474: Behind-The-Scenes of THE ACOLYTE with Creature Performer Dee Tails
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
Release Date: 07/22/2024
489: HALLOWEEN Happy Hour with Holly Frey
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
It’s a celebration of HALLOWEEN with (Full of Sith, Stuff You Missed in History Class, Criminalia podcasts)! She’s also an author, clothes designer, and lover of all things Halloween. We have a Halloween Happy Hour, of sorts - Richard, Sarah, and Holly share favorite Halloween childhood memories, first scary movie we saw, favorite Halloween costume, and we ask “You’re a late-night horror host, what is your name and what is your show about?” (we also want to know your answers as well so let us know in the comment). In true Skywalking form, there’s also a HOLLYween Trivia Game...
info_outline
488: FRANKENSTEIN’s Lasting Legacy & Frightful Fun Facts!
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
Universal Monster Movies still permeate our pop culture zeitgeist nearly 100 years after their creation. Frankenstein’s Monster, The Bride, The Wolf Man, Dracula - each name conjures up monstrous black and white visions. So after a recent visit to Universal Studios Hollywood where we got some face time with Frankenstein and The Bride, and walked on Stage 12 where these famous Monster Movies were filmed, we decided to watch all 8 Frankenstein films! It’s the U-MCU (Universal Monsters Cinematic Universe)! In this episode we go over each Frankenstein film, spanning the years...
info_outline
487: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #50 "The Crimson Forever"
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
Are you ready for a Super-Sized 50th COLLECTORS ISSUE with ALL of your favorite Star Wars characters?? This is it - “The Crimson Forever!” from 1981. Luke has come down with a deadly virus and it’s up to Leia, Lando and Chewbacca to save his life. If only they, like us, can keep track of two red jewels… Richard and Sarah break down this classic Marvel Star Wars comic and go through each comic page - commenting on artwork, storytelling, and connections to current Star Wars projects like ANDOR and AHSOKA. We recommend watching the video version of this episode on...
info_outline
486: WITCHES - Lore, Myth & Pop Culture
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
Witches have flown to the pinnacle of the pop culture zeitgeist, and we are here for it!! It’s the spooky season, AGATHA ALL ALONG is on Disney+, and the cackling coven is calling. Thanks to a suggestion from Skywalker Bryn McKinnon, we’re going to do a breakdown of these magical women. We’ll go over various myths, a brief history, and witch pop culture appearances. Why do witches fly on brooms? Who is the first witch in written history? Why do witches usually come in threes? Put on your pointed hats, grab your favorite broomstick and let’s get into it… Today in Star Wars...
info_outline
485: Here They Come...The Monkee Men!
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
Hey Hey, it’s The Monkee Men! We are thrilled to speak with Ron McNeil who created this Monkees tribute band as well as Frankee Mendonca who perfectly embodies the role of Davy Jones. We just saw them in concert and it was like watching a lost episode of The Monkees TV show. Ron and Frankee give us a peek behind the curtain and tell us what it takes to put together this show that takes its parts from the TV series and their beloved music. This is as close to having the actual Monkees (circa 1966) as we can get and they do not disappoint! Many thanks to Bryna Dambrowski for setting up this...
info_outline
484: AGATHA ALL ALONG Breakdown
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
The first Disney+ MCU spinoff - AGATHA ALL ALONG - is here! Richard and Sarah share a comprehensive breakdown of Episode 1 & 2 - our thoughts, musical cues, comic book origins, and all the overt connections to THE WIZARD OF OZ. We are in love with this show!! It is dense with detail, fantastic writing, and a mysterious, witchy tone. Which witch is your favorite? Join our coven down the witches’ road and tell us more! Today in Star Wars History - 9/23/2007 The sixth season of Family Guy kicks off with the Star Wars spoof special, “Blue Harvest.” The episode's...
info_outline
483: James Earl Jones Remembered
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
This episode is dedicated to James Earl Jones - the man behind the booming voice of Darth Vader, a lion King, and so many more. In this episode, Richard and Sarah have gathered together obscure sound bytes, fun facts, and share YOUR favorite James Earl Jones quotes. We may even share some Top Ten Lists and Sesame Street moments. Let’s celebrate the life of a man who has impacted all of us. Today in Star Wars History - 9/16/1977 The Making of Star Wars as told by C-3PO and R2-D2 airs on ABC-TV. The hour-long special is hosted by C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) and R2-D2. This...
info_outline
482: FREAKY FRIDAY vs. FREAKY FRIDAY! (1977 vs. 2003)
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
It’s FREAKY FRIDAY 1977 vs. FREAKY FRIDAY 2003!! Seeing Jodie Foster & Lindsay Lohan introduce Jamie Lee Curtis at the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony this year, plus the title announcement for 2025’s FREAKIER FRIDAY, inspired a rewatch of these films. So why not do a podcast episode comparing them?? Courtney and Kelly Turckel (Neverland Clubhouse) join us to compare each film. What were our nostalgic memories? How did each handle the body swap, the crush, the little brother? Did the big climactic moment measure up? And how did the 2003 version update the original? This is guaranteed to...
info_outline
481: "A New Dawn" 10th Anniversary Celebration
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
We celebrate the 10th anniversary of the novel, Star Wars: A New Dawn, by John Jackson Miller! Published on September 2, 2014, this book details the first meeting of Hera Syndulla and Kanan Jarrus which led to the series premiere of STAR WARS REBELS. A New Dawn marks the first novel published under the rebooted Star Wars canon - and all the previous Expanded Universe novels were rebranded “Legends”. What is the legacy of this novel? How does it hold up today? And where is Chopper?? Richard and Sarah go into the story, the legacy, and also share clips from Vanessa Marshall (voice of Hera)...
info_outline
480: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #49 "The Last Jedi"
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
Do you recall Prince Denid from THE LAST JEDI? Do you remember Luke’s red-bladed lightsaber, or his tryst with an Imperial captain? No? Then I’m wondering if you know THE LAST JEDI at all! In this episode we will breakdown Marvel Star Wars comic issue #49: "The Last Jedi" (1981)!! Mark Hamill even tweeted that this comic contains spoilers for the 2017 film. So does it? Let's find out, with Richard and Sarah! #49 “THE LAST JEDI" Release Date: April 21, 1981 Writer: Mike W. Barr Artwork: Walt Simonson, Tom Palmer Cover Art: Walt...
info_outlineCreature performer & actor Dee Tails (Rogue One, Solo, The Force Awakens) joins us to talk about his role as Senator Chuwant and shooting the finale for THE ACOLYTE! He upheld a J.J. Abrams tradition when playing this character - do you know what it is? You can meet Dee at our Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics panel at San Diego Comic-Con, and he will also be signing on July 29 during the Virtual Cantina tour at Scum & Villainy in Hollywood.
We planned on having Dee on the same show as our ACOLYTE breakdown with Mike Celestino (Laughing Place / Who’s The Bossk) but there was so much to each part that we separated them and our full breakdown will come out in just a few days. Stay tuned!
Today in Star Wars History - 7/21/1978
Due to its overwhelming popularity, the theatrical run for Star Wars extends another seven weeks. Although some may call this a re-release, however it was never pulled from theaters. Fun Facts:
- A new poster is created for this extended release featuring artwork by Charlie White III and Drew Struzan.
- A monaural audio mix with extra lines of dialogue and sound effects was included in these additional prints. Extra dialogue includes C-3PO’s line about cutting the Death Star’s tractor beam to allow the Millennium Falcon to leave, and the Stormtrooper shouting to “Close the blast doors,” while chasing Han Solo and Chewbacca through the Death Star corridors. Before this we only heard “Open the blast doors!”
- The number of film prints totals 1,756 for this release which is an industry record. 300 more prints is added the next week which is the first time a film played in more than 2,000 theaters.
- Because of a clause in their contract, the only theater to continue playing Star Wars following the seven week extension is the Westgate Theater outside of Portland, Oregon. Following the 76 week run, Star Wars continues there until 11/07/1978.
SPONSORS
Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.
CONTACT US
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland
- Send emails to [email protected] and follow us on Facebook.
If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!
Never Land on Alderaan!