RFR headed up to the Pacific Northwest — specifically Humboldt County — for the Forest Moon Festival 2025, a celebration of the real‑world Endor shooting locations from Return of the Jedi. Yes, the actual woods where Ewoks once bonked stormtroopers on the head. Sacred ground.
We took the stage at Beachfront Park in Crescent City for a live podcast, joined by original ROTJ Ewok Kevin Thompson and our buddy, Fanboys director Kyle Newman. From there, it was a whirlwind of fans, cosplayers, and proud locals eager to share what it’s like living in a region that can legitimately say, “Oh yeah, the Ewoks lived here.”
You’ll hear from people who remember when Jedi was being filmed — and even contributed to it — along with those who simply love celebrating the legacy. We also uncover the answer to a very important question: which cast member from Return of the Jedi got pulled over for speeding? Because apparently even in a galaxy far, far away, nobody escapes traffic laws.
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