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To many, it is is the Mecca of Star Wars. In addition to being the home base for George Lucas, the fabled grounds of Skywalker Ranch have played host to some of the most creative and talented players in the film and entertainment industries. And, of course, it's the place Star Wars built! In this special video report, join ForceCast host Jimmy Mac as he discovers Skywalker Ranch and it's many wond...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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. //

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...

Brother Billy Mac returns to sit in as special guest co-host and musical guest, Steve Sansweet drops by to tell us about the grand re-opening of Rancho Obi-Wan, and three shockingly outrageous stories that could only be reported here on the ForceCast. Plus, more Songify, Billy Dee, winners of the Jedi Path contest, and much more! // Attention ForceCast App Users: Touch Extras for this episode for...

Batman disses Jar Jar, Yoda hits a pedestrian, Billy Dee asks about Jabba's "salacious" appendage, and author Alex Bledsoe blames George Lucas for his son's tears. Plus, learn how you can win a copy of Daniel Wallace's "The Jedi Path" courtesy of Chronicle Books.

In this special video podcast from Star Wars Fan Days 2011, see highlights from ForceCast Live with guests Steve Sansweet, Ashley Eckstein, and Stephen Stanton. Plus, footage from the Billy Dee and Clone Wars Panels, and an exclusive clip from J.C. Reifenberg's Hughes The Force. It's all here, live from the Irving Convention Center in Dallas.

This week on the ForceCast: Jimmy stands corrected, Granny A-Wing pilot gets some respect, Lucasfilm's Howard Roffman and Seth Green talk Star Wars: Detours, Sam Witwer/Darth Maul rumors abound, and Peter Serafinowicz apologizes for Episode I as the 3D trailer hits theaters. Plus, a Billy Dee classic, Star Wars in Pop Culture and much more!

This week, we go in the Cantina with the Sorcerers of Star Wars Sound: Matthew Wood, David Acord and the Godfather of all audio from the galaxy far far away Ben Burtt. Plus, panel highlights from Star Wars Fan Days, Episode I 3-D news, Darth Maul's return confirmed, and much, much more! // Attention ForceCast Smartphone App Users: Touch "Extras" on this week's show for Billy Dee Williams' complete...

This week, the ForceCast leaves no fan left behind as as we report live from Star Wars FanDays in Texas with special guests Catherine Taber (Padme Amidala) and Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee) from The Clone Wars, and Star Wars artist Tom Hodges.

Live from Star Wars Fandays in Dallas, Jimmy Mac welcomes special guests Steve Sansweet (including a truly cringe-worthy musical tribute), writer Ernest Cline, Clone Wars actors Ashley Eckstein (David too), Stephen Stanton, and Tom Kane. Plus, Star Wars-inspired music performed by High Adventure's Glen Nelson, members of the 501st, Mando Mercs, J.C. Reifenberg of "Hughes the Force," ForceCast crew...

We return to The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California for The Clone Wars Season 4 Premiere and part two of our special video podcast report. Join Jimmy Mac live on the blue carpet as he chats with writer Christian Taylor (Mortis Trilogy), and actors Matthew Wood (General Grievous), Ahmed Best (Jar Jar Binks), and Daniel Logan (Boba Fett). Special thanks to JC Reifenberg (Hughes the Fo...

It's all about the Blu this week as we finally have a chance to sit down and talk about what we like, love, and meh about the recently released Star Wars: The Complete Saga box set. From the box art to the picture and sound quality to the never-ending No-gate debate, we cover it all on this special single-topic Weekly ForceCast.

Jimmy Mac reports from the star-studded season 4 premiere of The Clone Wars in part one of a series of video podcasts recorded earlier this month. Watch as Jimmy talks to Clone Wars actors Ashley Eckstein, Catherine Taber, Artt Butler and Supervising Director Dave Filoni on the blue carpet. Plus, footage from the event including a real underwater lightsaber duel! Special thanks to J.C. Reifenberg...

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 //

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.

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.

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...