Pablo Hidalgo (Lucasfilm) – Part 2

If you thought Part 1 was epic—strap in. In the second half of our conversation with Pablo Hidalgo, Director of Franchise and Story at Lucasfilm, we go beyond “Star Wars” lore and into the heart of what makes a lifelong creative tick.

Pablo is one of the key architects behind the modern “Star Wars” galaxy. From vetting books, comics, and scripts to preserving continuity across decades of storytelling, his role keeps the galaxy far, far away on course.

In Part 2, Pablo opens up about his time embedded on the set of “Revenge of the Sith”, including how he landed a cameo in the opera scene (green robe and all). He also shares what it means to be a “story steward,” how trust was earned behind the scenes, and why passion—not planning—was the secret to his success.

Whether you're a fan of behind-the-scenes magic, filmmaking wisdom, or creative careers that don’t follow a straight line, this episode delivers.

And if you missed Part 1… trust us, you’ll want to go back.

Hit play and let’s make the jump to hyperspace—because the Force is strong with this one.

Pablo Hidalgo (Lucasfilm) – Part 1

Happy “Star Wars” Day! To celebrate May the 4th, we’re kicking off the Energis Podcast with a very special guest—Pablo Hidalgo, loremaster of a galaxy far, far away.

As the Director of Franchise and Story at Lucasfilm, Pablo has spent over two decades shaping and preserving the “Star Wars” galaxy. From advising top filmmakers on story accuracy to co-authoring essential “Star Wars” books, his fingerprints are on nearly every corner of the franchise.

In Part 1 of this exclusive two-part episode, Pablo shares how he went from passionate fan in Winnipeg to walking the halls of Skywalker Ranch. We dive into his early days, the wild story of his Lucasfilm job interview, and what it really means to be the “canon keeper” for one of the most beloved stories of all time.

So whether you're a lifelong fan or just love hearing how people turn passion into purpose—this one’s for you.

Hit play, and May the Force Be With You.

Energis Podcast Introduction

Forget the highlight reels. Welcome to the Energis Podcast—where the real stories live.

Hosted by Norma, an award-winning entertainment powerhouse, and Rich, a tech innovator with a knack for turning chaos into creativity, the Energis Podcast is about the grit behind the glory.

We’re having raw conversations with athletes, founders, artists, spiritual teachers, scientists—you name it. The ones who dared, fell flat, got back up, and built something bigger than themselves.

No fake motivation. No sugarcoated success stories. Just real, unfiltered journeys that light a fire under you.

If you’re ready to ditch the excuses, tap into your potential, and hear how the best actually get it done—you’re in the right place.

Energis Podcast isn’t here to just inspire you. We’re here to ignite you.