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182: Exploring Star Wars Through Super Graphics

Star Wars Super Graphic: A Visual Guide to a Galaxy Far Far Away blew us away with just how brilliant Star Wars in graphic form can be. So we invited Tim Leong , designer and author, on the show so he could tell us all about the making of this incredible book. And right after our discussion with Tim we’ll tell you how YOU could win a copy of this book courtesy of Chronicle Books! Joshua Shaffer , author of Discovering the Magic Kingdom: An Unofficial Disneyland Vacation Guide joins us to talk about the 2nd edition of his book, which is chock full of fun facts from the Parks, films and merchandise. WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE) 9/1/17: John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl! Join us from 5:30-7:00 for a picnic before the concert at Picnic Area 14 . September 17-22, 2017: Skywalking HALLOWEEN ON THE HIGH SEAS Disney Cruise! 9/27/17: Skywalking to Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland! Details Here SUPPORT THE SHOW Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts at TeePublic! Check t

181: Kenobi Theories

It’s time to put on your thinking caps: What do YOU want an Obi-Wan Kenobi stand-alone movie to be about? We asked several Skywalkers and invited Obi-Shawn (Shawn Crosby of Kryptonradio.com) to weigh in on the show. Star Wars Book Reviews! Jocasta Drew Kaplan (Star Wars Maven) and Nitzan Harel joins us to review 99 Stormtroopers Join the Empire and Star Wars Super Graphic: A Visual Guide to a Galaxy Far Far Away from Chronicle Books. Also on this episode: Things We Want To Share Skywalker Shout-Outs and Skywalker of the Week WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE) 9/1/17: John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl! Join us from 5:30-7:00 for a picnic before the concert at Picnic Area 14 . September 17-22, 2017: Skywalking HALLOWEEN ON THE HIGH SEAS Disney Cruise! 9/27/17: Skywalking to Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland! Details Here SUPPORT THE SHOW Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts at TeePublic! Check them out HERE . CONTACT US Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpo

Step In Time: PETE'S DRAGON

We’re stepping back in time to talk PETE’S DRAGON (1977) with Anthony Fox (MousePire Podcast). Along the way we compare and contrast with 2016’s PETE’S DRAGON and marvel at what made it past the censors in the 1970’s. Several listeners wrote in with their comments and memories of the film. Fun Fact: Jim Dale (who plays Dr. Terminus) reads all the Harry Potter U.S. versions of the audio books and he is incredible. Lends new credibility to the Dr. Terminus of PETE’S DRAGON. If you’ve never seen it or haven’t watched in awhile, here’s a plot refresher: Pete is a nine-year-old orphan who escaped from his brutal adoptive parents, and now wanders the New England coast with his only friend - a cartoon dragon named Elliott. They find a new home in Passamaquoddy, Maine, and live with Nora, a lighthouse keeper, and her father, Lampie. All is not well in this little fishing town when the shady Dr. Terminus shows up and wants to cut Elliott up and sell for medicinal purposes. And non-stop hil

180: James Arnold Taylor is Skywalking through Neverland

James Arnold Taylor (voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Fred Flintstone, Spider-Man, Ratchet and hundreds more) is not talking to just himself today, he’s Skywalking through Neverland with us! JAT’s YouTube Channel has been blowing up the charts with awesome shows like Clone Wars Conversations , Ask JAT & JAT Vlog , and he’s here to tell us all about them. The amazing voice actor was feeling chatty so there may just be some exciting **EXCLUSIVE REVEALS** ! ** read in a deep, announcery voice ** Disney’s upcoming live-action feature Aladdin just got some controversial casting news: Naomi Scott is playing Jasmine, Aladdin went to Mena Massoud and Will Smith is playing the Genie. Swara Salih ( Beltway Banthas Podcast ) has thoughts about both Jasmine and Aladdin’s casting and how that might affect casting choices in the future. Please share your opinions about the casting in the comments. Also on this episode: Fandom Highlight from Alan R. Ryan ( Ausfans Radio Network ) Skywalking Sho

179: Can You Tell Me How To Get To MARK HAMILL DR.?

Mark Hamill gets an honorary street, Michael Kramer (The LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures composer) stops by to chat and we say a fond farewell to Imagineer Marty Sklar . Skywalker and photographer Brian Sims brings us exclusive audio and his first-hand account of Mark Hamill receiving his honorary street name in San Diego on “Mark Hamill Day” - July 30, 2017. Brian was able to ask Mark Hamill a question face-to-face! We are so excited to celebrate the release of Season 2 of LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures with a very special interview - Emmy-nominated composer Michael Kramer ! Does Grabala have a leitmotif? What Easter eggs from John Williams’ original Star Wars scores will we hear in the TV show? Michael Kramer and Sarah try to sign major and minor chords - it’s just an entertaining interview. Russ Flores (author Seen, Unseen Disneyland ) is back! Though this time for a sad reason - he has come to commemorate the life of Imagineer Marty Sklar. Head of Imagin