"Contributions: Alan Dean Foster" - Episode 348

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's 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's recent hefty investment in Epic Games. Tune in, you won't want to miss it! Chapters 00:00 Introduction  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