Skywalking Through Neverland

After 16 years, three cities, and a reported $1 billion, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is finally opening in Los Angeles ! During Member Previews, we got to experience so many amazing things - including Episode 1 of Star Wars: Detours !! This series was nearly complete when Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012 and shelved it. After 14 years you can finally watch the first six episodes in one of the museum’s two screening rooms. Richard and I share several more highlights, including: ✨ Exploring the museum’s breathtaking architecture and library ✨ Taking in the Star Wars Cinema gallery ✨ Standing in the presence of a nearly full-size N-1 starfighter ✨ Discovering original comic artwork and artists’ sketches ✨ Finding some unexpected statues on the museum’s grounds The museum officially opens to the public on September 22, so we offer important tips including ticket, dining, parking, reservation, and digital-guide facts to help plan your own visit. Remember: The Lucas Museum is...

We’re heading back to Rebel Scum Con III for behind-the-scenes stories from The Mandalorian and Grogu with creature and stunt performers Misty Rosas, Richard Cetrone, and Donald Mills! Misty Rosas reveals how she served as the on-set reference performer for Hugo Durant—and surprises us with the news that she also helped bring Gatori to life. She explains how her physical performance helped establish the characters’ movements and eyelines before ILM completed the CG animation. Misty also drops an exciting tease about Hugo’s food truck possibly coming to Galaxy’s Edge! Next, Richard Cetrone takes us inside his performance as Rotta the Hutt. More than Rotta’s stunt performer, Richard embodied the breakout character in all of his scenes. Then Donald Mills shares what it was like stepping into the role of legendary bounty hunter Embo and becoming part of Lucasfilm’s close-knit family of performers. As a bonus, Kevin Bradford introduces us to Galaxy Tours , which takes Star Wars fa...

Our D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event roundtable continues! In part two, we explore the biggest announcements from Horizons: Disney Parks and Experiences presentation, celebrate the newest Disney Legends, and show off some of our favorite merchandise from the convention. We're joined by a fantastic group of friends: Joey Pittman of the Disney Universe Podcast joins us, along with longtime Skywalkers Courtney and Kelly Turckel. We also welcome Amanda, Kevin, and Kim from Where in the Park seek-and-find game and podcast. Our friends from Where in the Park kick off a spirited discussion of Horizons: D23 Disney Experiences Showcase , featuring exciting updates from the Disney Parks. We dig into the Villains Land and Tropical Americas expansions coming to Walt Disney World, the long-awaited return of Dreamfinder and Figment to EPCOT, and the promise of a much-needed Tomorrowland overhaul! We also share our reactions to the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony where the newest honor...

We’ve now completed our convention-season trifecta with D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event , so it’s time to share our experiences with you. There were so many exciting moments that we had to split our D23 coverage into two episodes. Held at the Anaheim Convention Center, this three-day celebration is the epicenter of Disney fandom, and features three huge presentations at the 14,000-seat Honda Center. In this episode, we will cover Friday’s Disney Entertainment Showcase , spotlighting upcoming films and television projects from Disney, Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Marvel; as well as our favorite personal moments of the convention - was there a life-changing moment that happened on the Spotlight Stage with Ashley Eckstein and Susan Egan?? Listen and find out!! We're joined by a fantastic group of friends for this roundtable discussion: Joey Pittman of the Disney Universe Podcast and longtime Skywalkers Courtney and Kelly Turckel. We also welcome Amanda, Kevin, and Kim from Where i...

Before D23: The Ultimate Fan Experience hits, we wanted to share our experiences at Rebel Scum Con 2026 in Frisco, TX! James Gildersleeve (Skywalking Force) joins us as we go through each day of the convention. The panels we attended, the swag we bought, and the people we met - such a wonderful 3rd year of this little Star Wars convention that could. We also go over the PACKED Force Feud Game Show that Richard and Sarah hosted with content creators. We can't wait to do it all again next year. Some topics discussed: Denise Gough (Dedra Meero) panel Bryce Dallas Howard panel Sequel Trilogy Appreciation Panel hosted by The Force of Others Podcast Meeting Ewok Adventure actress Aubree Miller (Cindel Towani) for the first time Star Wars magnets and stickers Boonta Eve Texas hosted by the Virtual Cantina Network Autographs: Bonnie Piesse, Dennis Haysbert, Aubree Miller Join us live on YouTube every Monday at 6pm PT and share your thoughts, stories, and adventures.  Another w...

This week we’re bringing you the first round of actor interviews we recorded at Rebel Scum Con 2026: The Mandalorian and Grogu stars Lateef Crowder (Din Djarin stunt performer), Matt Willig (Hogsbreth), and Jonny Coyne (Lord Janu) ! Lateef Crowder takes us beneath the beskar to the Mandalorian’s action scenes. He reveals that he sweated through two suits a day while filming The Mandalorian and Grogu , takes us inside the film’s incredible ice-base battle, and recalls fighting Giancarlo Esposito during the unforgettable Darksaber duel in The Mandalorian S2. “Giancarlo does not play!” Next, Jonny Coyne reveals how his own name inspired the Imperial warlord Janu Coin. He recalls running up the Razor Crest ramp, filming with old-school practical effects, and shares Lord Janu’s secret to surviving when so many other Star Wars villains have fallen: “You just become a rat!” Finally, Matthew Willig discusses becoming Hogsbreth, Lord Janu’s towering Iktotchi enforcer. He is an intimi...

San Diego Comic-Con was a blast! During the event, we spoke with an incredible lineup of composers about the music of AHSOKA S1 & S2, the upcoming VISIONQUEST, SUPERGIRL, BRIDGERTON, and SPIDER-NOIR. Our guests include Kevin, Sean, and Deana Kiner , who discuss Thrawn’s theme, Ahsoka’s theme, and offer a few AHSOKA Season 2 nuggets.   Then we attended the 12th Annual Musical Anatomy of a Superhero panel, moderated by Michael Giacchino , and were able to speak with all four of the following composers in a press roundtable after the panel. Mick Giacchino previews the “playful, quirky, and wacky” score for Marvel’s upcoming Disney+ series VISIONQUEST. Claudia Sarne takes us behind the music and drama of SUPERGIRL. Then Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons discuss two vastly different scores: BRIDGERTON and SPIDER-NOIR. Did they score Spider-Noir in black and white? Let’s find out! We’re also heading to Rebel Scum Con in Frisco, TX! Join us Saturday, August 8 at 3:00 p....

Our San Diego Comic-Con 2026 adventure was packed with Star Wars trivia, fashion, science, and plenty of Schwartz! We hosted a high-energy Star Wars Trivia Party for more than 100 fans, followed by an autograph session and Pop-Up Trivia event celebrating our upcoming book, So You Think You Know Star Wars: 50 Years of Trivia & Fun Facts . The response was incredible—the line grew so large that volunteers and security were called in to help manage the crowd! We also share highlights from: The Spaceballs: The New One panel : Rick Moranis, Daphne Zuniga, Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Kevin Smith The DC-themed Her Universe Fashion Show hosted by Ashley Eckstein and Michael James Scott Mission Control’s interactive STEAM activities , co-hosted by our very own Star Warsologies An amazing handmade gift from Jeff Caffrey ( Virtual Cantina Network ) A huge thank-you to James, Julie, Bryn, Nick, Dani, and everyone who helped make our SDCC events such a success! Coming...

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 ...

This week on Things We Want To Share , Courtney and Kelly Turckel take us inside the magical D23 Genovian Pop-Up Experience ! Held at the historic Doheny Mansion —the real-life filming location of the Genovian Consulate from The Princess Diaries —they share what it was like to step into the world of Queen Clarisse and Princess Mia. From immersive sets and photo opportunities to exclusive displays, merchandise, and more, Courtney and Kelly walk us through the experience and reveal their favorite moments from this royal D23 event. Then, stick around for a fun round of Animated Film Songs Trivia and see how many musical movie moments you can identify! 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 episode! Another week, an...

This episode is a tribute to the one and only Margaret Kerry , the live-action reference model for Disney's Tinker Bell and our beloved Fairy Podmother. Margaret passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 97, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of storytelling, creativity, and kindness. Since first appearing on Skywalking Through Neverland in 2014, Margaret shared memories from her remarkable career, discussed her book, reviewed Tinker Bell films, and offered heartfelt advice to listeners through our special “Ask Tink” segments. In this compilation episode, we've gathered some of our favorite moments with Margaret, including highlights from our original 2014 two-part interview, an “Ask Tink” segment, and a touching conversation from 2020 after her move to North Carolina. As a special bonus, you'll also see the presentation of a beautiful new set of fairy wings created for Margaret by Angelia Doyle of On Gossamer Wings . Join us as we celebrate the life, legacy, ...

Bryn MacKinnon joins us for a hilarious Grogu Tortilla Chip Fan Foods taste test, sampling Grogu, Darth Vader, Stitch, and Olaf-inspired flavors. Sarah recaps her visit to Universal Studios Hollywood's Passholder Night, including the new Fast & Furious-themed Drift & Dine, nighttime tram tour adventures, KPop Demon Hunters merchandise, and more. Then we wrap up the night with a round of totally tubular 80s Disney 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 episode! Another week, another awesome episode!

What does it take to bring Grogu to life? This week on Skywalking Through Neverland , Richard and Sarah Woloski welcome Creature Effects artist, fabricator, puppeteer, stunt performer, and Star Wars performer Dawn Dininger . Dawn has worked on The Mandalorian and Grogu , The Book of Boba Fett , Ahsoka , Skeleton Crew , Captain Marvel , The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , and Jurassic Park III . As one of the five puppeteers responsible for Grogu's performance , Dawn reveals how the team coordinates his movements, what new technology was developed for The Mandalorian and Grogu , and the challenges of creating believable creature performances on screen. She also shares stories from the Hollywood premiere, performing Grogu at the Academy Awards, her transition into stunt work, and her numerous appearances as Star Wars aliens including Rodians, Mon Calamari, and more. We also discuss the future of creature effects and the impact of CGI and AI on pract...

6/4/2026: Richard and Sarah go over The Mandalorian & Grogu box office, and ask Skywalkers to share what merchandise they've picked up at the movie theaters. Episode Topics GalaxyCon with Glenn Stein 2026 Trivia Join us every Monday at 6pm PT on  YouTube and Facebook for Things We Want To Share - a weekly livestream filled with stories, trivia, and fun.   Another week, another awesome episode!

In this episode, we’re diving into Classic Marvel Star Wars Comic Issue #59: “Bazarre.” Originally released in February 1982 , Bazarre features a Luke and Lando buddy story! The two meet with a shifty administrator, aptly named Orion Ferret, to secure four TIE Fighters. After receiving payment, he sends them off to a trash planet, Patch-4, to pick them up. Along the way, they may meet yet another Star Wars snake!! Richard and Sarah compare this Classic Marvel Star Wars comics to the larger Star Wars galaxy, all while unpacking the story, art and legacy of this issue. It's...BAZARRE! Issue 59: Bazarre! Release date: February 16th, 1982 Written by David Michelinie & Walt Simonson Artwork by Walt Simonson , Tom Palmer Coloring by Don Warfield Cover Art Walt Simonson We take our Facebook Group Comments on the cover into account as we analyze this issue. Become a part of our Facebook Group to contribute! Contact Us Instagram: http://instagram.com/skyw...