170: Celebrating 40 Years of Star Wars with Producer Gary Kurtz

We are honored to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars with film producer Gary Kurtz - the man that produced some of the most influential films of all time including American Graffiti, Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and The Dark Crystal. Mr. Kurtz shares stories from the set, as well as giving his own opinion on the new generation of Star Wars films under the Disney umbrella. This producer is still producing, and he shares with us some hints about his next 3 projects. (29:29) LiningUp.net Update! Our good friend Ric Peralta (LiningUp.net) shares some breaking news about the TCL Chinese Theater IMAX line for Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi. If you want to see this movie in Hollywood at this historic theater with a bunch of amazing Star Wars fans, you need to hear this info! (1:32:55) Also on this episode: All of you Skywalkers! Sprinkled throughout this episode are your greatest memories from seeing Star Wars and what it has meant to you. Richard and Sarah share their greatest memories in Things We Want To Share Skywalker Shout-Outs and Skywalker of the Week  Skywalker Memories: Steve Glosson (Geek Out Loud) Erich Schoeneweiss (Pass The Corn) Adam Bray (Star Wars author) Alan R. Ryan (Ausfans Radio) Jim Pruy Martin Keeler (#Cantina) Lance Dobersek Missy Davis Jeff Fischbach Chris Alexander ( Star Wars Origami) Bryn MacKinnon (Window To The Magic) Joey Pittman (The Disney Universe Podcast) Craig Hassis (LiningUp.net) Devon Myers (Red5Mom, Kanata's Castle) The Weitbrock Family 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! To get more info, email Randy Crane at [email protected] to get a free, no obligation quote. You're not committing to anything, just getting information with that request. In the Comments section mention "Skywalking Through Neverland" so Randy Crane knows you want to be part of our group. SUPPORT THE SHOW Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts at TeePublic! Check them out HERE. CONTACT US Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland Join us every week on Periscope for a behind-the-scenes look at our show. We also bring you to Disneyland, Red Carpet Events and Theme Park Openings. Send emails to [email protected] and follow us on Facebook. If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!