The ForceCast: Star Wars News and Commentary

Justin Bolger from The ForceCast joins us to discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "Call to Action."

If you don't like a book, is it fair to say it didn't happen?  At what point does "personal canon" start to interfere with the ability to discuss Star Wars with other fans?  We tackle these questions and many more on this week's episode of Echo Base!

This week, I chat with Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock about the rumours that Chris Pratt is being eyed for Indy 5, Double T's joins us for a new review segment, Raiders the Adaptation Digital Effects artist Perry Hovas drops by and we have more of your great emails!

Superhero movies are hot right now, but for how long?  Who are these lesser-known characters getting their own films?  Which studios own which characters?  This week, Lou and Erik break down the basics of upcoming comic-book-related movies and television shows.

The first standalone film has a new lead actress, but this time we think it's for real. Disney is suing an image-hosting service over The Force Awakens concept art, which is a pretty big deal. Bob Iger wants you to know that Disney is working on Star Wars theme park attractions and vaguely considering a revolutionary new distribution method for video content. Plus, we talk to Brian Novicki from EU...

Is it possible to separate the Sith from the Empire?  Can one be a member of the Empire without being evil?  This week we're joined by Justin Bolger (The ForceCast) and Kyle Winner (Galactic Top 40 Radio) to discuss the merits, if any, of the Empire! Is it possible to separate the Sith from the Empire?  Can one be a member of the Empire without being evil?  This week we're joined by Justin Bolger...

Seems like Chris Pratt is rumored for just about every major role these days, and Indiana Jones is the latest addition.  We talk about that, three movies being spun into television shows, and the fact that Babylon 5 creator "JMS" works too hard.  Plus, we're getting one major step closer to being able to cut the cable.  Don't miss this episode of The Outer Rim!

Catrina Dennis from Moviepilot joins us to discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "Vision of Hope."

Welcome to Galactic Top 40 Radio! Twice a month, we'll be taking you on a journey through the music of Star Wars, including inspired music by indie groups!

The first standalone may have a new writer, and a random site has a strange rumor about Boba Fett in the movie. It's that kind of week, folks. We also discuss media appearances by Oscar "Gonk Droid" Isaac and Ewan "Real Talk On the Broadsaber" McGregor. Plus, Freddie Prinze Jr. teases big things for Kanan on Star Wars Rebels, and we take questions from our live, virtual-studio audience.

In our first show for 2015, Indy gets the Mythbuster’s treatment, he goes to the dogs, Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock speaks with the cast of the Indiana Jones inspired series The Librarians, we talk retro Indy gaming plus we have more of your great emails!

We're getting a sequel to Ready Player one, a television reboot of Rush Hour, and a continuation of The X-Files!  Don't miss the first episode of the newest show on the ForceCast network, The Outer Rim!

Four actresses are auditioning for roles in the first Star Wars standalone film, George Lucas says Disney didn't use his treatment for The Force Awakens , and Justin talks to Star Wars comic writer Jason Aaron. Plus, Marvel teases big Darth Vader comic numbers and big announcements, Star Wars news emerges from the UK Toy Fair, and we share information on how a friend of the show is raising money f...

Tom Hoeler from Del Rey's Star Wars Books team joins us to discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "Idiot's Array."

What other characters should get the "Tarkin treatment?"  What good things can the upcoming sequel trilogy learn from the prequels?  We look at these questions and more on this week's episode of Echo Base!

Welcome to Galactic Top 40 Radio!  Twice a month, we'll be taking you on a journey through the music of Star Wars, including inspired music by indie groups!

Welcome to the newest show on the ForceCast network, The Outer Rim! Star Wars fans love more than just the galaxy far, far away, so we're here to expand our coverage of geek culture and fan interests.  Each week we'll be bringing news and commentary on movies, television, books, comics, video games, and more. Go beyond the core of Star Wars fandom.  Welcome... to the Outer Rim!

Gary Whitta has finished his work on the first standalone film. What does it mean? Probably not that much. In this week's show, we discuss the screenwriter's departure, along with a rumor about Star Wars Detours, a smooth arrival to the world of Star Wars Rebels, and a connection between Marvel's Star Wars #1 and The Force Awakens. Plus, it's our first official live show, so listen for some back a...

What is the destiny of the Ghost's crew? Is a stand-alone film about a classic character during the sequel trilogy a good idea?  This week Lou and Erik take a look at some listener questions and, among other things, look at whether upcoming Star Wars projects are in danger of catering too much to nostalgia.  Come join us this week at Echo Base!

We're back from our winter hiatus with stories about Disney's plans to promote The Force Awakens online, the packaging and release date for TFA merchandise, exciting new cast members for the movie, and 3D prequels at Celebration Anaheim. Plus, Oscar Isaac says all your teaser theories are silly, Star Wars tops a 2015 poll, and Bob Iger gets a magazine cover with everyone's favorite freighter. Welc...

Aaron Goins from Jedi News and Star Wars Bookworms joins us to discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "Path of the Jedi."

  Happy New Year! It’s the beginning of what promises to be a stellar 12 months for Star Wars fans worldwide as we usher in new books, comics and magazines along with new publishers, authors and artists all in preparation for Star Wars: The Force Awakens in December. Get the rundown on what’s out this month and what you can be looking for at your local bookstores as Jay & Chris get you up to date...

In our last episode for the year, there is more talk of Indy 5, Sideshow offer up a new Indy figure, Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock and I take our annual look back at the year, Laird Malamed catches up with Keith Voss in New York to talk Indy, Joe Stuber has a great interview with comic book artist Mark Evanier, plus we have more of your great emails!

In this bite-sized holiday-themed edition of the show, Official IndyCast Mitch Hallock spreads some holiday cheer with a special guest just in time for Christmas!