Lucasfilm Podcast Discusses Tom Kane, Alan Dean Foster, High Republic, and The Mandalorian Season 2 Finale

Tribute to Tom Kane and Jeremy Bulloch

• 😔 Tom Kane, a veteran voice actor known for Professor Utonium and the voice of Yoda in The Clone Wars, suffered a debilitating stroke impacting his speech centers.
• 🙏 He has begun speech, occupational, and physical therapy and is showing improvements, with hopes for a full recovery.
• 😔 The podcast also pays tribute to the late Jeremy Bulloch, the original human actor to portray Boba Fett in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

Alan Dean Foster's Royalty Dispute

• 💰 Disney is urged to pay author Alan Dean Foster his owed royalties for Star Wars and Alien books.
• ⚠️ The issue dates back to Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012, with an executive allegedly deciding not to honor past contracts to save money.
• 📚 Foster, who wrote the first Star Wars novelization at George Lucas's request, has also faced personal health challenges.
• 🗣️ Foster has spoken out about the situation, highlighting how large corporations can ignore petitioners hoping they will go away, but he is not backing down.

The High Republic and The Mandalorian

• ✨ The launch of Star Wars: The High Republic is discussed, with praise for Charles Soule's Light of the Jedi and its fast-paced narrative.
• 🚀 The new era, set 200 years before The Phantom Menace, introduces fascinating new Jedi and Force concepts.
• 🎬 The season 2 finale of The Mandalorian is hailed as phenomenal, with the surprise appearance of Luke Skywalker being a highlight.
• 🤯 The execution of Luke's return, including de-aging technology, is described as spectacular and a moment of glorious storytelling.
• 🤫 The secrecy surrounding Luke's appearance is praised, highlighting the effectiveness of the production team in keeping major plot points under wraps.

The Book of Boba Fett and Future Projects

• 🌟 The announcement of The Book of Boba Fett series is met with surprise, with Robert Rodriguez executive producing.
• 💥 The redemption of Boba Fett from the Sarlacc pit is discussed, with Rodriguez aiming to let the character live up to his reputation as an ultimate badass.
• 🤔 Confusion is expressed regarding Boba Fett's actions at Jabba's Palace after his redemption arc.
• 🎬 Kevin Feige's Star Wars film project is highlighted as a point of intrigue, with Mike Waldron attached to write, known for his work on Loki and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
• 🤝 The move signals Disney's confidence in Feige's ability to create crossover events within the Star Wars universe, similar to his success in the MCU.

Podcast Transitions and Farewells

• 👋 This marks the final episode of Looking at Lucasfilm for co-hosts Dan Zehr and Jim Hill.
• 🎙️ Dan Zehr will continue with his podcast Coffee with Kenobi, which features weekly Facebook Live sessions, regular podcast releases, and exclusive content for Patreon supporters.
• 🌟 Jim Hill will remain a regular guest on Coffee with Kenobi, and both will continue to share their passion for Star Wars and other pop culture topics.
• 🙏 The hosts express gratitude to their listeners for their support over the past two years and encourage them to continue following their respective projects.