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

With less than one week to go before Celebration VI, the ForceCast welcomes David Collins to chat about his Digital Stage hosting duties, including several awesome Clone Wars themed panels and interivews. Later, Kyle Newman joins David as the pair discuss details of an all new live radio drama, set between Episodes IV and V, to be performed by several of the Star Wars Universe's top voice talent exclusively at CVI. Plus, a break down of the programming schedules for Saturday and Sunday, a Billy Dee Celebration flashback quote, and much, much more. // Attention ForceCast App Users: touch extras for this episode for outtakes from the show, including details on the new ForceCast studios.//

The countdown to Celebration VI continues on the ForceCast as we take a look at the official schedule of activites for days 1 and 2 of the big show with special co-host and pal Paul Bateman. Kevin Liell stops by for a little Star Wars trivia, Billy Dee answers the immortal question, more Inside the ForceCast panel details emerge, and Jimmy prepares for his upcoming training with Jedi Sabermaster Nick Gillard. Plus, more trading card giveaways, a new ForceCast t-shirt and much, much more!

The ForceCast Revealed! This week, we give you the deets about some cool things the ForceCast has planned for Star Wars Celebration VI, and Steve Sansweet joins us to chat about the amazing Rancho Obi-Wan exhibition to be on display at the show. Plus, info about the Tattoo Pavilion from the author of "Force in the Flesh," Rebelscum's own Shane Turgeon. And, we're joined by the director of the popular comedy play "Star Wars in 30 Minutes" Patrick Gorman, Billy Dee goes to Gotham City, we give away some ForceCast Trading Cards, and much more! // Attention ForceCast App Users: touch EXTRAS for this show to hear the complete "Why We Love the Prequels" panel from Star Wars Celebration V. //

This week we welcome 501st member and "Shoot-a-Trooper" barker Jeff Kent and Star Wars legend, the mighty Chewbacca himself, Peter Mayhew and his wife Angie. Listen as they explain how you can help those in need by shooting Stormtroopers with Nerf darts at Celebration VI. Plus, Oola LEGO mini-figure controversy, the most interesting black man in America, the latest CVI news, and hope on the horizon for a Clone Wars appearance by Ben Quadrinaros.

Clone Wars actor James Arnold Taylor joins us to discuss what he has in store for fans at Star Wars Celebration VI, special ForceCast correspondent Kyle Newman recaps the Star Wars action at last week's San Diego Comic Con, and we catch up with Bonnie Burton to talk life after Lucasfilm.

Bond Wars Part II, a return to Fear City, Star Wars goes RAW, and the EU gets a reboot. Plus, more Facebook giveaways, including two passes to Celebration VI!

This week we wrap up our commentaries on the Original Trilogy with Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. From the raid on Jabba's palace to the emotionally charged final duel, sit back, listen, and watch with us as we reflect on the film Saga's thrilling climax. Plus, listen for details on how you can win two 4-day passes to Star Wars Celebration VI in Orlando. // Attention ForceCast App Users: Touch extras for some pre-show chatter as we discuss shopping for Star Wars figures and swap old radio stories. //

Billy Dee meets a Suck Lord, Carrie Fisher talks killing Jabba, and Darth Vader continues his evil crime spree. Plus, Star Wars meets 007 and we get a special CVI update from our friend and co-host for the week, Steve Glosson.

This week Cris Macht returns to the ForceCast studios to tell us tales from the Redwood Forest and the latest on his film, The Force Within Us, Billy Dee defends Fear City, and Jar Jar causes a ruckus at the Glee prom. Plus, a big Celebration Update, including more guest and party announcements, and a prize drawing for a pair of tickets to all four days of the big show itself!

George Lucas steps down, Kathleen Kennedy steps up. What does it mean for the future of our beloved franchise? All theories are on the table as we break it down for you. Also, "Keeper of the Holocron" Leland Chee sits down with us for a long overdue chat in the Cantina, Star Wars 1313 is revealed at E3, and the Lars Homestead is saved. Plus, listen to learn how you can win a pair of 4-day passes to Celebration VI in Olrando! It's all coming your way on this week's edition of the Weekly ForceCast.

This week we go in the Cantina with legendary Star Wars movie poster artist Drew Struzan and the director of a new documentary about his work, Drew: The Man Behind the Poster, Erik Sharkey. Rick McCallum discusses the future of the Star Wars franchise while George announces his retirement, Uncle Moralo returns, we learn about an exciting new Clone Wars motion comic from artist Joe Hogan and give away more ForceCast trading cards and copies of the new Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Warfare from Del Rey. // Attention ForceCast App Users: Touch "Extras" for a Star Wars radio play recorded live from Emerald City Comic Con with legendary voice actors Billy West, Tara Strong, Maurice LaMarche, John DiMaggio, Kevin Conroy, Jess Harnell, and Rob Paulsen. //

The Galaxy of Music returns for the unofficial kickoff to the summer season with Star Wars music and parodies. Jimmy Mac returns to the ForceCast Sound Lab to conjure up a collection of some of the freshest tunes from a galaxy far, far away, including a wacky Maroon 5 parody, a hilarious tribute to Hayden Christensen, and more! From bouncy pop to shredding heavy metal guitars, this GoM has something for everyone. So kick back outside with a cool drink while the jams heat up on the 35th edition of A Galaxy of Music!

Jay and Silent Bob's Jason Mewes joins us along with Hughes The Force Director J.C. Reifenberg to talk about their Star Wars fandom and all things SModcast. Plus, Billy Dee, Star Wars in Pop Culture, and a special Investigative Report from our own Eric Geller. Also, be sure to listen for details on how you can win a copy of Del Rey's Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Warfare! // Attention ForceCast App Users: Touch EXTRAS on this episode to hear the latest edition of Bedtime Stories with Moralo Eval //

Documentarian Cris Macht joins us to talk about production of the follow-up to his acclaimed film The Force Among Us. Plus, the latest Celebration VI news, Jimmy Mac's review of Ian McDiarmid's performance in Timon of Athens, Billy Dee, vintage Star Wars memories and much more.

Clone Wars Supervising Director Dave Filoni joins us in the Cantina for his annual post season visit, "Uncle" Moralo reads an original "Bedtime Story" just for ForceCast listeners, Billy Dee goes on a "Mad" job hunt, and Obiwan Kenboi gets arrested for hit and run. Plus, the first winners of the ForeCast trading cards are announced and much more on this special "May the Fourth" edition of the Weekly ForceCast.

The ForceCast returns with a full report from Chicago's C2E2 where we sat down with Star Wars legend Anthony (C-3PO) Daniels and star of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Rudy, and The Goonies, actor Sean Astin, for a little chat about the 'Wars. Plus, Ralph McQuarrie is laid to rest and details on how you can win a set of ForceCast trading cards. It's all right here, right now, and only on your Weekly ForceCast! // Attention ForceCast App Users: touch extras on this episode for the complete audio of Anthony Daniels' panel from C2E2! //

This week Del Rey's Star Wars Editor Frank Parisi joins us in the Cantina to talk about author Timothy Zahn's upcoming heist novel, Scoundrels, Jimmy Mac celebrates a Birthday, "Uncle" Moralo reads us another bed time story, and Harry Shearer gets outed as an Imperial Officer. Plus, Billy Dee, Star Wars in Pop Culture, Celebration VI artist roster, and the latest nudes--er, news--from the galaxy far, far away.

This week: actor Sam Witwer, fresh off his performance as Darth Maul in The Clone Wars, joins us for a lengthy conversation about his Star Wars experiences, characters, and more. Plus, a Celebration VI update, Star Wars in Pop Culture, the Billy Dee Quote of the Week, and more!

This week: Daniel Logan talks about Boba Fett's growing stature in The Clone Wars, ForceCast supermodel photographer Gilbert Valenzuela shares what he saw and heard at the Darth Maul Clone Wars screening at Lucasfilm, and Kyle Newman reports from actor Topher Grace's private screening of his 85-minute version of the Star Wars Prequels. Plus, the ForceCast pays tribute to the legendary Ralph McQuarrie in words and song.

This week: Star Wars at the Oscars, George reminds us "it's just a movie," and The Phantom Menace officially grosses a billion dollars. Plus, Billy Dee stays cool in the face of TMZ, Tina Fey busts out the Cantina theme, and much more--only on your Weekly ForceCast. // Attention ForceCast App Users: Touch "extras" for this episode to hear the original Jedi Princess of Jazz Bethany Hamilton's version of The Cantina Jam. //