The ForceCast: Star Wars News and Commentary

This week on Echo Base, we take a look at a few theories sent in by listeners that, while feasible, are a bit creative.

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

Mashable Deputy Editor Chris Taylor joins us to discuss his book How Star Wars Conquered the Universe, which chronicles the entire history of the Star Wars franchise from George Lucas' early life to the 2014 canon decision and the lead-up to Star Wars Rebels. We talk about Palpatine's first name, the "Save the EU" movement, George Lucas' inspirations, J.J. Abrams' grasp on the heart of the saga, a...

As principal photography on Episode VII winds down, the youngest Star Wars fan to star in the original films comes back again, the set gets a visit from the Boy Who Lived, and a cast member who wasn't even announced has completed her role. Plus, Eric talks about the progression of technology in Star Wars with Christian Blauvelt, and Disney releases a trailer for the Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebe...

If you can't connect with the characters, a story will bomb no matter how good the plot.  So what makes good characters?  This week we invite Patrick Gorman (Star Wars in 60 Minutes) to discuss the importance of characters in the Star Wars saga across the past, present, and future. 

Eric, Spencer, and Justin discuss the second episode of Star Wars Rebels , "Fighter Flight."

This week Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock is back from his adventures at New York Comic Con with some great interviews, discussions and more, IndyCast listener Steve Rivers catches up with Indiana Paul and Co. at the opening of the Indiana Jones Adventure of Archaeology Exhibit in Canada, Dave Filoni cites Indy as a major influence, some one of a kind Indy memorabilia is up for aucti...

Eric is back from New York Comic Con with a report on all the Star Wars panels, an interview with Star Wars Rebels panel moderator Christian Blauvelt and panelist Vanessa Marshall, and audio from the show floor. In other news, Rebels gets more strong ratings, canceled Rogue Squadron videogame footage emerges, and Marvel has a new Kanan Jarrus comic. All that and so much more, including a special S...

Eric, Spencer, and Justin discuss the first episode of Star Wars Rebels , "Droids in Distress."

Good news for Rebels after its series premiere, new interviews with James Luceno and Lucasfilm's point-person on Star Wars storytelling, and a new arcade game that truly immerses you in that galaxy far, far away. Plus, what's the deal with the "save the EU" crowd? We'll weigh in. It's New York Comic Con weekend and we're bringing you a heaping helping of Star Wars in this week's ForceCast!

Eric, Spencer, and Justin discuss the series premiere of Star Wars Rebels , "Spark of Rebellion."

This week I am thrilled to have Sallah himself – John Rhys Davies and Indy stuntman Dickey Beer appearing on the show. We also have potentially big news about Indy 5 or not , as the case may be, Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock is back taking a look at this latest rumour as well as the status of comic conventions, we get an update on the next instalment in the IndyCast radio dramas, a...

With less than twenty-four hours to go until the series premiere of Disney's Star Wars Rebels , voice actress Vanessa Marshall spoke to a small group of podcasters -- from Jedi News, the Ion Cannon Podcast, and The ForceCast -- about her life and career, her Star Wars fandom, and her experience working on Rebels .

Star Wars Rebels premieres tonight, and to prepare you for the show, we share our thoughts on its hour-long debut, Spark of Rebellion . The big story this week is the bonanza of Episode VII rumors ranging from characters to sets to story lines -- plus a massive report that, if true, would upend the face of Star Wars as we know it. Then, Spencer Brinkerhoff III joins us to discuss "Crystal Crisis o...

The galaxy of the Republic era is quite different than that of the Empire.  How is it the Jedi go from centuries of public service to a time of obscurity?  Megan from Blog Full of Words joins us to discuss the transition of Jedi from servants to legends.

Poster artist John Alvin, who died in 2008, left an indelible mark on the Star Wars saga through his iconic artwork. In this episode, ForceCast host and Lucasfilm-licensed Star Wars artist Spencer Brinkerhoff III talks to John's wife Andrea Alvin, the author of a recently published book celebrating John's art, about his career, their work together, and his experience in the Star Wars universe.

Lucasfilm shares unfinished material from three story arcs of The Clone Wars , new Episode VII set photos emerge, and there's a new Star Wars video game in town. Plus, we present a fan report from the 2014 Rancho Obi-Wan Annual Gala, complete with greetings from the man himself, Steve Sansweet. It's all here on The ForceCast!

This week Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock is back with a new Top 10, we find out if most of Crystal Skull was a dream, have some links to some great retro videos, we have more of your great emails and have a sneak-peek at some big up and coming special guests at the end of the show! 

J.J. Abrams shows us Star Wars : Episode VII's Millennium Falcon , a rumor may have told us Luke's whereabouts, and everyone and their mother wants a cameo in the movie. Plus, we go in-depth with our analysis of the film's "first pixel" and we discuss why you shouldn't trust Tumblr. Strap in for the jump to hyperspace, because it's time for The ForceCast!

In this bite-sized edition of the show, we get nostalgic and play the first Indy Read Along Adventure - Raiders of the Lost Ark!

I spy with my little eye...something from a galaxy far, far away! This week, we tackle tidbits about Episode VII's ships, cast, locations, and emotional focus. Plus, Eric reports back from the Star Wars Rebels New York City press screening with reflections on the episodes from himself and two friends of the show. It's all here in this episode of The ForceCast!

This week Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock checks out Harrison's latest film, some new Indy merchandise and has an idea for Indy 5, we have some info about up and coming Indy screenings, some podcast milestones and as usual, we have more of your great emails! 

We're often asked whether any of the Legends books are worth reading in light of the new continuity, and if so, which ones.  So for this episode, we've invited Jovial Jay (Jedi Journals) to join our jolly... umm...  Okay, we don't have a good alliteration there.  But we have a great episode for you here at Echo Base! 

With Erik out for the week, Eric and Justin discuss the new Star Wars Rebels short, the release of Star Wars: A New Dawn , and an Episode VII casting rumor. Plus, Eric and Christian sit down for brunch and a discussion of flashbacks in the second installment of A Plate of Star Wars . TGITF: Thank Goodness It's The ForceCast!