Skywalking Through Neverland

John Goodson, ILM model maker & digital artist , has worked on everything from the Star Wars Special Editions , Prequels & Disney+ series to Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, Transformers , and more. His filmography is so vast that this discussion is only part 1! Look for part 2 out next week.    Films and models discussed in part 1:   What inspired John to become a professional model maker   Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home filming of the whales   Back to the Future 2   Ghostbusters 2   The Phantom Menace - Republic Cruiser   Ahsoka series - San Diego Comic-Con trip with Ahsoka’s T-6 shuttle   The Mandalorian - Moff Gideon Light Cruiser   We highly recommend you watch the YouTube version which contains pictures and video illustrating our discussion. You can meet John on August 1 during the Virtual Cantina tour when it stops in San Francisco.   SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland.

In this episode, we speak with Patrick Cotnoir, co-producer of the new documentary, "I'm George Lucas: A Connor Ratliff Story". This documents behind-the-scenes of the hilarious “The George Lucas Talk Show” which you can see live or on YouTube. Both the documentary and talk show pay tribute to George Lucas by answering this question: what would George Lucas be like as a talk show host? “The George Lucas Talk Show” has hosted guests such as Weird Al, Ahmed Best, and Whoopi Goldberg. What would these people say to George Lucas?    Patrick Cotnoir, co-producer and talent booker, shares some great stories on both the documentary and talk show. He also helped create “The Naboo Movie: All-Star Live Reading of The Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary” and we just had to get some behind-the-scenes stories of that as well! It is always great speaking with someone who has just as much love and respect for George and the Star Wars Saga.  "I'm George Lucas: A Connor Ratlif

  THE ACOLYTE premiered on Disney+ on June 4!  We review and break down the first two episodes of this mystery-thriller Star Wars series with Mike Celestino ( Laughing Place / Who’s the Bossk Podcast) . The series is set at the end of the High Republic era of Star Wars, and 100 years before THE PHANTOM MENACE. Mike brings his extensive knowledge of THE HIGH REPUBLIC publishing initiative to our discussion, sharing the links between the two. He also attended THE ACOLYTE Hollywood premiere.   Richard and Sarah spoke with series showrunner and executive producer Leslye Headland during a star wars fan site roundtable, and we play her comments as they apply to our discussion. The first 30 minutes of this show starts out spoiler-free, and then we get into nitty gritty details of the first two episodes. Watch for a spoiler warning.   SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.sm

Chris Bartlett, performance artist, actor, and droid whisperer, is back to discuss her MANY roles in the Star Wars Disney+ universe. What was it like working with Grogu and Werner Herzog? What does Ewan MacGregor do when he sees you fall down as a droid? Chris shares so many stories from the sets of The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and The Book of Boba Fett .    Would you like to meet Chris Bartlett and other Star Wars actors in person? Spencer Jawitz (Virtual Cantina / Star Wars Celebration 2025 Facebook Group) gives us an update on the VIRTUAL CANTINA SUMMER VACATION (July 29 - August 2). You will be able to meet Chris Bartlett, us, and Spencer also announces a NEW guest!!   Show Links:   Follow Chris on Instagram . Meet us and Chris on the Virtual Cantina Network tour, July 29th at Scum & Villainy Cantina.   Watch the YouTube version above for the best experience. Listen to podcast episode here:   SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an officia

Performance artist, actor, and droid whisperer Chris Bartlett has played over 20 characters in The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Book of Boba Fett , plus nearly 2 decades appearing live and onscreen as C-3PO. He joins us to discuss his acting career which took shape from his great work ethic and desire to please Star Wars fans. We talk extensively about his experiences as C-3PO and how he brings the droid to life in this Part 1.    We recorded on May 21st, the 44th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, so Chris shares his story of seeing the film as a kid and having a deep desire to play in George Lucas’ sandbox.   Next week, we will discuss his many roles in the Star Wars TV universe. What was it like working with Grogu and the many stunts as his characters took “falls”.    Show Links:   Follow Chris on Instagram . Meet Chris on the Virtual Cantina Network tour, July 29th at Scum & Villainy Cantina. FULL VIDEO: Chris as C-3PO singing his Frozen spo

Do you recall the first ever expanded Star Wars Universe story waaay back in 1977? Long before Thrawn, Mara Jade, and Exar Kun there was Crimson Jack, Serji-X, and Jaxxon in Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics! Cary Gordon (Metal Geeks Podcast / Comicpalooza Podcast Manager) join us to break down these four comic issues. We go over the story, reveal lots of FTOOM Fast Facts, and share what these comics have meant to us and the greater Star Wars universe over 45 years.   Comics discussed:   Star Wars Issue #7: New Planets/New Perils Star Wars Issue #8: Eight for Aduba-3 Star Wars Issue #9: Showdown on a Wasteland World Star Wars Issue #10: The Behemoth from Below   We recommend watching the video version (above) of this episode which contains the full comic as we page through it.     Story Synopsis:   After the award ceremony on Yavin 4, Han Solo and Chewbacca head out to pay their debt to Jabba the Hutt when they're attacked by pirates led by Crimson Ja