The ForceCast: Star Wars News, Talk, Interviews, and More!

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...

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. P...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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.

This week we catch up with Clone Wars, voice actor Stephen Stanton (Captain Tarkin), jam to more musical poetry from Billy Dee, and Lucasfilm's mistress of the inter-webs Bonnie Burton joins us to talk about her Star Wars Craft Book, last week's Wondercon, and much, much more.

Star Wars Holiday Special to hit Blu-ray, Steve Sansweet's final ForceCast appearance as a Lucasfilm employee, a spoiler-free report from The Clone Wars Season 3 finale premiere, poetry from Billy Dee, the first Celebration VI rumors, and much, much more!

Jimmy Mac reports from Chicago's C2E2, Billy Dee peddles more "collectibles" on Jimmy Kimmel, and we catch up on some recent Clone Wars feedback. Plus, in the Cantina with J.C. Reifenberg, the Director of Hughes The Force where Star Wars meets the iconic films of the late John Hughes. // Attention ForceCast App Users:Click "Extras" to hear some pre-show chatter as we prepare for the Weekly ForceCa...

Clone Wars actor James Arnold Taylor joins us in the Cantina to talk about Season 3 and his plans as host of Disney's Star Wars weekends. Mike Huckabee takes on Padme, G.L. and friends to entertain theatre owners in Vegas, and fans prepare for the return of Chewbacca to the Star Wars universe.

Voice actor Stephen Stanton, Captain Tarkin from The Clone Wars, joins us in the Cantina to talk about his role as one of the Star Wars Saga's most iconic villains. Billy Dee surprises Diana Ross on Oprah, Episode I 3D gets an official release date, and Star Wars goes to the Oscars... sort of. All that and a whole lot more on your Weekly ForceCast!

Jimmy Mac is back in the ForceCast sound lab to bring you a fresh collection of Star Wars songs, tributes, and parodies. For this edition, we go to the Dark Side with Sci-Fried, pay tribute to Star Wars with Jedi Elvis, and honor our favorite padawan with High Adventure. Plus much more as we rock away the winter doldrums with A Galaxy of Music!

We welcome filmmaker Jeff Yorkes into the Cantina to chat about his current gig as Editor of the upcoming Drew Struzan documentary, The Man Behind the Poster. We also follow up with O.M. (Original Mace) Eric Walker on the answer to his trivia question from last week and announce the winner of Eric's CD "Tangier Dream." Plus, the week's top Star Wars stories, including Chewbacca's recently announce...

The O.M. - Original Mace, Mace Towani aka Eric Walker from the Ewok Adventure films, joins us in the Cantina. Plus, Jovial Jay reports from Rancho Obi-Wan, more from Liam Neeson on bringing back Qui-Gon, Star Tours cast updates from Disney, highlights from Sir Christopher Lee at the BAFTAs, and much more. // Attention ForceCast Smartphone App Users: Click "Extras" to hear BONUS post-show chatter!...

Jimmy Mac checks in with Star Wars "archaeologist" Mark Dermul on the status of the Lars Homestead preservation campaign, little Vader steals our hearts, Oprah searches for the ultimate Leia collector, Clone Wars crew head to the 2011 Annie Awards, Disney Star Wars Weekend details emerge, and much more. // Attention ForceCast Smartphone App Users: Click "Extras" to hear us prepare for the Clone Wa...

This week on your Weekly ForceCast: LEGO Star Wars 3 gets pushed back, Qui-Gon Jinn lands his own comic, and dudes who like to get it on while watching "The Wars." Plus, quotes from and inspired by Billy Dee and Bill Murray the lounge singer croons again. All that and more just a click away! // Attention ForceCast Smartphone App Users: Click "Extras" to hear ForceCast: Bantha Poodoo - The Blizzard...

Liam Neeson resurrects Qui-Gon Jinn, Star Wars on Blu gets a release date (so sayeth Amazon), and Lucasfilm responds to the George Lucas/Mayan prophecy rumors. Plus, one half of our Collector's Edition team James Burns joins us to talk about what he's seeing at UK ToyFair this week. // Attention ForceCast Smartphone App Users: Click "Extras" for some post-show studio conversation as we prepare to...

StarTours relaunch gets a date, Star Wars comes to Legoland, Insider previews incredible 3-part Clone Wars arc, and the Notorious G.L. opens up to Seth Rogen about Myan "end of world" prophecies. Plus, Star Wars in Pop Culture looks at Mad's Clone Wars parody, and Jimmy Mac investigates the "canonocity" of the Ewok TV movies and animated series. All that and a whole lot more on this edition of the...