Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive

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165: SWCO - The Debriefing Apr 20, 2017

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Star Wars Celebration Orlando may be over, but we're still celebrating! Immediately after the convention, several Skywalkers met up to talk about their favorite moments, dissect the trailers and more.

Skywalkers:

Tricia Barr - @fangirlcantina
Matt Clifton - @FloridaFulcrum
Ryan Stampfli - @thearrowbreaker
Luann and David Manderville - @LuManderville & @dwmanderville
Melissa Villy - @JediLibrarian42
John Liang - @juanjohnjedi
Patty Hammond - @PattyBones2
BJ Priester - @RedPenofLex
Sandra Choute - @geekchic9

We dissected STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI trailer, the STAR WARS REBELS Season 4 trailer, the tear-jerking Star Wars 40th Anniversary panel and our various Podcast Stage panels. Who had 2 chance encounters with Dave Filoni? Who got to talk with Timothy Zahn for a full 15 minutes? How many Skywalkers graced the pre-show stage at Star Wars Celebration? These stories are a priceless account of our collective adventure through fandom.

Enjoy and be sure to tweet your #skywalkerselfie!

WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE)

5/4/17 - TBA in Santa Monica, CA. Details TBA!!

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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STAR WARS REBELS Season 4 Press Conference Apr 18, 2017

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On Saturday, April 15th of Star Wars Celebration Orlando, we were not only treated to an amazing Star Wars Rebels Season 4 panel, but also a Press Conference featuring Executive Producer Dave Filoni and his STAR WARS REBELS "family." This episode contains the entire audio from that press conference.

Talent Participating:

Dave Filoni - Executive Producer

Vanessa Marshall - voice of Hera

Steve Blum - voice of Zeb

Tiya Sircar - voice of Sabine

Taylor Gray - voice of Ezra Bridger

Fortunately we were all able to ask some fun questions and make Dave Filoni dance a jig. At around 12 minutes in Sarah asks her question about the white wolf we see in the STAR WARS REBELS Season 4 Trailer. The answer garners applause from the room. Click the player to listen!

Here are some highlights from the preceding STAR WARS REBELS panel at SWCO.

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164: ROGUE ONE'S Princess Leia - Ingvild Deila Apr 11, 2017

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Ingvild Deila, ROGUE ONE'S Princess Leia body double, actress and singer, is Skywalking Through Neverland this week in her Star Wars podcast debut! She is absolutely delightful as she tells us stories of pretending to be Luke Skywalker as a girl, what it was like to don the Princess Leia gown for ROGUE ONE, and many more behind-the-scenes goodies.

Enjoy and be sure to tweet your #skywalkerselfie!

WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE)

4/14/17: GALACTIC NIGHTS at Disney's Hollywood Studios. A one-night Star Wars celebration during Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Details Here

4/15/17: Podcast Stage! Skywalking Through 40 Years of Fandom.

4/16/17: Hoojib Hop and Skywalker Roundtable at Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Details Here

4/17/17: Skywalker Meet-up at Epcot. Details Here

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Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #13 with Randy Martinez Apr 10, 2017

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In this episode we look at 1978's Star Wars #13: 'DAY OF THE DRAGON LORDS!'. Is this a "filler episode"? Why is Chewbacca about to kill Luke Skywalker?? Randy Martinez gives us an update on his Star Wars Celebration Orlando official Art Show exclusive art. Richard, Sarah and Star Wars artist Randy Martinez dive into this classic Marvel Star Wars comic.

Title: "DAY OF THE DRAGON LORDS!"

Release Date: April 11, 1978

Writer: Archie Goodwin

Consulting Editor: Jim Shooter

Penciller: Carmine Infantino, Terry Austin

Cover Art: John Byrne

Synopsis: Luke Skywalker has been forced to join Governor Quarg's group in their battle against the Dragon Lords. Meanwhile aboard Crimson Jack's space cruiser, Han Solo is trying to talk his way out of trouble when Jack realizes that they have been duped into coming to Drexel. But Quarg's jamming equipment on the planet's surface causes a disruption on the space cruiser, which is enough of a diversion to allow Solo, Chewbacca, and Princess Leia Organa to escape in the Millennium Falcon to the surface below. The Falcon splashes onto the water covered surface of Drexel, right in the middle of an epic battle between Quarg's men and the Dragon Lords with Luke Skywalker caught right in the middle.

Join us as we review the story and get an artistic analysis from Randy Martinez. Learn more about Comic Book Legend and artist John Byrne. We then go over our favorite panel, favorite line and most un-Star Wars moment from this issue. We asked for your opinions on the cover art and you came through with some great feedback.

Have fun with us and may the classic comics be with you...

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163: Matt Busch and Lin Zy - Star Wars Celebration Artists Apr 06, 2017

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Matt Busch and Lin Zy have both been chosen to be official Star Wars Celebration Art Show Artists! While it's always fun talking with another married couple, it's especially exciting to talk to them both about their SWCO Art Show pieces, both of which spoke to Richard and Sarah in different ways. Lin Zy has a beautiful Japanese-inspired Ahsoka piece.

Matt Busch did a celebration of collectibles that looks like he went into Richard's bedroom as a kid growing up, and put it all on a massive painting.

Sarah and Richard delve into the music of Star Wars Rebels where we will look and listen to cues from Legacy of Mandalore and Secret Cargo. This leads to some pretty heavy debate over tragic vs. heroic, Sabine's connection to the Force, and much more.

Also on this episode:

Skywalker Story - Matt Clifton
Skywalker Shout-Outs

WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE)

4/14/17: GALACTIC NIGHTS at Disney's Hollywood Studios. A one-night Star Wars celebration during Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Details Here

4/15/17: Podcast Stage! Skywalking Through 40 Years of Fandom.

4/16/17: Hoojib Hop and Skywalker Roundtable at Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Details Here

4/17/17: Skywalker Meet-up at Epcot. Details Here

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162: A STAR WARS REBELS Double Feature: Best of Season 3 / Anticipating Season 4 Mar 29, 2017

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On March 25th, Star Wars Rebels season 3 aired its finale "Zero Hour". We invited Spencer Brinkerhoff III (StudiosB3) to join in our discussion of the episode, plus season 3 highlights and what we hope to see in season 4. This comprehensive look includes the climactic battle between old rivals, the return of many familiar faces, the center of the Force in Bendu... and Thrawn. If you want to see a video of our conversation, head to Spencer's YouTube!

It's been 3 months since the passing of Carrie Fisher and it still doesn't seem real. Last Saturday, March 25, the family hosted a Public Memorial in honor of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles. LaVonne Dominguez, friend of the show and member of LiningUp.net, was able to go and pay tribute to our beloved icons. She tells us all about the event.

Also on this episode:

NEW Podcast Stage time for Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Now 7:30-8:30 PM on Saturday, 4/15.
iTunes Reviews are interesting
Skywalker Shout-Outs and Skywalker of the Week.

WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE)

4/14/17: GALACTIC NIGHTS at Disney's Hollywood Studios. A one-night Star Wars celebration during Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Details Here

4/15/17: Podcast Stage! Skywalking Through 40 Years of Fandom.

4/16/17: Hoojib Hop and Skywalker Roundtable at Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Details Here

4/17/17: Skywalker Meet-up at Epcot. Details Here

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161: Talking TWIN SUNS Mar 23, 2017

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Lucasfilm screened "Twin Suns" and the Season 3 Finale of STAR WARS REBELS for a select few, including Skywalkers Donald Wicks (Rebel Legion) and Joey Pittman (Disney Universe Podcast). They join in a discussion of Twin Suns;, share their Lucasfilm experience and also share audio from the Q&A between Sam Witwer (Maul) and Dave Filoni (Overseer of Star Wars Everything). We will be sharing more of that Q&A next week, as some of it includes discussion on the Season Finale.

Also joining us is Tyler Westhause (Star Wars Podcast Alliance) to talk "Twin Suns" and his favorite Star Wars character: MAUL. I don't know if fans have ever been more split on a Star Wars Rebels episode. Richard and Sarah certainly were. We read several comments from Skywalkers, too. This is a full-on debate!

Also on this episode:

Star Wars Celebration Orlando Podcast Stage! STN has been selected as one of the podcasts who will take the stage. Join us Saturday, 4/15 10:30-11:30 AM!
Beauty and the Beast follow-up - Box Office, LeFou and a hilarious parody video by @RandyRainbow

https://youtu.be/ji5nOTjlVuA

Fandom Flashback: "Sprocket Systems - Distinctive by Design" where Ben Burtt describes the creation of Lightsaber SFX
ROGUE ONE Digital Copy Giveaway! Head here for details.

WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE)

4/14/17: GALACTIC NIGHTS at Disney's Hollywood Studios. A one-night Star Wars celebration during Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Details Here

4/15/17: Podcast Stage! Skywalking Through 40 Years of Fandom.

4/16/17: Hoojib Hop and Skywalker Roundtable at Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Details TBD

4/17/17: Skywalker Meet-up at Epcot. Details TBD

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160: Beauty and the Beast Press Event Mar 16, 2017

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Disney's live-action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST arrives in theaters on March 17th, and we have a treat for you - interviews with the entire cast, director and composer direct from the March 5th Los Angeles Press Junket! Emma Watson is delightful as she eloquently speaks on the character of Belle. Luke Evans (Gaston) and Josh Gad (LeFou) absolutely steal the show with their wit and song. Then Director Bill Condon and Composer Alan Menken teach us about storytelling and song-writing as they describe how they adapted this 300-year old story for live-action.

There are four new songs in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - we go through each to prime you for the movie. Le Fou as played by Josh Gad is the first overtly gay character in a Disney film, tune in to hear our thoughts on that. Emma Watson absolutely brings us to tears. Tune in to hear it all, including our thoughts on this film. If you'd rather read some of this, head over to my post on Adventures By Daddy.

On March 8th, we met Michael Giacchino!!!! Ben Acker and Ben Blacker put on a Book Launch "Join The Resistance" Variety Show at the Largo Theater in Los Angeles to celebrate the launch of the new middle grade Star Wars book: "Star Wars: Join The Resistance". Skywalkers Brian Sims and James Floyd joined us and we had an amazing time. The Variety Show had various acts headlined by various celebrities, including Weird Al Yankovic, Doug Benson (Doug Loves Movies), Matt Gourley (Superego; I Was There Too), Ahmed Best (Jar Jar Binks), Busy Philipps (Freaks & Geeks), Rogue One composer Michael Giacchino. Michael Giacchino may also have given Sarah a birthday message, thanks to Richard Woloski being a fantastic husband!!

Also on this episode:

Let's take a tour back through fandom as we look at an issue of the Star Wars fan club newsletter called Bantha Tracks.
Skywalking Shout-Outs and Skywalker of the Week
NEW SWCO Design now available!

WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE)

4/14/17: GALACTIC NIGHTS at Disney's Hollywood Studios. A one-night Star Wars celebration during Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Details Here

4/16/17: Hoojib Hop and Skywalker Roundtable at Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Details TBD

4/17/17: Skywalker Meet-up at Epcot. Details TBD

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Never Land on Alderaan!

159: TANGLED Before Ever After Mar 08, 2017

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Tangled Before Ever After, the new Disney Channel Movie, premieres March 10th - on Sarah's birthday! We prepare you for the movie and Tangled: The Series by bringing you to a Q&A with the series' Supervising Director Chris Sonnenburg and Supervising Producer Ben Balistreri. We attended this screening and Q & A on Monday, March 6th and have some GREAT stories to share as well as Behind the Scenes insight into Tangled The Series. Make sure to @followpascal on Instagram! Look closely, you just might see us ;)

Dale Wentland (Network 1901) has a new podcast series, Discovering Star Wars. We find it fascinating that a 33-year-old has NOT seen Star Wars. Dale showed it to him in chronological order starting with Episode 1, and then recorded each podcast episode after each film. It's fascinating to hear how perspectives change by removing nostalgia.

Also on this episode:

NEW SWCO Design now available!

A Skywalker Story from Amanda Bond and Gabriel Colbaugh
Skywalking Shout outs and Skywalker of the Week
Cliff's Notes Countdown

WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE)

4/14/17: GALACTIC NIGHTS at Disney's Hollywood Studios. A one-night Star Wars celebration during Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Details Here

4/16/17: Hoojib Hop and Skywalker Roundtable at Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Details TBD

4/17/17: Skywalker Meet-up at Magic Kingdom. Details TBD

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Never Land on Alderaan!

158: Star Wars Celebration Orlando SURVIVAL GUIDE, Part 2 Mar 02, 2017

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Part 2 of your Complete Survival Guide to Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 starts right here. This week we get the inside scoop as Elliot Hansen (DJ Elliot - Main Stage pre-show DJ) joins us to talk about his past experience and what we can all expect from the main Celebration Stage this year. He also shares with us some Behind-the-Scenes stories from previous years.

One of the most common questions we've been asked is, "what can we do with our kids at Celebration?" Patty Hammond (EverydayFangirl, Skywalking Through Neverland Facebook Admin) has done TONS of research and has plenty of advice for those of you with younglings.

Finally, Tyler Westhause (Star Wars Podcast Alliance) gives us an update on Drowning in Moonlight: A Carrie Fisher Tribute held on the first night of the convention - April 13th. Guests, prizes, charity and podcasters. Tickets available here.

Also on this week's episode:

Sarah debuts a NEW design celebrating Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Available right now, right here.
Richard and Sarah share stories and fond memories from Celebration IV through Star Wars Celebration Anaheim.
Skywalker Shout-Outs and Skywalker of the Week

WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE)

4/14/17: GALACTIC NIGHTS at Disney's Hollywood Studios. A one-night Star Wars celebration during Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Details Here

4/16/17: Hoojib Hop and Skywalker Roundtable at Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Details TBD

4/17/17: Skywalker Meet-up at Magic Kingdom. Details TBD

SUPPORT THE SHOW

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Join us every week on Periscope for a behind-the-scenes look at our show. We also bring you to Disneyland, Red Carpet Events and Theme Park Openings.

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