"Star Wars came and changed my life." Steve Sansweet, former bureau chief of the Wall Street Journal, shares his passion for movies and collecting, particularly Star Wars memorabilia. He recalls his childhood love for movies and science fiction, and how he started collecting science fiction toys and robots. He discusses the impact of Star Wars on h…

Jett Green shares insights into her upbringing and her journey into the world of matte painting, highlighting her work on Labyrinth, Howard the Duck, Temple of Doom, and The NeverEnding Story. She also discusses the collaborative and supportive culture at ILM, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in achieving remarkable results. Jett reflects on …

Join Jedi News’ James Burns with Dee Bradley Baker, the voice of Nubs in Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, as part of a roundtable discussing the second season of the series. Plus there's all the latest Star Wars news from D23. Email us at podcast@jedinews.com with your comments, views and opinions to be a part of the show. Recorded on August 6th a…

Today Kara is honored and excited to be joined by Paul Sun-Hyung Lee! Star of both stage and screen, Paul was a lifelong Star Wars fan and even built some of his own costumes before destiny put him at the helm of a New Republic X-Wing. Kara asks Paul about his Star Wars fandom, his acting career, and what it was like to join the galaxy far, far awa…

In this episode, Kara is answering a bunch of questions sent in by listeners! She covers everything from favorite Celebration memories, the weirdest things she's found while researching, how she keeps her sources organized, the current state of her research, and much more. Listen in for a peek behind the scenes! And stay tuned next week for a VERY …

Twenty five years ago, Episode I was on the way and the hype was unreal. Did you know there's a documentary that captures it all? Today Kara is joined by filmmaker Dennis Przywara, director of the legendary Star Wars fandom documentary "Starwoids". From chronicling the trials and tribulations of fans spending over forty days in line to being inside…

Join Jedi News’ James Burns with Leslye Headland, showrunner on The Acolyte, as part of a roundtable focusing on the seventh episode of the series, plus more general questions on the show and if it will get a second season. Email us at podcast@jedinews.com with your comments, views and opinions to be a part of the show. Recorded on July 12th, 2024.…

Last episode you heard part one of my conversation with Nilo Rodis Jamero, design legend and wonderful person. For this episode, number 106, the first of July 2024 you’ll be hearing part two of our chat… On entering the gaming industry Nilo's focus was always about inspiring and guiding production teams to craft original and iconic characters and w…

Today Kara's talking with Mark Newbold, a Star Wars fan with a truly amazing resume. From contributing to the official Star Wars website and Star Wars Insider to creating the news site "Fantha Tracks", Mark has so many great stories about his time in the fandom. The discussion covers early Star Wars internet, UK fandom, visiting filming sites, and …

Today Kara is chatting with Holly Swinyard, the author of "A History of Fans and Fandom". The book digs into all areas of fandom, including Star Wars, and Kara asks Holly all about their own connection to the galaxy far, far away. Cosplay, fan community, and more are all up for discussion! Listen today and check out Holly's book and all of their wo…

In this episode of the Filmumentaries podcast, host Jamie Benning interviews Nilo Rodis-Jamero, a designer and production designer known for his work on films like The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and Johnny Mnemonic. They discuss Nilo's experiences working with George Lucas, Phil Tippett, and Joe Johnston, as well as his collaborations…

Hi, this is a bonus episode. Sometimes I get invited to interview a particular behind the scenes artist and I've decided I should say yes to them and get them out as bonus episodes. So in this bonus episode, I spoke with stunt coordinator, Krista Perry. Krista is a, native Californian, who grew up travelling the country at the age of eight for comp…

Today Kara is joined by longtime Star Wars fan and author Eric Clayton. In his book "My Life With the Jedi", he talks about the spirituality found in Star Wars, and how to apply it to your everyday life. Kara was excited to talk to him about his experiences, how he bridges the gap between his spiritual teachings and his love of the franchise, and m…

Episoe 104 - This time I chat with Ahsoka producer and ILM VFX Supervisor, Richard Bluff along with his colleague Matthew Wood, Supervising Sound Editor. Key takeaways: The collaboration between sound and visual effects departments is crucial in creating a cohesive and immersive experience for the audience. Early involvement of sound in the product…

Join Jedi News’ James Burns in a show centered around the new Disney+ original Star Wars show, The Acolyte; on a roundtable with other Star Wars podcasting peers to interview showrunner Leslye Headland, and at the UK Premiere of the series with the cast and crew in London's Leicester Square on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024. Email us at podcast@jedinews.c…

My guest for this second episode of May 2024 is production designer Nathan Crowley. If you don’t know his name, you will definitely know and most likely love, his work.. Behind Enemy Lines (2001) Insomnia (2002) Batman Begins (2005) The Prestige (2006) The Dark Knight (2008) John Carter (2012) The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Interstellar (2014) Dunkir…

Today Kara is joined by the wonderful Deena, cosplayer and Star Wars fan, to discuss their own fandom story and one specific group of beloved clones...The Bad Batch. As the show has wrapped up after it's third season, the Bad Batch fandom has reached new heights. Through fan art and fan fiction, there has been an undeniable emotional connection. De…

For this episode, number 102, I am speaking to to gentleman that worked on the visual effects for Masters of the air, the Apple TV series which is a continuation of Band of Brothers and The Pacific. This time tackling World War Two airmen and their various missions. So I chat with Xavier Bernasoni who was one of the vfx supervisors on the show for …

Join Jedi News’ James Burns with Games Editor and Literature Reviewer Mark Alders and Literature Editor Steve Galloway to discuss what they did for Star Wars Day, the 25th anniversary re-release of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, plus they wrap up their coverage of the finale of The Bad Batch and surmise what could be next. Email us at podcast@jedin…

Join Jedi News’ James Burns and his Star Wars podcast peers on roundtables with Meredith Salenger and Diana Lee Inosanto, the voices of Barriss Offee and Morgan Elsbeth respectively, in Star Wars: Tales of the Empire streaming on Disney+ from May 4th, 2024. Email us at podcast@jedinews.com with your comments, views and opinions to be a part of the …

For the 30th episode of the podcast, Kara is happy to be joined by Patrick Cotnoir! You might know Patrick from the amazing George Lucas Talk Show, an improvised talk show starring Connor Ratliff as George Lucas and his co-host Watto (yes, Watto) played by Griffin Newman. Patrick produces and books guests for the show, including many people from th…

Join Jedi News’ James Burns as he visits Rancho Obi-Wan and catches up with Steve Sansweet. Graham E. Hancock stops by to talk about his new book, LEGO Star Wars - The Force of Creativity. Plus, there’s a personal update from James. Email us at podcast@jedinews.com with your comments, views and opinions to be a part of the show. Recorded on March 2…

In April 2024, I embarked on an unforgettable journey to California, starting with a visit to Skywalker Ranch, Lucasfilm and Rancho Obi Wan. And unfogettable three days. While at Skywalker Ranch I met with Sound Supervisor, Mac Smith and legendary Model Maker, Lorne Peterson. This episode is a report from those three days. Full written report with …

Kara is beyond honored to wrap up this month of Celebration focused episodes with the amazing Steve Sansweet. You might know him for his Guinness World Record-holding collection-turned-museum Rancho Obi-Wan, or his books about Star Wars collecting, or from his time as the head of fan relations at Lucasfilm. He was also at the ground level for the c…

One of the best parts of Star Wars Celebration is meeting up with your fandom friends from all over the world. So it's only fitting that Kara is joined in this episode by one of her best Star Wars pals, Jon Pataky! They discuss all the best and wackiest things that make Celebration unique in a handy dandy list format, loosely titled "Things You'll …

Since the first Celebration in 1999, there have been panels about Star Wars collecting. Over time this has grown into the Collecting Track, a Celebration institution, featuring panels about all corners of the collecting world and even Collecting Track collectibles! Kara wanted to dig into the topic during this anniversary month and there was no one…

For this the 100th episode it seems fitting that it’s someone who’s name I’ve known since I was 4, 5 and 6 when my imagination was first sparked, looking through my Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi comics and magazines. That name is of course Phil Tippett, one of those incredible artists whose work transcends the films he’s worked on. His…

Wiffle ball bats become lightsabers. Folding chairs are piloted as X-Wings. A trash can that's painted like R2-D2. These were just a few of the things that you could expect from "Star Wars in 30 Minutes", a play that was staged at Celebrations II, III, IV, VI, and Anaheim 2022. Today, Kara welcomes writer and director Patrick T. Gorman to the show …

For episode 99 I interviewed friend, David Whiteley. If you don't know David, you should! He's a news presenter, but also a huge Star Wars Fan. And, has made two fantastic documentaries about the subject. Firstly "The Galaxy that Britain Built" and secondly "Toy Empire". Both are a must-watch for fans like us. David also produced a book which gathe…

It's the show's 25th official episode and 25 years since Episode I: The Phantom Menace was fast approaching! Today on the show, Kara and special guest Zach Hoover take a look back at those spring months in 1999, counting down to a brand new Star Wars movie hitting the big screen. When you mix the special editions release, advanced ticket sale drama…

Join Jedi News’ James Burns and Mark Alders as they unpack episodes six and seven from the final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch titled ‘Infiltration’ and ‘Extraction’, plus they discuss all the latest Lucasfilm and Star Wars news, including Star Wars Unlimited. Email us at podcast@jedinews.com with your comments, views and opinions to be a part…

Today Kara welcomes Isabella Kaloyan to the show! They discuss Isabella's journey through Star Wars fandom, from trading pins at Disneyland to creating Punch It Chewie Press with husband Arakel, and then diving into the world of social media and Star Wars fashion. Isabella recently started a new venture...a digital fandom magazine, Star Grl! Listen…