Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney Podcast

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 Skywa

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

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 Black

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

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 Sa

Heading to Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017? Wondering what to expect or need a refresher? We have Part 1 of your complete Survival Guide to SWCO on this week’s episode. We have Part 1 of your complete Survival Guide to SWCO on this week’s episode. List-Master Matt Clifton (Fandom Podcast Network) has tons of tips. What to pack, your plan of attack, what to buy, what not to buy and how to prepare. Between the three of us we have decades of Con experience, advice and tips to share with you. We also have Celebration newbies! Michael Moriarty (Home One Hangout) and Stephen Stanton contest winner John Liang (DeeperBlue.com) are here to tell us how they are feeling going to their very first Celebration convention. Also on this episode: Beauty and the Beast Limited Time Experiences arriving at Disneyland on 2/24/17. A French Taverne overlay, merchandise, special food and...GASTON. Skywalking Through Neverland is now available on iHeartRadio! Ask Alexa on your Amazon Echo to play Skywalking Through Neverland. Hea

Imagine trekking to Tatooine - visiting those same sand dunes used for Jabba’s Sail Barge and Sarlacc Battle in Return Of The Jedi. Then hunkering down under the stars that evening to watch Return Of The Jedi surrounded by those same dunes. Would you say you’re in Star Wars heaven? Well, we thought so! Last week we headed to the Imperial Sand Dunes in Buttercup Valley, CA for their now-annual “Discover the Desert Star Wars Event.” We recap the day with Jawa James (Starwars.com / ClubJade) and Margaret Mays. There’s also a great interview with the three organizers of the event: Kris Haugh (501st, Rebel Legion, Mando Mercs), Carla Teeters (Imperial Valley Film Commission / United Desert Gateway), Michelle Puckett (Bureau of Land Management). They tell us about what it takes to put this on and give us a sneak peek to what they have planned next year. Jocasta Drew Kaplan (Star Wars Maven) and Sarah take on Catalyst to tell how the book enhances and rounds out characters and situations in Rogue One: A Star Wars St

Mark Newbold (JediNews UK / Radio 1138 / starwars.com) and Jennifer Landa (YouTube / ForceCenter Podcast) join Richard and Sarah this week to give their expert opinions on how to get involved in the Star Wars Fan Community. We’ve been asked several times about this, so we asked on these great guests since they have such a rich, varied history between them. It’s Harry Potter wands vs. Star Wars lightsabers!! Teresa Delgado (Fangirls Going Rogue / Star Wars Bookworms / Disney Vault Talk) helps us delve into the similarities and differences of wand-lore vs. lightsaber kyber crystals, the origin story of the Darksaber vs. the Elder Wand, and so much more. If, for some reason, you are not familiar with the Harry Potter-verse you may want to com back to this one since there will be spoilers. Also on this episode: TANGLED: THE SERIES - update on release date and the NEW Disney Channel Original Movie, TANGLED BEFORE EVER AFTER, releasing on March 10th - Sarah’s birthday! Head here for more info. STAR WARS Special

"At last! Beyond The Movie! Beyond the Galaxy!” reads the cover of each issue of the Marvel Star Wars comics from 1977 and beyond. Richard, Sarah and Star Wars artist Randy Martinez dive into these classic Marvel Star Wars comics from the 1970’s and 1980’s. In this episode we look at Star Wars #12: ’DOOMWORLD!’ Well, this comic MUST be good because the title is in all caps! There’s also a ROGUE ONE reference, and you will have to help us settle a big debate on just which Star Destroyer appears in this comic. Title: "DOOMWORLD!" Release Date: March 14, 1978 Writer: Archie Goodwin Consulting Editor: Jim Shooter Penciller: Carmine Infantino, Terry Austin Synopsis: Luke Skywalker, C-3PO and R2-D2 are still stranded on the water world Drexel. However they are caught in the middle of a battle between the sea-dragons, one ridden by a Dragon Lord; and hydra craft piloted by Governor Quarg's scavengers. The combatants are battling for the prize of Luke's wrecked ship, as anything mechanical is a rare commodity on this

The Darksaber. Star Wars Rebels “Trials of the Darksaber” focused on the origin story to this one-of-a-kind lightsaber and Sabine’s connection. Jocasta Drew Kaplan joins us to remind us all of the history of the Darksaber from STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS to Comic Books and on up through the latest STAR WARS REBELS episode. Along the way we talk about the events in “Trials of the Darksaber”. Pianist Tom Ameen is back with us to talk about his new Disney inspired album, “Dreams Come True”. With songs from “Beauty and the Beast” to “Candle on the Water” and even “Seize The Day” from Newsies, what’s not to love!? Ladies and Gentleman, we have a title!!! Star Wars: Episode VIII THE LAST JEDI. But what does it mean?? Tyler Westhause (starwars.com / Star Wars Podcast Alliance) joins us to weigh in on the implications of this new development. Also on this episode: HerUniverse has a brand new website, some new clothing designs and a NEW announcement. Could a “HisUniverse” be coming in 2017? Listen to find out. 2017 Os

How many times have you watched a Star Wars films and thought, “I wonder where that prop or costume piece ended up?” The answer is most likely Gus Lopez’s amazing STAR WARS Collection. Each day, he posts a “Daily Grail” on Facebook, showing off one piece of his collection at a time. We were fascinated to learn the stories behind the original Death Star, Emperor Palpatine’s yellow contact lenses, costume notes and size measurements for the Hutt-slayer Leia costume and SO MUCH MORE. Photos of his entire collection here. The Star Wars Half Marathon at Disneyland (1/13-1/15/17) was good for getting together with Skywalkers, but bad for our muscles! We recap the weekend with Russell Flores (author of Seen, Unseen Disneyland book series). The Rebel Challenge may have kicked our butts, but we had an awesome Skywalker meet-up to celebrate the weekend and Richard’s birthday. Also on this episode: Skywalker Shout-outs and Skywalker of the Week WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE) 4/14/17: GALACTIC NIGHTS at Disney's Holly

Former Imagineer Mark Eades joins us to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of STAR TOURS. He was the media producer and casting director for this attraction when it was first designed for Disneyland back in the 1980’s. Because Mark was there from the very start, he has lots of great stories about Anthony Daniels, Pee-Wee Herman, a famous backstage bathroom and a unique perspective of the upcoming Star Wars Land! Our fairy-podmother, Margaret Kerry (Original Tinker-Bell animator’s model) is back in her Ask Tink segment, doling out advice and wisdom for all of our Skywalkers. We reveal more details about our Skywalking Podcast Disney cruise this September. Join us for a Halloween On The High Seas cruise! Email Randy Crane at cruise@storiesofthemegic.com for questions and info. Also on this episode: ROGUE ONE: The Ultimate Visual Guide - we review and reveal some fun facts in this amazing coffee table book written by Pablo Hidalgo and illustrated by Kemp Remillard. Shop here. Donald Wicks shares a Skywalker story.

Happy New Year Skywalkers! We welcome 2017 by taking a step back and revisiting our high points and low points of 2016 fandom with a few podcast friends. What surprised us in 2016? What was a personal highlight? What was the most controversial moment in fandom? First up, Bryan Young (Full Of Sith / Big Shiny Robot) joins us and we get into a discussion on Star Wars podcasters playing nice. Then Mark Daniel (Star Wars Celebration and Disney Parks stage host) brings some laughs and life to the show, discussing highs and lows at the Disney Parks and his own extraordinary experiences hosting Star Wars Celebration Europe and Disney Parks Blog Live Videos. Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rogue / FANGirl Blog) must now be called a regular! She has been a staple at every one of our year-end retrospectives and this one is no exception. She brings a great fangirl perspective into the mix. Then Tyler Westhause (Star Wars Podcast Alliance) rounds out our quartet with a millenial’s perspective on Star Wars fandom. He even tri

To Us, She’s Royalty. Please join us as we celebrate the life of the princess, the author, and the woman who paved the way for little girls everywhere to become their own heroes: Carrie Fisher. Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rogue / FANGirl Blog) joins us in one of the hardest things we’ve ever had to record. However, in talking through her life and sharing memories and clips, we found solace. We hope you do too. Then, we get into an amazing discussion behind-the-scenes of ROGUE ONE with David Collins (Star Wars Oxygen / Star Wars Celebration Host / Additional voices on The Force Awakens & Rogue One). Whether he is hosting red carpet events, voicing imperials, co-hosting Star Wars Oxygen or adding to his own family, he always makes time to stop by. We put out the word to our Facebook group asking if our Skywalkers had questions for David, and they had so many that we decided to turn it over to them! Enjoy a lively chat recorded before December 27th. Also on this episode: Skywalker Shout-Outs A very special

Our ROGUE ONE coverage continues LIVE from the place where Star Wars began: The TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX (formerly known as Mann’s Chinese Theatre). Immediately after our screening on 12/15, we sat down with an amazing roundtable of Skywalkers, including our friends from The Star Wars Underworld Podcast. We found a spot on the patio outside of the theater that was secret squirrel free! Skywalkers included: Dominic Jones (STAR WARS UNDERWORLD) Chris Seekel (STAR WARS UNDERWORLD) Ben Hart  (STAR WARS UNDERWORLD/Intergalactic Peace Coalition) Patrick (KPFK Geek Radio) Zack Arnold (KPFK Geek Radio) Brian Sims Nancy Steinman @mithraldesigns Chris Alexander (Author, Star Wars Origami) Dave Skale (Ghost Host) Ric Peralta (LiningUp.net) Lecie Rompage (LiningUp.net) WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE) September 17-22, 2017: Skywalking HALLOWEEN ON THE HIGH SEAS Disney Cruise! To get more info, go to storiesofthemagic.com/cruisequote and click on the orange "Get a Quote" button in the upper left to get a free, no obligat

Senior Writer at Entertainment Weekly, Anthony Breznican, joins us for ROGUE ONE release week! He gives us some behind-the-scenes details on more ROGUE ONE coverage coming out in the next week. We also discuss whether or not the film is appropriate for kids and some thoughts on discussion points with your family after the film. And if you're asking ‘does he give us an exclusive in our discussion?’ Well listen in for details! If you were watching starwars.com’s ROGUE ONE World Premiere live-stream, you probably saw some familiar faces like Gareth Edwards, Felicity Jones, Alan Tudyk and Donald Wicks. That’s right! Donald Wicks (Rebel Legion & STN Admin) was able to attend the ROGUE ONE World Premiere Red Carpet, Screening and After Party at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood on 12/10/16 as Jek Porkins. What an experience! He tells us all about it. Also on this episode: WINNERS ANNOUNCED of 4 $25 Fandango Gift Cards Skywalker Shout-Outs, including a lovely poem by @lifestoydept WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIF

Happy Holidays, Skywalkers! We have a gift for you: Rob Dehlinger (Our Podcast Composer & Musician) joins us as we delve into the 1980 Star Wars Christmas Album: “Christmas In The Stars!” by Meco. Whether you had this as a kid or if this is your first exposure, we promise a great time. We check out each musical piece, from “Bells, Bells Bells” to “What Can You Get A Wookiee For Christmas (When He Already Owns A Comb?)” Then we dig into the history of the album and Fun Facts. Jon Bon Jovi, anyone? All we can say is “You’re Welcome” ;) and... NeverLand on Alderaan!   SUPPORT THE SHOW Buy your ROGUE ONE Tickets through our Fandango Link and enter to WIN $25 Fandango Gift Cards! CONTACT US tweet! tweet! @SkywalkingPod. We have a Facebook Group. Follow Skywalkingpod on SnapChat. 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. Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook. If yo

Skywalker Ranch and Lucasfilm in San Francisco hosted the ROGUE ONE Global Press Event, and Tricia Barr (FANgirl Blog / Fangirls Going Rogue) joins us to share stories about her fantastic experience. The footage, the stars, the swag, the teasing! She also clears up some naysayers on Kathleen Kennedy’s recent comments on female filmmakers.  Did everyone see Spaceship Earth at Epcot transform before our eyes into the Death Star? In case you didn’t we will give  you the rundown of what Star Wars attractions are coming to the Disney Parks in Florida this year and next!    Also on this episode: 2017 Grammy nominees are IN and John Williams with THE FORCE AWAKENS soundtrack album are among them! The Monkee’s Riu Chi CONTEST WINNER announced! Who won all that Rancho Obi-Wan swag? Star Wars on TV - Felicity Jones on Ellen delivers a few unexpectedly funny ROGUE ONE lines Skywalker Shout-outs and Skywalker of the Week Stay tuned within the week for a SPECIAL EPISODE of STN celebrating the only STAR WARS holiday albu

In our Countdown to ROGUE ONE, we discuss the current State of Star Wars Podcasting with special guests Bobby Roberts (former host on Full Of Sith) and Tyler Westhause (Star Wars Podcast Alliance FB Group Creator/Admin, formerly of RebelForce Radio). Both have great insights to recent shake-ups in the podcasting world. What do you want to hear in a Star Wars podcast? Why is there always drama with groups of people? How has podcasting influenced you in a positive way? So many thought-provoking questions. It's always good to take a step back and look at this outlaw medium of podcasting, the “wild west” of media still in its infancy. Ric Peralta (LiningUp.net) is back to give us more breaking details on the ROGUE ONE line at TCL Chinese Theater IMAX in Hollywood. Star Wars fans are flying in from all over the globe to see this film at the birthplace of Star Wars. Join us, contribute to charity, and be a part of the family. Also on this episode: Michael Talon’s incredibly creative poem, “‘Twas the Night Before R

Craig Miller, former head of fan relations at Lucasfilm and ancillary producer, is back to give more insider info on The Star Wars Holiday Special. He tells us about how the small production kept growing to promote the stars of CBS and other fun-facts. We also talk about the 1976 MidAmeriCon WorldCon where Star Wars had its first panel and exhibit featuring the first actual props and costumes from STAR WARS. Cut to: 40 years later and the staff that organized that presentation is back to replicate that same panel. MOANA is Walt Disney Animation’s next film releasing on 11/23. Now just what is Moana’s pet rooster’s name?? Hei Hei!!! Let’s dive into a review with Mark Oguschewitz (Talking Apes TV) about this gorgeous film. Also on this episode: Sarah’s Parents (Peter and Norma Heitman) try their hand at Star Wars Trivia Star Wars on TV - Carrie Fisher Skywalker Shout-Outs and Skywalker of the Week WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE) September 17-22, 2017: Skywalking HALLOWEEN ON THE HIGH SEAS Disney Cruise! To