This Article was Originally posted 2024-05-31 09:30:44.
Category Archives: Star Wars 100 Interviews
Who played HERMI ODLE
DJ said, “Original Trilogy performers are getting harder to track down and even more difficult to interview. So, meeting Philip Herbert and Ailsa Berk at 2023’s Star Wars Family Fun Day in the U.K. was a total delight. Especially, to find them both at one event.
This Article was Originally posted 2024-07-20 13:59:33.
BRIAN MUIR Interview
This Article was Originally posted 2024-04-04 13:19:03.
JEREMY BULLOCH Interview – Tripping Vader
This Article was Originally posted 2024-06-15 13:45:06.
Anakin’s First Victim – Star Wars 100 Interviews
In this installment of the Star Wars 100 Interviews archive, we speak with Jamel Boukabou about his incredible “triple threat” experience on the set of Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.
Jamel holds a unique place in Star Wars history as the performer behind three distinct roles in a single film, spanning from the heights of Coruscant to the sands of Tatooine.
The First Tusken to Fall The centerpiece of this interview focuses on the fateful night at the Tusken camp. Jamel played the Tusken Raider standing guard to the left of the tent where Shmi Skywalker was held. He shares the chilling details of being the very first Tusken to be slaughtered by Anakin Skywalker’s lightsaber, marking the character’s first true step toward becoming Darth Vader.
From Naboo to the Outer Rim Beyond the Tusken camp, Jamel touches on his other roles in the film:
Naboo Royal Guard: He was part of the royal escort team that was tragically blown up during the assassination attempt on Senator Amidala at the start of the film.
The Mystery Quarren: Jamel also portrayed a Quarren during the production. Despite reviewing the footage of every Quarren in the film, the exact identity of this background character remains a mystery to be solved by the fans.
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ROBERT WATTS Interview – Producing SW & Cameo Appearance
This Article was Originally posted 2024-04-15 13:37:21.
ANTHONY FORREST Sandtrooper & Fixer
This Article was Originally posted 2024-05-02 11:00:11.
Behind the Scenes – Original Trilogy Droid Maker. Bill Hargreaves
Go behind the scenes of Star Wars with William “Bill” Hargreaves, the props maker who helped bring unforgettable droids to life in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. In this exclusive interview, Bill explains how he built—and even operated—one of his own creations on set.
Hear his firsthand accounts of working on IG‑88 and EV‑9D9, plus his confirmation that he also worked on the small tortured droid in Jabba’s palace. Bill doesn’t name it here, but the canon identification is revealed here.
This is authentic production history: shop‑floor creativity, set stories, and the hidden credits that shaped the galaxy fans know by heart.
Deleted Jawa Scene Secrets – Andy Herd reveals all
Step inside Star Wars history with Andy Herd as he recalls the deleted Jawa scene from Jabba’s palace. In this candid segment, Andy shares how he became what he jokingly calls an honorary stunt dwarf—and opens up about the injury he suffered during filming.
This is just a small segment from a 4-hour shoot, packed with stories, laughter, and behind-the-scenes detail. Stay tuned until the end for the full account of Andy’s injury and how it shaped his time on set.
BERU’s BIG SECRET – BONNIE PIESSE Talks
Dexter Jettster by Ronald Falk
The ILM Visual Effects Masters – RARE Press Conference
During a Star Wars Celebration event in LA, 6 heavyweights from Industrial Light & Magic gave a rare Press Conference to just a handful of reporters. Here, DJ asked them about working with George Lucas in the early days of making he first Star Wars movie.
At the 2007 event were Dennis Muren, Richard Edlund, Ken Ralston, Jon Berg, Phil Tippett and John Knoll.
Star Wars UNDERWORLD. The unaired Rick McCullum interview
In this rare footage from The Ranch, he talks to Darryl J James; author of Trigger World: Elite, about the production already being booked in studios to film, as far back as 2007.
Beedo by MAROLYN TURK
This Article was Originally posted 2024-05-16 09:17:08.
DAVE PROWSE Interview 2008 Pt 2
Star Wars Cantina replaced creatures
DAVID STONE interview – Wioslea and Landspeeders
Max Rebo – SIMON J WILLIAMSON
Dave Filoni interview – The George Lucas Way
Shaak Ti and her 3 death scenes
PETER ROY – 3 Original Trilogy Roles
RICHARD BONEHILL – Deceiving Darth Vader
MARGO APOSTOLOS – Tokkat the Ewok warrior
Stephen Costantino – Gamorrean Guard
COREY DEE WILLIAMS – Son of Lando
Walking Yoda by DEEP ROY
CLIVE REVILL – The Early Emperor
Filmed at a Celebration, this footage has been rediscovered and edited in 2021.
TOBY PHILPOTT – Licking Leia
MIKE EDMONDS 3 roles in 2 films
Snowspeeder Gunner by IAN LISTON
Of the over 100 interviews we’ve already filmed, this was interview filmed at Celebration Orlando where Darryl J James (D.J.) talks with Ian Liston who played two roles in The Empire Strikes Back. Listen to Liston here, as he tells us his story.
This interview was recently rediscovered, edited and uploaded to YouTube in 2021.