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

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.

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.

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 //

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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."

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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. //

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. //

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!