Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start this week’s show by spotlighting some of the “Star Wars” -related panels being presented at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.

They then do a deep dive in on Lucasfilm’s latest limited series for Disney+

Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

How big (square foot-wise) is the San Diego Convention Center


Which room do you want to be in this Friday morning to experience three solid hours of “Star Wars” goodness



What role did Craig Miller play in helping to make “A New Hope” the success that it was



How soon after “Russian Doll” debuted on Netflix was Leslye Headland recruited to come work on a new limited series for Lucasfilm


Who is Shawn Levy working with to develop a script for his proposed “Star Wars” film

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Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing Daisy Ridley’s recent visit to the Happiest Place on Earth.

They also discuss “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” Lucasfilm’s new limited series for Disney+

In this episode, listeners will learn about:

How much was James Earl Jones paid to voice Darth Vader on “A New Hope”

What happened at Disneyland on the REAL Star Wars Day (i.e., May 25th)

Why did Gary Kurtz opt out of producing “Star Wars: Episode VI”

When did Disney Studios start its own film distribution company

How did George Lucas coach Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher & Harrison Ford when it came to dialogue in the “Star Wars” movies

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Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how well the 25th anniversary re-release of “Star Wars – Episode One: The Phantom Menace.”
They also share Ahmed Best’s conflicted memories of portraying Jar Jar Binks
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: 

According to Josh Gad, which specific brand of cookie is repeatedly visually referenced within the “Star Wars” universe

How many Star Wars fans took part in the shoot for the video which promotes the iPhone 15’s “Precision Finding” feature

Which big box store currently has TruMoo’s Star Wars Blue Milk in stock (Bonus question: Which direct competitor of this store does NOT have Blue Milk)

Who did President Joe Biden recently personally give a tour of the Oval Office to

When is Star Wars Celebration Japan being held next year




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Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start this week’s show by revisiting the whole did-Greedo-shoot-first issue.
They then talk about what the last few episodes of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” seem to be setting up
Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:

What honor will George Lucas be receiving at this year’s Cannes Film Festival

Where can Disneyland visitors view that theme park’s “Fire of the Rising Moons” fireworks display

What did Harrison Ford want to have happen to Han Solo in “Return of the Jedi”

Which animated series was the first “Star Wars” show to be set in the era of the High Republic

How did Leslie Headland – the showrunner for “Star Wars: The Acolyte” – describe this new limited series for Disney+


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 Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about “Imperial March.” They then discuss why “Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny” wound up being such a disappointment
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
Who threw the switch at the Empire State Building to start a celebration of Star Wars villainy

Which UK Prime Minister played a part in the launching of “May the Fourth Be With You” as a popular phrase among Star Wars fans

Who’s writing that “Star Wars ICONS Darth Vader” book that Insight Editions will be publishing later this Fall


Which “Rebel Moon” star auditioned to play the role of Anakin Skywalker in “Attack of the Clones”



When did Captain Rex, Captain Gregor & Commander Wolffe first appear on “Star Wars: Rebels”


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 Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing why “The Mandalorian & Grogu” will be shot in the State of California. They also talk about the first five episodes of Season 3 of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch”
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

When will the new version of the “Star Tours: The Adventures Continue” ride film debut at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and Disneyland Paris

What frustrated Ewan McGregor about the shooting of the finale of “Star Wars – Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith”

Who was Billy Dee Williams’ stunt double when it came to the scene in “Return of the Jedi” when Lando Calrissian dangled over the Sarlacc pit

When does Stellan Skarsgard believe that the second season of “Star Wars: Andor” will begin airing on Disney+

How will the announced layoffs at Electronic Arts reportedly impact that Star Wars-themed first-person shooter that Respawn Entertainment was working on


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