"Contributions: Alan Dean Foster" - Episode 348

Published: Feb. 12, 2024, 5:30 a.m.

In this Contributions episode, we discuss Alan Dean Foster and his role in creating the first installment of the Star Wars expanded universe and his work as a ghostwriter for the original Star Wars novelization. We also cover his royalty dispute with Disney and the importance of paying artists. Speaking of lawsuits - we also cover Gina Carano\u2019s recent lawsuit with Lucasfilm over her dropped role in The Mandalorian., as well as the death of Carl Weathers, Star Wars Podcast Day, and Disney\u2019s recent hefty investment in Epic Games. Tune in, you won\u2019t want to miss it!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction\xa0
02:08 Main Topic: Alan Dean Foster
21:57 Twitter Trash Compactor: Who Owns AI/Deepfake Content?
26:14 News of the Week: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Gina Carano, Carl Weathers, and Epic Games
44:50 Cantina Chat