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255: Skywalking Through SDCC 2019

It’s the 50th Anniversary of San Diego Comic-Con! We share our experiences at SDCC 2019 and our thoughts on the big Hall H Marvel Studios Phase 4 Reveal Panel , the Her Universe Fashion Show , and some fun offsite experiences - you can have a blast at Comic-Con even without a badge! Didn't go but want to check it out? Here's a video of the Lucasfilm Pavilion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ3TL5Ykyek&t=3s Also on this episode, we share our reaction to Jon Favreau’s THE LION KING, as well as some mind-blowing behind-the-scenes facts on how this movie was made. We learned a lot at the press conference, so check out our article on that , as well as our LION KING review . Pop culture suffered a loss on July 24th when Rutger Hauer passed away at 75 years old. He was most notable as Roy Batty in 1982’s BLADE RUNNER with Harrison Ford. He was also in BATMAN BEGINS, Smallville, SIN CITY, THE HITCHER and NIGHTHAWKS with Billy Dee Williams!  SDCC 2019 YouTube Videos

254: Spider-Man - Far From Home

Spider-Man - Far From Home is the final film in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe Phase 3. We talk about the film, our reactions, and what this means for the continuation of the MCU. Warning: there are spoilers for Spider-Man - Far From Home! Since this is a finale of sorts, we look back at Phase 3 of the MCU with a rundown of all 11 films. Then we look ahead to Phase 4 and what we know so far, as there’s been no formal announcements from Marvel Studios.  Rise of the Resistance attraction at Galaxy’s Edge has an opening date! The attraction will be opening at Walt Disney World on December 5, 2019; and at Disneyland on January 17, 2020.  We will be at SDCC!! We share where we will be and what we will be covering. Our Latest YouTube Videos https://youtu.be/173JgM5h3pU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfol5WypCxM Check out these SKYwalking NETwork shows: Sabers & Spells - a Geek Pop Culture Podcast The Culture POPCast - Interview-based Pop Culture Podcast Small Worl

253: Miki Herman and the Locals of Galaxy's Edge

Special guest Miki Herman joins us for an amazing discussion about working on the OT Star Wars films. She is one of very few females who worked in production for A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi ... and the Star Wars Holiday Special ! She also donned the C-3PO outfit for a short span of time, but long enough to find out she couldn’t, well, visit the refresher without a LOT of hassle! Get to know Galaxy's Edge Cast Members! Did you know that each Cast Member in Batuu has their own backstory? To enhance the immersive feel, each local has created their own story as to why they are working at Black Spire Outpost, as well as how they feel about the Resistance and First Order occupation, and what they know about the legend of Luke Skywalker. We will hear some of these stories. Galaxy's Edge Trip Report! Mike Sanders and his son Owen share their first visit to Galaxy’s Edge. Galaxy's Edge Videos   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfol5WypCxM h