Podcast appearances and mentions of George Lucas

Join Walter and Hollywood insider Matias "Boom Boom" as they break down major entertainment industry shakeups and fresh theatrical releases. In this episode, they dive into Paramount's historic acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, complete with $7 million-a-day ticking fees, a former Mattel CEO stepping into the corner office, and the massive consolidation of HBO Max, Paramount+, CBS News, and CNN. Plus, Matias shares his experience sipping George Lucas's private wine at Skywalker Ranch while reviewing DreamWorks' Philippine box-office juggernaut Forgotten Island, alongside a look at the erotic murder thriller Verity starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-other-side-of-midnight-with-walter-sterling--7177415/support.

This week we dive into the weird, the over produced, and the subtle greatness of George Lucas's Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. We delve into the final fight between Darth Maul, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi as well as the cultural significance (and disappointment) of this this movie and trilogy. Great conversation! Enjoy!

In this episode we take a look at the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock catches up with Ke Huy Quan, Indiana Mic has a quick shoutout and Chris A teases the next edition of IJ in the UK!   

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Ben and Rob step into Howard the Duck, the 1986 sci-fi comedy that took George Lucas's decade long crush on a foul mouthed Marvel comic book duck and turned it into one of the most notorious box office disasters in Hollywood history. Directed by Willard Huyck from a screenplay he co-wrote with Gloria Katz, the film stars Lea Thompson as rock singer Beverly Switzler, Jeffrey Jones as a scientist possessed by an alien entity, and a young Tim Robbins as her hapless almost scientist friend, all sharing the screen with a wisecracking, cigar smoking duck played by a rotating cast of performers in animatronic suits.Why did Lucas and his American Graffiti collaborators originally want to make this thing as a cartoon, and what forced Universal to demand a live-action duck instead? How do you even get an audience to accept a romantic subplot between a human woman and a man in a rubber duck costume, and did anyone involved really think that would work? What happened on release that turned this into a punchline for years and got it nominated for Worst Picture of the Decade at the Razzies? And is there something almost too perfect about a movie starring an outsider who doesn't fit anywhere getting made by an industry that couldn't figure out where it fit either?And finally… what does it really mean?!Find us on your socials of choice at www.linktr.ee/everymovieeverpodcastIf you enjoyed the show and want more, head on over to Patreon and enjoy heaps of exclusive content there! LOVE YAGET 20% OFF CINEWORLD UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP WITH DISCOUNT CODE: ' TEL013 ' You're Welcome!

De verkoop van Lucasfilm aan Disney heeft alles te maken met het museum dat George Lucas in Los Angeles heeft neergepoot. Zelf heeft hij het over een T-splitsing in zijn carrière. ‘Ik wou nog drie Star Wars-films maken, maar ik besefte dat de tijd begon te dringen en ik wou dit museum heel graag realiseren.' En het wordt niet bepaald een walk in the park. Ik kon het museum bezoeken op de tweede dag van openingen, en ik kan je zeggen: het is veel meer dan een Star Wars-museum. Volg de gids in deze aflevering op locatie!

We'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

We'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

We'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

We'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

We'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

We'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

Wastelands and Wonderlands: Utopias and Dystopias in Film and Literature with Matthew Leggatt (SUNY Press, 2026) is an edited collection exploring utopias ad dystopias in films and literature. It challenges readers, in these uniquely dystopian times, to reevaluate their ideas about utopia and dystopia. The book brings together film, literary, and utopian studies scholars from across the world. As an interdisciplinary collection, it covers a wide range of utopias and dystopias, from those of visionaries as varied as William Morris and George Lucas to such fresh new and distinctive voices like Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah and N. K. Jemisin. Contributors dismantle myths about utopian and dystopian film, literature, and television. Several chapters analyse the nature of utopian and dystopian fiction and its important relationship to our present moment. What's the future of utopia? What does it mean to be a utopia today? Do we still need the warnings of dystopia? Whether through ecocritical work, work aimed at decolonizing utopian studies, debates about our relationship with technology and the nonhuman, forms of utopian hope and pessimism, or new thinking about cinematic and literary techniques and production, the essays offer fresh insight into the subject area and something to interest any reader. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wastelands and Wonderlands: Utopias and Dystopias in Film and Literature with Matthew Leggatt (SUNY Press, 2026) is an edited collection exploring utopias ad dystopias in films and literature. It challenges readers, in these uniquely dystopian times, to reevaluate their ideas about utopia and dystopia. The book brings together film, literary, and utopian studies scholars from across the world. As an interdisciplinary collection, it covers a wide range of utopias and dystopias, from those of visionaries as varied as William Morris and George Lucas to such fresh new and distinctive voices like Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah and N. K. Jemisin. Contributors dismantle myths about utopian and dystopian film, literature, and television. Several chapters analyse the nature of utopian and dystopian fiction and its important relationship to our present moment. What's the future of utopia? What does it mean to be a utopia today? Do we still need the warnings of dystopia? Whether through ecocritical work, work aimed at decolonizing utopian studies, debates about our relationship with technology and the nonhuman, forms of utopian hope and pessimism, or new thinking about cinematic and literary techniques and production, the essays offer fresh insight into the subject area and something to interest any reader. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

Wastelands and Wonderlands: Utopias and Dystopias in Film and Literature with Matthew Leggatt (SUNY Press, 2026) is an edited collection exploring utopias ad dystopias in films and literature. It challenges readers, in these uniquely dystopian times, to reevaluate their ideas about utopia and dystopia. The book brings together film, literary, and utopian studies scholars from across the world. As an interdisciplinary collection, it covers a wide range of utopias and dystopias, from those of visionaries as varied as William Morris and George Lucas to such fresh new and distinctive voices like Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah and N. K. Jemisin. Contributors dismantle myths about utopian and dystopian film, literature, and television. Several chapters analyse the nature of utopian and dystopian fiction and its important relationship to our present moment. What's the future of utopia? What does it mean to be a utopia today? Do we still need the warnings of dystopia? Whether through ecocritical work, work aimed at decolonizing utopian studies, debates about our relationship with technology and the nonhuman, forms of utopian hope and pessimism, or new thinking about cinematic and literary techniques and production, the essays offer fresh insight into the subject area and something to interest any reader. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wastelands and Wonderlands: Utopias and Dystopias in Film and Literature with Matthew Leggatt (SUNY Press, 2026) is an edited collection exploring utopias ad dystopias in films and literature. It challenges readers, in these uniquely dystopian times, to reevaluate their ideas about utopia and dystopia. The book brings together film, literary, and utopian studies scholars from across the world. As an interdisciplinary collection, it covers a wide range of utopias and dystopias, from those of visionaries as varied as William Morris and George Lucas to such fresh new and distinctive voices like Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah and N. K. Jemisin. Contributors dismantle myths about utopian and dystopian film, literature, and television. Several chapters analyse the nature of utopian and dystopian fiction and its important relationship to our present moment. What's the future of utopia? What does it mean to be a utopia today? Do we still need the warnings of dystopia? Whether through ecocritical work, work aimed at decolonizing utopian studies, debates about our relationship with technology and the nonhuman, forms of utopian hope and pessimism, or new thinking about cinematic and literary techniques and production, the essays offer fresh insight into the subject area and something to interest any reader. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

We'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

We'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

¡Feliz Día Internacional del Podcast!

We'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

As always there are spoilers ahead! This is episode one of a four-episode mini-series. To make things even more confusing Episode 1 has two parts. This is part 2. If you have arrived here before treading the ground of part 1 turn back now!  The idea is to most definitely watch the film before listening to the episode. If you don't want to do that and still want an overview of the film and the plot you can check out the Wikipedia entry here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001:_A_Space_Odyssey Please refer to these very show notes for some extra information or clarification. (Yes I'm repeating the same text from part 1. Do you even know how busy I've been and now I must copy and paste to get this out on time!)  You can follow the podcast on social media on Threads, Instagram and Bluesky. If you have money to invest in further space or other scientifically romantic adventures and would like to be a patron of the podcast, pay heed! You can join Patreon and for £3 or $3 a month you can get ad free version of the show. https://www.patreon.com/everyscififilm Thankfully my two guests are heavy weight bearing beams (of light?). I am indeed getting my metaphors in a mix. That makes no sense. Apologies.  Michael Benson is an artist, filmmaker and author of a range of exciting books including the magnificently comprehensive 2018 Space Odyssey: Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke, and the Making of a Masterpiece. Scott Bukatman is a cultural theorist and Professor of Film and Media Studies at Stanford University. He has written extensively about popular culture with a focus on how it mediates between modern technologies and the human experience. He is also the author of the wonderful BFI book on Blade Runner. Clarification: The quote I use near the beginning "Politics and religion are obsolete. The time has come for science and spirituality" originates from Indian philosopher Vinoba Bhave. Arthur C Clarke used the quote in a keynote address. Kubrick underlines the second half in his copy of the speech. (Michael then goes on to open his fantastic book with this quote.) 28:25 The concept of a technological singularity is a theoretical scenario in which technology increasingly becomes so advanced that is has unpredictable and irreversible effects ono humanity. 34:13 JPL is short for Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.  48:23 Mad magazine's parody of 2001 is available to view here: https://www.tumblr.com/keirdullea/34795391907/201-minutes-of-space-idiocy-a-mad-magazine Lastly: I concede that my internet search for the giant baby may have led me to some very dubious sources.    Chapters 00:00 Introduction 19:00 The Sublime 11:30 Kubrick's minimalism 20:32 HAL 34:58 Doug Trumbull and George Lucas' Star Wars droids 37:57 Slow pace and filming restrictions 39:58 Legacy 46:50 Recommendations for the listener   Recommendations Childhood's End and The Sentinel both by Arthur C Clarke 201 (minutes of) A Space Idiocy by Mad Magazine. (Link above)   NEXT EPISODE! In the next episode we will be prepping to discuss the special effects of 2001 in two weeks' time! 

We'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

Fall started this week, and we're starting things off with some rather chilling reports today. First, we'll hear about a woman who realized the woman in her mother's casket was a stranger. After that, we'll listen in to a researcher who claims that Harry Houdini didn't die the way we all think he did. Then things get a bit lighter -- we'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Paranormal 360 out of WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

Fall started this week, and we're starting things off with some rather chilling reports today. First, we'll hear about a woman who realized the woman in her mother's casket was a stranger. After that, we'll listen in to a researcher who claims that Harry Houdini didn't die the way we all think he did. Then things get a bit lighter -- we'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Paranormal 360 out of WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

At 95 years old, William Shatner has boldly gone where Captain Kirk has never gone before — HEAVY METAL.This week on Radio Labyrinth, we get into Shatner's wild metal debut at Riot Fest, where the legendary Star Trek actor took the stage with his new band and tackled everything from Ozzy Osbourne to Metallica and Motörhead.We also talk about George Lucas revealing that he once planned three more Star Wars movies before deciding to retire from directing, the divided early reactions to Tom Cruise's Digger, and the White House's new Trump TV livestream.In Quick Hits, we check in on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Tim finishes Tires and declares it his favorite comedy of the 2020s, South Park has us wondering whether the show can still make a real cultural impact. Then it's Trailer Trash with Brad Pitt returning as Cliff Booth, the new Norm Macdonald documentary from Judd Apatow, Goodfellas, Martin Mull and more.Plus Views or Snooze, Staff Picks, comedy, tangents and everything else that happens when Radio Labyrinth gets loose.Keep It Canon.#WilliamShatner #StarTrek #HeavyMetal #StarWars #RadioLabyrinth ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch:  https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth

Fall started this week, and we're starting things off with some rather chilling reports today. First, we'll hear about a woman who realized the woman in her mother's casket was a stranger. After that, we'll listen in to a researcher who claims that Harry Houdini didn't die the way we all think he did. Then things get a bit lighter -- we'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Paranormal 360 out of WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

Fall started this week, and we're starting things off with some rather chilling reports today. First, we'll hear about a woman who realized the woman in her mother's casket was a stranger. After that, we'll listen in to a researcher who claims that Harry Houdini didn't die the way we all think he did. Then things get a bit lighter -- we'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Paranormal 360 out of WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

Fall started this week, and we're starting things off with some rather chilling reports today. First, we'll hear about a woman who realized the woman in her mother's casket was a stranger. After that, we'll listen in to a researcher who claims that Harry Houdini didn't die the way we all think he did. Then things get a bit lighter -- we'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Paranormal 360 out of WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

Fall started this week, and we're starting things off with some rather chilling reports today. First, we'll hear about a woman who realized the woman in her mother's casket was a stranger. After that, we'll listen in to a researcher who claims that Harry Houdini didn't die the way we all think he did. Then things get a bit lighter -- we'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Paranormal 360 out of WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

Fall started this week, and we're starting things off with some rather chilling reports today. First, we'll hear about a woman who realized the woman in her mother's casket was a stranger. After that, we'll listen in to a researcher who claims that Harry Houdini didn't die the way we all think he did. Then things get a bit lighter -- we'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Paranormal 360 out of WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

Fall started this week, and we're starting things off with some rather chilling reports today. First, we'll hear about a woman who realized the woman in her mother's casket was a stranger. After that, we'll listen in to a researcher who claims that Harry Houdini didn't die the way we all think he did. Then things get a bit lighter -- we'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Paranormal 360 out of WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

Fall started this week, and we're starting things off with some rather chilling reports today. First, we'll hear about a woman who realized the woman in her mother's casket was a stranger. After that, we'll listen in to a researcher who claims that Harry Houdini didn't die the way we all think he did. Then things get a bit lighter -- we'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Paranormal 360 out of WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

Fall started this week, and we're starting things off with some rather chilling reports today. First, we'll hear about a woman who realized the woman in her mother's casket was a stranger. After that, we'll listen in to a researcher who claims that Harry Houdini didn't die the way we all think he did. Then things get a bit lighter -- we'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Paranormal 360 out of WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

Fall started this week, and we're starting things off with some rather chilling reports today. First, we'll hear about a woman who realized the woman in her mother's casket was a stranger. After that, we'll listen in to a researcher who claims that Harry Houdini didn't die the way we all think he did. Then things get a bit lighter -- we'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Paranormal 360 out of WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

Legendary Sci-Fi writer Alan Dean Foster joins us In The Cantina to discuss his work with George Lucas as ghostwriter of the original Star Wars film novelization along with recollections about the making of the first Expanded Universe novel - Splinter of the Minds Eye - and behind-the-scenes stories going back to before the first Star Wars film was even released. Alan also shares his thoughts on the sequel trilogy and more. This is a Star Wars history lesson you do not want to miss. Plus, we have interview highlights from George Lucas at the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and, with Star Wars being a story about fathers and sons, we pay tribute to Dad.

George Lucas reminds us he was going to make three more Star Wars movies, The Force Awakens is no longer the domestic box office champion, the Mortis Gods are a thing in Ahsoka season two and more highlight this week's news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The "news" that George Lucas was going to make three more Star Wars movies before he decided to retire from directing, The success of The Mandalorian and Grogu on Disney+, The Force Awakens gets dethroned as the domestic box office champion by Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Dave Filoni's comments about the Mortis Gods appearing in season two of Ahsoka, Updates on the cast of Starfighter, and Hayden Christensen at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art with his daughter. 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.

Plo Koon: the underrated Jedi Master who deserved more Todd Hoffman takes a deep dive into Plo Koon, breaking down why the Jedi Master stands out as one of the most memorable background characters in Star Wars. He also connects Plo Koon's Clone Wars appearances to his larger legacy, especially his bond with Ahsoka Tano and his role on the Jedi Council. In this episode, Todd also covers four Star Wars news items, including Embo's return in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, Ahsoka season 2 and the Mortis gods, the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and George Lucas defending the Special Edition changes. Key topics: Todd introduces the Imperial Inspection series and argues that Plo Koon is a Jedi who "deserved more." Plo Koon's core canon background: from Dorin, member of the Jedi High Council, and respected Clone Wars general. His connection to Ahsoka Tano, including discovering her early and maintaining a meaningful bond with her. Why The Clone Wars elevated Plo Koon beyond what the films alone could do. What makes Plo Koon visually distinctive: his Kel Dor design, breathing mask, and orange skin. Why Todd sees Plo Koon as calm, wise, compassionate, and closer to Qui-Gon Jinn than to Mace Windu. His strengths as a Force user, pilot, and lightsaber combatant, plus his empathetic leadership of clone troopers. The tragedy of his death during Order 66 and why that sequence hits so hard. A hypothetical look at what Plo Koon might have done if he had survived Order 66. Why Todd considers Plo Koon underrated, underexplored, and especially rewarding for The Clone Wars fans. Timestamps: 00:00 — Opening the show and setting up Imperial Inspection 02:13 — Why Plo Koon is a Jedi who deserved more 03:10 — Plo Koon's Clone Wars and Republic history 04:39 — His bond with Ahsoka Tano 06:31 — Appearance, species, and Jedi temperament 07:29 — Powers, combat ability, and signature mask 08:25 — Behind-the-scenes casting and voice work 09:50 — Dave Filoni's affection for Plo Koon and his Luke stand-in role 11:14 — Why Plo Koon is so visually recognizable 12:03 — His role on the Jedi Council 13:31 — How The Clone Wars elevated him 16:18 — Compassion and Living Force alignment 19:31 — Hypothetical one-on-one matchups with other Jedi 20:32 — The emotional impact of Plo Koon's death in Order 66 22:18 — What he might have thought when the clones turned on him 23:38 — How Plo Koon could have survived and fought the Empire 24:25 — What era would work best for a Plo Koon series or novel 26:48 — Plo Koon versus Kit Fisto, Mace Windu, and Obi-Wan 27:47 — What Star Wars still has not explored about him 28:44 — Why Plo Koon is underrated 29:43 — Final take on whether he is a background Jedi or one of the most interesting Masters 31:45 — News: Embo returns in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes 33:40 — News: Ahsoka season 2 and the Mortis gods 36:29 — News: The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opening 41:07 — News: George Lucas defends the Special Edition changes 45:14 — Cantina Chat: family updates, football, birthdays, Hobbit Day, and Resident Evil 51:02 — Closing thoughts and mailbag reminder Notable quotes: "I think he's definitely a Jedi who deserved more." "He falls more in the Qui-Gon Jinn realm." Share your thoughts on Plo Koon, what you thought of Resident Evil or George's new museum or all of them! Mentioned links and handles: Socials: @wstrmedia Podcast archive: podcast.wstrmedia.com Merch store: store.wstrmedia.com Live stream: livestream.wstrmedia.com Email: mailbox@wstrmedia.com

Fall started this week, and we're starting things off with some rather chilling reports today. First, we'll hear about a woman who realized the woman in her mother's casket was a stranger. After that, we'll listen in to a researcher who claims that Harry Houdini didn't die the way we all think he did. Then things get a bit lighter -- we'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Paranormal 360 out of WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

Big news for the feed: Compliments to the Chef is joining Acquired Taste Media. Hosts Bits Nicholas and Nancy DeSilva join Luca to talk about their friendship, their Top Chef obsession, what they know about the next season, and the Great British Bake Off coverage coming to this feed next week.First, they compare restaurant notes: Bits and Nancy return to Brooklyn's reopened Ugly Baby, Luca falls hard for Little Mountain in Montecito, and somehow the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pizza place in Santa Monica earns a recommendation. Then it's Chef's Kiss, Big Miss on restaurant theft, Daniel Humm's boxed pasta, a home café shut down by its HOA, and George Lucas's surprisingly restrained Skywalker Grill.Join us at the next Pizza Run and Walk Club!

For many, many reasons, it has been several months since we have done one of our Art Angle chat-casts, where we assemble writers to talk about a few different news stories on the site. But it's September, and we're finally back at it. Today we'll be talking about three topics: First, here in New York, the fall art season kicked off with literally hundreds of gallery openings, followed by a bunch of fairs this week. The fall openings are always an event. This year, they're even more closely scrutinized, given how uncertain business has felt behind the scenes. We'll talk about highlights and observations from the galleries. Second, on the other side of the country, in Los Angeles, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has finally debuted. The brainchild of Star Wars maestro George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, the long-in-the-works, billion-dollar institution has its own quirky vision of art. We'll talk about what that is and whether it works. And finally, we'll talk about developments in the truly epic divorce of Libbie and David Mugrabi, which touches on hundreds of millions, if not billions, of dollars of art. I don't know if we'll even get to all the details, but the story involves a very important Jean-Michel Basquiat painting, allegations of someone hiring a Russian hitman, and a dog named Botox.

The Empire Strikes Back is often called the best film in the Star Wars saga, and it started with a decision that seems almost unthinkable in retrospect.George Lucas, creatively burnt out after directing the first film, chose not to direct the sequel at all. Instead he handed the reins to his old USC film professor Irvin Kershner, hired veteran pulp sci-fi writer Leigh Brackett to draft the screenplay, and set about building Lucasfilm and Industrial Light and Magic into more than one-hit studio products.Brackett's now-legendary first draft featured a very different Yoda, a very different Lando, and a twin sister for Luke that never made it to screen, but Lucas and a young Lawrence Kasdan reshaped the story into the darker, more ambiguous film we know, including the introduction of one of cinema's most famous twists.The Empire Strikes Back's production is as dramatic a story as anything in the film itself. Lucas bet his own solvency on financing the sequel independently, taking out a loan to keep Fox's creative hands off the project, only to watch the budget balloon during the shoot and the bank pull its financing mid-production.That gamble very nearly sank the film, but it ultimately paid off in ways that reshaped Lucasfilm's entire business model, particularly around merchandising rights, and ultimately a film that ends in defeat, with its heroes scattered, became the template for how blockbuster sequels are allowed to work.Support Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app

The Batman Part II is apparently going in a VERY different direction. Robert Pattinson is opening up about Matt Reeves' highly anticipated Batman sequel, calling the movie incredibly ambitious and a "real left turn" from The Batman. So what exactly is Matt Reeves planning for Bruce Wayne's next chapter? On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down Pattinson's latest comments and what they could mean for The Batman Part II. After Sebastian Stan compared the experience to The Godfather Part II, expectations surrounding the sequel are getting enormous. Could Matt Reeves actually deliver a Batman sequel that surpasses the original? We also have some fascinating Star Wars discussion after George Lucas opened up about why he ultimately walked away from the franchise he created. Lucas had plans for another Star Wars trilogy but realized it would require roughly another decade of his life. We discuss his decision, the sequel trilogy that eventually followed under Disney, and how different Star Wars might look today if Lucas had stayed. Then there's Blade. Mahershala Ali is speaking very candidly about Marvel Studios' failure to get his Blade movie made. After spending years attached to the project, Ali agrees with Kevin Feige's own assessment that failing to make the movie was one of his biggest failures. What went wrong with Blade, and how did Marvel spend years developing a movie with a two-time Oscar winner without ever getting cameras rolling? The biggest question today is what Matt Reeves is actually planning for The Batman Part II. Pattinson says the sequel takes a major left turn from the first film while still retaining elements of what made The Batman work. Considering how secretive Reeves has been about the story — combined with Pattinson and Sebastian Stan's increasingly huge teases — could The Batman Part II become something completely different from what fans are expecting? We're also discussing George Lucas' fascinating comments about leaving Star Wars, Mahershala Ali finally opening up about the collapse of Marvel Studios' Blade, the latest Nightwing casting report, and Brad Bird's Ray Gunn. If you're a fan of The Batman Part II, Robert Pattinson, Matt Reeves, Batman, George Lucas, Star Wars, Blade, Mahershala Ali, Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios, or the latest movie news, this episode is for you! #TheBatmanPartII #TheBatman #Batman #RobertPattinson #MattReeves #DC #DCStudios #StarWars #GeorgeLucas #Blade #MahershalaAli #kevinfeige  #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow

In this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about George Lucas, Guillermo del Toro, and the use of AI in film. Plus, dirty recs with Disgraceland’s Jake Brennan about musicians and actors who have crossed over to make great films and records – and your voicemails, texts, and emails. Become an All Access member today by visiting disgracelandpod.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicaraguan authorities are alleged to have carried out enforced disappearances, torture and arbitrary detention of political opponents as part of widespread and systematic attacks on civilians. Also: weather experts warn that the El Niño developing in the Pacific Ocean is already the strongest ever recorded. The Star Wars museum, housing George Lucas' vast art collection, finally opens in Los Angeles. The purchase of a 17th-century painting in the Netherlands reignites debate about the origins of golf. A study by the University of Cambridge reveals baby girls tend to be more people-focused than boys from the first hours of their lives. How to make driverless cabs less enticing venues for backseat romance. And wildcats, long considered functionally extinct, are being successfully reintroduced to the Cairngorm Mountains in Scotland. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega with a Nicaraguan flag. Credit: Leonardo Fernández Viloria - Reuters

The Washington Post’s Adam Taylor joins from New York as world leaders gather for the U.N. General Assembly, where Secretary-General António Guterres will deliver his final address amid deep divisions over Iran and Ukraine. Politico’s Oriana Pawlyk explains the FAA’s new AI tool for easing flight delays, and why airlines pushed for a slower rollout. The 19th’s Shefali Luthra reports on the family of Tierra Walker, who died after being denied an abortion in Texas, and their lawsuit against her doctors and the state’s attorney general. Plus, news outlets declined to carry Trump’s remarks, Paramount settled an antitrust suit clearing the way for its Warner Bros. Discovery merger, and George Lucas is opening his long-awaited art museum in Los Angeles. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On this week's episode of Skytalkers, we are so excited to dive deep into our first visit at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art! Join us as we talk about:   Our best tips and tricks for your visit to the museum, including when to visit the gift shop, figure out the theater times, and how to plan your lunch schedule! What galleries stood out to us in our visit? Does this museum feel like walking around in George Lucas's head? What does this museum have to teach us about art and storytelling? ….all this, and more!   George Lucas & the Presidio CBS Sunday Morning interview with George Lucas and Mellody Hobson: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/extended-interview-george-lucas-and-mellody-hobson/   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   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.

Holly Frey had the chance to visit the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art prior to its opening and Bryan Young had about a thousand questions. This episode dives into the narrative function of George Lucas's museum and includes discussions of Star Wars and its place in narrative art as well as other wide-ranging conversations about art as prompted by the museum in general.

Happy Mini Golf Day, everybody — apparently that's a thing, and naturally The Rizzuto Show immediately turns it into a debate about whether playing mini golf alone is perfectly acceptable or one of the saddest activities a human being can voluntarily participate in.Rizz says mini golf is a social activity. Lern is ready to hit the windmill alone out of spite. Rafe wants a mini golf caddy who can professionally read the break on the clown nose. And Moon brings the evidence that completely destroys any chance of this conversation remaining normal.During a family mini golf trip in Alabama, Moon encountered a wildly dressed mystery man who showed up alone, appeared to be extremely high and started playing with an enormous multicolored ice cream cone in his hand. Unfortunately, mini golf courses don't provide cup holders for gigantic desserts, so our hero developed a system: set the ice cream directly on the ground, take the shot, pick it back up and continue eating.Concrete? Yep.Wood chips? Absolutely.By the time the man starts feeding ice cream to an ostrich, we've moved beyond mini golf and into a nature documentary that absolutely nobody authorized.That's just the opening act of this comedy podcast, because the crew then tackles one of music's most dangerous arguments: which albums are truly perfect from beginning to end with absolutely no skips?Fleetwood Mac's Rumours. Guns N' Roses' Appetite for Destruction. Green Day's Dookie. Nas' Illmatic. Metallica's Black Album. Alice in Chains' Dirt. Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. Michael Jackson's Thriller. Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill. Rage Against the Machine. Weezer's Blue Album. Pearl Jam's Ten. Soundgarden's Superunknown. And plenty more get thrown into the musical Thunderdome while everybody attempts to prove their taste is objectively correct. You know, the healthiest possible way to discuss music.Then Crap on Celebrities arrives with enough entertainment news to give everyone emotional whiplash. The crew gets into concert cancellations, William Shatner fronting a heavy metal project at 95, Gnarls Barkley touring again, Sammy Hagar trying to move beyond being primarily associated with Van Halen, Calvin Harris performing for a ridiculous 1.6 million-person crowd and Kenny Loggins getting married.There are also much heavier stories as the show discusses losses in the music world, troubling news involving Carrot Top and concerns surrounding other public figures. Rafe talks about the darker side of comedy, the “sad clown” reality behind performers and how someone can appear completely fine while dealing with something much more serious underneath.Thankfully, there's some good news mixed in, including Snooki announcing she's cancer-free, before the celebrity train gets moving again with Burt Reynolds stories, George Lucas' massive museum and Spotify's most-streamed artists, songs and podcasts.And then…Florida.Sweet, beautiful, deeply confusing Florida.The show has three stories for another round of “What's Going On in Florida?” and somehow each one makes the previous story seem slightly more reasonable. There are allegations involving a woman and the family dog, a domestic disturbance that leads to an absolutely horrifying family confession, and finally an argument over farting in bed that escalates into a felony assault.At one point, Rizz is forced to acknowledge that maybe Florida really is crazy everywhere — which is inconvenient considering he still wants to move there.But hey, he just wants to live near the water.Apparently the insanity is the waterfront tax.From solo putt-putt and dirt-seasoned ice cream to perfect albums, celebrity news and Florida once again enthusiastically volunteering to provide the weirdest stories of the day, this comedy podcast has everything you need to feel significantly better about whatever questionable decisions you've made lately.Because no matter how weird your morning gets, somebody somewhere is feeding wood-chip-covered ice cream to an ostrich at a mini golf course.And that person is winning.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.