Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney Podcast

We present to you the entire AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON global press conference that took place on April 11th, 2015 on the Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank, CA. We had the opportunity to speak with Kevin Feige, Head of Marvel and Producer of AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON, as well as Director Joss Whedon.For good measure, the rest of the headlining cast was there as well. Check out this impressive list: · Robert Downey Jr (“Iron Man”) · Scarlett Johansson (“Black Widow”) · Chris Evans (“Captain America”) · Chris Hemsworth (“Thor”) · Mark Ruffalo (“The Hulk”) · Jeremy Renner (“Hawkeye”) · Cobie Smulders (“Maria Hill”) · Aaron Taylor Johnson (“Quicksilver”) · Elizabeth Olsen (“Scarlett Witch”) · James Spader (“Ultron”) · Paul Bettany (“Vision”) · Joss Whedon (Director) · Kevin Feige (Producer) I mean, they almost didn’t fit at the table! Be sure to check out Episode 75 of Skywalking Through Neverland for our audio review of AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON. 

Minutes after the STAR WARS CELEBRATION ended, an assembly of Skywalkers gathered to discuss the best moments of the convention.   This episode is packed with THE FORCE AWAKENS Trailer reactions (tears), Star Wars Celebration thoughts (and tears), Star Wars Rebels Season 2 Red Carpet Interviews (more tears), and even a word or two from Mary Franklin, Star Wars Celebration organizer-supreme!   Special thanks to our Debriefing Panel: Alan Sanborn, Robert (Bald Solo) Bapst, Tricia Barr, Geek Kay, Dave Skale, Joey Pittman, Matthew Clifton, Kevin Raidernerd Reitzel, David and Luann Manderville, Ryan Stampfli, Fernando Perez, Patty Hammond and Jeff Long.   And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan! Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts now available on TeePublic! Check them out HERE. Shopping AWESOME new Star Wars on HerUniverse?  Click here! Contact us: tweet! tweet! @SkywalkingPod Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube

Saturday, April 18th of Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2015 was Star Wars Rebels day! Star Wars Celebration hosted a public panel on the Celebration Stage titled “New Allies and New Villians" featuring the trailer to Star Wars Rebels Season 2. We were blown away with the addition of Ahsoka Tano and Captain Rex to the cast. Shortly after this morning panel, the media gathered for an hour-long Press Conference where we all were able to ask questions of the producers, directors and cast of Star Wars Rebels. Participants include: Dave Filoni (Executive Producer, Supervising Director), Simon Kinberg (Executive Producer), Freddie Prinze, Jr. (Kanan), Vanessa Marshall (Hera), Tiya Sircar (Sabine), Steve Blum (Zeb) and Taylor Gray (Ezra).  We have the press conference for you in it’s entirety. It’s fun to note that there were only 2 mics and everyone was fighting for them. Of course, Richard grabbed the mic - listen for his question around 48 minutes. And our own Fangils Going Rogue friend Tricia Barr got the final qu

The Star Wars Celebration Anaheim Podcast Stage! A glorious hive of Skywalkers & Tweetwalkers! We bring you our Interactive Fandom Adventure.   Joining us were Star Wars Artists Randy Martinez and Denise Vasquez. Loads of audience participation, games and lots of prizes. We played Pictionary with Star Wars Artists!! Rob Dehlinger composed a LIVE Skywalker Of The Week! And of course, a live podcast recording :) Stay tuned at the end of the show where you will hear a compilation of all the glorious music Rob Dehlinger has composed for Skywalking Through Neverland. Many thanks to our Sponsors and helpers, without which we could not have put on such an awesome show.   SPONSORS: Adventures by Daddy, Funko POP!, Rob Dehlinger, Randy Martinez, @Tomsy79, Joey Pittman, Gary Oransky of Fangirl TV, Roon Marchant, LEGOLAND CA, Chris Alexander - Star Wars Origami And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan! Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts now available on TeePublic! Check them out HERE. Shopping on HerUniverse?  Click he

Cris Macht, director of The Force Among Us and The Force Within Us, gives us the scoop on his NEW Star Wars reality show, REAL FANS OF THE SAGA. Watch out - they will be filming this at Star Wars Celebration! Jack and Holman Wang, creators of the adorable new books STAR WARS EPIC YARNS, talk about how much work and love went into creating them. You will be fascinated! Seeing a Marvel film in 3D is one thing, but seeing our favorite heroes LIVE is a whole new experience. Our Skywalking Through Neverland Rebel Spy and Ghost Host, Dave Skale, took his 17-year old niece to see Marvel Universe LIVE and they both weigh in on the event. Also on this episode: SWCA Podcast Stage Update (Interactive Fandom Adventure) Skywalker Shout-Outs Skywalker Of The Week And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan! Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts now available on TeePublic! Check them out HERE. Shopping on HerUniverse? Click here! Contact us: tweet! tweet! @SkywalkingPod Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and fo

On Episode 72 of Skywalking Through Neverland we talked with Victoria Sampson, ADR supervisor on Return Of The Jedi. As we learned in our discussion, Vickie had worked on countless major films with countless major stars. Some of her stories were unrelated to Star Wars and Disney but were so fascinating we wanted you to hear them, so this bonus content contains the stories that were cut out. So sit back and prepare to be entertained… Contact us: tweet! tweet! @SkywalkingPod Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube

This show features special guest, Victoria Sampson! She was the ADR supervisor on Return Of The Jedi, as well as COUNTLESS other films. We had an amazing conversation - you DO NOT want to miss this! We also talk with Star Wars Celebration newbie Bryn MacKinnon. She still had some questions about attending this life-altering event so we brought her on as the voice of all #SWCA first-timers. Also on this episode: SWCelebration Podcast Stage Update as we reveal more giveaways for our Interactive Fandom Adventure Cliff’s Notes Countdown Skywalker Shout-Outs Skywalker Of The Week And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan! Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts now available on TeePublic! Check them out HERE. Shopping on HerUniverse?  Click here! Contact us: tweet! tweet! @SkywalkingPod Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube

The last time you were at Disneyland did you happen to see The Walt Disney family crest on sleeping beauty's castle? Or the signs on the bathroom door? The devil is in the details, and Russell Flores has seen and documented them in his book, “Seen, Un-Seen Disneyland”. It’s fascinating, and he has many stories to tell. Star Wars artist Randy Martinez is back to tell us about his Star Wars Celebration print. And this time he is joined by by his girlfriend and renowned Star Wars artist herself, Denise Vasquez. You don't want to miss this because we reveal some details of our Interactive Fandom Adventure on the Podcast Stage. Guess who else is back? Our Fairy Pod(God?)Mother, Margaret Kerry! She flew in to help all of our Skywalkers with their questions in her ASK TINK segment. We also have our shout-outs and the Skywalker of the Week! And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan! Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts now available on TeePublic! Check them out HERE. SPONSOR: HerUniverse! We are so excited to welcome this

Star Wars Celebration is less than a month away! If you’ve never been to one before, or need a refresher, Skywalking Through Neverland has some convention tips for you! Richard and I have been to every domestic Star Wars Celebration since Celebration IV, and several other conventions in between. So sit back and let us help you skywalk with ease through your convention experience. Donald Wicks, one of our incredible Skywalkers, is starting his own podcast! Learn all about EndorCast, his new Rebel Legion cosplay podcast that just premiered. Also on this episode: Skywalking On TV Skywalker Shout-Outs Skywalker Of The Week And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan!   You can find the companion piece to the STAR WARS CELEBRATION SURVIVAL GUIDE HERE on AdventuresByDaddy.com where there are even more tips in written form. Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts now available on TeePublic for $14! Check them out HERE. NEW SPONSOR: HerUniverse! We are so excited to welcome this amazing company as a sponsor. Fans helping fans

It’s a BIRTHDAY episode! Not only is it Sarah’s birthday on March 10th, but our special guest Scott Allen's birthday is March 12th, the air date of this show. We had a great time talking with SCOTT ALLEN of the 501st Legion about all things ranging from starring in our fan film TPZ, the charity work he's done and being part of the fan generation working in the Star Wars universe. Disney Legend, Tinker Bell reference model and our official Podcast Fairy Godmother, MARGARET KERRY is back to talk about the new film, TINKER BELL AND THE LEGEND OF THE NEVERBEAST. She doles out her opinions and wisdom the way only Tinker Bell can! “Fly, yes. Land, no!” Right after wrapping our interview with Margaret Kerry, we learned that Harrison Ford violently crashed landed his vintage plane and was in critical condition. Oh no! We also learned that Harrison Ford just may be Wolverine in disguise, considering the MANY accidents and broken bones he’s weathered. “It’s not the years, it’s the mileage." Also on this episode: Birth

BONUS CONTENT with producer, writer, director Steven Smith. He goes into fascinating detail about his trip to SALZBURG, AUSTRIA with JULIE ANDREWS. Did he have Apple Strudel with the wondrous actress? Is her accent as enchanting as ever? We love this Behind-The-Scenes take of "A Sound Of A City: Julie Andrews Returns To Salzburg." Tweet! Tweet! @SkywalkingPod Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube

“The Hills Are Alive…” with Steven Smith! He is an Emmy-winning director, producer and writer who worked on one of the most comprehensive Star Wars documentaries ever called EMPIRE OF DREAMS. Such stories he has to tell with a few of our favorite people: George Lucas, John Williams, Steven Spielberg... He also has a project coming out on Sarah’s birthday, March 10th, that’s making her sing from the hilltops! On February 27th, we lost a great man, Leonard Nimoy. We will be talking to some folks who had a personal connection to Mr. Nimoy, including Andy Wolff of Creation Entertainment and Richard Arnold, research consultant on STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION and family friend of the Nimoys. Also on this episode: Skywalking To Celebration with Special Guest: ERIC GELLER of TheForce.net Skywalking On TV Skywalker Shout-Outs Skywalker Of The Week And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan! Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts now available on TeePublic! Only $14 starting March 6th at 10:00am PST. Check them out HERE. We

Hey Hey Ape fans! Join Richard and Mark as they discuss the 10th episode in the Planet Of The Apes TV series, "The Interrogation". In this episode which aired 11/15/1974, Pete is captured and taken to Central City where Urko (Orko?) meets with Zaius, who has a special "experiment" planned to get information from him with the aid of Wanda, a chimpanzee scientist, who has discovered a book from a time capsule from 1986 on how to brainwash humans. We also talk about meeting several of the Ape TV/movie actors and authors of the Planet Of The Apes: Evolution Of The Legend. Find out from Ron Harper himself if it's really pronounced Urko or Orko. And who are the lucky 3 winners of the Apes TV soundtrack, listen in and find out! Thank you once again to La-La Land Records for supplying us with those copies. Now, go Ape! If you would like to contact us you can: Email: Apestv@SkywalkingThroughNeverland.com Tweet: @Skywalkingpod Facebook: Talking Apes TV Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube Please share with other

Favorite 5’s! We asked you Skywalkers to help us decide on a Favorite 5 list, which will be revealed on this show! But there’s more! Richard and Sarah also have 2 more Favorite 5 Star Wars/Disney Lists to discuss: Fav 5 “rebirth” or character growth moment in Star Wars/Disney movies. Fav 5 Star Wars/Disney characters you’d want to invite to a Dinner Party. ??? SKYWALKER'S CHOICE ??? In our Point 5 Past Lightspeed segment we talk to the makers of STAR TREK WARS, Joshua Hoh and George Brightigam. These guys are making a new fan film that mashes up Star Wars and Star Trek. We'll talk with them about their film, their Kickstarter campaign and how weird it is that they're based about a 1/2 mile away from us here in Long Beach. Also on this episode: Skywalking On TV, OSCAR EDITION Cliff's Notes Countdown Skywalker Shout-Outs Skywalker Of The Week And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan. We love when you tweet at us during the show: @SkywalkingPod. And we love your feedback! Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneve

Nothing gets you in the mood for Valentine's Day more than love/hate relationships! Specifically STAR WARS' Han & Leia, and GONE WITH THE WIND's Scarlet O'Hara and Rhett Butler. Though very different movies, it's amazing the similarities between the relationships. Our special guest, FULL OF SITH's Bryan Young helps us dissect the movies and dive in to this discussion. Skywalking To Celebration - We talk with Skywalker Donald Wicks about what he is doing to get ready for the epicness that will be April 16-19 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Also on this episode: Skywalker Shout-Outs Skywalker Of The Week And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan. We love when you tweet at us during the show: @SkywalkingPod. And we love your feedback!Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.

Hey Hey Ape fans! I know we promised we were going to go into "The Interrogation" episode on this show, but we're going to take a break and talk with artist PAUL BATEMAN. For the Star Wars fans out there you may know him as Ralph McQuarrie's apprentice. (Monty Sanzo-tera we know you were looking forward to "The Interrogation" so don't worry it's coming.) We also want to remind everyone about our Planet Of The Apes TV soundtrack giveaway. La-La Land Records has graciously given us three copies to give away. We are giving 1 CD set to any new Likes on Facebook, we are giving away 2 CD sets to reviews on iTunes. If you've already 'liked' us or gave a review then you are automatically entered. The winner will be chosen midnight Monday 2/16 and announced on our 2/19 episode. And you will have until midnight on March 19 to claim your prize. If you don't claim your prize it will go to the next Ape. Come back to our next episode where we will not only go into "The Interrogation" episode but also tell you about the aut

Settle in with a nice, hot, steaming mug of coffee as we chat with fellow podcasters Dan Zehr and Cory Clubb from COFFEE WITH KENOBI! We delve into their Star Wars and Disney past, and then learn a LOT about STAR WARS IN THE CLASSROOM. These are great guys who examine and analyze the Star Wars saga through a critical lens on their show. MILES FROM TOMORROWLAND, a new Disney Junior show set in space, debuts February 6th. We talk with the creator and executive producer, Sascha Paladino, about his ideas and his journey to create Miles From Tomorrowland. Dave Parfitt from AdventuresByDaddy.com joins in to ask questions with a dad’s perspective. This year marks Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary! Skywalker Louella Laureola was one of the lucky few invited to attend the #Disneyland60 announcement on Main Street in the Park. Leaving no fan behind, she tells us all about her first-hand experience. Read about all the new reveals HERE. Also on this episode: Skywalking On TV Skywalker Shout-Outs Skywalker Of The Week And r

When we spoke with artist RANDY MARTINEZ, he had just put down the paintbrush and finished his STAR WARS CELEBRATION ANAHEIM limited edition art! We talk with him about his Star Wars, Marvel and upcoming SWCelebration artwork surprises. We also talk STRANGE MAGIC with Mark Oguschewitz. Mark is now reviewing films for AdventuresByDaddy.com and did not give Strange Magic a favorable review. WARNING: sparks may fly in this segment... Skywalking Through Neverland has been chosen for the Star Wars Celebration Podcast Stage!! We have a few details for all of you Skywalkers, as we prepare for our LIVE Stage Show. More Star Wars and Disney on TV! We’ve renamed this segment "Skywalking on TV,” since there are so many references. My favorite part about it? Rob Dehlinger’s NEW “Skywalking On TV” jingle! Listen up and tweet it out. Don’t forget to listen for your name in “Skywalker Shout-Outs!" And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan. We love when you tweet at us during the show: @SkywalkingPod. And we love your feedback! Sen

Hey Hey Ape fans! We are back with another great show. This apes episode, The Horse Race" aired 11/8/1974. Plot: In exchange for a condemned human's freedom, Alan agrees to race a horse that belongs to prefect Barlow against Urko’s horse (who has never won a race fairly). We last saw Barlow in the 2nd episode titled "The Gladiators.” (SPOILER - Urko takes off his helmet and there is no Pete backstory). TALKING APES TV GIVE-AWAY! La-La Land Records and 20th Century Fox present the remastered and expanded 2-CD SET of the original score from the 1974 television series PLANET OF THE APES, based on the famed sci-fi feature franchise. Renowned composer Lalo Schifrin, along with Earle Hagen and Richard LaSalle, bring the primal action and drama of the APES saga to orchestral life. Don't have it yet? Well, here's your chance. We are giving 1 CD set to any new Likes on Facebook, we are giving away 2 CD sets to reviews on iTunes. If you've already 'liked' us or gave a review then you are automatically entered. The winn

Star Wars + Disney + Running = the incredible Star Wars Half Marathon at Disneyland! Richard and I had an amazing time, and on this episode we'll give you our personal experiences, we'll hear from some runners just after we finished the Half Marathon, including Linda Hansen-Raj from FANgirlBlog and Dave Parfitt of AdventuresByDaddy.com. Read his Race Recap here. Then we go behind-the-scenes with Shannon Abeyta, runDisney event manager at Disneyland. Just what does it take to put on such a huge event!? Star Wars Celebration is right around the corner! In our segment "Skywalking To Celebration" we talk with our podcast composer, Rob Dehlinger, to see what he is doing to get ready for the big event. Also on this episode: Star Wars News Skywalker Shout-Outs Skywalker Of The Week We love when you tweet at us during the show: @SkywalkingPod. And we love your feedback! Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube