Skywalking Through Neverland

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 Wilson ( Dimension 20, Jimmy Kimmel Live! ), Vic Michaelis ( Very Important People, PONIES ), Patton Oswalt ( Ratatouille, The Goldbergs ), Cobie Smulders ( How I Met Your Mother, The Avengers ), Paul F. Tompkins ( BoJack Horseman, Mr. Show ), Missi Pyle ( Galaxy Quest, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ), and surprise guest Rich Sommer ( Mad Men, The Devil Wears Prada ) as Force ghost Luke Skywal...

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 Virtual Cantina Network 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 events. We also preview the exciting months ahead, including San Diego Comic-Con , Rebel Scum Con 3 , and Boonta Eve Special Edition Texas 2, with a look at what attendees can expect and offering advice for anyone attending their very first convention. PODCAST SPONSORS Skywalking Through Neverland is an official Laughing Place Partner Podcast - check out l...

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! Grab your pre-order today. We're also launching a brand-new round of Force Feud with questions designed for Star Wars fans. Answer these and be a part of our Comic-Con panels! When a jawa says "Utini!" what do they really mean? What extra feature would you add to your lightsaber? How does Chewbacca annoy Han Solo? What do you hope Dedra Meero says to you first? Besides tools, what does Rey bring on a day of scavenging? 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 laughingplace.com for Disney news and opinions. Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Nev...

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 Skywalking Force , met lots of new friends, and challenged fans to test their geek knowledge. It turned out so much better than we expected! Best of all, this is just the beginning. Everything in this episode leads to a BIG announcement on July 3rd, with next week's episode revealing even more. Have we teased you enough yet? 😄 Subscribe so you don't miss next week's exciting reveal, and be sure to follow us on social media for the July 3 announcement! Featured In This Episode Tiffany Ellinger...

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 celebrates the new Supergirl film with a fun round of Superman & Supergirl Trivia!  Join us live every Monday at 6pm PT and share your thoughts, stories, and favorite summer adventures. About Things We Want To Share Join Richard and Sarah every week as they share stories, fandom fun, trivia, and invite viewers to join the conversation live. New topics, special guests, and lots of laughs every...

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 accompanies her to her homeworld of Shalyvane, where she reveals the tragic story of how the Empire destroyed her family and tribe. Meanwhile, the Rebels launch an attack using stolen Imperial TIE Fighters, Leia wrestles with her feelings about Luke and Shira growing closer, and we begin a discussion about why Shira remains such a fascinating fan-favorite character. You’ll also discover why our cover art contains ...