The ForceCast: Star Wars News and Commentary

Microcast: In The Cantina With Hugh Quarshie (RSS)

forcecast@forcecast.net (ForceCast.Net) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:09:00 CST

Of the many characters introduced in Episode I, few stood out quite like Queen Amidala's Chief of Security, Captain Panaka. Join us as we chat with the man behind the character, actor Hugh Quarshie, in this rare Cantina interview from Fan Days III. During our talk, Hugh speaks about the enormity of being part of the first Star Wars film in over a decade, the atmosphere on the set, working with George Lucas, hanging out in Italy with Liam, Ewan, and Natalie, and why Panaka did not appear in the rest of the prequel films.

Clone Wars Roundtable: S2 : Episode 4 (RSS)

forcecast@forcecast.net (ForceCast.Net) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:59:00 CST

The ForceCast Clone Wars Roundtable returns with in-depth analysis of the latest Clone Wars episode Senate Spy--recorded live on the floor of Fan Days III.

Special Report: Don Bies At Fan Days III (RSS)

forcecast@forcecast.net (ForceCast.Net) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:40:00 CST

From ILM model maker to Lucasfilm archives curator to the official Droid wrangler on Episodes I, II, and III, Don Bies has done it all when it comes to Star Wars! Join us as we moderate Don's panel live from last weekend's Fan Days III. During our discussion, Don holds nothing back about the many hats (and helmets) he wore during his time with Lucasfilm, including playing a variety of iconic characters--well, parts of them at least. It's a Fan Days exclusive that you won't hear anywhere else as the ForceCast continues to leave NO FAN LEFT BEHIND!

Weekly ForceCast: October 27, 2009 (RSS)

forcecast@forcecast.net (ForceCast.Net) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:14:00 CST

This week, the ForceCast comes to you LIVE from the floor of Star Wars Fan Days 3 at the Plano Convention Center in Plano, Texas. Join us as we follow up on last week's Outrageous Stories of the Week and add to the ongoing investigative report on the origins of "Mandalore." Plus, we meet some listeners and welcome a slew of surprise guests. It's the ForceCast live from Fan Days where NO FAN IS LEFT BEHIND!

Microcast: What's New In The EU? - Death Troopers (RSS)

forcecast@forcecast.net (ForceCast.Net) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:00:00 CST

Last week saw the long-awaited arrival of Star Wars Death Troopers and there hasn't been this much excitement about the release of a fictional Star Wars novel in a long time. Join The ForceCast's Jimmy Mac and TheForce.Net's "Jovial" Jay Shepard as they offer up their spoiler-free reviews of this first-ever Star Wars horror novel. Then, Jimmy Mac catches up with Death Troopers author Joe Schreiber for an informative one-on-one interview in Chicago. Death Troopers is here, spoiler-free, on The ForceCast as we find out Whats New In The EU!

Weekly ForceCast: October 16, 2009 (RSS)

forcecast@forcecast.net (ForceCast.Net) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:28:00 CST

This week on the ForceCast: we follow up on several recent Jimmy Mac Investigative Reports. Clone Wars Supervising Director Dave Filoni checks in to talk Mandalorians, Dave Prowse dominates our Outrageous Stories of the Week, and we get the scoop on a stolen Chewbacca mask in Tennessee. Plus, the latest from Billy Dee, your listener feedback, Star Wars in pop culture and much, much more!

Clone Wars Roundtable: S2 : Episode 3 (RSS)

forcecast@forcecast.net (ForceCast.Net) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:29:00 CST

The ForceCast Clone Wars Roundtable returns with a detailed look at last week's episode, Children of the Force. Did it deliver the goods? Find out what our panel thinks. Joining us this week are TheForce.Net's "Jovial" Jay Shepard and from the Geek Out Podcast, Big Honkin' Steve!

Microcast: In The Cantina With Jane Wiedlin (RSS)

forcecast@forcecast.net (ForceCast.Net) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:17:00 CST

From music to acting to comic books, Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Gos has done it all! Join us as we sit down in the Cantina with Jane and gal pal Bonnie Burton (Lucas Online) to discuss Star Wars fandom from... a different point of view. Topics of conversation include new and unique Star Wars marketing ideas, the truth about the Ewok diet, and the return of the ForceCast Cantina "questionnaire." It's Jane Wiedlin and Bonnie Burton in one of our most memorable Cantina interviews yet--only from your friends at ForceCast.Net.

Clone Wars Roundtable: S2 : Episodes 1 and 2 (RSS)

forcecast@forcecast.net (ForceCast.Net) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:46:00 CST

The Clone Wars series is back! And with it comes the ForceCast's Clone Wars Roundtable podcasts. This week we're looking at the first two episodes of season 2, Holocron Heist and Cargo of Doom. Joining us on the panel are Rebelscum.com's Dan Curto and Director Kyle Newman.

Weekly ForceCast: October 2, 2009 (RSS)

forcecast@forcecast.net (ForceCast.Net) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:15:00 CST

The ForceCast celebrates tonight's return of The Clone Wars with special guest Dave Filoni. During this exclusive interview, Dave answers some of our questions, and yours, about what he and his crew learned from Season 1, what we can expect from Season 2 (Mandalorians anyone?), and what role the EU may or may not play in the show's development. We also have your week's Star Wars news, Billy Dee's Quote of the Week, and much, much more.

Microcast: In The Cantina With Authors Of The Complete Vader (RSS)

forcecast@forcecast.net (ForceCast.Net) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:28:00 CST

He's the most iconic film villain of all-time and the subject of an incredible new coffee table book by Star Wars authorities Ryder Windham and Pete Vilmur. The Complete Vader tells the story of Darth Vader from concept to silver screen sensation. Go into the Cantina as we chat with Ryder and Pete about our favorite baddie from the galaxy far, far away.

Microcast: In The Cantina With James Arnold Taylor (RSS)

forcecast@forcecast.net (ForceCast.Net) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:48:00 CST

From Obi-Wan Kenobi to Fred Flintstone--when it comes to giving life and voice to iconic characters, there's no one better than James Arnold Taylor. Join us in the Cantina for a very special interview with this vocal genius.

Weekly ForceCast: September 25, 2009 (RSS)

forcecast@forcecast.net (ForceCast.Net) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:39:00 CST

The Weekly ForceCast is back with a roundup of the latest news and rumors surrounding Celebration V and live action series casting. A listener's email prompts a Jimmy Mac Investigative Report into the possible use of lightsaber sound effects in the original Star Trek series and we have the latest updates to the already impressive list of guests heading to Texas for Fan Days 3 and details of how you can have breakfast with Obi-Wan Kenobi. Plus, Billy Dee, Star Wars in pop culture, and your voice mails and e-mails.

Weekly ForceCast: September 11, 2009 (RSS)

forcecast@forcecast.net (ForceCast.Net) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:14:00 CST

The Weekly ForceCast returns with special guest Clone Wars writer George Krstic in the studio. This week we're looking at news on all of the major Star Wars fronts, including Celebration V, Clone Wars season 2, and the live action series. Plus Billy Dee, listener mail, and an Outrageous story from the Netherlands that leaves us all scratching our heads. It's all coming your way only on the ForceCast.

Special: ForceCast Three Year Anniversary Megacast (RSS)

forcecast@forcecast.net (ForceCast.Net) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:22:00 CST

Celebrate with the ForceCast as we look back on the last three years of Star Wars news and commentary! Featuring hilarious highlights from past shows, giveaways galore, and a ton of surprises. Plus, super-sized Billy Dee and your e-mails and voice mails