Aug. 30, 2024

Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan Ep 99: Which role did Keanu Reeves almost play in “The Acolyte”

Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan Ep 99: Which role did Keanu Reeves almost play in “The Acolyte”

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Show Notes

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start this week’s show by looking back at the D23 Expo.

They also discuss what “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” seems to have in common with Joe Dante’s “Explorers”

In this episode, listeners will learn about:

When did the Disney family sell off the Silverado Vineyards

How did Barry Diller leaving Paramount to go run 20th Century Fox in the Fall of 1984 result in Michael Eisner becoming Disney’s new Chairman & CEO

What role did Disney’s “Flight of the Navigator” play in Paul Reubens being selected to voice Rex in “Star Tours”

How many “Tarzan” movies starring Johnny Weissmuller make for MGM between 1932 & 1942

What did that StarSpeeder 3000 replica that was sold at this year’s D23 Expo wind up selling for

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