The ForceCast: Star Wars News and Commentary

The Clone Wars are back! And with it, our in-depth recap and review of each and every episode beginning with the Season 4 opening double feature of "Water War" and "Gungan Attack." Joining us on the panel this week are Roundtable favorites Kyle Newman and Paul Bateman.

This week we have audio from the Raiders Q&A, Comic Conn run-down with Mitch and Laird, an interview with Indy Comic artist Michael Golden, a stack of your listener feedback and lots more Indy news! Apologies for my wayward audio - microphone issues which will be sorted out next week!

It's the ForeCast's Clone Wars Season 4 preview with special guest Dave Filoni! Plus, Jimmy Mac leaves no fan behind with his coverage of last weekend's incredible star-studded Clone Wars premiere event at Long Beach Aquarium featuring interview highlights with Christian Taylor, Catherine Taber, Ahmed Best, Stephen Stanton, Daniel Logan, Matthew Wood and more!

This week we welecome Simpsons writer and scribe of the great Star Wars LEGO: The Padawan Meance animated special, Michael Price, to the Cantina. Plus, the "NOOOOOOO" heard 'round the galaxy, a deleted scene from The Empire Strikes Back, Carrie Fisher's gold bikini ambitions, and a whole lot more. // Attention ForceCast App Users: Touch Extras for more with Michael Price //

Get back to school with Jedi Journals! We offer book schedules 101 with a minor in magazines. Or maybe you can get your PhD in comics. Also be sure to check out the special guest lecture from author JW Rinzler as he speaks about Star Wars-The Blueprints, and much, much more! Professor Jovial Jay Shepard and Doctor Chris Wyman school you on the newest Star Wars literature in the September episode o...

This week, the Lando Society spreads the love, Fred Flintstone recalls sharing The Wars with Pebbles, and we break down the latest Saga Blu-ray news, including audio of the new Krayt dragon sound effect and a new ending to Return of the Jedi. Plus, Jimmy Mac catches up with Star Wars artist Tom Hodges at Wizard World Chicago.

It's time for another ForceCast: Collector's Edition! Listen as Dan recounts his recent Star Tours 2.0 journey and James talks seeing The Clone Wars on the big screen in the UK. Plus, what happens when even the biggest space is no longer enough for the biggest collector? Find out in "Outgrowing Rancho Obi-Wan," the first in an all new series from legendary Star Wars collector Steve Sansweet! All t...

Guest co-host Kyle Newman joins us for a scene by scene analysis of the alleged deleted scenes rumored to be included with the Star Wars: Complete Saga Blu-ray collection. Plus, Billy Dee Quote of the Week and another entry in the ForceCast Songify contest.

Interviews with Comic Con panellist Brandon Kleyla, Indy Comic artist Richard Howell, a stack of your listener feedback and lot's more Indy news!

This week we welcome guest co-host Cris Macht (The Force Among Us), Jimmy Mac catches up with Star Wars legends Billy Dee Williams and Peter Mayhew, and more Blu-ray details emerge from London's Empire Big Screen film festival at the O2. Plus, updates on FanDays IV, a new Clone Wars trailer, and much, more. // Attention ForceCast App Users: touch "extras" for this epiosde to hear some post-show ch...

It's time to return to A Galaxy of Music for this summer's collection of amazing tunes, musical tributes, and mash-ups from a galaxy far, far away. Join Jimmy Mac in the ForceCast sound lab and enjoy everything from Rock to Rap--all inspired by Star Wars. This edition features a very rare version of "Lapti Nek," the world premiere of High Adventure's latest single "The Way of Qui-Gon Jinn," listen...

Ron the Reviewer and Young Indy Assistant sound editor Laird Malamed are back with another look at the blockbuster music of maestro John Williams! If Adventure has a name, it must be the IndyCast! (In Stereo)

This week we welcome legendary voice actor Michael Bell for a special Investigative Report that he helped launch. Listen as the voice of A New Hope's General Willard shares his story of being in the sound booth with George Lucas back in 1977. Plus, Harrison Ford reunites with Chewie and threatens the Smurfs while promoting Cowboys and Aliens, Captain America Director Joe Johnston talks George Luca...

It's a jam-packed month full of Star Wars goodness! We recap all the SDCC announcements, bring you the latest in books, comics and magazines, Katie Stahnke from Epic Ink Books discusses the in's and out's of designing the insanely large and ultra cool Star Wars: The Blueprints book and Fanboys screenwriter Ernie Cline stops by to chat about his upcoming novel Ready Player One! Jovial Jay Shepard a...

Better late than never! Dan Curto and James Burns are back again with another Collector's Edition episode. Hot on the heels of San Diego Comic-Con, the team analyzes all the latest Hasbro announcements from the latest Q&A session, with even MORE hints of things to come for collectors in 2012. Plus, Fanboys director Kyle Newman joins in with detailed commentary of Comic-Con, especially the just-rev...

This week, we kick things off with a mini-roundtable review of the Star Wars /LEGO animated special, The Padawan Menace, featuring roundtable regulars Kyle Newman and Paul Bateman. Hughes the Force Director and official ForceCast San Diego Comic-Con correspondent J.C. Reifenberg joins us for an on-the-ground look at what went down at SDCC, complete with audio highlights from The Clone Wars panel....

San Diego Comic-Con has come and gone and there's much to discuss. For the first time ever, the Collector's Edition and the Jedi Journals duos "Come Together" to bring you the 2011 SDCC Wrap Up show! Join Dan, James, Chris and Jay as they recap all the latest announcements from ACME Archives, Attakus, Dark Horse, Del Rey, eFX Collectibles, Gentle Giant, Hallmark, Hasbro, Her Universe, Hot Toys', K...

We speak to the creators of the new SyFy series Mercury Men, Chris Macht drops by and more Comic Con Indy collectible news!

The ForceCast returns from Summer vacation with special guest co-host Paul Bateman (RalphMcQuarrie.com). Listen as we dive deeper into Miss USA's Star Wars fandom, investigate the origin of the word "Wookiee," and weigh the odds of a Joe Johnston helmed Boba Fett feature film. Plus, artist Tom Hodges phones in with the latest from San Diego Comic-Con, and we review the legend of Return of the Jedi...

Its San Diego Comic-Con week! Join James Burns and Dan Curto as they discuss the huge list of Star Wars product announcements that have been revealed prior to the show along with special guest Justin LaSalata. Since recording this just over a week ago there seems to be even more information released from Sideshow and Gentle Giant. Stay tuned for the ForceCast Collector's Edition San Diego Comic-Co...

Join Chris and Jay as they discuss a plethora of Star Wars literature news including reviews on two new books, an update on the pricey Star Wars: The Blueprints from J. W. Rinzler, a mystery comic from the UK and a new Star Wars parody comic series! They also sit down with legendary Star Wars author Timothy Zahn to talk about his upcoming novel Choices of One and Ewok Adventure star Eric Walker (M...

In this blockbuster episode we celebrate Indy-pendence Day and talk all things Indy have a stack of your emails plus a special announcement at the end of the show!

This week on the ForceCast, Ashley Eckstein joins us in the Cantina to talk Star Wars weekends, Her Universe, and a possible happy ending for our favorite Togrutan padawan. A new recording of Sir Alec Guiness shows a different side of Old Ben, Billy Dee projects to the back row in Command and Conquer 3, Miss USA displays her geek creds, guests line up for Fan Days IV, and the Star Wars Expanded Un...

It's been a busy month for the Collector's Edition team! In between a birthday and graduations, James Burns and Dan Curto join forces once again to break down all the details of the past month's announcements in the world of Star Wars collecting and beyond! Hear all about the latest info from Gentle Giant, LEGO, Sideshow Collectibles, Cinemaquette, plus find out how to participate in the 2011 Rebe...

This week on the ForceCast, Star Wars TV news and rumors galore, Billy Dee entertains at Philly Comic Con, John Williams closes Star Wars in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl, actor Simon Pegg embraces his inner "nerd," and Jimmy Mac talks with the Zev Esquenazi, father of Leah, the little girl who has captured the hearts of so many Star Wars fans. Plus, details on how you can win a complete set of St...