The ForceCast: Star Wars News and Commentary

Make a date with Jedi Journals this February as 'Jovial' Jay Shepard and Chris Wyman sit down to talk Sith with renowned author Daniel Wallace; get the scoop on the "Dawn of the Jedi" from comic creators John Ostrander and Jan Duursema; and premiere the Jedi Journals Spotlight segment. All that, plus information and the latest news on comics, books and magazines offered in the galaxy far, far away...

Laird and Ron are joined by Lito Velasco as they celebrate John William's 80th birthday and his iconic music!

Jimmy Mac reports live from Skywalker Ranch for Lucasfilm's weekend-long Episode I 3D junket. Listen as Jimmy details his journey to the Star Wars Mecca and the excitement building for the first 3D Star Wars film. Stay with the ForceCast over the coming days for more coverage of this event, including photo galleries, blog posts, and a special video podcast.

George Lucas opens up on Oprah, Wars vs Trek continues, and Duchess Satine actress Anna Graves joins us in the Cantina. Plus, listeners sound off on our analysis of the notorious G.L.'s retirement announcement from last week.

Star Wars artist Tom Hodges and Fangirl blogger Tricia Barr join us for our roundtable look at Deception and a bounty hunter's reunion featuring Boba, Bossk, and Bane!

It's a big year for Star Wars fans, but it sure is confusing keeping track of what there is going to be to collect in the new year. Worry not, because the ForceCast Collector's Edition is here to set the record straight and keep your wishlist organized! Steve Sansweet is back with his monthly column: what new and weird items have been going on the past month? Check out the "Tale of the Haunted Bik...

We're back with a special edition of the show with audio from the Red Tails Panel at NY Comic Con!

Clone Wars Supervising Director Dave Filoni joins us for the annual mid-season halftime show. Listen as Dave speaks candidly about what we've seen and what's yet to come on The Clone Wars this season and beyond. Plus, George Lucas announces his retirement and why he'd never make another Star Wars film, and we preview this Fall's hottest political issue: Barack Obama: Trekkie or Lucasian? All that...

Big Honkin' Steve and Eric Geller pull up seats at the roundtable for our analysis of the return of Deathwatch, Lux Bonteri, and more in A Friend In Need.

We're back for 2012 with author & Indy fan Barry Nugent, and Marvel's Ron Frenz, Disney/Indy crossovers, Indy 5 news & more of your great emails!

Daniel Logan saves a life, Rick McCallum reveals the Star Wars underworld, and Clone Wars writers Henry Gilory and Steve Melching join us in the Cantina for a chat about adapting a comic book for the small screen. Plus, Billy Dee and Hutch reunite, G.L. premieres Red Tails in Chicago, and much more.

Star Wars artist Spencer Brinkerhoff, III and Star Wars Insider Editor Jonathan Wilkins join us for our roundtable review of the final chapter in the Zygerrian Slaver arc, "Escape From Kadavo."

'Jovial' Jay Shepard and Chris Wyman ring in the New Year with all sorts of Star Wars literature talk featuring a few comic titles, a whole lot of books, listener feedback and more. Also, gather 'round the fire as Chris reports on some new, some old and some rare merchandise and Jay tells a tale of horror, suspense and ah...victory! It's all here on this first episode of Jedi Journals for 2012. En...

Oh by gosh by golly, it's time for mistletoe and holly... and the ForceCast's annual Holiday Special with special guest co-host James Arnold Taylor. This year, we welcome Prequel Trilogy Stunt Coordinator and swordmaster Nick Gillard, and sound man David Collins with a rare piece of Star Wars history. So grab the 'nog, find a spot near the fire, and enjoy the Holidays--ForceCast style. // Attentio...

Deck the halls with Star Wars goodness! Just in time for the Holidays, it's the final episode of Jedi Journals for 2011! Hear all the latest news on books, comics, magazines and more as well as a rundown of what literature to expect come 2012 with the giant theatrical re-release of The Phantom Menace. Also, hear reviews on Star Wars: Shadow Games and The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Old Republ...

In the last IndyCast of the year, we talk to the designer of Indiana Jones Adventure World, look back at the year in Indy, have a mini John Williams special, Joe and Keith talk to Marvel's Ron Frenz plus a whole lot more!

The ForceCast holiday tradition continues with this year's Christmas edition of A Galaxy of Music. Jimmy Mac returns to the ForceCast Sound Lab, drinking spiked egg nog and wearing his Santa hat, to spin brand-new Star Wars Christmas music. This year, we've recruited some ForceCast contributors and listeners to put together a collection of fresh holiday music inspired by The Star Wars Saga especia...

Dan and James welcome TheForce. Net's social media director Eric Geller to discuss the top Star Wars items for the holiday season, as detailed in the Rebelscum 2011 Gift Guide. Then tune in for in-depth reviews on the latest Hasbro action figures in both The Clone Wars and The Vintage Collection toy lines, a selection of Star Wars Science toys from Uncle Milton, plus a cool new product called Meon...

The ForceCast gives thanks to our listeners and turns the show over to YOU for our Holiday Listener Feedback Extravaganza featuring wall-to-wall listener voice mails. Plus, Jacob French checks in from his 3,000 mile trooper trek across Australia. // Attention ForceCast Mobile App Users: Touch extras for some bonus post show Holiday ham chatter. //

Sony Computer Entertainment's David Collins and artist Grant Gould join us for our review of "Slaves of the Republic."

Deck the halls with Star Wars goodness! Just in time for the Holidays, it's the final episode of Jedi Journals for 2011! Hear all the latest news on books, comics, magazines and more as well as a rundown of what literature to expect come 2012 with the giant theatrical re-release of The Phantom Menace. Also, hear reviews on Star Wars: Shadow Games and The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Old Republ...

In this bumper edition we talk to the director of the Drew Struzan doco, Les David talks Indy collectibles, we announce the winners of our 4th birthday contest, reveal our Indy holiday gift guide plus lots more!

Clone Wars actor Stephen Stanton (& friends) joins us to talk about a very interesting Star Wars auction for a good cause. HitFix.com writer Drew McWeeny tells us about the method he used to introduce his kids to The 'Wars. Jimmy Mac reports on his trip to Disney and Star Tours 3D. And, its William Shatner vs Carrie Fisher in a winner-take-all grudge match! Plus, The Billy Dee Quote of the Week, S...

The Jedi Journals team of Jovial Jay and Chris Wyman join us for our roundtable review of "Kidnapped." // Attention ForceCast App Users: Touch "extras" for this episode for some pre-show studio chatter. //

We put the wraps on the Umbara arc with our double feature look at Plan of Dissent and Carnage of Krell with guests Kyle Newman and F.J. DeSanto.