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The authors of Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie join us to pay tribute to cinema’s most beloved and influential concept artist.David Mandel is an Emmy– and Writers Guild Award–winning writer and producer who first made his mark on pop culture as a writer for Saturday Night Live (1992-95) and Seinfeld, where he wrote the all-time classic ‘Bizarro Jerry’ episode. He served as a writer and producer on Curb Your Enthusiasm, before becoming the executive producer and showrunner of HBO's Veep. He’s also a serious collector of film props, production art and original comic art. Brandon Alinger is the author of Star Wars Costumes: The Original Trilogy, and was a research assistant for the great JW Rinzler on The Making of Return of the Jedi. He’s also the chief operations officer of the Los Angeles branch of Prop Store, a company specialising in film props and costumes.Wade Lageose is a graphic designer and artist whose clients have included the likes of Lucasfilm and Walt Disney. He first met Ralph McQuarrie in 1997, and enjoyed 15 years of friendship with the great man before McQuarrie passed away in 2012.David, Brandon and Wade join us to discuss a range of topics, including: The unmade film that brought George Lucas and Ralph McQuarrie together McQuarrie's commitment to concepts that 'work' The unused McQuarrie designs that have resurfaced in the Disney era, and the ones that haven'tHow McQuarrie felt about the fame that came with Star Wars How McQuarrie's life experiences informed his work Why McQuarrie walked away from Star Wars What McQuarrie thought of the prequelsThe process of creating Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie The most impressive McQuarrie pieces in David, Brandon and Wade's collections David, Brandon and Wade are the authors of Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie, a two-volume set published by Abrams Books in 2016. Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic.
It's time for Episode 16 of Lattes with Leia! With Star Wars Celebration Orlando recently wrapping, we spend some of the episode going over highlights from the convention – including The Last Jedi teaser. We also dive into Star Wars moments that have stuck with us and had a last impact on us. Plus, we touch on some awesome art and the new Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie book. Some of the stuff we mention on the show: Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie Tom Spina Designs Joe Badon Art The Psychology of Animated Series panel audio Little Jyn Erso cosplayer delivers Death Star plans to Leia cosplayers The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi teaser comparison Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show!
Recorded on 1/4/17 Listener questions Question about Disney’s use of Eminent Domain It might come into play regarding Crossroads Shopping Center as the plans for I-4 expansion are finalized Has Disney run afoul of the Secret Service because of Disney Dollars? Magic Bands can’t be used for purchases by Annual Passholders What is the window for Fastpasses? Charity pick [American Heart Association](http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/) Rogue One discussion Picks of the week Glenn: [The Anova Precision Cooker - Sous Vide Device For The Home](http://amzn.to/2ib3rRJ) Chris: Disney Wooden Nickels from the Grand Floridian and [Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie](http://amzn.to/2iaXgwT)
Ralph McQuarrie, one of the earliest influences on the overall look of Star Wars, is a man whose influence cannot be denied. Brandon Alinger, co-author of "Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie" joins us to talk about the book itself and the rich Star Wars universe Ralph developed alongside George Lucas. Plus, we review the hot new release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D Blu-Ray Collectors Edition, including the deleted scenes, bonus featurettes and J.J. Abrams commentary. And, listen in to see if you are the winner of an incredible Tantrum Cases Star Wars iPhone Case!
Episode #20: It's Force Friday! Get ready to shop and get caught up on the latest Star Wars news including the new stand-alone film slated for release in 2020, the season three premier of Rebels, and the amazing new Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie. Plus we cover #ThingsNeverSaidInStarWars, the Star Wars-Freddie Krueger connection, and Rogue One news including a change in composers and Riz Ahmed's "edgier" review of the film. You'll get your bi-weekly dose of Star Wars Choices, the Very Lonely Luke Tweet of the Week, and more of the usual ridiculousness you've come to expect from the wretched five.
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Less Than 12 Parsecs - The Fastest Star Wars Podcast In The Galaxy - #0018 - Gut Reaction: Star Wars Art Ralph McQuarrie After my recent review of the season premiere of Star Wars: Rebels, I've decided to make my "gut reactions" a reoccurring feature on the show. Today I give you my first impressions of the new book "Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie". Do I love it? Do I hate it? Have a listen and find out! Spoiler alert... I Love It! ---------- www.TwelveParsecsPodcast.com TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com www.TheExpandedFandomverse.com ---------- All Star Wars sounds, music, images, logos, designs, characters and elements are registered trademarks and copyright of Disney, Lucasfilm Limited, their subsidiaries and respected rights holders, and used by The Less Than 12 Parsecs Podcast under fair use doctrine. All original content is copyright Tim McMahon and The Less Than 12 Parsecs Podcast, released under the No Derivative Works Creative Commons License. A proud member of the Expanded Fandomverse network of shows. Utinni!