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Episode 90: Skywalking Through D23 Expo (part 2) Aug 26, 2015

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Our D23 Expo 2015 Recap, Part 2!! This one is chock full of all the interviews we teased in Part 1. While wandering around the Expo, we happened upon some amazing discussions with amazing people, and this episode is all about sharing those moments with you.

Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano on STAR WARS: REBELS)
- All about her NEW HerUniverse THE FORCE AWAKENS clothing line and a possible HisUniverse? (14:20)
Kevin Kiner (composer, STAR WARS: REBELS)
- His best D23 Expo experience, his favorite John Williams theme and some great music theory discussion on different composer’s approach to film scoring. I’m gonna add a #fangirlflail here :) (24:22)
Randy Thornton (Disney Music Historian)
- Hunt for Hoojibs! Randy worked on the re-release of the Star Wars Read-Alongs! He’s also a HUGE Star Wars fan and he told us what it was like to work with the voice of Darth Vader himself, James Earl Jones. (39:54)
Joey Caporaso (Disney Imagineer)
- Shanghai Disneyland - the castle! the culture! How they approached creating a Disney Park in a different country. Fascinating. (1:01:50)

Also on this episode:

Things We Want To Share
- runDisney Star Wars Half Marathon - DARK SIDE at Walt Disney World!! Skywalker Meet-up, anyone?? (4:33)
- Star Trek Symphony - It was a dream come true to watch J.J. Abrams’ STAR TREK (2009) while a symphony played Michael Giacchino’s amazing score. Here’s our report! (9:11)
Skywalker Shout-Outs (1:13:08)
Skywalker of the Week (1:13:08)

WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE)

9/3/15: Moderating DK Publishing's FORCE FRIDAY Book Tour Kick-off with Star Wars authors! San Diego, CA Event Details

1/16/16: Star Wars Half Marathon Birthday Meet-Up at the Disneyland Resort! Anaheim, CA Event Details

12/26-12/30/2015: Let's watch THE FORCE AWAKENS together at Downtown Disney in Anaheim!

4/14-4/17/2016: Star Wars Half Marathon Meet-up at Walt Disney World!

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Episode 89: Skywalking Through D23 Expo (Part 1) Aug 20, 2015

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Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls - our D23 Expo 2015 Recap!! SUPERSIZE, Part 1. You’ve been waiting patiently…and it’s here! Just like Star Wars Celebration, we gathered together a group of Skywalkers on Sunday, right after the close of the Expo for an immediate debriefing of the weekend. Randy Crane from Stories Of The Magic podcast, Josh Kelley and Lauren Correia happily joined in. Kevin Liell of Norse Legion had some amazing stories to share about his GREEN ROOM experience hobnobbing with George Lucas, Johnny Depp and Dick Van Dyke!

We also have another popular Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics segment with Star Wars Artist Randy Martinez, and perhaps Comedian and Star Wars Artist Denise Vasquez will share her opinion on the (interesting? disturbing?) Star Wars Pin-Up Special by Howard Chaykin seen at the back of 1977’s Issue #3. Check it out:

We still have sooooo many more interviews to share with you from D23 Expo, so stay tuned for our D23 Recap, Part 2. We interviewed Disney Imagineers, Kevin Kiner, Ashley Eckstein, and Randy Thornton (Disney Music Historian!).

MEET-UPS

9/3/15: Moderating DK Publishing's FORCE FRIDAY Book Tour Kick-off with Star Wars authors! San Diego, CA Event Details

1/16/16: Star Wars Half Marathon Birthday Meet-Up at the Disneyland Resort! Anaheim, CA Event Details

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Episode 88: Jedi Training Academy's Oldest Padawan Aug 13, 2015

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Roads. Where we’re going, we don’t need roads...

We need lightsabers!!

In Episode 88 (which totally has me thinking Back To The Future, if you can’t tell from listening to the first 20 seconds) we talk with Matt Cox - the first and only adult to participate in the Jedi Training Academy at Disneyland. He may be visually impaired, but that didn’t stop Matt from infiltrating the Jedi Training Academy at the 2015 Friends Of The Magic Meet-Up! (Matt hosts the podcast, Brunch With The Brits) Matt also proposed to his girlfriend Maria at Disneyland, and both stories have us reaching for our tissues. (15:44)

We also have another Classic Marvel Star Wars Comic segment with Star Wars artist Randy Martinez , this time we look at issue #2 of the film adaptation from April 1978. No hoojibs yet, but we LOVE discussing the comics from 3 points of view: the nostalgic, the artistic and the newbie. (53:03)

Also on this episode:

Things We Want To Share - FORCE FRIDAY event with Star Wars authors! Richard and I tapped to moderate! Listen in for all the juicy details. (10:46)
Cliff’s Notes Countdown (5:14)
Skywalker Shout-outs (47:54)
Skywalker Of The Week (34:00)

And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan!

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Episode 87: D23 Expo Surprises Revealed! Aug 06, 2015

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Jeffrey Epstein, D23 Expo Spokesperson, joins us to reveal NEW exciting Star Wars and Lucasfilm-related panels and happenings at the D23 Expo. He confirms that the maker himself, George Lucas, will be in attendance, and whets our appetites for the Disney Archives Exhibit. We can’t wait!! (13:12)

Do you remember your first visit to a Disney Park? Re-live those memories as we talk with Georgia Davis - she visited Disneyland for her very first time on Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary. (41:57)

Stephen Howard of RoqooDepot.com reviews Star Wars Podcasts every week, so we invited him on the show as our Point 5 Past Lightspeed Super Fan! (59:16)

Also on this episode:

Things We Want To Share -
- Sarah: Disneyland buys MORE land across the street. Speculation for expansion runs wild!!
- Richard: Darth Vader bears a striking resemblance to the first-ever costumed super villain in a 1938 serial. (6:11)
Skywalker Shout-outs (34:00)
Skywalker Of The Week (34:00)

And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan!

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Step In Time: THE LOVE BUG with Stephen Stanton Aug 04, 2015

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beep! beep! It’s Herbie, THE LOVE BUG!

Let’s step back in time to 1968 and reminisce about the little car that could. Richard and Sarah of Skywalking Through Neverland are joined again by our special guest host - voice of Grand Moff Tarkin, Sleepy in Disney’s 7D, and Lord Henry Mystic himself - Stephen Stanton! (The Grand Moff might even make a cameo in this episode…)

From our favorite Love Bug moments, dated dialogue and the whole Herbie legacy, we cover it all. So buckle up and Step In Time!

STEP IN TIME: Remembering Disney's Matinee Movies is a NEW monthly 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.

Original music composed by Rob Dehlinger

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Episode 86: Lining Up for The Force Awakens! Jul 29, 2015

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Imagine seeing The Force Awakens at the iconic Mann’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Do you want to join the line for this experience? On this week’s show, we talk with Ric Peralta, one of the organizers for LiningUp.Net which is the group that will be “curating" the Hollywood line for The Force Awakens in December, all in the name of charity. Incidentally he is the father of Eliza Peralta who was on Episode 83 a few weeks back and STILL holds the secret as to who voices Chopper on STAR WARS REBELS. (37:19)

Also on this week’s episode:

ASK TINK: Our Fairy Podmother Margaret Kerry, animator’s model of Walt Disney’s Tinker Bell, is back! Did she answer your burning question? (1:18:28)
FRIENDS OF THE MAGIC: Paul Barrie from Window To The Magic fills us in on this year's Friends Of The Magic (8/7-8/9) BONUS: Paul Barrie's incredible 7-month wait-loss journey, walking through Disneyland. (4:38)
D23 EXPO STAR WARS NEWS AND MERCHANDISE: Sorcerer Mickey Droid! D-Tech Me! Disney Infinity 3.0! (24:19)
SKYWALKING TO TOMORROWLAND: How different was Tomorrowland in the 1960’s? Dave Skale is back with another edition of The History of Tomorrowland to tell us all about Adventure Through Inner Space, Carousel of Progress, The People Mover and more. Expect some sound clips from the time period, thanks to DisneyChris.com. (1:27:36)
Skywalker Of The Week (1:10:15)
Skywalker Shout-Outs
Interesting Fact Of The Week

And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan!

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Episode 85: The Great Amy Schumer / Star Wars Debate Jul 23, 2015

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A lawyer, Amy Schumer and an @icecoldpenguin walk into a bar…

Sounds like the setup to a hilarious punchline, right? Well, find out what happens when you listen this week! We roll up our sleeves and get into the great Amy Schumer / GQ / Star Wars debate. For such a topic with so many points of view, we couldn't do it alone! Our friend Teresa Delgado of Fangirls Going Rogue joined us to tell us her story of her tweet seen ‘round the world and STN consultant Dave Skale helps us see both sides of the issue. (19:22)

But with so many legal questions swirling around the fandomverse , we took the conversation one step further and called copyright attorney, Andrew Skale from Mintz Levin to help us figure out what defense GQ and Amy Schumer would have if Disney unleashed their legion of lawyers! (1:05:31)

How does ANT-MAN stack up to the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? We review the film spoiler-free with Kevin RaiderNerd, owner of Spartan Phoenix Movie Blog where you can find reviews on a wide variety of films. (1:24:34)

Also on this week’s episode:

Disneyland's 60th Anniversary review with Russ Flores - July 17, 2015 (6:36)
Skywalker Of The Week (6:36)
Skywalker Shout-Outs (6:36)

And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan!

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Skywalking Through SDCC 2015 and Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics Jul 16, 2015

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Star Wars dominates San Diego Comic-Con 2015! From Behind-The-Scenes footage to Harrison Ford positively GUSHING about THE FORCE AWAKENS to a Star Wars Concert for the fans, JJ and KK could do no wrong. Skywalkers Kai Charles and Margaret Mays attended and had LOTS to report, including what it was like to actually be IN that panel. We touch on the HerUniverse Fashion Show, the Disney Infinity 3.0 Pop-Up Shop and what it was like to see grown men fighting to get a toy that will be readily available in a little over a month. (14:13)

We debut our NEW segment, Skywalking Through Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics where we will be discussing every issue of the original Star Wars comics with Star Wars artist (and now Marvel Comic Cover Artist) Randy Martinez. He also gives us a run-down of his and Denise Vasquez’s time at SDCC. AND their encounter with J.J. Abrams!! (1:32:29)

Russell Flores, author of SEEN, UNSEEN DISNEYLAND is rolling out his NEW book, MORE SEEN, UNSEEN DISNEYLAND. It is absolutely amazing and we talk with him about sights, sounds and smells you don’t often notice at Disneyland. (1:14:38)

Also on this week’s episode:

El Capitan Theater Review - Dolby Atmos & Dolby Vision INSIDE OUT screening (4:28)
D23 Expo News - George Lucas to be named a Disney Legend! (8:33)
Skywalker Of The Week (1:08:26)
Skywalker Shout-Outs featuring Hyperspace Theories, Who Shot First and The Deucecast Movie Show (1:08:26)

And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan!

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Step In Time: MARY POPPINS Jul 08, 2015

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Welcome to our first episode of STEP IN TIME: Remembering Disney's Matinee Movies. This is a NEW monthly spin-off show where we look back at the Disney live-action films of yesteryear. For our special inaugural episode, Richard and Sarah of Skywalking Through Neverland are joined by a special guest host - voice of Grand Moff Tarkin, Sleepy in Disney’s 7D, and Lord Henry Mystic himself - STEPHEN STANTON!

So let’s start off this new show with a BOOM and take a fun look at the 1964 Disney classic, MARY POPPINS. From our favorite moments and characters to personal stories that resonate from Mary Poppins, we cover it all. So c’mon - let’s go fly a kite and take a listen together!

Original music composed by Rob Dehlinger

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Episode 83: Winks, Nods and Easter Eggs in Star Wars Rebels Jul 02, 2015

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Time to get the scoop on the secret behind the voice of Chopper in Star Wars Rebels! There is one little girl who was told this coveted information by Dave Filoni while on stage at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim. We have Eliza Peralta here and we're going to ask her ourselves. Will we learn the secret??!? (01:22:23)

Speaking of Star Wars Rebels, the Season 2 premiere, “Siege Of Lothal" just aired, and we discuss the nods, winks and Easter Eggs with Jeff Roney of the Once Upon A Time Fan Podcast. Sarah also discusses the nods and winks within the soundtrack. It’s a tiny “Star Wars Oxygen”-style analysis. (20:42)

Catching up with our Star Wars Celebration Anaheim interviews, we talk with Steve Gawley, model maker of the Star Wars saga. He spoke with us for quite awhile and we learned a lot! (01:14:09)

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