Ever wonder who keeps child actors in line on massive movie sets? Or how iconic franchises like Star Wars and Harry Potter come to life behind the scenes?
This week on Back to Pop, we pull back the curtain with Hollywood legend Mark Marshall – the unsung hero behind some of your favorite childhood films. From his accidental start as Steven Spielberg’s assistant to wrangling the iconic cast of The Goonies and working on the first Harry Potter film, Mark’s four-decade career has touched every corner of pop culture.
Join us for untold stories about:
•His unexpected journey from movie theater projectionist to Spielberg’s right-hand man
•The chaotic magic of managing The Goonies’ young cast
•Behind-the-scenes challenges of working with a real orca on Free Willy
•Witnessing the Harry Potter phenomenon from ground zero
•How filmmaking has evolved from the analog era to today’s digital landscape
Whether you’re a film buff, aspiring filmmaker, or just love hearing Hollywood secrets, this episode reveals how movie magic really happens – from someone who helped create it.
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Mark Marshall - Veteran Hollywood producer, cast wrangler, and behind-the-scenes mastermind whose career spans four decades of iconic films including The Goonies, Free Willy, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
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Back to Pop uncovers the hidden legends behind your favorite pop culture moments, one extraordinary story at a time.
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