The ForceCast: Star Wars News and Commentary

Ron the Reviewer and Young Indy Assistant sound editor Laird Malamed are back with another look at the magic of composer John Williams!

This week, Star Wars Producer Rick McCallum talks live-action TV, 3D, and Red Tails; E3 sees Star Wars Kinect preview and a new trailer for The Old Republic; and Mark Dermul joins us for a Lars Homestead restoration project update. Plus, Billy Dee, Star Wars in Pop Culture, and much, much more!

Chris and Jay discuss the storied career of Lucas Licensing Executive Editor Sue Rostoni and the shocking, recent news of her retirement. What could this mean for the Star Wars literature world and what happens next? Find out what we think on this special edition of Jedi Journals.

The IndyCast team get together for a 30th anniversary roundtable, Shia talks Indy 5, we debut a new song by High Adventure, have a new comic segment plus announce the winner of Vic Armstrong's memoirs!

James Arnold Taylor joins us from Orlando where he is currently hosting Disney's Star Wars Weekends. James treats us to a few behind the scenes stories as well as exclusive audio highlights from his one man show "Obi-Wan and Beyond." Plus, Billy Dee disses Michael Bublé and Star Wars Celebration heads back to O-Town in August 2012.

It's books, books, books this month as Chris and Jay discuss the pros and cons of an EU reboot, talk with Ewok Adventure: Caravan of Courage star Eric Walker (Mace Towani) on his upcoming project and visit DK's "Attack of the Authors" East Coast tour. All this plus comics, magazines, thoughts on the just announced Celebration VI, an exciting Sci-Fi Book Club update and more right here on the June...

Spielberg looks back 30 years, Mitch talks with filmmaker Jamie Benning, we have some unique Indy custom figures on show, more of your great emails plus you get the chance to win Indiana Jones' stunt double Vic Armstrong's book!

Legendary Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter joins us in the ForceCast Cantina to talk about the history of the Star Tours attraction, from his initial meetings with George Lucas through the 2011 re-launch. GL opens up about the status of the live action series and addresses concerns about the limitations of 3D conversions and Dave Filoni reveals the tag line for The Clone Wars Season 4. Plus, Billy Dee...

Stop the presses! Hot on the heels of the latest Hasbro Star Wars Q&A, Dan Curto and James Burns are back again with this ForceCast Collector's Edition microcast! Listen as the duo strips all the news out of the Q&A, including the triumphant announcement of a certain potato chip-shaped podracer after years of lobbying by ForceCast pal Kyle Newman. Of course, Kyle joins Dan and James for the occasi...

In this special episode Mitch talks with legendary stuntman, 2nd unit director and Indiana Jones' stunt double Vic Armstrong, plus you get the chance to win his book! [Now on the ForceCast App!]

After last week's discussion of FANgirl's controversial blog post "Luke Skywalker Must Die," we had little choice but to invite her to the ForceCast Cantina this week for a follow up. We also recap the weekend's grand re-opening of "Star Tours" in Orlando, check out the latest in barely-legal weaponry from Wicked Lasers, and bring last year's outrageous story of Patrick Stewart's infamous awards s...

The Collector's Edition team of James Burns and Dan Curto are back once again this month with an onslaught of news! Hear the the latest on minibusts from Gentle Giant (as well as the coolest cantina statue!), which aliens are taking the stage for Sideshow Collectibles, and, as this is "Star Wars Month," several announcements from Kotobukoiya, LEGO, and Mimobot. Plus, a full breakdown on the massiv...

In this special edition of the show, tune in to this re-release of the stand alone episode of the IndyCast's Radio Drama - Indiana Jones and the Gold Goddess! You asked for improved audio and you've got it! With Ed Dolista, Rob Magee, Keith Voss, Kay Bierbacher, Silvio Mannello, Renee Hardin, Lito Velasco, Joe Stuber & Laird Malamed. Produced & Edited by Rob Magee. Based on Marvel Comics 'Further...

This week we welcome filmmaker Spencer Susser to talk about his new film "Hesher," and his experiences on the set of "Episode II: Attack of the Clones." We also catch up on the latest news coming out of Orlando on the eve of the revamped Star Tours launch, "Star Tours - The Adventures Continue." Plus, Ewan McGregor rings up a UK radio show on May the 4th, Billy Dee meets the Queen of Soul, and EU...

This episode Mitch talks with Topps Artist Kevin Liell, we look at an Indy inspired classic from Disney, win tickets to the Indy exhibit, find out what you like about the show plus Pat's trivia returns! [Now on the ForceCast App!]

The Weekly ForceCast returns from Spring break as we welcome special guest and creator of the incredible Star Wars Begins fan documentary, Jamie Benning. Jamie joins us for our analysis of what was and what was not revealed with the big May 4th Blu-Ray announcement. Plus, Billy Dee is "Cool in Cleveland," Star Wars in Pop Culture, and much, much more. // Attention ForceCast App Users: Touch "Extra...

Between the excitement of the Blu-Ray details being announced and the fact that it was May the 4th (Star Wars Day), we could not resist sitting down once again with pals Kyle Newman and Paul Bateman to record this audio commentary for the film that started it all: Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope. So grab that DVD off the shelf and experience every thrilling moment with us as we step back into th...

Join Chris and Jay for an exciting trip down memory lane with author Steve Perry. Mike Stackpole sets the record straight on the current status of his Rogue Squadron books, plus comic, books, magazines and more right here on the May 2011 edition of Jedi Journals. // Attention ForceCast Smartphone App Users: Click "Extras" to hear a BONUS interview highlights with author Steve Perry, including disc...

This episode Mitch talks with Lucasfilm about Indiana Jones & the Adventure of Archaeology, Laird spends some time with the legendary John Williams, we talk Indy at the Museum of Cartoon and Comic Art show plus lots more! [Now on the ForceCast App!]

It's back to the ForceCast Sound Lab for Jimmy Mac as he gathers up another batch of amazing music inspired by the galaxy far, far away. From Star Wars musical mash-ups, to parodies and all out jams, this episode has something for everyone. So open up the windows and turn it up loud, as we enjoy the shift to warmer weather with hot tunes on A Galaxy of Music for Spring twenty oh' eleven!

The ForceCast: Collector's Edition team of James Burns and Dan Curto are back once again this month with the latest announcements from the past few weeks, including updates from eFX, Gentle Giant, Kotobukiya, LEGO, Sideshow, Hasbro and more. Burns and Curto wrap up their coverage of New York's International Toy Fair with special guest Paul Harrison from Jedi Temple Archives, plus reviews of The Vi...

The nominations phase of the fourth annual Rebelscum.com Hasbro Wishlist Poll has concluded, and the top characters are revealed exclusively here in this FCCE microcast! James Burns and Dan Curto are joined by special guest Paul Cotcher (better known as Since1978 in the forums) as they go over the top choices in each category of the nominations phase. All six films are represented, as well as the...

This week on the ForceCast, we welcome back Clone Wars Supervising Director Dave Filoni to the show. Listen as we discuss Qui-Gon, Chewie, Tarkin, Mortis, and more in our Season 3 wrap up with Dave. We also sample some of the feedback received after the "petition" rant, Billy Dee helps us to "un-friend" on Facebook, and our April Fool's prank inspires hope for an Ewok Adventure Blu-ray release.

Kyle Newman and Paul Bateman join us as we put the wraps on Season 3 of The Clone Wars with our discussion of the final two episodes, Padawan Lost and Wookie Hunt. As the dust begins to settle, we are left asking... were secrets revealed?

This episode we have a world's first interview with Jock Lindsey himself, Raiders actor Fred Sorenson, plus lots more! If adventure has a name, it must be the IndyCast![Now on the ForceCast App!]