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oojason
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YouTube/Vimeo/etc. finds for Original Trilogy making-ofs, documentaries, promos, etc.
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17-Oct-2025, 8:36 AM

Slimy Piece of Worm-Ridden Filth - Life Inside Jabba the Hutt

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK4coAJDkyg - a 20 minute video from the The Filmumentaries Podcast youtube channel.
 

The blurb: 'Slimy Piece of Worm-Ridden Filth – Life Inside Jabba the Hutt

Step inside the galaxy’s most infamous gangster. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes story, puppeteer Toby Philpottl reveals what it was really like to bring Star Wars’ Jabba the Hutt to life in Return of the Jedi. From operating his massive arms and grotesque tongue, to syncing his dialogue and slime, discover the unbelievable teamwork it took to control one of cinema’s largest, most complex puppets.

Hear how Jabba was designed by Phil Tippett, built by Stuart Freeborn’s team, and performed by multiple hidden puppeteers including David Barclay and Mike Edmonds. Learn the secrets behind Jabba’s slimy drool, the infamous Leia scene, and even how a live frog became part of his revolting diet.

If you’ve ever wondered:

How many people were inside Jabba the Hutt?

What tricks made him look so alive on screen?

Why George Lucas was skeptical of the puppet?
This video has the answers.

This is Star Wars history told from inside Jabba’s belly.’