In this episode, Josh interviews Dr. David West Reynolds about his unbelievable journey from archaeologist to editing the hugely-anticipated teaser trailer for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999).
Show Notes:
Learn how Dr. Reynolds went from earning his PhD researching ancient sites to launching an expedition in Tunisia to uncover forgotten Star Wars filming locations from the first movie.
Hear the serendipitous story behind producer Rick McCallum connecting with Dr. Reynolds' work and bringing him on board to help scout new desert planets for the prequels.
Get a peek inside Skywalker Ranch and Lucasfilm during the production of The Phantom Menace leading up to the trailer's debut.
Find out what it was like collaborating with "the best trailer editor in Hollywood" to shape two minutes that would preview this new era of Star Wars to anxious fans everywhere.
Listen as Dr. Reynolds details the conversations and debates that determined which Phantom Menace scenes and surprises to tease or preserve for theaters.
Discover why choices for the trailer were so complex given filmmaker George Lucas' wildly different vision for the prequels compared to what adult fans may have hoped for.
Whether you were one of those avid fans who watched the trailer frame-by-frame in '98 or simply want an insider's look at this seminal pop culture event, join Josh for a compelling chat with Dr. David West Reynolds!
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