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Step In Time: PETE'S DRAGON Aug 17, 2017

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We're stepping back in time to talk PETE'S DRAGON (1977) with Anthony Fox (MousePire Podcast). Along the way we compare and contrast with 2016's PETE'S DRAGON and marvel at what made it past the censors in the 1970's. Several listeners wrote in with their comments and memories of the film.

Fun Fact: Jim Dale (who plays Dr. Terminus) reads all the Harry Potter U.S. versions of the audio books and he is incredible. Lends new credibility to the Dr. Terminus of PETE'S DRAGON.

If you've never seen it or haven't watched in awhile, here's a plot refresher:

Pete is a nine-year-old orphan who escaped from his brutal adoptive parents, and now wanders the New England coast with his only friend - a cartoon dragon named Elliott. They find a new home in Passamaquoddy, Maine, and live with Nora, a lighthouse keeper, and her father, Lampie. All is not well in this little fishing town when the shady Dr. Terminus shows up and wants to cut Elliott up and sell for medicinal purposes. And non-stop hilarity ensues!

STEP IN TIME: Remembering Disney's Matinee Movies is a spin-off show where we look back at the Disney live-action films of yesteryear. If you are already subscribed to Skywalking Through Neverland - do nothing! This show will appear in your feed. Have fun reminicing with us.

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180: James Arnold Taylor is Skywalking through Neverland Aug 10, 2017

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James Arnold Taylor (voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Fred Flintstone, Spider-Man, Ratchet and hundreds more) is not talking to just himself today, he's Skywalking through Neverland with us! JAT's YouTube Channel has been blowing up the charts with awesome shows like Clone Wars Conversations, Ask JAT & JAT Vlog, and he's here to tell us all about them. The amazing voice actor was feeling chatty so there may just be some exciting **EXCLUSIVE REVEALS**! **read in a deep, announcery voice** Disney's upcoming live-action feature Aladdin just got some controversial casting news: Naomi Scott is playing Jasmine, Aladdin went to Mena Massoud and Will Smith is playing the Genie. Swara Salih (Beltway Banthas Podcast) has thoughts about both Jasmine and Aladdin's casting and how that might affect casting choices in the future. Please share your opinions about the casting in the comments. Also on this episode:

Fandom Highlight from Alan R. Ryan (Ausfans Radio Network)
Skywalking Shout-outs
Skywalker of the Week

WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE)

9/1/17: John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl! Join us from 5:30-7:00 for a picnic before the concert at Picnic Area 14. September 17-22, 2017: Skywalking HALLOWEEN ON THE HIGH SEAS Disney Cruise! 9/27/17: Skywalking to Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland! Details Here

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179: Can You Tell Me How To Get To MARK HAMILL DR.? Aug 03, 2017

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Mark Hamill gets an honorary street, Michael Kramer (The LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures composer) stops by to chat and we say a fond farewell to Imagineer Marty Sklar.

Skywalker and photographer Brian Sims brings us exclusive audio and his first-hand account of Mark Hamill receiving his honorary street name in San Diego on "Mark Hamill Day" - July 30, 2017. Brian was able to ask Mark Hamill a question face-to-face!

We are so excited to celebrate the release of Season 2 of LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures with a very special interview - Emmy-nominated composer Michael Kramer! Does Grabala have a leitmotif? What Easter eggs from John Williams' original Star Wars scores will we hear in the TV show? Michael Kramer and Sarah try to sign major and minor chords - it's just an entertaining interview.

Russ Flores (author Seen, Unseen Disneyland) is back! Though this time for a sad reason - he has come to commemorate the life of Imagineer Marty Sklar. Head of Imagineering, creator and contributor of all Disney theme parks around the world, this man is a legend. Luckily, Russ has met him several times and shares fond memories.

WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE)

9/1/17: John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl! Join us from 5:30-7:00 for a picnic before the concert at Picnic Area 14.

September 17-22, 2017: Skywalking HALLOWEEN ON THE HIGH SEAS Disney Cruise!

9/27/17: Skywalking to Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland! Details Here

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178: Tom Hodges Star Wars Dream Park vs. Galaxy's Edge Jul 27, 2017

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Star Wars Artist Tom Hodges (HodgesArt) joins us to discuss his Star Wars Land "Dream Park" concept that he illustrated for 2010's Star Wars Celebration 5 and how that compares to the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! We also talk more D23 Expo, including great coverage of the Animation and Live Action Panels as Tom is a HUGE Star Wars / Disney fan. He describes the Wreck-It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet scene just beautifully. Russell Flores (author of Seen, Unseen Disneyland) joins us at the Expo and he updates us on his books and explains how he became the go-to guy for trending cosplayers at D23 Expo. Just as we were talking about the Big Thunder Mountain costume that won the Costume Masquerade Contest, Tina Elliot, the cosplayer who wore that costume just happened to be walking by! Check out her Instagram for costume pics.

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177: Skywalking Through D23 Expo 2017, Part 1 Jul 20, 2017

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D23 Expo 2017. We were there and we bring you personal experiences, Imagineer interviews and amazing sound bytes from panels and roundtables we recorded throughout the weekend, all on 6 hours sleep! Here is what to expect on this episode:

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and the Star Wars Hotel discussion with Donald Wicks (Rebel Legion, Endor Base), Roxanne Wicks, Shawn "Obi-Shawn" Crosby (Krypton Radio) and Anya Valdez (Rebel Legion, Sunrider Base).
Michael Giacchino inducted into the Rebel Legion by Donald, Obi-Shawn and Anya and our ensuing discussion on this amazing composer.
Imagineer Interview with Chris Beatty on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and what we can expect once we enter this amazing place.
Tangled: The Series Panel - 15 minutes with Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Jeremy Jordan and Eden Espinoza.
Disney Legends Ceremony 2017 - Stan Lee and Mark Hamill sound bytes

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176: Forces of Destiny Comprehensive Breakdown Jul 13, 2017

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Journey through Star Wars: Forces of Destiny with Johnamarie Macias (The Wookiee Gunner / Rebels Chat / Galactic Fashion)! This is a comprehensive breakdown of these bite-sized morsels of Star Wars 2D animated goodness, from animation to story. Sabine and Leia, Ahsoka and Padme, Rey and BB-8, what's not to love?

Before we dive into these episodes, we play a few highlights from the Heroines of Star Wars panel at Star Wars Celebration Orlando - the panel where Forces of Destiny was first introduced. This panel featured Dave Filoni, Ashley Eckstein, Tiya Sircar and surprise appearance by Daisy Ridley herself.

Also on this episode:

Yub Dub Challenge - winner revealed!
D23 Expo - Meet-ups and plans
- Friday 6/14: 8:30pm at the fountain outside the Convention Center, Mousetalgia will be having a meet-up and we will be there!
- Lining up: Friday and Saturday mornings Richard and I will be in line. Message us for an impromptu meeting!
- Sunday 6/16: 11am-12pm at the Disney Music Emporium Booth, Michael Giacchino will be signing. We will be hovering around there.

NEW LISTENER SEGMENT - FANDOM HIGHLIGHTS

We want to invite you to join in on upcoming episodes! What do you think pushed Star Wars or Disney fandom to another level or new direction? It could be a film release, TV debut, toy/collectible, event, game, etc. And then, what personal angle do you have with it? Please record and send to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com. Or email us and we can schedule a time to record. These should be anywhere from 1-3 minutes.

WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE)

9/1/17: John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl! Join us from 5:30-7:00 for a picnic before the concert at Picnic Area 14.

September 17-22, 2017: Skywalking HALLOWEEN ON THE HIGH SEAS Disney Cruise! To get more info, email Randy Crane at cruise@storiesofthemegic.com to get a free, no obligation quote. You're not committing to anything, just getting information with that request. In the Comments section mention "Skywalking Through Neverland" so Randy Crane knows you want to be part of our group.

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175: Inside LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures with Bob Roth & Bill Motz Jul 06, 2017

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LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures Season 2 is coming, and we are delighted to have special guests Bob Roth and Bill Motz, the creators of the show, for a really fun discussion. We'll be talking about what's to come in this second season which premieres July 31 on Disney XD. I don't want to give anything away but it is a Hoojib-tastic conversation.

The first episode of Season 2 for LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures aired 6/17/2017, so we review "Trouble on Tibalt". What did you think of MOC, The Arrowhead, and our Freemaker friends?

Also on this episode:

Fandom Highlight - Blast Points Podcast: Jason Gibner and Gabe Bott
Yub Dub Challenge - guess the movie, scene and language.
Skywalker of the Week and Skywalker Shout-Outs

NEW LISTENER SEGMENT - FANDOM HIGHLIGHTS

WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE)

9/1/17: John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl! Join us from 5:30-7:00 for a picnic before the concert at Picnic Area 14.

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174: Skywalking through the Clone Wars Micro-Series Jun 29, 2017

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MINI-SERIES CONTINUED - We discuss Genndy Tartakovsky's STAR WARS: CLONE WARS micro-series as part of our lead-up to FORCES OF DESTINY. We are joined by our book reviewer, Jocasta Drew (Drew Kaplan of StarWarsMaven.info) and Skywalker Nitzan Harel for a great discussion on Part 2 of this ground-breaking animated series. (Part 1 can be found here) Padme's snow bunny outfit, Asajj Ventress' death(??) and Mace Windu's ability to wield the Force.

Father's Day garnered two exciting experiences we want to recap!

A visit to Walt's Barn resulted in an interview with legendary Imagineer Bob Gurr (Autopia, Haunted Mansion, Matterhorn, the Monorail). Walt's Barn is a historical building that's free to visit on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month in Griffith Park. You can ride the train, rub elbows with Disney legends including our Fairy Podmother Margaret Kerry, and see where Walt Disney himself used to shave, live and work.
We finally experienced Trials on Tatooine in IMAX VR at the IMAX VR Centre in Los Angeles. Yes! We got to hold virtual lightsabers and it was awesome!

NEW LISTENER SEGMENT - FANDOM HIGHLIGHTS

Dave Parfitt (Adventures By Daddy) joins us to share his Fandom Highlight.

WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE)

9/1/17: John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl! Join us from 5:30-7:00 for a picnic before the concert at Picnic Area 14.

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173: I. Am. Speed. CARS 3 Jun 21, 2017

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CARS 3 rolled out on June 16th, 2017, so we called on the BIGGEST Cars fan we know - Teresa Delgado (Disney Vault Talk / Fangirls Going Rogue)!! She also happens to be a latina from Texas, eerily similar to Cristela Alonzo (voice of Cruz Ramirez). So we have thoughts and feelings about the messages of this film.

The Cars 3 coverage continues as we bring you amazing insight from the Cars 3 Press Conference Richard and Sarah attended in Anaheim last week. Teresa also joins us for this enlightening segment, in which Cristela Alonzo becomes a star and Kerry Washington sums up the film in a candid sentence. Who cries during a Press Conference? Teresa does!

Things We Want To Share: Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle - Universal Studios Hollywood. Richard and Sarah attended a preview of this projection light show, and describe the experience. We also talk with the Senior Director of Entertainment Production, Stephen Siercks on the making of this experience. How much involvement did John Williams have? Find out!

Also on this episode:

Skywalking Shout-Outs
Skywalker of the Week

WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE)

9/1/17: John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl! Join us from 5:30-7:00 for a picnic before the concert at Picnic Area 14.

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FULL AUDIO: CARS 3 Press Conference Jun 19, 2017

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Here is the complete audio from CARS 3 Press Conference featuring the producer, director and cast. On June 10th, Walt Disney Studios and Pixar held the Global Press Conference at the Anaheim Convention Center. Featuring Owen Wilson (voice of "Lightning McQueen"), Armie Hammer (voice of "Jackson Storm"), Cristela Alonzo (voice of "Cruz Ramirez"), Kerry Washington (voice of "Natalie Certain"), CARS 3 Director Brian Fee, CARS 3 Producer Kevin Reher. The 2nd panel consisted of the Director and Producer again, plus Nathan Fillion (voice of "Sterling"), Lea DeLaria (voice of "Miss Fritter"), Isiah Whitlock Jr. (voice of "River Scott") and Larry the Cable Guy (voice of "Mater").

SPOILER ALERT: They discuss aspects of the plot, including the ending.

Links to our in-depth coverage of CARS 3

Richard's CARS 3 REVIEW: http://www.adventuresbydaddy.com/2017/06/16/cars-3-is-a-rev-ving-good-time-cars-3-review/
Sarah's CARS 3 Press Conference write-up: http://www.adventuresbydaddy.com/2017/06/14/cristela-alonzo-cars-3/

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