Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive

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238: Bruce Vilanch, Hollywood Writer Feb 16, 2019

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Bruce Vilanch, Hollywood writer, has so many credits we can't list them all! He's written for the Academy Awards, Grammy's, Tony's and People's Choice Awards. Bruce is also a 6x Emmy Winner, has played Edna Turnblad in Hairspray, been a square in Hollywood Squares, was in the film Ice Pirates, wrote The Paul Lynde Halloween Special, has had major contributions in the Comic Relief charities, and was a writer for The Star Wars Holiday Special! Now he's skywalking through Neverland to tell us amazing stories about his experience!

On Valentine's week we also celebrate our LOVE of JOHN WILLIAMS. If you were program director at a concert of John Williams' music, which 10 tracks would you choose? We asked ourselves and our Skywalkers this question.

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Walt Disney Studios gave us a sneak peak of the live-action Aladdin, and a blue Will Smith...uh...I mean, a Genie….I think. So we talk about that.

And Howard the Duck is BACK and animated! Marvel is dropping 4 new adult animated series on Hulu, including Howard the Duck, and Richard is excited!

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237: Bryce Eller as Darth Vader, Part 2 Feb 04, 2019

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We continue our exclusive, deep-dive discussion with Bryce Eller! This week he tells amazing stories of being Darth Vader at the 1978 Academy Awards, putting his footprints in cement at the famous Mann's Chinese Theater, and so much more. Bryce (who used to go by Kermit Eller) was also on the Donny and Marie show and shares his experience.

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GALAXY'S EDGE NEWS! Did you know there will be several tie-in publications to Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland and Walt Disney World? We discuss the new Marvel comic, several books and even a Galaxy's Edge Cookbook! Blue milk, anyone?
2018 Oscar nominations have been announced, and we discuss any noms related to Star Wars, Disney or Marvel.
Shanghai Disneyland is getting ZOOTOPIA! Time to start trip-planning...

236: Bryce Eller is Darth Vader Jan 23, 2019

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Part 1 of our exclusive, deep-dive discussion with Bryce Eller! He is the man inside Darth Vader. In the 70's and 80's, whenever we saw Darth Vader on TV or making live appearances, Bryce (who used to go by Kermit Eller) was the man. And now he is making his Star Wars podcast debut with us, on Richard's 50th birthday episode!!! Get ready for some amazing stories.

It took years to track down Bryce Eller, and this discussion was made possible by our new Skywalking Bounty Hunter, Shamim Dana! He joins us to discuss his Star Wars fandom and the 1000's of autographs he's collected since 1996.

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235: Bobby Porter - From Ape to Ewok Jan 15, 2019

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Our conversation with actor/stunt double, Bobby Porter, is one for the pop culturists. Bobby shares stories of working on Revenge of the Jedi, Newsies and Battle for the Planet of the Apes! Bobby also worked as a stunt double for Eliot (E.T.), John Connor (Terminator 2), Young Bruce Wayne (Dark Knight Returns), Young Freddy Krueger (Nightmare on Elm Street 5) and so many more. Don't miss the heart-warming story he tells about working with Robin Williams on Jumanji.

With so much Star Wars Resistance news, it's time to catch up with the series! The Mid-Season Trailer got us really excited about the show again, and starwars.com just announced there will be a Season 2 in Fall of 2019. (Our Resistance Flyby episodes have ended, but we will still share some thoughts about particular episodes on Skywalking Through Neverland). On this episode we discuss "Secrets and Holograms" and "Station Theta Black." The mid-season begins on the Disney Channel on Sunday 1/13, and so we'll finish out this show talking about the new trailer.

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234: Skywalking Through 2018 and Beyond Jan 03, 2019

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Happy New Year! It's time to gather all of our Skywalkers, and take a look back on the highs, lows and surprises of 2018, and what we are looking forward to in a Galactic 2019! From Infinity War to SOLO, Timeless and #CloneWarsSaved, we cover it all. Most importantly, what's your hashtag for 2018??

We recorded this episode live, and share input from many of you Skywalkers as you watched and wrote responses. So let's give each other a collective fandom Wookiee Hug and look back on this crazy year.

Links We Reference on this Episode

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233: Mary Poppins Returns, Y'all! Dec 24, 2018

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Mary Poppins Returns, y'all, and it's time to dive into this Disney film with our review and experiences!! Martin Keeler (Fantha Tracks) joins us to discuss Mary Poppins Returns, as well as his experience at the London Premiere where he and his family walked alongside Meryl Streep. They also saw many other celebrities, including Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Martin shares a hot tip on how to walk the Red Carpet right!

I share my experience from the Los Angeles press conference, including quotes from Director Rob Marshall, as well as Emily Blunt asking my about my outfit!

This IS the Holiday Season, and this year there's no Star Wars movie in theaters (*gasp*)! So we sing a little song entitled "12 Days of No Star Wars in December (What To Do??)" Please enjoy and have a HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!!

Mary Poppins Returns Press Conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBe4T5FHbmU Links We Reference on this Episode

Check out our podcast episode of Step In Time where we discuss the original 1964 Mary Poppins with voice actor Stephen Stanton
Sarah's Mary Poppins Returns Review
Sarah's Mary Poppins Returns Press Conference Piece

232: Dare To Dream Dec 12, 2018

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Our friend and Ewok Adventure actor Eric Walker is back to debut his new Star Wars-inspired single, "Dare To Dream in a Galaxy Far Far Away". The song comes out on Tuesday, 12/18, anywhere you buy digital media, but Eric is debuting it here first! The inspirational message of the song carries through in our discussion.

We are also very excited to have Andrew Osborne on the show. He is the creator and producer of a new play premiering in Hollywood, CA on 12/13 called Special, which is a reimagining of the making of The Star Wars Holiday Special. Read on for more info on where you can meet us to watch!

Instagram Holiday Giveaway

You could win a Toy Story Alien Holiday Popcorn Bucket from Disneyland! Head to Instagram to enter.

12/30/18 - Skywalker Holiday Meet-Up

It's live theater all about The Star Wars Holiday Special! Let's all gather together and celebrate the holiday, The Holiday Special and each other right before the new year. We will see the 5pm show and then head to dinner afterwards.

Tickets are available at a special discount rate to Skywalkers - $15 with the Discount Code "STN" on December 30th only!

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Our very first Skywalking Force Exclusive episode came out in October! Richard and I sat down to watch the kooky, funny, crazy HOCUS POCUS and recorded a commentary! It is available to certain levels of the Skywalking Force, and we hope you enjoy! Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force right here.

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Star Wars Resistance Flyby: "Synara's Score" and "The Platform Classic" Nov 30, 2018

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All Wings Report In for this STAR WARS RESISTANCE FLYBY Double Feature of "Synara's Score" and "The Platform Classic"! This week, we discuss S1 E08 and E09. Tam gets a backstory and has a heart to heart with Synara. We learn Yeager has a brother who he hasn't seen in years, and we discover why.

Richard calls out Creature Appearances, I talk about musical moments and silence. We also share our first thoughts, questions raised by the episode and our favorite moments.

"Synara's Score"

Air Date: 11/11/18 Directed by Bosco Ing Written by Gavin Hignight

The Colossus tracking system is down which makes them defenseless against an impending pirate attack. Synara, who's has been working undercover for her pirate gang, informs them that now is the time! To end future pirate raids, capt. Doza reaches out to the First Order to entertain their offer...

Kaz and the gang have to work at top speed to repair and load in their defenses. But when Tam risks her life to save Synara, she may doubt her allegiance to the pirates.

"The Platform Classic"

Air Date: 11/25/18 Directed by Steward Lee Written by Kevin Burke and Chris Doc Wyatt

An upcoming race, The Platform Classic, reunites Jarek Yeager with his estranged brother, Marcus "Speedstar" - who needs to win to pay off his debt to the Guavian Death Gang. Along the way we find out a little more of Yeager's lost family.

What did you think? We'd love to know in the comments below, or find us on social media (links on the right side widgets of this page)!

Fly-BYE for now, Skywalkers.

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Ralph Breaks the Internet Instagram Giveaway https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqs6Iw4giAL/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet Disneyland Resort Meet-Up on 12/4

We will be Skywalking through the Festival of Holidays at DCA on 12/4/18! Join us from 6-8pm at the entrance to Festival of the Holidays and we will have fun eating and drinking around the Booths that make up the event. May it be Secret Squirrel free!! We hope to see you there, Skywalkers! Shout-out to the Mandervillians, as they are the reason for this event!

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231: Ralph Breaks The Internet Nov 29, 2018

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Wreck-It Ralph breaks into our RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET episode! We talk all about him, Vanellope, Disney princesses, C-3PO, stormtroopers and more in our spoiler-filled discussion. Then we take you to the press conference we attended and hear from the cast and crew including Sarah Silverman, John C. Reilly and directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston.

Also on this episode:

Ralph Breaks the Internet Instagram Giveaway https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqs6Iw4giAL/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet Stan Lee

We remember this amazing man, and Richard tells his story about meeting Stan at the Who Wants To Be A Superhero auditions.

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

New ride names and a NEW JOHN WILLIAMS SCORE for the land! At D23's Destination D, Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek revealed the names of the two attractions for Galaxy's Edge when it opens at Disneyland next summer and at the Walt Disney World Resort in fall 2019. "Millenium Falcon: Smuggler's Run" and "Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance". If there's anything Lucasfilm can't resist, it's colons!!

Disneyland Resort Meet-Up on 12/4

SUPPORT THE SHOW

Our very first Skywalking Force Exclusive episode came out in October! Richard and I sat down to watch the kooky, funny, crazy HOCUS POCUS and recorded a commentary! It is available to certain levels of the Skywalking Force, and we hope you enjoy! This month we are working on both exclusive audio and video of our trip taking in Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort. Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force right here.

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230: The Star Wars Holiday Special 40th Anniversary Salute! Nov 21, 2018

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Celebrate a day of peace and a day of harmony with the 40th Anniversary of The Star Wars Holiday Special!

We give our reasons to be thankful for this timestamped 1970's gem with guests Tom Spina (Tom Spina Designs and Regal Robot) and SKot Kirkwood (creator of the newly revamped website, StarWarsHolidaySpecial.com). I love when we have such energetic and enthusiastic guests!

The fires ravaging California are affecting a great number of people, including Matthew Jacobs. He is an Air Force veteran, huge Star Wars fan, and has just lost everything in the fires that have been blazing throughout the state. Steve Baldwin (Wretched Hive Podcast) encourages you to head to GoFundMe to help a fellow Star Wars fan.

Giveaway: Holiday Disneyland Gifts

We were just at Disneyland for the first day of Holiday Time at the Parks, and we picked up some holiday-themed gifts! We've already completed a Holiday Giveaway for our Skywalking Force, and there are two remaining Holiday items! Stay tuned to our Instagram for public Giveaways of the much sought-after Toy Story Alien popcorn bucket and an amazing Mickey-antlered, light-up holiday baseball cap!

Disneyland Resort Meet-Up on 12/4

We will be Skywalking through the Festival of Holidays at DCA on 12/4/18! Join us from 7-9pm at the entrance to Festival of the Holidays and we will have fun eating and drinking around the Booths that make up the event. May it be Secret Squirrel free!! We hope to see you there, Skywalkers! Shout-out to the Mandervillians, as they are the reason for this event!

SUPPORT THE SHOW

Our very first Skywalking Force Exclusive episode came out in October! Richard and I sat down to watch the kooky, funny, crazy HOCUS POCUS and recorded a commentary! It is available to certain levels of the Skywalking Force, and we hope you enjoy! This month we are working on both exclusive audio and video of our trip taking in Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort. Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force right here.

Shop Star Wars Shoes at Po-Zu!

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Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts at TeePublic! Check them out HERE.