society Episodes ------The Castles of Japan ft. William de Lange S5E19)Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E17)Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)Change in Urban & Rural Japanese Communities ft. Azby Brown (S5E15)Inside Japanese Homes & Architecture ft. Azby Brown (S5E6)Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo (S4E16)Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman (S4E13)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 2] (S2E18)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 1] (S2E17)The Age of Lady Samurai ft. Tomoko Kitagawa (S1E12)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

“Do ghosts ask for prayers?” This episode delves into the intriguing question of whether ghosts, potentially souls from purgatory, seek Masses for their peace. Additionally, we explore why God might allow hauntings that seem like repetitive imprints, the moral implications of workplace automation, and the fascinating intersection of Catholic themes in the Star Wars universe. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:32 – If Ghosts may be souls from purgatory whom God has permitted for a particular reason to appear and interact with the living. Why don’t all ghosts ask for Masses to be said for them? 14:45 – Why, in your opinion, would God allow hauntings which act as a non-interactive recording or psychic imprint, which seem to repeat over and over again in the same place, and may even be left by people who are still alive (as opposed to singularly unique and interactive apparitions of the dead)? 21:23 – What are the moral implications of using new technologies in the workplace, knowing that it could lead to other positions becoming obsolete and other employees being laid off? Example: Someone needs to use AI or other forms of automation to meet the requirements for their job, but too much success could convince a CEO to completely replace another human's position with technology 32:20 – Does the phenomenon of dead bodies being incorruptible only happen to saints, or does it happen to non-Catholics as well? 34:18 – Can you explore Catholic themes and spirituality in the Star Wars universe? The chosen one, the Force, jedi order, symbolism, sacrifice of Vader, redemption, etc. I know George Lucas is hardly Catholic, but perhaps he unwittingly drew on the things found in the largest entity in the universe…the Catholic Church. Thanks, and may the Force be with you! 43:15 – Are mine and my husband's guardian angels friends? Is my guardian angel friends with my children's angels? Or is my angel like a mentor to my children's angels? 48:10 – If one’s guardian angel were asked to console Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, would the angel be allowed to do it?

In an interview this week, Oscar-nominated actor Adam Driver revealed that he, along with Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh developed a script for a new Star Wars movie called “The Hunt For Ben Solo”, which was ultimately rejected by Disney's top brass. So what gives? We look at every angle of this story to break it all down, along with listener  reactions and fired-up opinions. We pay tribute to legendary artist Drew Struzan with Erik Sharkey, director of the documentary “Drew: The Man Behind The Poster” and discuss some of his iconic Star Wars movie posters. Will we see the original 1977 version of Star Wars back in theaters for its upcoming 50th anniversary? We analyze some leaked info and imagery that may suggest the answer is yes. Plus, George Lucas and Mellody Hobson recently were interviewed about the soon-to-open Lucas Museum in LA. We review the highlights along with some comments from George about life after Star Wars.