Mike Chen: Author of Star Wars - BROTHERHOOD
Mike Chen is an incredible author whose newest novel, Star Wars: Brotherhood is one of my favorite new canon books in recent memory. We dive into his career, his process, and his work on this incredibly important piece of the saga!
Thank you so much again to Mr. Chen for taking the time and being so open with his thoughts and stories, as well as his dissertation on Anakin Skywalker. Thank you as well to Del Rey for the advance copy and facilitating this interview.
You can purchase your own copy of BROTHERHOOD here: https://amzn.to/3Pfj4YM
We will have a live panel at Star Wars Celebration, at 11AM on Friday 5/27! We’ll see you there, with a special guest and special giveaways. Please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/TB94LIVE
Danny Wagner: Model Maker, Make-Up Artist, and Mawhonic
Danny Wagner is a model maker, makeup artist and more for the prequel trilogy. From the Star Wars Special Editions to working on the podracers to working on George Lucas’ cameo in Revenge of the Sith, Mr. Wagner’s stories are truly mind-blowing.
We will have a live panel at Star Wars Celebration, at 11AM on Friday 5/27! We’ll see you there, with a special guest and special giveaways. Please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/TB94LIVE
Brian Muir: Sculptor of Darth Vader and Stormtroopers
Brian Muir is an incredibly talented sculptor, who worked for decades in the film industry, and especially on the original Star Wars, on Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, Death Star droids and so much more.
But that is not all: learn about his involvement in Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, James Bond, and many many more projects, in this fascinating conversation.
For information, photos, autographs, and to order his books, head to https://www.brianmuirvadersculptor.com/.
That’s all for this week. We have so many more interviews in the works and I can’t wait for you all to hear them!
Toby Longworth: Voices of THE PHANTOM MENACE (Gragra, Lott Dod)
Today, I’m talking to Toby Longworth, an incredible actor and comedian, who voiced Lott Dodd and Gragra in The Phantom Menace.
Mr. Longworth’s stories and charm are absolutely incredible, and this interview is one of my favorites ever. I hope you enjoy it.
For more information about his work, as well as to download the audio books we discussed, head to: www.tobylongworth.com
That’s all for this week. Coming up soon are my already recorded interviews with Brian Muir, Danny Wagner and many more.
Martin Rezard: Sculptor and Creature Designer for Prequels and Sequels
Martin Rezard has worked on many Star Wars movies, from Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith to all of the new Disney films, as a Creature Concept Sculptor.
His work is incredible and instantly iconic, from Raddus to Beezer Fortuna to Emperor Palpatine, and I can’t wait for you to hear his stories.
Mr. Rezard is such a talent and was so gracious with his time. To see his beautiful work for yourself, head to his site: martinrezard.com
That’s all for this week. Coming up soon are my already recorded interviews with Brian Muir, Toby Longworth, Danny Wagner and many more.
Lucy Autrey Wilson: Director of the Expanded Universe and First Employee of Lucasfilm
Today I’m talking to Lucy Autrey Wilson, who was the first permanent employee of Lucasfilm, and who then rose through ranks to eventually become the Director of Publishing.
Every author I have interviewed has such incredible things to say about Mrs. Wilson, and it was a real joy to get to talk to her, ranging from Shadows of the Empire to The New Jedi Order.
To explore more of her current projects and gorgeous art, head to https://autreyart.blogspot.com/
That’s all for this week. Coming up soon are my already recorded interviews with Brian Muir, Toby Longworth, Martin Rezard and many more.
Frank Ordaz: Tales from the ROTJ Matte Department
Frank Ordaz was a matte painter for Return of the Jedi, as well as for movies like Temple of Doom, E.T. Star Treks II-IV and many more.
An incredibly talented painter, Mr. Ordaz is such a fascinating conversationalist and brings to life a lot of the behind the scenes stories from the making of Return of the Jedi and beyond.
I really had such a blast getting to delve deeper into his stories and the matte department. To check out his beautiful current work, head to ordazart.com
That’s all for this week. Coming up soon are my already recorded interviews with Lucy Autrey Wilson, Brian Muir, Toby Longworth and many more.
John Whitman: Bringing a GALAXY OF FEAR to STAR WARS
Today I’m talking to John Whitman, the writer responsible for the famed Galaxy of Fear book series, and so many more pieces of Star Wars history.
From radio dramas to Krav Maga, as well as some long-rumored projects, Mr. Whitman has some incredible stories and incredible talent, behind one of the most formative books series for me growing up. Listen … if you dare.
For more information about the Krav Maga Alliance, head to https://www.kravmagaalliance.com/
That’s all for this week. Coming up soon are my already recorded interviews with Lucy Autrey Wilson, Frank Ordaz, Brian Muir and many more.
Sandy Dhuyvetter: Making Boba's Original Costume, AKA "Momma Fett"
Sandy Dhuyvetter is an artist, musician and communicator, who is affectionately known as “Momma Fett” … Mrs. Dhuyvetter was tasked with the painting of the original Boba Fett costumes, and added so many of the details we’ve come to know from the bounty hunter, including wookiee braids, and more. Mrs. Dhuyvetter is such a delight, and is a wonderful storyteller. You all are going to really love this.
To see everything we talked about for yourself, head to her Twitch channel, AllMusic Considered, for some wonderful music and fun.
Coming up soon are my already recorded interviews with John Whitman, Frank Ordaz, Brian Muir and many more.
Steve Yedlin: Director of Photography for THE LAST JEDI
Steve Yedlin is an absolutely incredible cinematographer, who has worked on films like Brick, The Brothers Bloom, Looper, Knives Out and, of course, Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi.
From early days at USC and working on student films with Rian, to creating masterpieces of picture … we cover so much of Mr. Yedlin’s incredible career, including a tiny bit about the upcoming Knives Out 2.
His work on TLJ remains some of my absolute favorite moments in Star Wars history, and we dive into Snoke’s Throne Room, Force Bonds, and more.
I am truly appreciative of his time. For more information, follow him on Twitter (@SteveYedlin) and check out his work on his site (www.yedlin.net).