ForceCast Network: Star Wars News and Commentary (All Shows)

Ron the Reviewer and Young Indy Assistant sound editor Laird Malamed are back with another look at the magic of composer John Williams!

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!

Chris and Jay discuss the storied career of Lucas Licensing Executive Editor Sue Rostoni and the shocking, recent news of her retirement. What could this mean for the Star Wars literature world and what happens next? Find out what we think on this special edition of Jedi Journals.

The IndyCast team get together for a 30th anniversary roundtable, Shia talks Indy 5, we debut a new song by High Adventure, have a new comic segment plus announce the winner of Vic Armstrong's memoirs!

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.

It's books, books, books this month as Chris and Jay discuss the pros and cons of an EU reboot, talk with Ewok Adventure: Caravan of Courage star Eric Walker (Mace Towani) on his upcoming project and visit DK's "Attack of the Authors" East Coast tour. All this plus comics, magazines, thoughts on the just announced Celebration VI, an exciting Sci-Fi Book Club update and more right here on the June 2011 edition of Jedi Journals.

Spielberg looks back 30 years, Mitch talks with filmmaker Jamie Benning, we have some unique Indy custom figures on show, more of your great emails plus you get the chance to win Indiana Jones' stunt double Vic Armstrong's book!

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, "Star Wars in Pop Culture," and much more.

Stop the presses! Hot on the heels of the latest Hasbro Star Wars Q&A, Dan Curto and James Burns are back again with this ForceCast Collector's Edition microcast! Listen as the duo strips all the news out of the Q&A, including the triumphant announcement of a certain potato chip-shaped podracer after years of lobbying by ForceCast pal Kyle Newman. Of course, Kyle joins Dan and James for the occasion. All this plus a quick round-up of the latest news and rumors that have been burning up the holonet the past week!

In this special episode Mitch talks with legendary stuntman, 2nd unit director and Indiana Jones' stunt double Vic Armstrong, plus you get the chance to win his book! [Now on the ForceCast App!]

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 show outburst to an equally outrageous conclusion.

The Collector's Edition team of James Burns and Dan Curto are back once again this month with an onslaught of news! Hear the the latest on minibusts from Gentle Giant (as well as the coolest cantina statue!), which aliens are taking the stage for Sideshow Collectibles, and, as this is "Star Wars Month," several announcements from Kotobukoiya, LEGO, and Mimobot. Plus, a full breakdown on the massive amount of Hasbro announcements, rumors, and other hacked intel from the holonet.

In this special edition of the show, tune in to this re-release of the stand alone episode of the IndyCast's Radio Drama - Indiana Jones and the Gold Goddess! You asked for improved audio and you've got it!With Ed Dolista, Rob Magee, Keith Voss, Kay Bierbacher, Silvio Mannello, Renee Hardin, Lito Velasco, Joe Stuber & Laird Malamed. Produced & Edited by Rob Magee. Based on Marvel Comics 'Further Adventures of Indiana Jones' Issue #9. Adapted by Keith Voss.

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 kooks call for the death of Luke Skywalker. // Attention ForceCast App Users: Touch "Extras" on this episode to hear a continuation of Jason and Jimmy Mac's great Skywalker debate. //

This episode Mitch talks with Topps Artist Kevin Liell, we look at an Indy inspired classic from Disney, win tickets to the Indy exhibit, find out what you like about the show plus Pat's trivia returns! [Now on the ForceCast App!]