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DESCRIPTION: We’re back for part two of this special Light the Fuselage epic with “Top Gun: Maverick” editor Eddie Hamilton. This week, he talks about approximating the look of Tony Scott’s original “Top Gun” (and how they had to stay away from the HD remaster), we go in-depth on the introductory bar scene in “Maverick” and discuss what went into the big scene with Val Kilmer. Plus learn what Chris Lebenzon and Stephen Mirrione contributed to the final edit. Released June 17th, 2022.

SHOW NOTES: In the interview Eddie talks about how they wanted to match the look of the sunset filters that Tony Scott used in the original “Top Gun.” Here are some screenshots from the 1986 movie, courtesy of ShotDeck...

We also discuss in detail the bar scene that introduces a lot of the characters. Here’s a behind-the-scenes pic of director Joseph Kosinski on set with the actors for that scene...