7 - Team Jabba The Hutt - Dave Barclay, Toby Philpott and John Coppinger

In this episode of the Filmumentaries podcast, I speak with puppeteers Toby Philpott, Dave Barkley, and John Coppinger, who share their experiences working on the iconic character Jabba the Hutt in 'Return of the Jedi.' They discuss their paths to the film, the challenges of building and performing as Jabba, and the lasting legacy of their work in the Star Wars universe. The conversation highlights the collaborative nature of filmmaking, the innovative techniques used in puppeteering, and the ongoing connection with fans through conventions and events. All the links This podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you’d like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube: Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentaries All my links