Skywalking Force

On January 10th, Richard and I attended a Press Day for Short Circuit at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, CA. Short Circuit is an experimental program that began in 2016. Anyone working at Walt Disney Animation Studios can pitch an idea for a short, which could potentially be selected to create an original short film with the support of the Studio and fellow artists. So on this press day, we viewed all 14 shorts that are now available on Disney+ for your viewing pleasure. Afterwards, we got to speak with all 14 directors about their experience, in a series of 4 roundtables. Well, we recorded all of those conversations, and YOU are the only ones who will hear these interviews! We hope you enjoy, Skywalking Force!

Just for you, our Skywalking Force, Richard and I discuss our Top 5 Favorite Things at Walt Disney World Resort. From drinks to Pandora to Galaxy's Edge, we discuss it all. Thank you, Skywalking Force, for your amazing support.~Richard and Sarah

The Maestro of the Movies, John Williams, conducts the LA Philharmonic at the iconic Hollywood Bowl on August 31, 2019! This year, we thought we'd bring you, the Skywalking Force, with us for the evening. John Williams shares conducting duties with his friend, David Newman (son of the legendary Alfred Newman). This video features music composed by John Williams. To hear the entire concert, please check out our Patreon: http://SkywalkingForce.com. It is a Bonus Episode for this month.Set List:"Hooray for Hollywood" from Hollywood Hotel. By Whiting, arr. John Williams"Overture to The Cowboys". By John WilliamsTwo Selections from "Jane Eyre". By John WilliamsNEW ARRANGEMENT "Han Solo and the Princess" from The Empire Strikes Back.20th Century Fox Fanfare. By Alfred NewmanTheme from "How The West Was Won" by Alfred Newman"The Carousel Waltz" from Carousel. By Richard RogersINTERMISSIONFIRST TIME LIVE: "Theme from Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge"Opening Sequence from ET. Excerpts from Jurassic Park (with film)Excerpts from "Saving Private Ryan""Dry Your Tears, Afrika" from "Amistad""The Adventures of Han" from Solo"Luke and Leia" from Return of the Jedi"Star Wars" Main TitleEncores - it's a surprise!

This is our entire conversation with multi-Grammy Winner and icon of the 80’s - Weird Al Yankovic! You are getting it DAYS ahead of the edited version which will be a Weird Al-themed episode 257 of Skywalking Through Neverland. Please enjoy!

Just because we can, we're releasing Episode 253 several hours EARLY to all of you fine Skywalking Force members. You'll also hear a trip report from Skywalking Force contributor Mike Sanders. If this early release is something you like, please let us know!Special guest Miki Herman joins us for an amazing discussion about working on the OT Star Warsfilms. 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.

Hey Hey Skywalking Force! Bright Suns! Thank you for being so supportive of Skywalking Through Neverland. We have a special treat for you - our entire first two trips to Galaxy's Edge in stunning binaural audio! (If you listen with headphones, it's like you're walking through Galaxy's Edge yourself!) Because of you, we have been able to invest in these binaural microphones. We recorded nearly everything! Our first reactions, the Smugglers Run ride, the Cantina and just exploring the land.This first episode documents the half of our first trip on May 31st. We began recording even before we were let loose in the land, and you’ll hear us chatting with the citizens of Batuu (cast members). In our next few bonus episodes we will give you even more. Please enjoy and let us know what you think in the comments!~Richard and Sarah

With Disney's Live Action Aladdin hitting theaters this week, we decided to have some fun and record our re-watch of 1992's animated ALADDIN. Get ready for fun facts, box office, our reactions and childhood stories. We recorded this episode using our new H1 recorder and binaural microphones which you helped us upgrade! Thank you Skywalking Force! We could NOT do this without you.~Richard and Sarah

This episode contains a fun behind-the-scenes look into the Press Room at WonderCon! I share my complete one-on-one interviews with several composers, animators and artists in film and TV, including voice of Hera: Vanessa Marshall! You guys get to hear the entire audio I recorded, before we edit it into different upcoming episodes of Skywalking Through Neverland. And some interviews we may never share on the show. Here's my interview list:Vanessa Marshall (voice actress, Star Wars REBELS, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY)Ryan Shore (composer, Star Wars: FORCES OF DESTINY, Star Wars: GALAXY OF ADVENTURES)David Han (animator, SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE)Derek Vanderhorst (sound designer, X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, HIDDEN FIGURES)Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson (composers, COBRA KAI)David Norland (composer, MY DINNER WITH HERVE)Have fun, Skywalking Force!!