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Will Disney respect the EU continuity, will they disregard it, or will they rewrite it entirely? Will they redefine what we consider canon? Join us as we discuss what Disney's plans for the future may be. Also, a look at Star Wars 1313, news on some upcoming short stories, and more!

Mark Hamill says Lucasfilm's talking to him, Billy Dee Williams wants to don the cape again, and what's this about Alfonso Cuaron directing a Star Wars movie? Plus, Erik reviews Star Wars Pinball and we discuss what role the Big Three should plan in the sequel trilogy. It's all here in the latest episode of The ForceCast.

"Jovial" Jay Shepard joins us to discuss the rumored candidates for the spin-off films, Erik explains why the original trilogy is all about Boba Fett, we discuss the possibility of Ewan McGregor and John Williams returning, and much more!

This week, Erik Blythe and Eric Geller take over the reins of The ForceCast. They introduce themselves, discuss The Weekly ForceCast's new format, and cover the latest Star Wars news, from spinoff film rumors to the latest events on The Clone Wars and beyond.

Is it the holiday season or the end of the world? You decide while listening to our traditional annual Christmas show with special guest co-host James Arnold Taylor. Plus, Steve Sansweet joins us to chat about his latest literary Star Wars stocking stuffer, The Ultimate Action Figure Collection. And, of course, Uncle Moralo and his book club stop by to spread holiday cheer courtesy of The Clone Wars' Stephen Stanton. All this plus Black Santa, Bilbo Baggins, and mugs full o' nog!

It's a ForceCast Christmas tradition! Celebrate the holidays Star Wars-style with festive Christmas music from A Galaxy Far, Far, Away. Just like the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, join Jimmy Mac as he presents some brand new Star Wars holiday tunes along with a healthy collection of time-honored classics. Plus, a few exclusive nuggets of yuletide fun with James Arnold Taylor and friends. Even Han and Chewie share seasons greetings courtesy of David Collins! Consider this edition of A Galaxy of Music to be your first Star Wars stocking stuffer of the year! Have a safe and happy holiday from your friends at The ForceCast!

This week, The real story about Star Wars Battlefront III is revealed, John Williams gets ripped off by an American Idol champion, and Billy Dee gets spooked! And, Muppet Babies meet Star Wars, Paul Dini gets rejected by The Clone Wars, and find out why Rancho Obi-Wan should be in the Guinness Book of World Records. Plus, free T-Shirts for lucky winners from Stand Up 2 Cancer and Trench Run Rebels!

This week we go behind the scenes of the new Star Wars radio drama "Smuggler's Gambit," now available at StarWars.com. Listen as writer/director Kyle Newman, co-writer F.J. DeSanto and our own Jimmy Mac describe the creative process of bringing an original Star Wars story to life through sound in front of a live audience. Plus, new Billy Dee, Sequel Trilogy rumor round up, and we get "angry" at Cancer with a t-shirt giveaway. All that and much, much more on your Weekly ForceCast.

This week we welcome Trooper turned professional Threepio Chris Bartlett in the Cantina. Hear how Chris works with and without Anthony Daniels to bring Goldenrod to life. Plus, the Episode VII director rumors heat up, Billy Dee goes Looney Tunes, and StarWars.com releases Smuggler's Gambit to the world. And, be sure to listen for how you can win some cool gear from this week's sponsor Mark Ecko. All that and much, much more!

It's time for our annual Thanksgiving special featuring your voice mails and e-mails! Plus, more Star Wars sequel trilogy news and rumors, and the results from our Billy Dee Quote of the Week listener's choice Facebook poll. So, warm up some leftovers and dig in to this special Holiday edition of your weekly dose of Star Wars!

More Star Wars: Episode 7 news and rumors, TF.N founder Scott Chitwood in the Cantina, Billy Dee goes back to Sesame Street and much, much more. // Attention ForceCast App Users: touch extras for the historic Disney teleconference from 10/30/12 announcing the company's acquisition of Lucasfilm and Star Wars, featuring CEO Bob Iger. //

As the news and rumors about Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm and The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy continue to roll in, The ForceCast is here to help you sort it all out. From the buzz about potential directors and storylines, to fan reaction and beyond, we explore it all. Also, we reveal the first official Disney/Star Wars collaboration in the wake of the big announcement. Plus, we announce the winner of The Clone Wars Season 4 Blu Ray, The Billy Dee Quote of the Week returns, and much more!

DISNEY PURCHASES LUCASFILM FOR 4 BILLION DOLLARS... STAR WARS EPISODE VII TO BE RELEASED IN 2015!! It's the biggest announcement this millennium for Star Wars fans and the ForceCast is here to help you sort it all out with instant analysis from a few friends, including Steve Sansweet, Kyle Newman, Paul Bateman, Star Wars Insider Editor Jonathan Wilkins, original Star Wars Fan Club President Dan Madsen, Aljon Go from Sorcerer's Radio, and Rebelscum's Jovial Jay Shepard.

The ForceCast is on the road! This week, we are once again leaving NO FAN BEHIND with The ForceCast Live from Fan Days 2012. Presented by Official Pix in Irving, Texas, this impressive expo features some of the biggest names from Star Wars and beyond. This year at Fan Days, the Star Wars buzz centered around the 3 Darths in attendance...Sidious, Maul, and Vader. Listen as Darth Maul actor Ray Park joins Jason and Jimmy Mac to chat about his role in The Phantom Menace. The always candid man-behind-the-mask, Darth Vader actor David Prowse provides us with a unfiltered, and at times controversial look back at the Star Wars Original Trilogy. Nightmare on Elm Street's Freddy Kruger Robert Englund remembers his behind-the-scenes experience in the Star Wars universe. Sean Astin from Lord of the Rings gives us the scoop about working with Christopher Lee and his take on politics in Star Wars. And, in a ForceCast exclusive, be there as the 501st Star Garrison reunites master and apprentice with a private ceremony for

Clone Wars actress Ashley Eckstein joins us to discuss Ahsoka Tano, TCW Season 5, Halloween and breakfast cereal. Plus, we go In The Cantina with Star Wars artist Randy Martinez to talk about his contributions to the new book Star Wars Art: Illustration. And, The Billy Dee Quote of the Week, listener feedback, and an update from The Kitster Movement.

We are back in the studios with a fresh, new episode of The Weekly ForceCast. This week, we get a recap of CVI from Digital Stage host David Collins, we discuss who could know the secret identity of Darth Vader in The Original Trilogy, and we review Star Wars LEGO: The Empire Strikes Out. Plus, The ForceCast makes its mark during a wedding toast and Star Wars fan dad Gaston Leyack tells us why babies love John Williams!

It's more ForceCast Live from Star Wars Celebration VI! This week, we are proud to present the podcast premiere of the entire Inside The ForceCast panel featuring special guests Kyle Newman, Ernie Cline, Jovial Jay Shepard, Paul Bateman, Sheldon Norton, and the amazing Stephen Stanton. Plus, more highlights from the best of Celebration VI and ForceCast updates!

Back in the palatial ForceCast studios, we reflect on the incredible four days that was Star Wars Celebration VI. Listen as we share stories and highlights of our favorite CVI moments, from Ian McDiarmid and Kevin Smith to Star Wars Detours and surprise appearances by the Maker himself. Relive Star Wars Celebration VI or experience it for the time as the ForceCast again leaves no fan left behind!

Our second show live from the floor of Celebration VI with special guests Dave Filoni, Kyle Newman, and members of the Rebel Legion! Plus, Jovial Jay, Dustin Roberts, and Glen Nelson share in a birthday tribute to a certain ForceCast host, and Jimmy Mac shows his proud allegiance to the Wolf Pack in the ultimate display of loyalty. // Attention ForceCast App Users: touch extras for this episode for a pre-show concert by High Adventure's Glenn Nelson, including "The Way of Qui-Gon Jinn" and more! //

Live from Day 1 at Star Wars Celebration VI, we welcome guests Steve Sansweet, Ashley Eckstein, Leland Chee, and James Arnold Taylor. Plus appearances by members of the 501st and a special announcement by team Rebelscum. // Attention ForceCast App Users: touch "extras" for a pre-show concert by High Adventure's Glenn Nelson. //