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ForceCast #330: Trailer Talk Nov 21, 2014

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The trailer for The Force Awakens could drop any day now. What will it show us and when will we see it? That's the main news topic for this week. We also discuss StarWars.com's character spotlight, Padmé Amidala, with Making Star Wars' Johnamarie Macias. Plus, Celebration Anaheim news and details about one of the first TFA tie-in novels. It's all here in this week's show!

ForceCast #329: What's In A Name? Nov 14, 2014

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We continue our discussion of the title reveal for Star Wars: The Force Awakens with Steve Sansweet, the former head of fan relations for Lucasfilm and the man who revealed Revenge of the Sith's title in 2004. We also talk to former LucasArts sound designer David Collins about his video game work, his Celebration stage hosting experiences, and his new show, The Comlink. Between those interviews and the week's top stories, it's a jam-packed ForceCast you won't want to miss!

ForceCast #328: The ForceCast Awakens Nov 07, 2014

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What's in a name? Star Wars: Episode VII is now Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We discuss this late-breaking news, including what it means for Luke in the sequel trilogy. Then, we talk to Tiya Sircar, the voice of Sabine Wren on Star Wars Rebels, about the Mandalorian rebel's role on the show. Plus, John Boyega chronicles The Force Awakens' wrap party and a soundtrack for The Clone Wars is coming soon. Awaken and enjoy this week's ForceCast!

ForceCast #327: Bard Wars Oct 31, 2014

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Star Wars Rebels may snag two voice actors from The Clone Wars, a Star Wars costuming exhibit tours the U.S. next year, X-wing and TIE Fighter games are back, and we may be less than two months away from an Episode VII trailer. Plus, we talk to Taylor Gray, the voice of Ezra Bridger on Rebels, about the series' tone, Ezra's growth, lessons from voice-acting, and more.

ForceCast Special: Chris Taylor On How Star Wars Conquered The Universe Oct 27, 2014

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Mashable Deputy Editor Chris Taylor joins us to discuss his book How Star Wars Conquered the Universe, which chronicles the entire history of the Star Wars franchise from George Lucas' early life to the 2014 canon decision and the lead-up to Star Wars Rebels. We talk about Palpatine's first name, the "Save the EU" movement, George Lucas' inspirations, J.J. Abrams' grasp on the heart of the saga, and much more.

ForceCast #326: Team Palpatine Oct 24, 2014

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As principal photography on Episode VII winds down, the youngest Star Wars fan to star in the original films comes back again, the set gets a visit from the Boy Who Lived, and a cast member who wasn't even announced has completed her role. Plus, Eric talks about the progression of technology in Star Wars with Christian Blauvelt, and Disney releases a trailer for the Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion "Special Edition" on ABC. Strap in and make the jump to hyperspace with The ForceCast!

ForceCast #325: Rebels in the Empire State Oct 17, 2014

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Eric is back from New York Comic Con with a report on all the Star Wars panels, an interview with Star Wars Rebels panel moderator Christian Blauvelt and panelist Vanessa Marshall, and audio from the show floor. In other news, Rebels gets more strong ratings, canceled Rogue Squadron videogame footage emerges, and Marvel has a new Kanan Jarrus comic. All that and so much more, including a special Star Wars book giveaway, in this week's ForceCast!

ForceCast #324: There Are Plenty of Pools Oct 10, 2014

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Good news for Rebels after its series premiere, new interviews with James Luceno and Lucasfilm's point-person on Star Wars storytelling, and a new arcade game that truly immerses you in that galaxy far, far away. Plus, what's the deal with the "save the EU" crowd? We'll weigh in. It's New York Comic Con weekend and we're bringing you a heaping helping of Star Wars in this week's ForceCast!

ForceCast #323: Rebels, Rumors, and Story Reels Oct 03, 2014

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Star Wars Rebels premieres tonight, and to prepare you for the show, we share our thoughts on its hour-long debut, Spark of Rebellion. The big story this week is the bonanza of Episode VII rumors ranging from characters to sets to story lines -- plus a massive report that, if true, would upend the face of Star Wars as we know it. Then, Spencer Brinkerhoff III joins us to discuss "Crystal Crisis on Utapau," the four unfinished episodes of The Clone Wars that Lucasfilm recently released. It's a show spanning movies, television, and more, and you won't want to miss it!

ForceCast Special: Vanessa Marshall Talks Star Wars Rebels Oct 02, 2014

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With less than twenty-four hours to go until the series premiere of Disney's Star Wars Rebels, voice actress Vanessa Marshall spoke to a small group of podcasters -- from Jedi News, the Ion Cannon Podcast, and The ForceCast -- about her life and career, her Star Wars fandom, and her experience working on Rebels.

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