The Force-Cast : Star Wars News and Commentary

Force-Cast: June 26, 2009 (RSS)

podcast@theforce.net (TheForce.net) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:02:00 CST

The Force-Cast is back and bigger than ever. Join Jason and Jimmy Mac as they review the big night in Chicago when George Lucas was honored by the Siskel Film Center. Hear exclusive podcast coverage from behind-the-scenes and backstage with GEORGE LUCAS! Plus, incredible highlights from JON FAVREAUs one-on-one interview with George - live from the stage at The Four Seasons main ballroom. Its an up-close and intimate look at the creator of Star Wars focusing on his past, present and future. Tickets for this event were 400 bucks a pop, but The Force-Cast was there leaving NO FAN BEHIND with an amazing report from mind-blowing evening. Also, we hear about everything that went down at Ralph McQuarries 80th birthday party from PAUL BATEMAN of RalphMcQuarrie.com. Find out what happened and who was on the star-studded guest list. And if that isnt enough, DAN MADSEN, former Star Wars Fan Club President, stops by with info on how you can own a piece from his huge personal collection. And of course, birthdays, Billy Dee and the hottest news from the Star Wars galaxy with The Weekly Force-Cast!

Force-Cast: An Adventure with George Lucas (RSS)

podcast@theforce.net (TheForce.net) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:52:00 CST

Star Wars creator George Lucas was honored in Chicago last night by The Gene Siskel Film Center, and The Force-Cast was there. It was an amazing night featuring a banquet and a Q&A with George Lucas hosted by writer, actor, director Jon Favreau. Join Jimmy Mac as he works the red carpet including exclusive interviews with JON FAVREAU, MELLODY HOBSON, and the man of the hour, GEORGE LUCAS himself! Plus much more! It was a night for the ages and The Force-Cast leaves NO FAN BEHIND with exclusive podcast coverage of An Adventure with George Lucas.

Force-Cast: June 12, 2009 (RSS)

podcast@theforce.net (TheForce.net) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:05:00 CST

Star Wars fans, hard-core and casual alike, all know the name Ralph McQuarrie. This legendary talent was the concept artist for the original Star Wars trilogy. It was Ralph who was the first to visualize the incredible ideas that George Lucas conceived for saga we all know and love. Join The Force-Cast as we pay tribute to this great man on his 80th birthday with The Ralph McQuarrie Birthday Spectacular! Jason and Jimmy Mac are joined by two very special guest co-hosts this week, from Team McQuarrie, its PAUL and ATHENA BATEMAN, who provide a look inside the creative mind of Ralph. Plus, we hear from the Star Wars pros who collaborated and/or were inspired by Ralph, including original Star Wars trilogy F/X wizard KEN RALSTON, Clone Wars Supervising Director DAVE FILONI, Clone Wars Concept Artist RUSSELL CHONG, and Prequel Concept Artist MARC GABBANA. If thats not enough, hear icons from the world of Star Wars art leave well wishes for their mentor. Hes a special man and its a special Force-Cast, honoring everyones favorite Star Wars artist with The Ralph McQuarrie 80th Birthday Spectacular!!!

Force-Cast: June 5, 2009 (RSS)

podcast@theforce.net (TheForce.net) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:01:00 CST

THE WEEKLY FORCE-CAST JUNE 5, 2009 The Weekly Force-Cast is back with a show that is bigger than a pregnant mama gundark! This is a crazy night in the Force-Cast studios filled with laughs, shocks and surprises. Joining Jason and Jimmy are the talented duo behind The Force Among Us, CRIS and CORTNEY MACHT. Then, Fanboys director KYLE NEWMAN drops by and things start to get really wild when Clone Wars Supervising Director DAVE FILONI makes a surprise visit! Plus, a close-up look at the newest offering coming soon from LucasArts, The Old Republic, we check back in with whats new in Florida for Disneys Star Wars Weekends, and much more. Along with listener mail, Billy Dee, Birthdays, and Kersh? Its a Death Star-sized MegaCast from the Star Wars podcast by the fans, for the fans, its The Weekly Force-Cast!

Force-Cast: Collectors Cast Special Report (RSS)

podcast@theforce.net (TheForce.net) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:08:00 CST

FORCE-CAST: COLLECTORS CAST SPECIAL REPORT Collecting has always been a huge part of Star Wars fandom â" From the hard-core adult collector who aims to become the next Steve Sansweet, to the kid who rips the action figures out of their packaging for a romp in the sandbox. While Star Wars collecting is still a very vibrant hobby, more than a few collectors have scaled back. Is it the economy? Is it because there are no Star Wars films on the horizon? Or is it for entirely different reasons all together? The Force-Cast attempts to find out in this all-new Special Report. Joining Jason Swank and Jimmy Mac are some very special (and quite qualified) guests. We start with Rebelscums Dan Curto who has his finger on the pulse of the collector, then we climb up the latter to talk to the man in charge of Hasbros Star Wars line, Brand Manager Derryl Depriest. Derryl talks about the past, present and future of everyones favorite action figure line â" with a few scoops, predictions, and laughs along the way! Then, we top it all of with Fanboys Director Kyle Newmans collecting wish list! Do you collect Star Wars and are still buying everything like you used to? Or do you find that your collecting habits have been curbed lately? Either way, you owe it to yourself to learn about The State Of The Hobby with The Force-Cast Collectors Cast Special Report!

Force-Cast: May 29, 2009 (RSS)

podcast@theforce.net (TheForce.net) — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:14:00 CST

THE WEEKLY FORCE-CAST MAY 29, 2009 The Weekly Force-Cast wraps up the month of May with an action-packed show! This week, we get the behind-the-scenes info about the new Fanboys DVD release from director KYLE NEWMAN with exclusive coverage of the Los Angeles release party! Then, we get the lowdown on all the happenings in Florida for the opening of Disneys Star Wars Weekends 2009, and we learn why Britans Got TalentStar Wars style. Also this week, learn how you can win an autographed copy of the Fanboys DVD and a huge set piece from the film itself! All the latest news and commentary from The Galaxy Far, Far Away is right here. So, do yourself a solid, check out The Force-Cast and youll see what happens when you put Billy Dee, Ziro The Hutt, and Eminem together in the same room! Also, be sure to check back with The Force-Cast early next week for a special program addressing the state of collecting with special guests, info and scoops! Its a show no Star Wars collector can afford to miss!

Force-Cast Roundtable: Trek vs Wars (RSS)

podcast@theforce.net (TheForce.net) — Tue, 26 May 2009 13:49:00 CST

FORCE-CAST ROUNDTABLE: TREK vs WARS It was bound to happen! It was destiny for The Force-Cast to pit the two biggest Star franchises up against each other, and with Star Trek getting all the headlines and box-office love these days, now seems like a perfect time! In one corner we have Star Trek, longtime love of Sci-Fi geeks everywhere and current film sensation. In the other corner, we have Star Wars, the most influential space saga ever to hit the silver screen. Join Jason and Jimmy as they welcome the perfect guest to the Roundtable to discuss both ends of the spectrum, Dan Madsen. Dan was the former president of the official fanclubs for BOTH Trek AND Wars. He gives us insight into both franchises that you will not hear anywhere else! Also along for the ride is Jovial Jay from Rebelscum.com. Whether youre a fan of the Galaxy Far, Far Away or Space, The Final Frontier, youll wanna join this Force-Cast Roundtable discussion to hear these two behemoths of the entertainment industry battle heads. Its fun for Trekkies and Jedis alike!

Force-Cast: May 22, 2009 (RSS)

podcast@theforce.net (TheForce.net) — Fri, 22 May 2009 01:08:00 CST

Jason and Jimmy are back with a special edition of the Weekly Force-Cast, recorded live on the tenth anniversary of The Phantom Menace! They are remembering the splash landing of the Prequel Era and taking your calls! Hear fellow Star Wars fans relive those magic days from a decade ago as fandom was finally exposed to Darth Maul, Padme Amidala, and, yes, Jar Jar Binks. Plus, exclusive news about The Clone Wars: Decoded, the long-awaited release of Fanboys on DVD, and an update about the latest Star Wars videogame from LucasArts. And all the segments you have come to expect, like Birthdays, V-Mails, and The Billy Dee Quote of the Week. Its a celebration of all things Episode One this week on The Weekly Force-Cast!

Force-Cast: Fanboys Commentary Track (RSS)

podcast@theforce.net (TheForce.net) — Tue, 19 May 2009 11:31:00 CST

Force-Cast: Fanboys DVD Commentary Track Today is a big day for Star Wars fans! Its the tenth anniversary of The Phantom Menace and Fanboys hits store shelves everywhere! The Force-Cast is celebrating the release with an exclusive alternate commentary track for you to enjoy while watching your new DVD. Joining Jason and Jimmy are the creative forces behind Fanboys: Director KYLE NEWMAN and Writer ERNIE CLINE. Its behind-the-scenes conversation especially for Star Wars fans! And, unlike other websites that sell commentary tracks for DVDs, its totally FREE, courtesy of your friends at The Force-Cast! So pop in that DVD, cue it to the beginning of the film, and slide those headphones on for this special presentation! Its Fanboys on The Force-Cast!!!

Force-Cast: May 8, 2009 (RSS)

podcast@theforce.net (TheForce.net) — Fri, 08 May 2009 08:59:00 CST

FORCE-CAST MAY 8th 2009 This week, The Force-Cast takes a look back to ten years ago as Star Wars fans everywhere were eagerly anticipating the release of The Phantom Menace. Joining Jason, Jimmy, and special guest co-host Cris Macht (The Force Among Us) is former Star Wars Fan Club President DAN MADSEN. Dan was the man in charge of running the very first Star Wars Celebration back in 1999, when fandom was at a fever-pitch. Listen as Dan, along with his assistant Rob Deslongchamps, share Celebration 1 behind-the-scenes insight and experiences. Hear how it all came together and learn why it almost did not happen! Plus, all the latest news from the Star Wars Galaxy including hot info about the upgrades to Disneys Star Tours attraction! And, v-mails, birthdays, and Billy Dee! Its hard to believe its already been a decade since the launch of the Prequel era with Celebration 1 and The Phantom Menace. Remember the excitement, anticipation, and energy of May 1999 with this megasized edition of The Weekly Force-Cast

Force-Cast: In The Cantina with Bonnie Burton (RSS)

podcast@theforce.net (TheForce.net) — Tue, 05 May 2009 00:44:00 CST

Lucasfilms Bonnie Burton joins Jason and Jimmy In The Cantina for a loose, laugh-filled hour of cool conversation! Bonnie gives us the lowdown about whats new at starwars.com, her latest book Girls Against Girls, and we remember The Holiday Specials Ackmena, Bea Arthur. Plus, we put the ladies of Star Wars in the ring and let them duke it outWith Bonnie as the ref! Learn who comes out victorious as we go In The Cantina with Bonnie Burton!

Force-Cast: May 1, 2009 (RSS)

podcast@theforce.net (TheForce.net) — Fri, 01 May 2009 01:14:00 CST

Time to give your iPod its weekly Star Wars podcast fix with The Force-Cast! Jason and Jimmy are back behind the microphones with discussion about the latest happenings in the Star Wars Universe. This week, Jason reviews the newest Star Wars iPhone app, Ric Olie wants a penny, and Sir Alec finds his voice. Plus, Billy Dee tickles Yoda? You gotta hear it to believe it! And, Birthdays, Voice Mails, news, commentary and comedy as we kick of the month of May on The Weekly Force-Cast!

Force-Cast: April 24, 2009 (RSS)

podcast@theforce.net (TheForce.net) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:26:00 CST

THE WEEKLY FORCE-CAST APRIL 24, 2009 Join Jason and Jimmy this week to learn all about the amazing TK Project. Stormtrooper helmets as a canvas? You bet! TK Project founder Chris Romines and artist John Gilliland grab bar stools In The Cantina to talk about this incredible art program approved by Lucasfilm! Plus, we go gambling with Billy Dee, ride shotgun with Princess Leia, and get Lost with Hurley! And, birthdays, voice mails, commentary and comedy on this latest edition of The Weekly Force-Cast!

Force-Cast: April 17, 2009 (RSS)

podcast@theforce.net (TheForce.net) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:48:00 CST

THE WEEKLY FORCE-CAST APRIL 17, 2009 So much is going on in the Star Wars universe and The Force-Cast is along for the ride! Join Jason and Jimmy for conversation, comedy, and opinions about everything happening in the Galaxy Far, Far Away. We have all the latest news and rumors about everything from The Clone Wars, to the Live Action Show, and beyond. This week, we go grocery shopping with Natalie Portman, Zac Efron makes the pitch to be a Skywalker, and Billy Dee brings us to tears. Plus, listener feedback, voice mail, birthdays, and much, much more on The Weekly Force-Cast.

Force-Cast: In The Cantina with Henry Gilroy and Steve Melching (RSS)

podcast@theforce.net (TheForce.net) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:05:00 CST

THE FORCE-CAST: IN THE CANTINA with HENRY GILROY AND STEVE MELCHING The debut season of The Clone Wars was a huge smash hit on Cartoon Network and two of the guys responsible for providing many of the great stories from the first year are with us today. Joining Jason and Jimmy In The Cantina are Clone Wars Head Writer HENRY GILROY and Episode Writer STEVE MELCHING! Henry and Steve give us the lowdown on the upcoming Clone Wars: Decoded and provide behind-the-scenes info about the show you can only hear here! Plus, an amazing announcement about the future of the Dark Horse Clone Wars comic series and much more. Its a special edition of The Force-Cast: In The Cantina with the scribes of The Clone Wars!