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

ForceCast Interview- Kevin Yost: Trailer TailorWith only three weeks left until fans everywhere get to see the first episode of Star Wars Rebels' second season, Justin Bolger talks to Lucasfilm editor Kevin Yost, the man behind the show's exciting trailer that debuted at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim.Together they discuss the process of creating something that whets the appetite of Star Wars fandom, the artistry of trailer construction, and the gratitude Kevin felt from watching thousands of people react to his creation.Speed up the wait for Rebels by twenty minutes and listen to an interview that will add an extra level of appreciation for a trailer you’re already in love with.

With a Boba Fett Star Wars Anthology film all but certain, we discuss our hopes and fears for a big screen bounty hunter tale. Plus, Justin talks with the fans behind the upcoming documentary The Prequels Strike Back and we answer a listener email that forces us to take another look at the characterization in Marvel's Princess Leia.

You've read the reports... Now you can hear the panel! Though they were very strict that no cameras or video recordings were allowed, we recorded the audio from Gareth Edward's "Rogue One" panel at Celebration Anaheim, and we're bringing it to you!(Note: The audio of the teaser's second viewing has been cut. I was narrating quietly over top of it for my own future reference.)

The House of Ideas relocated to a galaxy far, far away in January and hasn’t looked back. This week, we’re diving in to Marvel’s four Star Wars series and giving our opinions. What’s working? What could be better? Are these series worthy of being canon? Plus, Justin talks with filmumentarian Jamie Benning about his latest Star Wars project "Blast It Biggs, Where Are You?"All this and Around the HoloNet in this week’s ForceCast!

Star Wars Day week brought fans a treasure trove of information and pictures from The Force Awakens, and we’re discussing all of it this week. We’re also talking possible directors for the second Anthology film now that Josh Trank has vacated the position. This and more including the extent of George Lucas’ involvement with Star Wars going forward, a Comlink giveaway, and a Fan Focus interview with the team that created the 16-bit Super Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer.All this and Around the HoloNet on this week’s ForceCast!

Kevin Kiner, the composer of music for Star Wars Rebels and The Clone Wars, joins Chris McGuffin (TheForce.Net) and Kyle Winner (Galactic Top 40) for an exclusive interview. We discuss his Star Wars-related work, his career, the composing process, his influences, and much more!

Now that we’re all finally over the Anaheim Plague, we’re debriefing the developments that came out of the biggest Star Wars party in the galaxy. Did Rogue One’s subtlety overshadow the bombastic nature of The Force Awakens’ trailer? What’s the early buzz around Season Two of Star Wars Rebels? Does Battlefront live up to the hype so far? These will be among the topics we discuss while sharing our fondest memories and overall assessments from the convention. What were our favorite panels? What new Star Wars stories have we come home with? A trip down memory lane merges with visions of the future on this edition of the ForceCast!

Join us for our roundtable breakdown of the latest teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We recount our first reactions to the latest look at the galaxy far, far away’s future and share what it was like to experience it with thousands of other Star Wars fans at Celebration Anaheim. If you let out a cheer when Han Solo and Chewie appeared on screens across the globe, this is the episode you’re looking for!

While we make our final preparations for Celebration Anaheim, we answer more of your questions before the trip. But first, let’s talk the new Star Wars Fanfare. Good? Bad? Indifferent? We discuss this and more in the latest ForceCast!

Join us to meet and some of the artists that are participating in the Celebration Anaheim artist show. ForceCast Rebels Roundtable co-host and Lucasfilm-licensed artist Spencer Brinkerhoff sits down with the art show participants and talks to them about their work, their experiences, and how they got to be contributors to the Star Wars universe. Today Spencer chats with Grant Gould and Jason Christman.

In the lull before Celebration Anaheim, we dig into the listener mailbag and answer some of your questions. Tips for Anaheim, Force Ghosts cheating, and a look at Star Wars 100 years into the future! All ready for your listening enjoyment.

Join us to meet and some of the artists that are participating in the Celebration Anaheim artist show. ForceCast Rebels Roundtable co-host and Lucasfilm-licensed artist Spencer Brinkerhoff sits down with the art show participants and talks to them about their work, their experiences, and how they got to be contributors to the Star Wars universe. Today Spencer chats with Chris Trevas and Lin Zy.

Erik Blythe sits down with Chris Wyman of Official Pix for part 2 of their Celebration Anaheim preparation discussion. In Around the HoloNet, Justin, Megan, John, and Paul share their picks for what panels they’re looking forward to at the big event and talk the magnificent animated TIE Fighter short that’s making the rounds.The march to Celebration continues on this week’s ForceCast!

Join us to meet and some of the artists that are participating in the Celebration Anaheim artist show. ForceCast Rebels Roundtable co-host and Lucasfilm-licensed artist Spencer Brinkerhoff sits down with the art show participants and talks to them about their work, their experiences, and how they got to be contributors to the Star Wars universe. Today Spencer chats with Russell Walks and Stephen Hayford.

Join us to meet and some of the artists that are participating in the Celebration Anaheim artist show. ForceCast Rebels Roundtable co-host and Lucasfilm-licensed artist Spencer Brinkerhoff sits down with the art show participants and talks to them about their work, their experiences, and how they got to be contributors to the Star Wars universe. Today Spencer chats with Matt Busch and Shea Standefer.

The Star Wars news onslaught continued this week with more information about Star Wars: Aftermath, a composer revealed for Rogue One, and a full synopsis for Dark Disciple. We cover these items and more including a fish that will NEVER shoot first in Around the HoloNet, before Erik Blythe talks to Official Pix's Chris Wyman about Celebration Anaheim strategy. It's a Star Wars Sunday with the ForceCast!

Join us to meet and some of the artists that are participating in the Celebration Anaheim artist show. ForceCast Rebels Roundtable co-host and Lucasfilm-licensed artist Spencer Brinkerhoff sits down with the art show participants and talks to them about their work, their experiences, and how they got to be contributors to the Star Wars universe. Today Spencer chats with Karen Hallion and Chris Dee.

It was one of the biggest news weeks for Star Wars in a long time. From an earlier release date for Episode VIII to a galaxy of books leading up to The Force Awakens, the shape of the galaxy is changing. In this ALL Around the HoloNet edition of the ForceCast, we discuss these things and more!

Join us to meet and some of the artists that are participating in the Celebration Anaheim artist show. ForceCast Rebels Roundtable co-host and Lucasfilm-licensed artist Spencer Brinkerhoff sits down with the art show participants and talks to them about their work, their experiences, and how they got to be contributors to the Star Wars universe. Today Spencer chats with Brian Miller and Randy Martinez.

Justin sits down with Star Wars: Servants of the Empire author Jason Fry for a chat about the recently released second book in the series and the increasingly more nuanced Star Wars galaxy. But first, we discuss the week in Star Wars news in Around the Holonet. Yes, that’s we… as in discussion… as in more than one person talking about it. We love democracy. We love the Republic…