The Forcecast: Star Wars News, Talk, Interviews, And More!

Which of us had great Force Friday experiences, and which of us had some difficulties? Which stores surprised us? Tune in for the answers plus some great tangents on this week's ForceCast!

Saf joins the team! She, Paul, and Megan take a look at Force Friday, discussing the plethora of product releases and their personal plans. They also catch up on comics and speculate on Snoke. Join us in the Force Friday alliterations here on The ForceCast!

What can we learn from the Rogue One cast photo? Megan, Paul, and John take a close look at the characters and actors revealed at D23, as well as thoughts on Rogue One in general. Is the new cast up to the task? Will the anthology films confuse the mainstream audience expecting the next episode in the main saga? Will Colin Trevorrow be able to pull off such a drastically different Star Wars film? We tackle these concerns and much more in this episode of The ForceCast!

Justin Bolger joins the crew this episode to discuss the international teaser, ship design, Kylo Ren, the First Order, and much more! This is the first of a "double-header" release of The ForceCast, so be sure to catch both of this weekend's episodes!

Might we be getting three live-action television series? And will they be Netflix exclusives? Join us as we discuss Star Wars live-action television, what we have to look forward to on Force Friday, and much more!

Megan, Paul, and John give their opinions on the events of Star Wars issue #7, Darth Vader #7, Kanan #4 and Lando Calrissian #1, and on the impact of those events on the Star Wars universe. [THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR CURRENT COMICS!]

The new casting rumor for Episode VIII is an exciting possibility, but would it be a good fit for Star Wars? We also talk D23, trailer release speculation, the Aftermath opening, and more. Join us as we look at what the galaxy will bring us over the next few months here on the ForceCast!

Megan, John, and Paul cover the Lucasfilm panel at San Diego Comic-Con! Did we get enough content to justify a "Hall H" panel, or did it fall short? Is the behind-the-scenes footage as good as a trailer? Join us as we dive into the Comic-Con content here on The ForceCast!

When can we expect a new Episode VII trailer? What will the writers and directors bring to the newly-announced Han Solo Anthology film? What does the synopsis tell us about Star Wars: Aftermath? Erik returns to the show as we tackle these questions and many more! Don't miss this week's ForceCast!

The long awaited Star Wars novel Dark Disciple has finally arrived and we've devoted an entire ForceCast to discussing it. In our non-spoiler section, Justin sits down with author Christie Golden to learn about what went into crafting the Clone Wars tale before being joined by Megan, John, and Paul to offer their general thoughts on the book and whether or not you should rush to buy it.Then, we let the spoilers flow as we go into detail about Dark Disciple. What do we love? What doesn't quite hit the mark? We'll talk it over and debate before one final spoilerific question for Christie Golden.Whether you've already read Dark Disciple or are on the fence, you'll love this special edition of the ForceCast!

Paul Hermann sits down with the writer of one of his favorite Star Wars stories, Boba Fett: Twin Engines of Destruction, for a conversation about what went into writing the popular bounty hunter tale. Along the way they discuss the character's history, Andy's incredible love of Fett, and the best way to tackle the rumored Boba Fett Anthology Film.

Justin speaks with the fan behind the awesome and emotional webcomic Green Leader before being joined by Megan, John, and Paul for a discussion about Issue #3 of Kanan: The Last Padawan. Then Alexander Freed, author of the upcoming Star Wars Battlefront: Twilight Company swings by to talk with Justin about bringing authenticity to the galaxy far, far away.

Marvel's Star Wars comics continue to become almost required reading for fans. They released a trifecta of amazing issues this Wednesday that expanded and enriched the galaxy far, far away in ways unexpected and unexpectedly touching.Join us for a deep dive into the characters, the stories, and how much these events have affected the way we view Star Wars.

ForceCast Interview- Kevin Yost: Trailer TailorWith only three weeks left until fans everywhere get to see the first episode of Star Wars Rebels' second season, Justin Bolger talks to Lucasfilm editor Kevin Yost, the man behind the show's exciting trailer that debuted at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim.Together they discuss the process of creating something that whets the appetite of Star Wars fandom, the artistry of trailer construction, and the gratitude Kevin felt from watching thousands of people react to his creation.Speed up the wait for Rebels by twenty minutes and listen to an interview that will add an extra level of appreciation for a trailer you’re already in love with.

With a Boba Fett Star Wars Anthology film all but certain, we discuss our hopes and fears for a big screen bounty hunter tale. Plus, Justin talks with the fans behind the upcoming documentary The Prequels Strike Back and we answer a listener email that forces us to take another look at the characterization in Marvel's Princess Leia.

You've read the reports... Now you can hear the panel! Though they were very strict that no cameras or video recordings were allowed, we recorded the audio from Gareth Edward's "Rogue One" panel at Celebration Anaheim, and we're bringing it to you!(Note: The audio of the teaser's second viewing has been cut. I was narrating quietly over top of it for my own future reference.)

The House of Ideas relocated to a galaxy far, far away in January and hasn’t looked back. This week, we’re diving in to Marvel’s four Star Wars series and giving our opinions. What’s working? What could be better? Are these series worthy of being canon? Plus, Justin talks with filmumentarian Jamie Benning about his latest Star Wars project "Blast It Biggs, Where Are You?"All this and Around the HoloNet in this week’s ForceCast!

Star Wars Day week brought fans a treasure trove of information and pictures from The Force Awakens, and we’re discussing all of it this week. We’re also talking possible directors for the second Anthology film now that Josh Trank has vacated the position. This and more including the extent of George Lucas’ involvement with Star Wars going forward, a Comlink giveaway, and a Fan Focus interview with the team that created the 16-bit Super Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer.All this and Around the HoloNet on this week’s ForceCast!

Kevin Kiner, the composer of music for Star Wars Rebels and The Clone Wars, joins Chris McGuffin (TheForce.Net) and Kyle Winner (Galactic Top 40) for an exclusive interview. We discuss his Star Wars-related work, his career, the composing process, his influences, and much more!

Now that we’re all finally over the Anaheim Plague, we’re debriefing the developments that came out of the biggest Star Wars party in the galaxy. Did Rogue One’s subtlety overshadow the bombastic nature of The Force Awakens’ trailer? What’s the early buzz around Season Two of Star Wars Rebels? Does Battlefront live up to the hype so far? These will be among the topics we discuss while sharing our fondest memories and overall assessments from the convention. What were our favorite panels? What new Star Wars stories have we come home with? A trip down memory lane merges with visions of the future on this edition of the ForceCast!