i love love LOVE LOVE this man!!he changed my life. i wil never understand , why such an amazing actor was SO underestimate by hollywood producers. its rediculus to say everybody would say hes Luke when hes on screen, harrison ford played a lot of roles and nobody says hes han or indiana, same with stalone , he is not just rocky or rambo. i can name actors for hours, i really think not lunching him as a SUPERSTAR is one of the biggest hollywood failures.HE is such a awasome actor,what a waste:(
I wish Tarantino or somebody would write him into just one kickass part, just to thank him for the sacrifices he made for those 3 films.. so much talent that George Lucus just exploited IMO.
@SidNightWalker It's an excellent point, I mean... the mainstream audiences will NEVER understand what it takes to put a film like this together. Even today, with more directors "reaching in their pocket" for computer graphical effects and all the glitz techno-spectacle.
Obviously, Hamill understood how important the shots are (a professional)... and probably also understood that his role... was one of MANY during the "Degobah" scenes. I mean, imagine being Frank Oz! Or anyone else on-set.
Mark Hamill does a pretty good imitation of Yoda -- much better than John Lithgow did in the radio version of TESB. They should have used his imitation instead, even though he was also the voice of Luke Skywalker.
Have you read Timothy Zahn's books? I recommend reading them or at leat the comic book versions. The story goes on in them. If there will ever be another sequel, it should be made of those books, with Luke as a Jedi Master, Leia as the head of the New Republic and things like that...
I just worked with this awesome actor at Comic Con 2009 in San Diego & he was the absolute best to host. He was all about the fans & their experience & making sure the kids had the best time while they were there. He signed a bunch of stuff for us in the booth & he made everyone in attendance feel welcomed. What a true professional & a man of integrity. Great job Mark, you're one of the best.
I love ESB and Mark Hamill, too. Too hear Mark talk about the challenges he faced with filming makes brings a great insight to the film and him as an actor.
ESB is based in Luke and in Mark's acting more than the other 2 films. I think that's why I like it so much, because he was enjoying it so much and did the job perfectly!
Like his acting in the duel with Vader when he was told all about the ``I am your father´´ thing just a moment before filming it and with David Prowse telling him some other thing.
I've always loved Mark Hamill and I've always loved ESB.
Never knew about all these problems he had in the movie but I always noticed how convincing he was talking to a puppet !!! He built up the whole movie.
great insight into one of the most recognizable movies on the planet. I never was a Star Wars die hard fan but when I watch those films, it is really special. cool characters, cool script and most of all means of putting it all on film. If it was made today everything would have been done in front of a blue screen with no emotions, nothing.....
@Rcee01 I am developing a documentary series, "Legends Of Film & Fantasy" with Bill Diamond Productions. There is much more of the Mark Hamill interview, coming soon. The current segment of this series is available on DVD - "THE AURORA MONSTERS" - see our website link above.
Thanks for the note Cortlandt! This interview is just great!! Weel shot, colurful and such a fantastic man.
Not only is it an insight to a fascinating point of view from Mr. Hamill. (Thanks from all of us Mark) - it is a insightful bit on acting without an unpredictable partner;) or with aesthetic techie mumbo going on.
What a fantastic attitude from everyone of you!
Good luck on the continued editing. One step at a time.
Fantastic interview! I loved the opening, looked like Lost in Space. Can't wait for the full length version to be released! I shall make my calender for Fall 2009... Thanks you, Cortlandt Love your work! RAD
Looks good! Mark Hamill rarely does interviews or tell Star Wars stories. For me, this is a MUST HAVE DVD. In just the few minutes talking about the Yoda puppet, I was hooked. Looking forward to this when it comes out!
People will be thrilled when they see the final version of this. Most don't realize how difficult it is to film an interview and make it entertaining and fun.
mark hamill is so underated...He should have been much much more...
Ulver27 5 months ago
mark hamill is a brillant actor he still looks like his luke skywalker looks.
redskinsgirl2011 6 months ago
MORE AND MORE AND MORE...!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
MJDancingMachine14 9 months ago
love star wars,my favorite movie,,,and i love all about that :DDDDDD bravo
Ernadin81 1 year ago
2:26 Joker laugh!
jonidimo 1 year ago
He is so cool!!!! XD
finalfantasydart 1 year ago
i love love LOVE LOVE this man!!he changed my life. i wil never understand , why such an amazing actor was SO underestimate by hollywood producers. its rediculus to say everybody would say hes Luke when hes on screen, harrison ford played a lot of roles and nobody says hes han or indiana, same with stalone , he is not just rocky or rambo. i can name actors for hours, i really think not lunching him as a SUPERSTAR is one of the biggest hollywood failures.HE is such a awasome actor,what a waste:(
TheSara90 1 year ago
Mark is awesome!!! His episode of The Muppet Show is one of the best!!!
totoro1591 1 year ago
I wish Tarantino or somebody would write him into just one kickass part, just to thank him for the sacrifices he made for those 3 films.. so much talent that George Lucus just exploited IMO.
TheLeatheryman 1 year ago
Some nice insights on working with animatronics from a kickass actor.
SidNightWalker 1 year ago
@SidNightWalker It's an excellent point, I mean... the mainstream audiences will NEVER understand what it takes to put a film like this together. Even today, with more directors "reaching in their pocket" for computer graphical effects and all the glitz techno-spectacle.
Obviously, Hamill understood how important the shots are (a professional)... and probably also understood that his role... was one of MANY during the "Degobah" scenes. I mean, imagine being Frank Oz! Or anyone else on-set.
greytale 1 year ago
The force is strong with you skywalker..........
duelmaster742 1 year ago
Muppets rock.As Does, Mark Hamill.
SidNightWalker 1 year ago
he has a great sense of humour and he remembers a lot from star wars
Calmany37 1 year ago
Mark Hamill does a pretty good imitation of Yoda -- much better than John Lithgow did in the radio version of TESB. They should have used his imitation instead, even though he was also the voice of Luke Skywalker.
collegeman1988 1 year ago
Dudes gonnnnnneeeeeeeeeeeee OOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!
This guy played the best jedi
dy2cakc1 1 year ago
@dy2cakc1 and the best joker XD
xlrwolf10 1 year ago
he does the yoda ears with his hand, HAHAH!
spacenoise5 1 year ago
2:05 - 2:08 his Yoda impersonation is so funny
marveldcstinger 1 year ago
Very interesting!
hallbe 1 year ago
Lets hope he gets used in a Batman movie someday. He is working on the Black Pearl now.
bobtlizard 2 years ago
oh! ur so right. he should be the Joker(live)
PrincesaSaiyan 2 years ago
I can hear the joker more than luke in his voice.
berboma 2 years ago
Completely true! He still looks like Luke though! Which is suppose is preferable to the Joker... ;-)
PhantomHobbit 2 years ago
Huh true THAT!!!!!!
Mark hamill is phenamonal
cooookie100 2 years ago
Stumbled on this and neat to hear and see "Luke" years later. Even if he shatters some of the "Movie Magic" for me.
CatpurrRobertaBobbi 2 years ago
Interesting.
McCaler 2 years ago
There needs to be an episode 7 made with Luke as a Jedi Master. Mark is so talented.
redenstein 2 years ago
Have you read Timothy Zahn's books? I recommend reading them or at leat the comic book versions. The story goes on in them. If there will ever be another sequel, it should be made of those books, with Luke as a Jedi Master, Leia as the head of the New Republic and things like that...
ranalea00 2 years ago
"Many years have I.. Ooo-doo-dooooo" LMAO!
Dmasterman 2 years ago
I just worked with this awesome actor at Comic Con 2009 in San Diego & he was the absolute best to host. He was all about the fans & their experience & making sure the kids had the best time while they were there. He signed a bunch of stuff for us in the booth & he made everyone in attendance feel welcomed. What a true professional & a man of integrity. Great job Mark, you're one of the best.
hwnjedi 2 years ago
I love ESB and Mark Hamill, too. Too hear Mark talk about the challenges he faced with filming makes brings a great insight to the film and him as an actor.
Swanofdreamers 2 years ago
ESB is based in Luke and in Mark's acting more than the other 2 films. I think that's why I like it so much, because he was enjoying it so much and did the job perfectly!
Like his acting in the duel with Vader when he was told all about the ``I am your father´´ thing just a moment before filming it and with David Prowse telling him some other thing.
AWESOME !!! Such a great actor
buscasololoesencial 2 years ago
I've always loved Mark Hamill and I've always loved ESB.
Never knew about all these problems he had in the movie but I always noticed how convincing he was talking to a puppet !!! He built up the whole movie.
buscasololoesencial 2 years ago
Mark Hamill = very talented actor
lucasfan18 2 years ago
great insight into one of the most recognizable movies on the planet. I never was a Star Wars die hard fan but when I watch those films, it is really special. cool characters, cool script and most of all means of putting it all on film. If it was made today everything would have been done in front of a blue screen with no emotions, nothing.....
Mark Hamill made film history.
nobiggie90 2 years ago
<3 Mark Hamill
mckota 2 years ago
Thanks for the link to this Cortlandt, that was great, I'm going to sub & watch your videos now!!
tallstevo 2 years ago
This is awesome, as is Mark Hamill. Plain and simple. Good job! :D
LannyOnasis 2 years ago
Mark Hamill is an amazing actor. His portrayal of the Joker in the Batman animated series was stunning. Thanks for this.
fuzzycabin 2 years ago
Nice WORK!
scosutherlandj 3 years ago
Mark Hamill is awesome.
Rcee01 3 years ago
@Rcee01 I am developing a documentary series, "Legends Of Film & Fantasy" with Bill Diamond Productions. There is much more of the Mark Hamill interview, coming soon. The current segment of this series is available on DVD - "THE AURORA MONSTERS" - see our website link above.
DUNGEONGHOULS13 1 year ago
Cool to get all those inside stories you would otherwise never hear.
Nice work! =]
EddyBergman 3 years ago
Great job as always Cortlandt and Dennis!! I loved learning all those little tidbits about Yoda. Mark's stories are hysterical.
I can't wait for the next documentary, the first one is still one of my favorites, I watch it all the time.
flashgordonboy9876 3 years ago
Is this filmed at Skywalker Sound?? The bookshelf looks familiar
hoth1138 3 years ago
No, we filmed this at Mark's guest cottage, at his home in CA.,
a year ago. Mark has been a great friend for about 30 years.
He hosts our new documentary, "Legends Of Film & Fantasy",
which benefits the non-profit "Witchs' Dungeon Movie Museum",
hope you enjoyed this brief segment from it.
Thanks - Cortlandt
DUNGEONGHOULS13 3 years ago
Yes, it was a great segment. Give Mark my best.
hoth1138 3 years ago
you guys are awesome !! love these bits. going to order your dvd's.
conanconquer 3 years ago
Wow! interesting document, thanks for the interview. It is always a luxury to be able to enjoy your works.
PolichinelaAzul 3 years ago
This is absolutely priceless.
ASAngelo 3 years ago
Thanks for the note Cortlandt! This interview is just great!! Weel shot, colurful and such a fantastic man.
Not only is it an insight to a fascinating point of view from Mr. Hamill. (Thanks from all of us Mark) - it is a insightful bit on acting without an unpredictable partner;) or with aesthetic techie mumbo going on.
What a fantastic attitude from everyone of you!
Good luck on the continued editing. One step at a time.
Greetings to Conneticut.
=)
yours,
A.S.Angelo
ASAngelo 3 years ago
What a wonderful piece of film history. 5 stars!
billysscreeningroom 3 years ago
Fantastic interview! I loved the opening, looked like Lost in Space. Can't wait for the full length version to be released! I shall make my calender for Fall 2009... Thanks you, Cortlandt Love your work! RAD
Radicalreels 3 years ago
Boy, you two did a great job, I had to put it in my favorites.
I guess I will be watching one of my Star Wars movies tonight (Thanks to you guys)
Well, 5 stars for the stars !
Your friend
Michael & BooDog
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(~)
^^^
Michael123BooDog 3 years ago
awesome video!!! I remember seeing and enjoying this back when you showed me around Halloween time. Very nice, cant wait for the dvd.
LordSatanOBoogie 3 years ago
Looks good! Mark Hamill rarely does interviews or tell Star Wars stories. For me, this is a MUST HAVE DVD. In just the few minutes talking about the Yoda puppet, I was hooked. Looking forward to this when it comes out!
savistomi 3 years ago
People will be thrilled when they see the final version of this. Most don't realize how difficult it is to film an interview and make it entertaining and fun.
Great job guys. Very well done.
jbart21 3 years ago
Great video, very interesting interview.
Glad you got the audio working on the upload this time it makes a great difference.
I look forward to more of these documentary interviews in the future. Well done to all concerned :)
Jagamp 3 years ago
Fantastic interview! The new documentary seems to be going really well.
Also loved the Introduction, reminded me of Monty Python.
paleman451 3 years ago