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297: Comic-Con@Home

This year, San Diego Comic-Con decided to pivot the popular convention to a virtual space, and created Comic-Con@Home. We covered the event, watched panels, bought merchandise - so now it's time to break it all down. Eric Onkenhout (correspondent, Skywalking Network) joins us to share panels we watched, reactions and suggestions for next year. How is Walt Disney World handling crowds amidst a pandemic? Skywalker Tati Perez shares her experiences at The Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Batuu - Galaxy's Edge. What are ride lines like? Are guests behaving? How are the Cast Members surviving? So many questions! We have a big announcement - a NEW SHOW is joining the Skywalking Network! We speak with Max Cervantes and Kevin Toft about the brand new The Max EFX Podcast . Listen closely for the Skywalker of the Month! Sarah is donating AND selling face masks! For all the details, click here . Skywalking YouTube: The Jungle Cruise! Unfortunately Disney'

Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #24: "Silent Drifting"

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #24 “Silent Drifting” is a stand-alone story featuring the early days of General Ben "Obi-Wan" Kenobi. This is the first time the SWEU delved into the Galactic Republic! But with a name like "Silent Drifting," is the story good? Chris Alexander ( Star Wars Origami ) joins us on our journey through this classic Marvel Star Wars comic from 1979. Show Notes: Title: "SILENT DRIFTING" Release Date:  MARCH 27, 1979 Writer: Mary Jo Duffy Artwork: Carmine Infantino,  Bob Wiacek and Petra Goldberg Cover Art: Carmine Infantino / Bob Wiacek Synopsis: After Han Solo skillfully pilots the Millennium Falcon to destroy two TIE fighters patrols, Princess Leia mentions that Jedi pilots developed that same maneuver. She recounts one particular event involving Obi-Wan Kenobi. In a flashback we see Kenobi, traveling as a passenger on a pleasure cruiser, and is notified by Captain Quasar that Merson pirates have been spotted. The attacki

296: ForceFest - Celebrating The Saga

ForceFest: Celebrating The Saga is coming August. 28-30th, and this week we welcome two members of our planning committee to discuss their backgrounds and more details on this virtual convention. Tyler Bucks ( Chatter Squadron / Star Wars HUB ) and Frank D. Rich ( Star Wars Autograph News ). We are working together to fill the void Star Wars Celebration left when they announced it would not be happening this year. We want to provide a space and place where creators can share and talk about what they love. We are volunteering our time and energy to create a platform for fellow fans and Make-A-Wish Foundation. Check out these SKYwalking NETwork shows: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics Sabers & Spells - a Geek Pop Culture Podcast The Culture POPCast - Interview-based Pop Culture Podcast Small World Vacations Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com . Tell them Skyw

295: Summer Movies!

It’s a Summer Movie Celebration! Take a trip back in time and think of your favorite summer movies and movie memories. Kai Charles ( Fangirls Going Rogue ) and Mike Celestino ( Laughing Place / Who’s The Bossk ) join us to share stories of films like E.T., Jurassic Park, Jaws, Wonder Woman, Independence Day, Star Wars, The Phantom Menace and more.  Virtual Star Wars Celebration is now, officially, ForceFest: Celebrating The Saga! It will take place August 28-30, 2020 on GetVokl.com. We share a few more details of this event. Look for an official submission form this week! This week’s episode also includes a huge shout-out to the Skywalking Force . Skywalking Force members received this episode early! We’ve seen a 50% increase in support over the past 3 months, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Check out these SKYwalking NETwork shows: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics Sabers & Spells - a Geek Pop Culture Podcast The Culture POPCast - Interview-based Pop Culture

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #23: "Flight Into Fury!"

Issue #23 “Flight into Fury” is the final comic in a 6-part story arc featuring our favorite Star Wars heroes, and villains you’ve never heard of. But, like the cover, it does feature a terrifying appearance of Darth Vader! (Not quite as terrifying as Rogue One, but for an 8-year-old it’s scary).  Title: "FLIGHT INTO FURY!" Release Date:  February 20, 1979 Writer: Archie Goodwin Artwork: Carmine Infantino,  Bob Wiacek and Carl Gafford Cover Art: Carmine Infantino / Bob Wiacek Synopsis: As Simon Greyshade and Princess Leia prepare to leave The Wheel , Commander Strom , realizes he has been betrayed by Greyshade and sends his stormtroopers to stop them.  In the meantime, Chewbacca is leaving the main event of The Big Game with Han Solo, who was believed to have been killed in the event, now reveals he is alive. The two make their way to the Millennium Falcon and leave The Wheel just in time to confront Darth Vader's Star Destroyer. Who lives? Who dies? And who has th