Big Honkin' Steve and Eric Geller pull up seats at the roundtable for our analysis of the return of Deathwatch, Lux Bonteri, and more in A Friend In Need.

We're back for 2012 with author & Indy fan Barry Nugent, and Marvel's Ron Frenz, Disney/Indy crossovers, Indy 5 news & more of your great emails!

Daniel Logan saves a life, Rick McCallum reveals the Star Wars underworld, and Clone Wars writers Henry Gilory and Steve Melching join us in the Cantina for a chat about adapting a comic book for the small screen. Plus, Billy Dee and Hutch reunite, G.L. premieres Red Tails in Chicago, and much more.

Star Wars artist Spencer Brinkerhoff, III and Star Wars Insider Editor Jonathan Wilkins join us for our roundtable review of the final chapter in the Zygerrian Slaver arc, "Escape From Kadavo."

'Jovial' Jay Shepard and Chris Wyman ring in the New Year with all sorts of Star Wars literature talk featuring a few comic titles, a whole lot of books, listener feedback and more. Also, gather 'round the fire as Chris reports on some new, some old and some rare merchandise and Jay tells a tale of horror, suspense and ah…victory! It’s all here on this first episode of Jedi Journals for 2012. Enjoy!

Oh by gosh by golly, it's time for mistletoe and holly... and the ForceCast's annual Holiday Special with special guest co-host James Arnold Taylor. This year, we welcome Prequel Trilogy Stunt Coordinator and swordmaster Nick Gillard, and sound man David Collins with a rare piece of Star Wars history. So grab the 'nog, find a spot near the fire, and enjoy the Holidays--ForceCast style. // Attention ForceCast App Users: touch "Extras" for a special musical Christmas bonus. //

Deck the halls with Star Wars goodness! Just in time for the Holidays, it's the final episode of Jedi Journals for 2011! Hear all the latest news on books, comics, magazines and more as well as a rundown of what literature to expect come 2012 with the giant theatrical re-release of The Phantom Menace. Also, hear reviews on Star Wars: Shadow Games and The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Old Republic along with listener feedback. Jay & Chris wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

In the last IndyCast of the year, we talk to the designer of Indiana Jones Adventure World, look back at the year in Indy, have a mini John Williams special, Joe and Keith talk to Marvel's Ron Frenz plus a whole lot more!

The ForceCast holiday tradition continues with this year's Christmas edition of A Galaxy of Music. Jimmy Mac returns to the ForceCast Sound Lab, drinking spiked egg nog and wearing his Santa hat, to spin brand-new Star Wars Christmas music. This year, we've recruited some ForceCast contributors and listeners to put together a collection of fresh holiday music inspired by The Star Wars Saga especially for this show. Most of these special yuletide tunes have never been heard before and we are proud to feature the world premiere of new songs by Star Wars artist Randy Martinez, High Adventure, and the Jedi Princess of Jazz, Bethany Hamilton. Plus, Jedi Elvis and more! Celebrate the holidays, Star Wars-style, with the 2011 Christmas edition of A Galaxy of Music!

Dan and James welcome TheForce.Net's social media director Eric Geller to discuss the top Star Wars items for the holiday season, as detailed in the Rebelscum 2011 Gift Guide. Then tune in for in-depth reviews on the latest Hasbro action figures in both The Clone Wars and The Vintage Collection toy lines, a selection of Star Wars Science toys from Uncle Milton, plus a cool new product called Meons from Skyrocket Toys! Steve Sansweet sings his way through a discussion on the various "holiday"-themed collectibles from that galaxy far, far away. All this, plus Hasbro's final Q&A session for the year!

The ForceCast gives thanks to our listeners and turns the show over to YOU for our Holiday Listener Feedback Extravaganza featuring wall-to-wall listener voice mails. Plus, Jacob French checks in from his 3,000 mile trooper trek across Australia. // Attention ForceCast Mobile App Users: Touch extras for some bonus post show Holiday ham chatter. //

Sony Computer Entertainment's David Collins and artist Grant Gould join us for our review of "Slaves of the Republic."

Deck the halls with Star Wars goodness! Just in time for the Holidays, it's the final episode of Jedi Journals for 2011! Hear all the latest news on books, comics, magazines and more as well as a rundown of what literature to expect come 2012 with the giant theatrical re-release of The Phantom Menace. Also, hear reviews on Star Wars: Shadow Games and The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Old Republic along with listener feedback. Jay & Chris wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

In this bumper edition we talk to the director of the Drew Struzan doco, Les David talks Indy collectibles, we announce the winners of our 4th birthday contest, reveal our Indy holiday gift guide plus lots more!

Clone Wars actor Stephen Stanton (& friends) joins us to talk about a very interesting Star Wars auction for a good cause. HitFix.com writer Drew McWeeny tells us about the method he used to introduce his kids to The 'Wars. Jimmy Mac reports on his trip to Disney and Star Tours 3D. And, its William Shatner vs Carrie Fisher in a winner-take-all grudge match! Plus, The Billy Dee Quote of the Week, Songify Contest, Star Wars in Pop Culture and more!

The Jedi Journals team of Jovial Jay and Chris Wyman join us for our roundtable review of "Kidnapped." // Attention ForceCast App Users: Touch "extras" for this episode for some pre-show studio chatter. //

We put the wraps on the Umbara arc with our double feature look at Plan of Dissent and Carnage of Krell with guests Kyle Newman and F.J. DeSanto.

This month, Dan and James revisit Fan Days IV through interviews with Spencer Brinkerhoff, Gus Lopez, and Duncan Jenkins. Steve Sansweet and Anne Neumann unwind after a special event at Rancho Obi-Wan and discuss at length the design and construction of the new wing. All this, plus a roundup of the latest collecting news, including all the latest reveals from Hasbro's Q&A session. Reminder: don't forget to cast your vote for the next Fans' Choice Figure from Hasbro.

It's our 4th birthday so come celebrate with ILM and the Avengers cast interviews, Indy news, more great emails and your chance to win some Indy swag!

Brother Billy Mac returns to sit in as special guest co-host and musical guest, Steve Sansweet drops by to tell us about the grand re-opening of Rancho Obi-Wan, and three shockingly outrageous stories that could only be reported here on the ForceCast. Plus, more Songify, Billy Dee, winners of the Jedi Path contest, and much more! // Attention ForceCast App Users: Touch Extras for this episode for a bonus Galaxy of Music twofer courtesy of the 1977 Wonderland Super Shuttle! //

Brother Billy Mac and Tricia "Fangirl" Barr join us for our look at The General.

Batman disses Jar Jar, Yoda hits a pedestrian, Billy Dee asks about Jabba's "salacious" appendage, and author Alex Bledsoe blames George Lucas for his son's tears. Plus, learn how you can win a copy of Daniel Wallace's "The Jedi Path" courtesy of Chronicle Books.

Paul Bateman and Eric Geller join us for our roundtable review of Darkness on Umbara and the introduction of Jedi Master General Pong Krell.

In this special video podcast from Star Wars Fan Days 2011, see highlights from ForceCast Live with guests Steve Sansweet, Ashley Eckstein, and Stephen Stanton. Plus, footage from the Billy Dee and Clone Wars Panels, and an exclusive clip from J.C. Reifenberg's Hughes The Force. It's all here, live from the Irving Convention Center in Dallas.

Laird and Ron are joined by Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy co-producer Lito Velasco as they play some of John Williams' spookiest scores!

This week on the ForceCast: Jimmy stands corrected, Granny A-Wing pilot gets some respect, Lucasfilm's Howard Roffman and Seth Green talk Star Wars: Detours, Sam Witwer/Darth Maul rumors abound, and Peter Serafinowicz apologizes for Episode I as the 3D trailer hits theaters. Plus, a Billy Dee classic, Star Wars in Pop Culture and much more!

It's been a busy month for the ForceCast Collector's Edition team! James and Dan were together in the same place once again for Fan Days IV at the Irving Convention Center in Texas, then Dan heads back to the Big Apple with Justin LaSalata for New York Comic Con with a lot of new reveals from Hasbro, Kotobukiya, Hallmark, and more. Then tune in for an exclusive interview with Sideshow Collectibles' Matt Bischof who discusses the 1/6 scale line with a special reveal of the just-announced Utapau Shadow Clone Trooper figure. If that's not enough, Steve Sansweet returns with his monthly spotlight...this time on Japanese collectibles, tune in for a review of The Vintage Collection wave 9 action figures, and get the scoop on how to cast your vote for the next Fans' Choice Figure from Hasbro.

This week, we go in the Cantina with the Sorcerers of Star Wars Sound: Matthew Wood, David Acord and the Godfather of all audio from the galaxy far far away Ben Burtt. Plus, panel highlights from Star Wars Fan Days, Episode I 3-D news, Darth Maul's return confirmed, and much, much more! // Attention ForceCast Smartphone App Users: Touch "Extras" on this week's show for Billy Dee Williams' complete panel from Star Wars FanDays //

Jimmy Mac returns to the Roundtable along with Star Wars artists Randy Martinez and Denise Vasquez for our look at the continuing adventures of C-3PO and R2-D2 in Nomad Droids.

This week, Indiana Jones and Star Wars producer Robert Watts joins us on the show plus more Indy Marvel Comic interviews with Jo Duffy, Denny O'Neil and Walter & Louise Simonson, plus news & emails in a blockbuster episode of the show!

This week, the ForceCast leaves no fan left behind as as we report live from Star Wars FanDays in Texas with special guests Catherine Taber (Padme Amidala) and Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee) from The Clone Wars, and Star Wars artist Tom Hodges.

Big Honkin' Steve and John Pyka join us for our roundtable discussion of the droid-centric Mercy Mission.

Live from Star Wars Fandays in Dallas, Jimmy Mac welcomes special guests Steve Sansweet (including a truly cringe-worthy musical tribute), writer Ernest Cline, Clone Wars actors Ashley Eckstein (David too), Stephen Stanton, and Tom Kane. Plus, Star Wars-inspired music performed by High Adventure's Glen Nelson, members of the 501st, Mando Mercs, J.C. Reifenberg of "Hughes the Force," ForceCast crew and listeners.

We return to The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California for The Clone Wars Season 4 Premiere and part two of our special video podcast report. Join Jimmy Mac live on the blue carpet as he chats with writer Christian Taylor (Mortis Trilogy), and actors Matthew Wood (General Grievous), Ahmed Best (Jar Jar Binks), and Daniel Logan (Boba Fett). Special thanks to JC Reifenberg (Hughes the Force) for his excellent camera work!

Dan Curto and Jay Shepard join us for our roundtable look at Shadow Warrior and weesa think yousa gonna liken dis one.

New releases, reviews, updates and surprises galore! Chris Wyman and ‘Jovial’ Jay Shepard sooth your soul with the sounds of Star Wars literature news from around the world. Listen in as they discuss plans and exclusives for Star Wars Fan Days IV, interview a surprise author (world exclusive!), converse on the ‘new’ StarWars.com, provide an update on Eric Walker’s forthcoming Growing Up On Skywalker Ranch project, reviews, feedback and more! It’s all here on the October episode of Jedi Journals.

It's all about the Blu this week as we finally have a chance to sit down and talk about what we like, love, and meh about the recently released Star Wars: The Complete Saga box set. From the box art to the picture and sound quality to the never-ending No-gate debate, we cover it all on this special single-topic Weekly ForceCast.

David Collins and J.C. Reifenberg join us for our look at the final part in the battle for Mon Cala arc, Prisoners.

To celebrate the Collector's Edition's first birthday in style, James Burns and Dan Curto talk to Hasbro's Derryl DePriest about what’s coming out over the next few months and get an exclusive reveal of what we’ll be seeing at New York Comic Con. Ashley Eckstein from Her Universe talks collecting and Steve Sansweet checks in with his "Pick of the Month." James also reports on the World's Largest Lightsabre to celebrate the launch of Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray, with special guests Warwick Davis and Anthony Daniels. All this, plus special greetings from James Arnold Taylor!

In this special edition of the show, tune in to the exciting conclusion to the IndyCast's Radio Drama - Indiana Jones and the Gold Goddess!

Featuring the voice talents of Kay Bierbacher, Ed Dolista, Renee Hardin, Pedro Jorba, Rob Magee, Silvio Mannello, Lito Velasco & Keith Voss. Produced & Edited by Rob Magee. Based on Marvel Comics 'Further Adventures of Indiana Jones' Issue #10. Adapted by Keith Voss. [In Stereo]

Jimmy Mac reports from the star-studded season 4 premiere of The Clone Wars in part one of a series of video podcasts recorded earlier this month. Watch as Jimmy talks to Clone Wars actors Ashley Eckstein, Catherine Taber, Artt Butler and Supervising Director Dave Filoni on the blue carpet. Plus, footage from the event including a real underwater lightsaber duel! Special thanks to J.C. Reifenberg for the camera work and editing. Don't forget to check out HugesTheForce.com for more information about J.C.'s upcoming fan film. And keep checking back here for more video podcasts.

The Clone Wars are back! And with it, our in-depth recap and review of each and every episode beginning with the Season 4 opening double feature of "Water War" and "Gungan Attack." Joining us on the panel this week are Roundtable favorites Kyle Newman and Paul Bateman.

This week we have audio from the Raiders Q&A, Comic Conn run-down with Mitch and Laird, an interview with Indy Comic artist Michael Golden, a stack of your listener feedback and lots more Indy news! Apologies for my wayward audio - microphone issues which will be sorted out next week!

It's the ForeCast's Clone Wars Season 4 preview with special guest Dave Filoni! Plus, Jimmy Mac leaves no fan behind with his coverage of last weekend's incredible star-studded Clone Wars premiere event at Long Beach Aquarium featuring interview highlights with Christian Taylor, Catherine Taber, Ahmed Best, Stephen Stanton, Daniel Logan, Matthew Wood and more!

This week we welecome Simpsons writer and scribe of the great Star Wars LEGO: The Padawan Meance animated special, Michael Price, to the Cantina. Plus, the "NOOOOOOO" heard 'round the galaxy, a deleted scene from The Empire Strikes Back, Carrie Fisher's gold bikini ambitions, and a whole lot more. // Attention ForceCast App Users: Touch Extras for more with Michael Price //

Get back to school with Jedi Journals! We offer book schedules 101 with a minor in magazines. Or maybe you can get your PhD in comics. Also be sure to check out the special guest lecture from author JW Rinzler as he speaks about Star Wars-The Blueprints, and much, much more! Professor Jovial Jay Shepard and Doctor Chris Wyman school you on the newest Star Wars literature in the September episode of Jedi Journals.

This week, the Lando Society spreads the love, Fred Flintstone recalls sharing The Wars with Pebbles, and we break down the latest Saga Blu-ray news, including audio of the new Krayt dragon sound effect and a new ending to Return of the Jedi. Plus, Jimmy Mac catches up with Star Wars artist Tom Hodges at Wizard World Chicago.

It's time for another ForceCast: Collector's Edition! Listen as Dan recounts his recent Star Tours 2.0 journey and James talks seeing The Clone Wars on the big screen in the UK. Plus, what happens when even the biggest space is no longer enough for the biggest collector? Find out in "Outgrowing Rancho Obi-Wan," the first in an all new series from legendary Star Wars collector Steve Sansweet! All that, plus a quick look at the latest figures from Star Tours, The Clone Wars, Indiana Jones, and much more!

Guest co-host Kyle Newman joins us for a scene by scene analysis of the alleged deleted scenes rumored to be included with the Star Wars: Complete Saga Blu-ray collection. Plus, Billy Dee Quote of the Week and another entry in the ForceCast Songify contest.

Interviews with Comic Con panellist Brandon Kleyla, Indy Comic artist Richard Howell, a stack of your listener feedback and lot's more Indy news!

This week we welcome guest co-host Cris Macht (The Force Among Us), Jimmy Mac catches up with Star Wars legends Billy Dee Williams and Peter Mayhew, and more Blu-ray details emerge from London's Empire Big Screen film festival at the O2. Plus, updates on FanDays IV, a new Clone Wars trailer, and much, more. // Attention ForceCast App Users: touch "extras" for this epiosde to hear some post-show chatter about Star Wars and Baseball. //

It's time to return to A Galaxy of Music for this summer's collection of amazing tunes, musical tributes, and mash-ups from a galaxy far, far away. Join Jimmy Mac in the ForceCast sound lab and enjoy everything from Rock to Rap--all inspired by Star Wars. This edition features a very rare version of "Lapti Nek," the world premiere of High Adventure's latest single "The Way of Qui-Gon Jinn," listener requests, and more! So, what are you waiting for? Celebrate Summer 2011--Star Wars style--with A Galaxy of Music Volume 33!

Ron the Reviewer and Young Indy Assistant sound editor Laird Malamed are back with another look at the blockbuster music of maestro John Williams! If Adventure has a name, it must be the IndyCast! (In Stereo)

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 Lucas with Kevin Smith, and an outrageous story of a Missouri woman and a trash compactor.

It's a jam-packed month full of Star Wars goodness! We recap all the SDCC announcements, bring you the latest in books, comics and magazines, Katie Stahnke from Epic Ink Books discusses the in's and out's of designing the insanely large and ultra cool Star Wars: The Blueprints book and Fanboys screenwriter Ernie Cline stops by to chat about his upcoming novel Ready Player One! Jovial Jay Shepard and Chris Wyman break it all down in this August episode of Jedi Journals.

Better late than never! Dan Curto and James Burns are back again with another Collector's Edition episode. Hot on the heels of San Diego Comic-Con, the team analyzes all the latest Hasbro announcements from the latest Q&A session, with even MORE hints of things to come for collectors in 2012. Plus, Fanboys director Kyle Newman joins in with detailed commentary of Comic-Con, especially the just-revealed action figure of a character near and dear to his heart: Ben Quadrinaros! The gang also discusses some of the fallout over what was--and what wasn't--revealed during the con (you just KNOW Kyle has a lot to say on the subject!). All this, and a complete review of each and every figure in wave 7 of Hasbro's The Vintage Collection!

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. Plus, Billy Dee "Misbehaves" with the Robot Chicken gang, and a whole lot more.

San Diego Comic-Con has come and gone and there’s much to discuss. For the first time ever, the Collector’s Edition and the Jedi Journals duos "Come Together" to bring you the 2011 SDCC Wrap Up show! Join Dan, James, Chris and Jay as they recap all the latest announcements from ACME Archives, Attakus, Dark Horse, Del Rey, eFX Collectibles, Gentle Giant, Hallmark, Hasbro, Her Universe, Hot Toys', Kotobukiya, LEGO, Medicom, Mimobot and Sideshow Collectibles along with the latest news on the X-box Kinect Star Wars console and game, the Original Trilogy deleted scenes montage from the upcoming Saga on Blu-ray and a whole lot more! It’s all here on this special cross-over episode of the ForceCast Collector’s Edition/Jedi Journals.

We speak to the creators of the new SyFy series Mercury Men, Chris Macht drops by and more Comic Con Indy collectible news!

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's "Lapti Nek."

Its San Diego Comic-Con week! Join James Burns and Dan Curto as they discuss the huge list of Star Wars product announcements that have been revealed prior to the show along with special guest Justin LaSalata. Since recording this just over a week ago there seems to be even more information released from Sideshow and Gentle Giant. Stay tuned for the ForceCast Collector�s Edition San Diego Comic-Con wrap-up show where we�ll be discussing these announcements and everything else revealed from the show floor.

Join Chris and Jay as they discuss a plethora of Star Wars literature news including reviews on two new books, an update on the pricey Star Wars: The Blueprints from J. W. Rinzler, a mystery comic from the UK and a new Star Wars parody comic series! They also sit down with legendary Star Wars author Timothy Zahn to talk about his upcoming novel Choices of One and Ewok Adventure star Eric Walker (Mace Towani) stops by for an update on the now fully funded Growing Up On Skywalker Ranch book project. It's all here in the July episode of Jedi Journals!

In this blockbuster episode we celebrate Indy-pendence Day and talk all things Indy have a stack of your emails plus a special announcement at the end of the show!

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 Universe hits an iPad or Kindle near you.

It's been a busy month for the Collector's Edition team! In between a birthday and graduations, James Burns and Dan Curto join forces once again to break down all the details of the past month's announcements in the world of Star Wars collecting and beyond! Hear all about the latest info from Gentle Giant, LEGO, Sideshow Collectibles, Cinemaquette, plus find out how to participate in the 2011 Rebelscum Wishlist Poll, go over the latest Hasbro Q&A session, and listen in as James sits down with special guest Steve Sansweet at Rancho Obi-Wan to discuss his future plans, both at the museum and also on the ForceCast!

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 Star Wars wall panels from Wall Sticker Outlet

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!]

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 "Extras" on this episode to hear Michael Mac's interview with Ralph McQuarrie expert Paul Bateman. //

Between the excitement of the Blu-Ray details being announced and the fact that it was May the 4th (Star Wars Day), we could not resist sitting down once again with pals Kyle Newman and Paul Bateman to record this audio commentary for the film that started it all: Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope. So grab that DVD off the shelf and experience every thrilling moment with us as we step back into the "larger world" of the galaxy far, far away.

Join Chris and Jay for an exciting trip down memory lane with author Steve Perry. Mike Stackpole sets the record straight on the current status of his Rogue Squadron books, plus comic, books, magazines and more right here on the May 2011 edition of Jedi Journals. // Attention ForceCast Smartphone App Users:
Click "Extras" to hear a BONUS interview highlights with author Steve Perry, including discussion about his Indiana Jones novel. //

This episode Mitch talks with Lucasfilm about Indiana Jones & the Adventure of Archaeology, Laird spends some time with the legendary John Williams, we talk Indy at the Museum of Cartoon and Comic Art show plus lots more! [Now on the ForceCast App!]

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!

The ForceCast: Collector's Edition team of James Burns and Dan Curto are back once again this month with the latest announcements from the past few weeks, including updates from eFX, Gentle Giant, Kotobukiya, LEGO, Sideshow, Hasbro and more. Burns and Curto wrap up their coverage of New York's International Toy Fair with special guest Paul Harrison from Jedi Temple Archives, plus reviews of The Vintage Collection Wave 6 and some of the latest figures from The Clone Wars line!

The nominations phase of the fourth annual Rebelscum.com Hasbro Wishlist Poll has concluded, and the top characters are revealed exclusively here in this FCCE microcast! James Burns and Dan Curto are joined by special guest Paul Cotcher (better known as Since1978 in the forums) as they go over the top choices in each category of the nominations phase. All six films are represented, as well as the Expanded Universe, The Clone Wars, and a brand-new category..."Clone Wars Realistic!" As always, the results will be presented to the Hasbro Star Wars team at SDCC in July. While there will be no official automatically produced winner from this poll, the results do matter! Hasbro looks at every detail of these polls, and keeps the top choices in the fabled "parking lot" for future consideration.

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.

Kyle Newman and Paul Bateman join us as we put the wraps on Season 3 of The Clone Wars with our discussion of the final two episodes, Padawan Lost and Wookie Hunt. As the dust begins to settle, we are left asking... were secrets revealed?

This episode we have a world's first interview with Jock Lindsey himself, Raiders actor Fred Sorenson, plus lots more! If adventure has a name, it must be the IndyCast![Now on the ForceCast App!]

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.

Join us this month as we review all the publishing announcements from C2E2, including Jimmy Mac's chat with Knight Errant author John Jackson Miller. Plus, Jay and Chris talk with Deceived author Paul S. Kemp, announce a new contest, and offer up a few surprises along the way in this April edition of Jedi Journals!

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 ForceCast. //

Curto and Burns are back again with more reports and analysis from New York's International Toy Fair! If you are a Star Wars collector, this is your Super Bowl! And the ForceCast: Collector's Edition is there to leave "No Fan Left Behind!"

Walk the halls of the Javits Convention Center with James and Dan as they check out all the cool collectibles destined for toy shelves throughout 2011 from that galaxy far, far away. Hear from Funko, Diamond Select Toys, showroom interviews with Julie Stern from LEGO, Alan Gordon from Comic Images, Shingo Nakagawa from Kotobukiya, Heidi Murphy from Uncle Milton, and Scott Seraydarian from Mimoco. Plus, meet brand-new licensees like Joe Amaro from Jazwares and Nelo Lucich from Skyrocket. All that and, believe it or not, a whole lot more!

This week Young Indy gets a regular TV gig, Harrison gets social, Karen Allen talks Indy 5 and Mitch talks Indy Disney collectibles! Of course we have Robs’ Indy Opinion, Trivia with Pat and lots more of your great emails! If adventure has a name, it must be the IndyCast! Now available on the ForceCast app!

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.

Jovial Jay Shepard and Chris Wyman from the ForceCast's Jedi Journals are on the panel for our discussion of the final chapter in the Citadel trilogy, Citadel Rescue. // Attention ForceCast Smartphone App Users: Click "Extras" to hear some bonus talk recorded after the roundtable! //

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!