Episode 149 – Captain EO is here to change the world

Jason and Gabe are back and this week they’re examining the most important movie George Lucas was ever involved in, CAPTAIN EO!  What is this Captain EO?  It was a strange and fascinating Francis Ford Coppola directed Disney Parks exclusive 17 minute super 3D short movie that starred Michael Jackson as a space pilot with a crew of musician aliens and robots.  How did this ever happen?  How did Lucas get involved?  How close was Lucas to being much more involved in Disney back in 1984?  What changes had to made to EO before it actually played in the parks?

All that and more as we go over almost every detail and do a brief commentary for the film itself!

So shoot a rainbow beam of joy and dance out of your hand and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS!

Watch Captain EO here!

Watch the rough cut here!

 

Episode 131 – The Spielberg Connection

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Ever wish Spielberg would get the chance to direct a Star Wars movie?  Well he’s gotten pretty close & has had a ton of creative connections to the saga’s past, present and future!  This week Jason and Gabe explore the long and surprising influence George’s buddy Steven Spielberg has had on all of the Star Wars. From the music, to the casting, to creative visions and all the way to Mustafar, Spielberg has had his fingers in the galaxy far far away more then you may know!  PLUS: juicy Episode 9 maybe casting news, serious BeardWatch stuff & much more!!

So put down your Grievous animatics & celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS!