The ForceCast: Star Wars News and Commentary

Newly named co-host of the ForceCast, Justin Bolger, joins Eric and Spencer to discuss "Sacrifice," the thirteenth and final episode of The Clone Wars Season 6.

Justin and Eric discuss the proliferation of  Star Wars  rumors in the lead up to Episode VII and debate the best way to interpret such news. We also chime in on the recent announcement of Rian Johnson's involvement in Episodes VIII and IX before answering a listener question about everyone's favorite Expanded Universe ginger, Mara Jade. Make the jump into Hyperspace with this week's ForceCast!

This week, we've got a response to a recent report about the villains of Star Wars Episode VII, exclusive information about Star Wars Rebels , and a host of other stories about all manner of Star Wars media. Plus, we debut our Comlink Participation segment, where we discuss Patreon supporters' feedback on the show with them. Oh, and we have two surprises for you in this show. Get your weekly Star...

This week Harrison is injured on the set of Episode 7, we get an exclusive report from Laird Malamed on the set of the Raiders Adaptation flying wing scene, Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock responds to rumours that Indy is to get sparkly, the Further Adventure's Joe and Keith reach the end of Indy’s Marvel adventures and we have more of your great emails!

Angry Birds Star Wars II gets an expansion, we spoil some LCG cards from Join Us or Die, we consider starting an Artemis league, Lou curses his dice, we drool over the Star Wars Battlefront trailer, Nate mourns the cancelation of X-Wing Assault Squadrons, and much more in this episode of The Sabacc Table! If you'd like to help the show, please head over to http://patreon.com/sabacctable .  Thanks...

As Eric flies back from vacation, Justin joins Erik to discuss the one way in which Episode VII brings an experience not felt since 1983. We also discuss a confirmed Lando appearance, Lucasfilm's new head of Production & Development, the new Star Wars Battlefront trailer, and the growing availability of The Clone Wars Season Six. Justin also chimes in on the spinoff rumors, and everything is Eric'...

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and we have plenty of words about leaked pictures of a desert marketplace, an interior docking bay, and some familiar ships. Justin fills in for Erik this week, as he and Eric discuss the Abu Dhabi set, John Boyega's social media activity, and new additions to the cast. Also, Teresa Delgado from the Fangirls Going Rogue podcast joins us to discuss the...

Summer's almost here as Chris and Jay roll in for another month of Jedi Journals. Whether it's looking at convention exclusives, reciting a little Empire Striketh Back Shakespeare (in the park) with our good friends Erich and Joe from Del Rey Books, or looking ahead to the newest book and magazine news, you won't get burned listening to the June Jedi Journals! And be sure to listen closely to find...

Dan Zehr from Coffee With Kenobi joins Eric and Spencer to discuss "Destiny," the twelfth episode of The Clone Wars Season 6.

This week we continue to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Temple of Doom, we hear from Young Indy's Roger Christian, we get an insight into Raiders artist Richard Amsel, take a look at Drew Struzan's latest exhibition firsthand, Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock talks whips, the Further Adventure's Joe and Keith are at the business end of Indy’s Marvel adventures and we have more of y...

The first Star Wars spinoff film has a director and a writer, while a leaked roadmap suggests that 2020 will see a Red Five film. What do we think of the latest developments in the cinematic Star Wars universe? We'll share our thoughts on that news, the problem with the Disney Store's Star Wars line, a Lucasfilm presence at an Apple developers' conference, and much more.

Tricia Barr from FanGirlBlog.com joins Eric and Spencer to discuss "Voices," the eleventh episode of The Clone Wars Season 6.

Aaron Goins from Star Wars Bookworms joins Eric and Spencer to discuss "The Lost One," the tenth episode of The Clone Wars Season 6.

Though it's a slow news week, filming has begun on Episode VII!  On this episode, Justin joins Erik to discuss what may be the reveal of a new alien and to catch up on a wide variety of feedback topics.  Don't miss this week's ForceCast!

In our most jam-packed episode ever, we cover the Rebel Transport release for X-Wing , the Wave 4 ships, a new adventure module for Age of Rebellion , the final four tables for Star Wars Pinball , the two smartphone card battlers, and much more! And we introduce some important changes to the Sabacc Table for the future! If you'd like to help support the show, please head over to http://patreon.com...

This week we continue to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Temple of Doom, Harrison thinks Indy is more interesting than Han, find out how you can get you very own chilled monkey’s brains, the Further Adventure’s Joe and Keith are at the business end of Indy’s Marvel adventures and we have more of your great emails! 

On this episode, we discuss Episode VII's Abu Dhabi set, Star Wars Rebels news, a mystery Billy Dee Williams project, Denis Lawson bailing on Star Wars , and more. Plus, we interview acclaimed children's book author Tony DiTerlizzi, whose upcoming picture book retells the story of the original trilogy using Ralph McQuarrie's iconic concept art. Friday means ForceCast, and we've got a great one for...

Christian Blauvelt from BBC Culture joins Eric and Spencer to discuss "The Disappeared, Part II," the ninth episode of The Clone Wars Season 6.

The first full trailer for Star Wars Rebels has been released. Join Eric, Erik, and Spencer as they break down this minute-long look at the animated series, from Ezra and Kanan to TIE fighters and the Inquisitor.

Might Star Wars oversaturate the market? Which characters might be featured in the spin-offs? Should the EU/Legends have been handled differently? Director Kyle Newman (Fanboys) joins us this week as a guest host to give us his take on these topics, the latest news, and more! We also cover some new games and catch up on lots of listener feedback. Don’t miss this episode of The ForceCast!

Amy Ratcliffe from geekwithcurves.com joins Eric and Spencer to discuss "The Disappeared, Part I," the eighth episode of The Clone Wars Season 6.

This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Temple of Doom, Harrison gets cast, Mitch returns to review Figma's Indiana Jones figure, Laird looks at a Young Indy cast member who is in Episode 7, Hellboy's Doug Jones drops by, you can have a chance to meet Drew Struzan in person and we have more of your great emails!

Justin Bolger joins us as we break down the past week's two major news stories: the cast of  Star Wars  Episode VII and Lucasfilm's new post-Expanded Universe continuity program. What do we think of the young actors whose careers are about to be launched into the stratosphere? How do we feel about the seeming end of the Expanded Universe and the new books on the horizon? Tune in for a jam-packed s...

Lillian Skye from The Star Wars Underworld joins Eric and Spencer to discuss "Crisis at the Heart," the seventh episode of The Clone Wars Season 6.