Taj Mahal and Stewart Copeland (of the Police). Taj is doing the "Ewoks" theme, and Stewart's doing the same for "Droids." Stuart's producing an LP. It'll have both "Ewoks" and "Droids" music on it. We asked them to write us songs with different themes, like a happy song, a celebration song, an on-the-road-to-adventure song, a work song. And, I think we got some very good music--terrific music. These two artists were a pleasure to work with. They're both the best.
We always wondered what producers do when their work premieres. Will you be watching on TV, September 7th?
I'd like to be on a tropical island. That's if my schedule would allow it. But, I don't think so. We have 26 half-hours and a one-hour prime time special to complete. So, if I'm here, I'll want to share that moment with my staff because we've all worked so hard-worked together.
Any thoughts on the public's reaction?
Well, we won't know until the fourth or fifth week if we're really a big hit. So, we'll wait and keep working. It's kind of bad luck to count your Emmy's and Top-40 hits before it all happens and I never do that. But, I think--let's put it this way--I think we have a good shot at having a success.
We couldn't agree more after viewing the first episode just back from Nelvana Ltd. The animation is of the high rich quality sought by its creators, and the characters did express the wide range of emotions desired. Those were two of the goals Herman faced. By all appearances, she met them and pushed beyond to (as she says) create something that will live in children's minds after they've finished watching the shows.
Miki Herman started her film career as a Fine Arts Major at the University of Minnesota. She completed her studies at San Francisco State University. Deciding that film was her "gig" because it combines all the fine arts, Herman moved to Los Angeles and worked for an educational/industrial film company. Studying at the American Film Institute in the evening, Miki came to the attention of the Associate Producer of Star Wars. She became his assistant on a temporary job. She eventually became the Production Assistant for the Second Unit for Star Wars, George Lucas' assistant in post-production, and events/media liaison after the film was released. Herman went on to be the Special Effects Coordinator at ILM for Empire, and Jedi Unit Production Manager for the Forest Moon of Endor scenes. Miki Herman has been with Lucasfilm Ltd. since 1977.
