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174: Skywalking through the Clone Wars Micro-Series

MINI-SERIES CONTINUED - We discuss Genndy Tartakovsky’s STAR WARS: CLONE WARS micro-series as part of our lead-up to FORCES OF DESTINY. We are joined by our book reviewer, Jocasta Drew (Drew Kaplan of StarWarsMaven.info ) and Skywalker Nitzan Harel for a great discussion on Part 2 of this ground-breaking animated series. ( Part 1 can be found here ) Padme’s snow bunny outfit, Asajj Ventress’ death(??) and Mace Windu’s ability to wield the Force. Father’s Day garnered two exciting experiences we want to recap! A visit to Walt’s Barn resulted in an interview with legendary Imagineer Bob Gurr (Autopia, Haunted Mansion, Matterhorn, the Monorail). Walt’s Barn is a historical building that’s free to visit on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month in Griffith Park. You can ride the train, rub elbows with Disney legends including our Fairy Podmother Margaret Kerry , and see where Walt Disney himself used to shave, live and work. We finally experienced Trials on Tatooine in IMAX VR at

173: I. Am. Speed. CARS 3

CARS 3 rolled out on June 16th, 2017, so we called on the BIGGEST Cars fan we know - Teresa Delgado ( Disney Vault Talk  / Fangirls Going Rogue ) !! She also happens to be a latina from Texas, eerily similar to Cristela Alonzo (voice of Cruz Ramirez). So we have thoughts and feelings about the messages of this film. The Cars 3 coverage continues as we bring you amazing insight from the Cars 3 Press Conference Richard and Sarah attended in Anaheim last week. Teresa also joins us for this enlightening segment, in which Cristela Alonzo becomes a star and Kerry Washington sums up the film in a candid sentence. Who cries during a Press Conference? Teresa does! Things We Want To Share: Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle - Universal Studios Hollywood. Richard and Sarah attended a preview of this projection light show, and describe the experience. We also talk with the Senior Director of Entertainment Production, Stephen Siercks on the making of this experience. How much involvement did

FULL AUDIO: CARS 3 Press Conference

Here is the complete audio from CARS 3 Press Conference featuring the producer, director and cast. On June 10th, Walt Disney Studios and Pixar held the Global Press Conference at the Anaheim Convention Center.  Featuring Owen Wilson (voice of “Lightning McQueen”), Armie Hammer (voice of “Jackson Storm”), Cristela Alonzo (voice of “Cruz Ramirez”), Kerry Washington (voice of “Natalie Certain”), CARS 3 Director Brian Fee, CARS 3 Producer Kevin Reher. The 2nd panel consisted of the Director and Producer again, plus Nathan Fillion (voice of “Sterling”), Lea DeLaria (voice of “Miss Fritter”), Isiah Whitlock Jr. (voice of “River Scott”) and Larry the Cable Guy (voice of “Mater”). SPOILER ALERT: They discuss aspects of the plot, including the ending. Links to our in-depth coverage of CARS 3 Richard's CARS 3 REVIEW: http://www.adventuresbydaddy.com/2017/06/16/cars-3-is-a-rev-ving-good-time-cars-3-review/ Sarah's CARS 3 Press Conference write-up: http://www.adv

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #14

In this episode we look at 1978’s Star Wars #14: THE SOUND OF ARMAGEDDON . Richard brings stories from his past with these comics, including a shoplifting story (*gasp*), Sarah is the newbie with thoughts on reading them for the first time. And Star Wars artist Randy Martinez brings his professional artists eye to these issues. Let’s check out this issue #14. Title: "THE SOUND OF ARMAGEDDON" Release Date: May 9, 1978 Writer: Archie Goodwin Consulting Editor: Jim Shooter Penciller: Carmine Infantino, Terry Austin Coloring: Janice Cohen Cover Art: Carmine Infantino, Terry Austin Synopsis: Quarg and the Dragon Lords are still at battle. Han is believed dead after the crash which enrages Chewbacca causing him to attack Luke! Quarg continues the struggle to pull down Crimson Jack’s giant stolen star destroyer with his sonic-jammer. Meanwhile The Dragon Lords have rescued Han and taken him to a secret underground cave. The leader of the Dragon Lords tells Han that

172: Summer of Heroes

It’s a Superhero Extravaganza! From WONDER WOMAN (2017) to Summer of Heroes at DCA , we’re hooked on a feeling.  The new ride, Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission: Breakout! just opened at Disney’s California Adventure, along with a whole slew of Avenger activities, food and shows. Naturally we had to check it out and report back. Anthony Fox ( MousePire Podcast ), Bekah Goodman (Bekah's Buttons ) and Josh Taylor ( Network 1901 ) joined in our discussion of all the new experiences. Here's a playlist of all the great things you can check out at Summer of Heroes, including a meet and greet with Groot! https://youtu.be/AQuG53R_8N0?list=PLW_oCNY3iXvCFm_A5AsJG-fx-DfDedEFa We’ve waited over 20 years and now it’s finally here - a live-action Wonder Woman stand-alone film ! Here is our controversial, in-depth, spoiler-filled Wonder Woman review. (Skip to 46:00 if you DO NOT want Spoilers) We had differing opinions on casting, story and female-only screenings. Where do you stand? O