This episode may not contain Porgs, but it DOES contain an interview with the legendary Colin Cantwell, original designer and model-maker of ships on Star Wars (1977).
How did Colin Cantwell come up with the X-Wing design? Why is there a Death Star Trench? What was it like to work for NASA during the moon landings? This is one fantastic interview.
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Skywalking Through Neverland #184: Colin Cantwell, Star Wars Model-Maker
This episode features Colin Cantwell, original designer and model maker on Star Wars 1975-1977! How did he come up with the X-Wing design? What did the original Millennium Falcon look like? Why is there a Death Star trench? He answers these questions, plus tells us about his time at NASA during the moon landings and so much more. In a word: Incredible.
BB-8 On The Run is a beautifully illustrated book released by Disney-Lucasfilm Press on Force Friday. Written by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Matt Myers, it is a perfect bedtime story. Jocasta Drew Kaplan and his 2 daughters drop by to review the tale with us.
Also on this episode:
- Pump Up the Fandom – Donald Wicks shares his fandom moment
- Hurricane Irma Thoughts and Prayers
- Skywalker Shout-Outs and Skywalker of the Week
- Star Wars: Episode IX – J.J. Abrams announced as the new Director / Release Date pushed to 12/20/19 – we share our thoughts and the thoughts of our fellow Skywalkers.
- In Memoriam: Disney Legend and Imagineer X Atencio
WHERE WE WILL BE (IN REAL LIFE)
9/1/17: John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl! Join us from 5:30-7:00 for a picnic before the concert at Picnic Area 14.
September 17-22, 2017: Skywalking HALLOWEEN ON THE HIGH SEAS Disney Cruise!
9/27/17: Skywalking to Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland! Details Here
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Star Wars, Disney, Marvel fans, Skywalking Through Neverland is the podcast for you! Husband-and-wife team Richard and Sarah Woloski (plus LOTS of interviews with amazing guests) cover Star Wars, Disney and pop-culture fandom–the stuff that surrounds us, penetrates us and binds us all together as instantaneous friends! So grab a glass of blue milk and take the second star to the right straight on to this podcast. Become a Skywalker!