Star Wars Resistance Flyby: "Synara's Score" and "The Platform Classic"
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
Release Date: 11/30/2018
522: Coca-Cola x Star Wars REFRESH YOUR GALAXY
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
Star Wars and Coca-Cola go back as far as the original film releases in 1977 for their collectible posters and drinking glasses. Now Coca-Cola and Star Wars join forces once again with the new promotion - “Refresh Your Galaxy!”. There are new cans and bottles with beautiful red, white, and black Star Wars character art, and a new commercial filled with Easter eggs (you know how much we love easter eggs!). We invited ’s Mike Celestino (Who’s the Bossk?) and Rebekah Moseley to join us as we deep dive for a commercial commentary and the announcement press event held at...
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521: Early Days of Ridiculous Star Wars Rumors
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
Are you ready to hear some ridiculous Star Wars rumors from the early ‘70’s and ‘80’s? Things like Luke, Han & Chewbacca warping through time to fight in the Clone Wars, and Darth Bane appearing in the prequels played by Christopher Walken!? There are so many fun rumors planted by our friend Craig Miller - the mastermind of early rumors working at Lucasfilm. This episode is recorded from a panel we hosted at LosCon 2022. Up until now it was just available for the Skywalking Force, now we will share it with the world. Joining us on the panel was Kevin Toft and Max...
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520: JAWS at 50!
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
We waited 50 years to the date that JAWS premiered (June 20, 1975) to put out this episode. We celebrate this anniversary with special guest Mike Celestino ( / podcast) by sharing our personal stories and fun facts of the film’s legacy. From JAWS music (da-DUM!) to merchandise (who wore the Shark costume that Halloween?), behind-the-scenes tidbits (who is this “Bruce” the shark was named after?) and YOUR personal experiences with this special film. Everyone has a JAWS story. What’s yours? TODAY in Star Wars History 6/17/1986 39 years ago… ...
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519: Anna Graves - Voice Acting Stories from THE CLONE WARS
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
Voice actress Anna Graves IS Duchess Satine, and she joins Richard and Sarah to share stories from THE CLONE WARS recording sessions. We are so excited to welcome her to Skywalking Through Neverland!! Our conversation covered so many topics. How did Anna and James Arnold Taylor develop their chemistry between Obi-Wan and Satine? How did Dave Filoni run the recording sessions? Who was the voice of Maul during *that* fateful episode for Satine? How would Anna voice her very own Ewok? Anna also voices Teckla Minnau, Jedi Masters Tiplar & Tiplee from THE CLONE WARS, and Princess Leia in Disney...
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518: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #54 "STARFIRE RISING"
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This episode marks the HALFWAY point in the original Classic Marvel Star Wars series that ran from 1977-1986! We break down Issue 54: “STARFIRE RISING” from September 1981, which serves as a continuation of repurposed JOHN CARTER, WARLORD OF MARS artwork created for the cancelled comic series. Not wanting to waste unused artwork which was done by the same artists as the Star Wars series, was brought in to write a new Star Wars story based on that existing art. Then adapted art to fit these issues 53 and 54, and Viola you have new Star Wars! We are not sure why this issue...
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517: James Kahn - My Jedi Memoir
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
We are very excited to have back on the show James Kahn, author of the New York Times best-selling Return of the Jedi novelization. Also on his resume - he has resuscitated a dying extraterrestrial (E.T.) and saved many humans as an ER doctor IRL. Kahn’s writing career blossomed from writing the novelizations of Goonies, Poltergeist, and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, to writing on TV shows Melrose Place, Star Trek: Voyager & a sitcom E/R with actor George Clooney (NOT ER!). James just released , an autobiography that uses the hero’s journey in his Jedi...
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516: ANDOR S2 Finale Breakdown with Christopher Sean
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
, voice of Kazuda Xiono from Star Wars Resistance, joins us to discuss this last and final arc of Andor Season 2. In particular, we discuss character motivations and scenes, such as Dedra’s gleeful confrontation with Luthen, Krennic’s brutally weird interrogation of Dedra, and Cassian’s subtle nod to the Force healer as he takes his final walk into Rogue One. Christopher also gives us insight into the audition process for Star Wars Resistance, and what he brought to the character - you may even hear Kaz’s voice! He also shared a great story about recording in person with Oscar...
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515: THUNDERBOLTS* Breakdown & Review
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
THUNDERBOLTS* was just released on May 2nd, and Richard and Sarah are excited to break down this movie! We get into details such as character relationships and history, our expectations vs. reality, any nitpicks, and why this film is the INSIDE OUT 2 of the Marvel universe. And what about Bob? How does he fit in, and what did we think of his character and possible relationship with Yelena?? We are happy to say that the film is off to a strong start at the box office. Over the weekend it grossed $74 million, and it currently has an 88% Fresh rating with critics at Rotten...
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514: Comic Con Revolution - Behind-the-Scenes with David Nieves
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
Convention season is now in full swing. Next up - (CCR)! Programming director David Nieves joins us to discuss what goes into putting on a pop culture convention. What were our first convention experiences? San Diego Comic Con was first for some, while others were relegated to a single banquet room at the local Sheraton Hotel (looking at you Richard). If you ever dreamed of working at a con, David gives tips on how you can make that happen. David tells us about a NEW feature for this year’s CCR. Attendees will have an opportunity to experience a special pop up with Trapped...
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513: Star Wars Celebration Japan Highlights - From Gosling to Loth Kittens
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
Star Wars Celebration Japan gave us Loth Kittens, Shadow Lords, Grogu and Gosling, and so much more. We are still processing all the big announcements and surprises, so we brought on a special guest. Our good friend () shares his experiences at the Main Stage, the merchandise store, and he helps us break down and analyze all the Star Wars reveals. What were you most excited about? Topics discussed: MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Why wasn’t there a Lucasfilm Showcase panel? Footage described in detail STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER Is this the DEADPOOL of Star Wars with director Shawn Levy?? ...
info_outlineAll Wings Report In for this STAR WARS RESISTANCE FLYBY Double Feature of "Synara's Score" and "The Platform Classic"! This week, we discuss S1 E08 and E09. Tam gets a backstory and has a heart to heart with Synara. We learn Yeager has a brother who he hasn't seen in years, and we discover why.
Richard calls out Creature Appearances, I talk about musical moments and silence. We also share our first thoughts, questions raised by the episode and our favorite moments.
"Synara's Score"
Air Date: 11/11/18
Directed by Bosco Ing
Written by Gavin Hignight
The Colossus tracking system is down which makes them defenseless against an impending pirate attack. Synara, who’s has been working undercover for her pirate gang, informs them that now is the time! To end future pirate raids, capt. Doza reaches out to the First Order to entertain their offer...
Kaz and the gang have to work at top speed to repair and load in their defenses. But when Tam risks her life to save Synara, she may doubt her allegiance to the pirates.
"The Platform Classic"
Air Date: 11/25/18
Directed by Steward Lee
Written by Kevin Burke and Chris Doc Wyatt
An upcoming race, The Platform Classic, reunites Jarek Yeager with his estranged brother, Marcus “Speedstar” - who needs to win to pay off his debt to the Guavian Death Gang. Along the way we find out a little more of Yeager’s lost family.
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