Welcome Jedi and Wizards to episode 4 of Sabers and Spells. On this episode, we go on a magic carpet ride as we discuss Walt Disney’s newest live-action film, Aladdin.
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251: Skywalking Through Galaxy’s Edge – Opening Day
May 31st, 2019 – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened to all of us eager Star Wars and Disney fans who have been looking forward to this day since its announcement in August 2015, and we were there!! This is our entire Galaxy’s Edge opening day experience! What we were able
Continue readingStar Wars: A New Hope at 35
by Joshua Jordan Star Wars means a lot to me, it is my inspiration and my consistent passion. But I can’t help but feel a little jealous of fans who can remember the first time they saw Star Wars. See, I was born in the mid-80’s during what some fans
Continue readingTALKING APES: Making Apes – LA Premiere Reactions
This episode of Talking Apes is dedicated to Apes fan, cosplayer, and friend, Angela Gibbons. Hello to all you Chimps, gorillas, orangutans and even you damn dirty humanoids! We are back and this time Talking Apes attended the Los Angeles premiere of Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Films. We
Continue readingC-3PO Does Not Like Sand! Provides Whimsical Tour on Tatooine
C-3PO Does Not Like Sand!, which hits bookshelves on June 4th, provides a tale of a whimsical tour taken by most of our favorite droids (sorry, Chopper). Seemingly taking place following the events in The Last Jedi, C-3PO, R2-D2, and BB-8 are sent on a mission to Tatooine. The astromech
Continue reading250: A Whole New ALADDIN
Disney’s ALADDIN soared into theaters on May 24th. Bryn MacKinnon (Window To The Magic) joins us to review the film, the music and share details from the Global Press Conference which she attended. This episode is chock full of Alan Menken’s gorgeous music, sound clips and our opinions of Disney’s
Continue reading249: Dis-ABILITIES in Fandom
Dora Speck is visually impaired, but do you think that slows her down? Nope! Her blindness does not mean she’s disabled, she just does things in a different way. We talk about her Star Wars and Disney fandom, how she watches movies, what kinds of collectibles, how she navigates Disneyland and interacts with our fan community. It’s a fascinating and enlightening conversation.
Continue readingCulture POPCast #3: COBRA KAI Composers Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson
ON THIS EPISODE: Composers Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson (Ant-Man, Muppets Most Wanted) share their process behind creating themes and music for YouTube Premium’s hugely popular series Cobra Kai. Cobra Kai is a continuation of The Karate Kid film series. It takes place 34 years after the original film with
Continue readingPlot Twists Galore in Marvel’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Issue #2
Dok Ondar ensures the First Order doesn’t discover his secrets, as their grip on Black Spire tightens. Meanwhile, Remex and crew seek out ancient artifacts. This article contains plot point for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge #2. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge #2 dropped this week, continuing the story of Dok Ondar
Continue readingDisney’s ALADDIN – A Whole New Trip Back to Agrabah
When I heard Disney was doing a live-action version of ALADDIN, my inner child went “UUUUUGH! We don’t need this!” I didn’t realize how much I loved the original until that moment, but I do. I love the songs (it’s the only “golden era” Disney soundtrack that my kids and
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