Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive

Two sisters (and best friends!) share their love for all things Disney through adventures, Disney news, hot topics, history and more. Let Courtney and Kelly be your Guides through Disney Fandom!  Coming to your favorite pod catchers on October 13th. Neverland Clubhouse is part of the Skywalking Network. Look for it monthly!  

In the summer of '81, Disneyland featured a band that mashed up KISS and Star Wars that sang about "Jailbait"! It was called HALYX, formed by Disney Record execs to play at the Space Stage in Tomorrowland and hopefully capture a bone fide record deal. On this episode, we speak with Matthew Serrano , the director of the documentary, Live From the Space Stage: A Halyx Story . You can watch the docum...

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #26 "DOOM Mission!" is the finale of a 2-part storyline involving Luke and Leia exploring shady business surrounding the planet Yavin and discovering a hidden Imperial base run by Baron Tagge. You're in for a treat with this rousing issue featuring death-defying action, Leia gaining strength through a good cry and Luke using the Force as a guide. Richard and Sarah d...

The trailer we've all been waiting for, the first look at The Mandalorian S2 , was released on 9/15! We ask the hard-hitting questions like 'is Baby Yoda wearing booties in the snow?' Let's break it down. Courtney and Kelly Turckel have been hard at work on a super secret project, and now it's time for that Super Secret Project Announcement!! Listen in for details on the NEW Neverland Clubhouse!!...

Welcome back to the Max EFX Podcast. In this 2nd episode we honor convention season! Kevin and Max look back at their adventures at sci-fi conventions from the 1970's to today. They discuss the con going fandom and their cosplaying experiences. What was it like when there was only ONE Darth Vader and Boba Fett on the show floor? What was available in the dealer room at these early cons. Join us fo...

Today, Laura Sirikul ( @lsirikul of Nerdist / Nerds of Color / The Hollywood Reporter) joins us to discuss her Mulan fandom. She grew up reading the ballad of Mulan as a kid and explains how important it was seeing a Disney character that looked like her. Laura also shares stories of when she visited the live-action Mulan set in New Zealand and attended the world premiere in Hollywood! We will als...

It's a 300th Episode Celebration! Not only is this week an episode milestone, but it's also a virtual convention milestone - the successful completion of ForceFest: Celebrating The Saga. This first Star Wars fan virtual convention was a huge success. 100+ panelists, 60 live panels, 30 volunteers and 7 organizers (including yours truly) planned and pulled off this convention on GetVokl.com, and we...

We go back to 1987 with Dan Madsen! Over Memorial Day weekend in 1987, Star Wars was celebrating its 10th Anniversary. To commemorate such a milestone, Starlog Magazine held a convention in Los Angeles called, " Starlog Salutes Star Wars– A 10th Anniversary Tribute to George Lucas and the Galaxy Far, Far Away Which He Created!" We prefer the title – Star Wars Celebration 0 . Only a few thousand fa...

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #25 "Siege At Yavin" is the first of a 2-part storyline involving Luke and Leia exploring some shady business surrounding the planet Yavin, near the Rebel base. Richard and Sarah discuss the comic and find FTOOM! Fast Facts - names and planets that show up later in Star Wars books, comics and films. It's fascinating the amount of material that's pulled from these or...

If you miss Galaxy's Edge, then this is the episode for you - we speak with author Cole Horton about the making of his new book, Galaxy's Edge: A Traveler's Guide to Batuu ! You know it's a party when Cole shows up!  We are excited that artist, business owner and professor, Fernando del Rosario will be joining us at ForceFest. We'll check in with him and see what he has in store for the convention...

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 pand...

Welcome to the premiere of The Max EFX Podcast! Here we will journey through the career of Special Effects Artist, Max Cervantes. He shares stories from working on Star Trek TV and films, Beetlejuice, films by Roger Corman, the Star Wars Pepsi commercial, Waterworld, and so many more. Max also discusses the many roles he's played in the Star Trek Universe.    Get to know Max Cervantes and moderato...

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: "SI...

A deep dive into the special effects industry with behind-the-scenes stories, how to create effects and how to get started. Hosted by Special EFX Artist Max Cervantes (Filmography includes Star Trek: TNG, DS9, Voyager, etc. / Beetlejuice / Masters of the Universe and more) and Kevin Toft, video game graphic designer. The Max EFX also explores past, present, and future Science Fiction and Fantasy f...

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 hap...

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,...

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 I...

Star Wars Celebration has been cancelled, but that won't stop us from having a Star Wars Virtual Celebration #SWVC2020! We've been knee-deep in planning this event - guests and collaborators are excited, and we wanted to share our mission statement:  SWVC 2020 celebrates different voices in fandom that aren't always heard or can't always attend Star Wars Celebration. This is an opportunity to have...

We continue the 40th anniversary celebration of The Empire Strikes Back with Kim Simmons who was a Kenner photographer during the vintage era. All those Kenner Star Wars toy packaging you remember? He had a HUGE hand in them! Kim is producing a book which will showcase the Empire Strikes Back toy line photography in all its glory - please check out his Kickstarter here - The Man Who Shot Luke Skyw...

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #22 "To The Last Gladiator" centers on The Big Game - in which Han Solo and Chewbacca must fight a battle to the death with dozens of opponents, all floating in an anti-gravity arena full of hidden dangers. This battle takes place for the pleasure of the spectators gathered on The Wheel - a floating casino in space. Title: "TO THE LAST GLADIATOR" Release Date: JANUA...

Let's rewind back one year ago to the opening of Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland! We will reminisce about our first steps in the land and read all of your memories. Then it's time to test your knowledge with a Jedi Mind Probe Quiz and Fun Facts!  In a new segment, Skywalking Force Member Focus, 14-year-old Skywalking Force member, Jonathan Marroquin, joins to talk about his fandom. Walt Disney World b...

Let's take a trip down memory lane and remember Star Wars Weekends! Michael McLain (Admin, Star Wars Weekends...The Memories ) joins us as we look back at the yearly Star Wars party held at Disney's Hollywood Studios almost every year from 1997-2015. There were shows, Star Wars celebrities, merchandise, and another reason to see your closest and dearest friends in fandom. We tackle an important qu...

In honor of its 40th Anniversary, this episode is all about publicity on The Empire Strikes Back , with special guest Craig Miller (Lucasfilm Publicity 1970s-1980s). We talk about how the publicity campaign was a pioneer for its time, ushering in a new way of marketing movies that continues to this day. Some of these include a 1-800 number to speak with your favorite Star Wars character, articles...

How many life lessons, morals and values have you learned from Star Wars and, more specifically, from The Clone Wars fortune cookies that precede almost every episode? Din from the band F105 joins us once again to discuss the most inspiring fortune cookies, and those which have a special impact on each of us. Gems such as: "A plan is only as good as those who see it through." "The first step to co...

May the 4th, 2020 marked the final episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. What an amazing, galaxy-shattering finale! Discussing the last two episodes "Shattered" and "Victory and Death" is a monumental task, so we brought reinforcements. You know him as the lead singer for the band F105 , we know him as our good friend Din! Enough writing, let's dive in NOW. Sarah is donating AND selling face masks...