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

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. //

Rumors of more Star Wars 3D in 2012 begin to circulate, Sam Witwer resurrects Darth Maul for The Clone Wars, and Star Wars artist/trivia master Kevin Liell makes his television debut. Plus, a classic Billy Dee quote, Bedtime Stories with Moralo Eval, and much more right here on your Weekly ForceCast!

Episode I is finally here in glorious 3D, but the question remains: what do the fans think? Find out as the ForceCast opens the phones and the voice mail box to hear about your first Star Wars 3D movie experience. Plus, Star Wars artist and trivia-meister Kevin Leill drops by to talk about his upcoming appearance on Kevin Smith's new AMC reality series "Comic Book Men."

On the eve of the triumphant return of Star Wars to theaters, listen as Jimmy Mac recounts his whirlwind weekend at Skywalker Ranch's Episode I media junket. Plus, a 104th Wolfpack reunion at Rancho Obi-Wan, and a special announcement from the ForceCast.

Jimmy Mac reports live from Skywalker Ranch for Lucasfilm's weekend-long Episode I 3D junket. Listen as Jimmy details his journey to the Star Wars Mecca and the excitement building for the first 3D Star Wars film. Stay with the ForceCast over the coming days for more coverage of this event, including photo galleries, blog posts, and a special video podcast.

George Lucas opens up on Oprah, Wars vs Trek continues, and Duchess Satine actress Anna Graves joins us in the Cantina. Plus, listeners sound off on our analysis of the notorious G.L.'s retirement announcement from last week.

Clone Wars Supervising Director Dave Filoni joins us for the annual mid-season halftime show. Listen as Dave speaks candidly about what we've seen and what's yet to come on The Clone Wars this season and beyond. Plus, George Lucas announces his retirement and why he'd never make another Star Wars film, and we preview this Fall's hottest political issue: Barack Obama: Trekkie or Lucasian? All that and much more right here on your Weekly ForceCast.

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.

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. //

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!

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. //

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!

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! //

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.

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!

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 //

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.