350: Skywalking Into The Future!
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
Release Date: 03/19/2026
569: Kevin Kiner & more Composers from SDCC 2026
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
San Diego Comic-Con was a blast! During the event, we spoke with an incredible lineup of composers about the music of AHSOKA S1 & S2, the upcoming VISIONQUEST, SUPERGIRL, BRIDGERTON, and SPIDER-NOIR. Our guests include Kevin, Sean, and Deana Kiner, who discuss Thrawn’s theme, Ahsoka’s theme, and offer a few AHSOKA Season 2 nuggets. Then we attended the 12th Annual Musical Anatomy of a Superhero panel, moderated by Michael Giacchino, and were able to speak with all four of the following composers in a press roundtable after the panel. Mick Giacchino previews the “playful,...
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568: SDCC 2026 - Spaceballs and Star Wars Trivia!
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
Our San Diego Comic-Con 2026 adventure was packed with Star Wars trivia, fashion, science, and plenty of Schwartz! We hosted a high-energy Star Wars Trivia Party for more than 100 fans, followed by an autograph session and Pop-Up Trivia event celebrating our upcoming book, So You Think You Know Star Wars: 50 Years of Trivia & Fun Facts. The response was incredible—the line grew so large that volunteers and security were called in to help manage the crowd! We also share highlights from: The Spaceballs: The New One panel: Rick Moranis, Daphne Zuniga, Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman,...
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567: "What Can We Say Except…Somehow, Palpatine Returned!"
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
This episode is a potpourri of things we want to share, as we recount the hilariously unpredictable Rise of Skywalker Celebrity Live Read and review Disney’s live-action Moana, with some trivia thrown in for fun! The George Lucas Talk Show returned to Dynasty Typewriter on July 11 to stage a live reading of the original Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker film. The production featured an incredible cast of comedians and actors putting their own spin on Rey, Finn, Poe, Kylo Ren, Emperor Palpatine, and more. The all-star cast included Taran Killam (Saturday Night Live, Single Parents), Lou...
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566: San Diego Comic-Con, Rebel Scum Con & More: Convention Season Begins! w/ Spencer Jawitz
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
Convention season is about to jump into lightspeed, and we're getting ready for one of the busiest times of the year! Joining us is our friend Spencer Jawitz from the to talk about everything that goes into making fan conventions unforgettable. Ever wonder what it takes to book celebrity guests or organize a successful convention? Spencer pulls back the curtain on the realities of convention planning, from budgeting and logistics to building relationships with guests and creating memorable experiences for fans. We discuss the many lessons he's learned behind the scenes while planning fan...
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565: Things We Want To Share
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
This week we can FINALLY announce our upcoming So You Think You Know Star Wars official Star Wars trivia book and share some fun details. Join us as we discover just how much your pre-orders helped this book climb the Amazon rankings! We're also launching a brand-new round of Force Feud with questions designed for Star Wars fans. and be a part of our Comic-Con panels! Plus, we look back on our favorite Fourth of July memories and traditions. PODCAST SPONSORS Skywalking Through Neverland is an official Laughing Place Partner Podcast - check out for Disney news and...
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564: Skywalking Pop-Up Trivia Takes Over Fan Expo Anaheim
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
What do you do when you don't have time to attend Fan Expo Anaheim? Create your own event! Feeling a serious case of FOMO, Richard came up with a last-minute idea inspired by David Letterman’s “Man on the Street” segments: take Skywalking Through Neverland on the road with our mobile stage, some great prizes, and a whole lot of Star Wars and pop culture trivia. In just a couple of hours outside the Anaheim Convention Center, Richard and Sarah reunited with members of the , met lots of new friends, and challenged fans to test their geek knowledge. It turned out so much better than we...
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TWWTS: Hollywood Bowl's Best of Broadway + Superman & Supergirl Trivia!
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
Sarah shares highlights from the Hollywood Bowl's Opening Night: Best of Broadway, featuring an incredible cast including Halle Bailey (The Little Mermaid, The Color Purple), Darren Criss (Maybe Happy Ending, Little Shop of Horrors, Glee), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton, The Color Purple, Girls5eva), Brian Stokes Mitchell (Kiss Me, Kate, Ragtime, The Prince of Egypt), and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, the singing voices of Jasmine in Aladdin and Fa Mulan in Mulan). Plus, hear about the newly dedicated John Williams Stage and the spectacular fireworks finale! Then, Richard...
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563: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comic #60 | Shira Brie - the Original Mara Jade?
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics is back! This week we break down Issue #60: “Shira’s Story,” originally released on March 16, 1982. For those new to our CMSWC sub-series, we are working our way through the original Star Wars comic run published by Marvel from 1977 to 1986. Along the way, we share childhood memories, first-time reactions, artistic observations, and connections to later Star Wars films, series, novels, comics, video games, and even theme parks. Think of it as a Star Wars history lesson. In this issue, “Shira’s Story”, Shira Brie takes center stage as Luke...
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TWWTS: A Royal Visit to Genovia: A Princess Diaries D23 Experience
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
This week on Things We Want To Share, Courtney and Kelly Turckel take us inside the magical D23 Genovian Pop-Up Experience! Held at the historic Doheny Mansion—the real-life filming location of the Genovian Consulate from The Princess Diaries—they share what it was like to step into the world of Queen Clarisse and Princess Mia. From immersive sets and photo opportunities to exclusive displays, merchandise, and more, Courtney and Kelly walk us through the experience and reveal their favorite moments from this royal D23 event. Then, stick around for a fun round of Animated Film Songs Trivia...
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562: Remembering Margaret Kerry: Our Fairy Podmother
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
This episode is a tribute to the one and only Margaret Kerry, the live-action reference model for Disney's Tinker Bell and our beloved Fairy Podmother. Margaret passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 97, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of storytelling, creativity, and kindness. Since first appearing on Skywalking Through Neverland in 2014, Margaret shared memories from her remarkable career, discussed her book, reviewed Tinker Bell films, and offered heartfelt advice to listeners through our special “Ask Tink” segments. In this compilation episode, we've gathered some of our...
info_outlineAll your upcoming events—in one place. From conventions and charity fundraisers to Star Wars gatherings, 2026 is already shaping up to be incrediblel. We’ve announced things here and there, but now we have more details and more specifics, so much that we needed to devote an entire episode so we can keep track as well.
Ready? Let’s go Skywalking into the future…
WonderCon — March 27–29 (Anaheim)
We’re excited to officially announce our “Star Wars After Dark Trivia Party” happening Friday, March 27 from 9–10 PM in Room 209 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Come test your knowledge, hang out with fellow fans, and kick off the weekend in true Star Wars style.
LiningUp Kick-Off Charity Bash — April 12 (Hollywood)
Join us at the Scum & Villainy Cantina for the Bash we’ve been talking about. This event launches the countdown to The Mandalorian and Grogu (opening May 22), and we’ve got some new details to share: doors open at 12 PM, the event runs from 1–6 PM, and there’s no entrance fee. We’ll also be raising money for the Starlight Children's Foundation, with a goal of $2,500 raised at the event alone. Be sure to RSVP here so we know how many people to expect.
Lining Up for The Mandalorian and Grogu — May 19–21 (Hollywood)
We’re heading back to the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX forecourt for a multi-day fan line event leading up to the film’s release. Expect games, raffles, prizes, and surprises, along with plenty of chances to reconnect with friends and meet new ones. The Star Wars energy will be at an all-time high as we celebrate the first new film in nearly seven years. We’re still building out the full schedule, so stay tuned and RSVP here so we can get a good head count on tickets.
Comic Con Revolution — May 16–17 (Ontario, CA)
We’ll be hosting two trivia shows on Saturday: Star Wars Trivia and Pop Culture Trivia. Details on time and room are still to come.
San Diego Comic-Con — July 23–26 (San Diego, CA)
Nothing official just yet, as panel applications haven’t gone out, but we’re hoping to return for Star Wars Day on Friday, July 24. Stay tuned.
Rebel Scum Con 3 — August 7–9 (Frisco, TX)
We’ll be there regardless of panel news, which is still pending. Newly announced guests include Manny Jacinto, Sean Patrick Flanery, Donald Mills, and Matthew Willig.
Worldcon — August 27–31 (Anaheim)
We’re also looking ahead to the World Science Fiction Convention, another major gathering celebrating science fiction and fandom right here in Southern California.
Super Secret Official Star Wars Project — Fall 2026
We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes and just completed another major step last week. We’re hoping an official announcement is coming very soon, so stay tuned.
This is just the beginning. 2026 is packed, and we can’t wait to experience it all with you. Keep checking back for updates, and we’ll see you out there.