The ForceCast: Star Wars News and Commentary

As we wind down 2014, we look back at our favorite moments of the past year, we look ahead anticipating the new year, and we consider the present state of fandom.  Join us as we bring this year to a close here at Echo Base!

On this episode of Echo Base, Lou gives his thoughts on the teaser, we answer a listener question about cosplay, we talk about the possibility of George seeing Star Wars as a fan for the first time, and we give some last-minute Star Wars gift ideas.  Don't miss this jam-packed episode of Echo Base!

The Force Awakens ' young leads have names! BB-8, the ball droid, is a real prop! Yoda is coming to Star Wars Rebels and Rebels is going to Celebration! It's our last show of the year and we're powering ahead with all kinds of interesting news and rumors. Don't miss our thoughts on a rumored name for Gwendoline Christie's character and a report about Luke Skywalker's whereabouts. Happy Holidays fr...

Join Ron and Laird as they celebrate the life and music of the maestro John Williams in their biggest special yet, just in time for the holiday season! [In Stereo]

Late this week, Lucasfilm revealed the names of several The Force Awakens cast members and announced a Star Wars Rebels Season 2 premiere at Celebration Anaheim. Also in the news: Oscar Isaac reveals his childhood Star Wars costume, Del Rey reveals the cover of Dark Disciple, Bob Iger talks teasers and theme parks, and Marvel confirms a record-breaking figure for its first Star Wars comic. All tha...

Erik is out this week, but Eric and Justin continue our discussion about The Force Awakens ' teaser trailer. Stars John Boyega, Andy Serkis, and Oscar Isaac have all weighed in, Good Morning America has exclusive information, and there might be more to the ball droid than some fans realized. Plus: When are we getting the next teaser? What is Isaac's X-wing pilot up to? And what about that strange...

This week we look at Harrison's other trailer, Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock talks Comic Book Men and to Kevin Smith, we have our annual Indy Christmas gift guide, we let you know about some unique Indy collectibles and we have more of your great emails!

The teaser is here! We're still riding the emotional high of getting to see new Star Wars content, but we're also eager to jump into some in-depth analysis. Though 88 seconds doesn't provide much to analyze, it does provide a lot to be excited about, and we have the honor of sharing that excitement with Vanessa Marshall from Star Wars Rebels ! Join us as we geek out about The Force Awakens teaser...

Star Wars blasts back onto the public stage today as fans everywhere watch and rewatch the teaser trailer for The Force Awakens. We discuss the leadup to this momentous event, along with rumors about a standalone film and a sequel-era animated series. We also talk to a ForceCast listener who is using his artistic talents for charity, discuss what the sequels can learn from the prequels, and check...

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

This week Erik and Lou take a look at the "character" of the Ghost, discuss similarities between Star Wars Rebels and Firefly , and reflect on Episode I's teaser trailer.

In a special crossover episode, Mike, Bryan, and Bobby from Full of Sith invite us onto their show to discuss all things Star Wars , from The Force Awakens trailer to a Mace Windu spinoff to the question of whether The Old Republic is really a Star Wars story. We also discuss our history with the Star Wars franchise and our work on The ForceCast. Enjoy two shows in one with this podcast crossover!

We're back!  This week we catch up on some new releases and discuss the upcoming Imperial Assault!

The trailer for The Force Awakens could drop any day now. What will it show us and when will we see it? That's the main news topic for this week. We also discuss StarWars.com's character spotlight, Padmé Amidala, with Making Star Wars' Johnamarie Macias. Plus, Celebration Anaheim news and details about one of the first TFA tie-in novels. It's all here in this week's show!

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

This week we celebrate our 200th episode and our 7th anniversary as the IndyCast team get together for a round-table discussion looking back over the past 7 years, we have some special guests drop by to wish us a happy birthday, have audio from the Karen Allen and John Rhys Davies panel and have more of your great emails!

We continue our discussion of the title reveal for Star Wars: The Force Awakens with Steve Sansweet, the former head of fan relations for Lucasfilm and the man who revealed Revenge of the Sith 's title in 2004. We also talk to former LucasArts sound designer David Collins about his video game work, his Celebration stage hosting experiences, and his new show, The Comlink. Between those interviews a...

We continue our discussion of the title reveal for Star Wars: The Force Awakens with Steve Sansweet, the former head of fan relations for Lucasfilm and the man who revealed Revenge of the Sith 's title in 2004. We also talk to former LucasArts sound designer David Collins about his video game work, his Celebration stage hosting experiences, and his new show, The Comlink. Between those interviews a...

Christian Blauvelt from BBC Culture joins us to discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "Out of Darkness."

What's in a name? Star Wars: Episode VII is now Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We discuss this late-breaking news, including what it means for Luke in the sequel trilogy. Then, we talk to Tiya Sircar, the voice of Sabine Wren on Star Wars Rebels, about what's in store for the Mandalorian rebel in the episodes to come. Plus, John Boyega chronicles The Force Awakens' wrap party and a soundtrack for T...

Rocky Blonshine from Eleven-ThirtyEight joins us to discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "Breaking Ranks."

This week Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock has more great interviews from his adventures at New York Comic Con, we get a report from Dallas Comic Con, Joe and Keith return with their look at Marvel’s adaptation of The Last Crusade, you can get the chance to meet Drew Struzan, a new Indy collectible is revealed, Indy returns to the PC screen and we have more or your great emails!

Star Wars Rebels may snag two voice actors from The Clone Wars, a Star Wars costuming exhibit tours the U.S. next year, X-wing and TIE Fighter games are back, and we may be less than two months away from an Episode VII trailer. Plus, we talk to Taylor Gray, the voice of Ezra Bridger on Rebels, about the series' tone, Ezra's growth, lessons from voice-acting, and more.