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The Weekly Forcecast goes through some changes this week, as well as the rest of the ForceCast network, but what won't change is bringing you the latest in Star Wars news, opinions, and discussion, from upcoming films, to video games, to the yearly return of Star Wars March Madness. Take a seat, listen in, and return to that galaxy far far away with the Weekly Forcecast with Kyle Winner and Dave Bouressa!

This week, Erik Blythe and Eric Geller take over the reins of The ForceCast. They introduce themselves, discuss The Weekly ForceCast's new format, and cover the latest Star Wars news, from spinoff film rumors to the latest events on The Clone Wars and beyond.

It's a jam packed show this month. Join Chris & Jay as they discuss the new Star Wars #1 comic that sold out in 24 hours, the most recent Episode VII news and a quick update on the Weekly ForceCast. Also, listen in for a very special announcement regarding Dalmatian Press and all the comic, book and magazine news you can handle on this February edition of Jedi Journals!

This week we go behind the scenes of the new Star Wars radio drama "Smuggler's Gambit," now available at StarWars.com. Listen as writer/director Kyle Newman, co-writer F.J. DeSanto and our own Jimmy Mac describe the creative process of bringing an original Star Wars story to life through sound in front of a live audience. Plus, new Billy Dee, Sequel Trilogy rumor round up, and we get "angry" at Cancer with a t-shirt giveaway. All that and much, much more on your Weekly ForceCast.

The ForceCast is on the road! This week, we are once again leaving NO FAN BEHIND with The ForceCast Live from Fan Days 2012. Presented by Official Pix in Irving, Texas, this impressive expo features some of the biggest names from Star Wars and beyond. This year at Fan Days, the Star Wars buzz centered around the 3 Darths in attendance...Sidious, Maul, and Vader. Listen as Darth Maul actor Ray Park joins Jason and Jimmy Mac to chat about his role in The Phantom Menace. The always candid man-behind-the-mask, Darth Vader actor David Prowse provides us with a unfiltered, and at times controversial look back at the Star Wars Original Trilogy. Nightmare on Elm Street's Freddy Kruger Robert Englund remembers his behind-the-scenes experience in the Star Wars universe. Sean Astin from Lord of the Rings gives us the scoop about working with Christopher Lee and his take on politics in Star Wars. And, in a ForceCast exclusive, be there as the 501st Star Garrison reunites master and apprentice with a private ceremony for Ian McDiarmid and David Prowse. All this and more on The Weekly ForceCast live from Fan Days 2012!

We are back in the studios with a fresh, new episode of The Weekly ForceCast. This week, we get a recap of CVI from Digital Stage host David Collins, we discuss who could know the secret identity of Darth Vader in The Original Trilogy, and we review Star Wars LEGO: The Empire Strikes Out. Plus, The ForceCast makes its mark during a wedding toast and Star Wars fan dad Gaston Leyack tells us why babies love John Williams!

George Lucas steps down, Kathleen Kennedy steps up. What does it mean for the future of our beloved franchise? All theories are on the table as we break it down for you. Also, "Keeper of the Holocron" Leland Chee sits down with us for a long overdue chat in the Cantina, Star Wars 1313 is revealed at E3, and the Lars Homestead is saved. Plus, listen to learn how you can win a pair of 4-day passes to Celebration VI in Olrando! It's all coming your way on this week's edition of the Weekly ForceCast.

Clone Wars Supervising Director Dave Filoni joins us in the Cantina for his annual post season visit, "Uncle" Moralo reads an original "Bedtime Story" just for ForceCast listeners, Billy Dee goes on a "Mad" job hunt, and Obiwan Kenboi gets arrested for hit and run. Plus, the first winners of the ForeCast trading cards are announced and much more on this special "May the Fourth" edition of the Weekly ForceCast.

The ForceCast returns with a full report from Chicago's C2E2 where we sat down with Star Wars legend Anthony (C-3PO) Daniels and star of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Rudy, and The Goonies, actor Sean Astin, for a little chat about the 'Wars. Plus, Ralph McQuarrie is laid to rest and details on how you can win a set of ForceCast trading cards. It's all right here, right now, and only on your Weekly ForceCast! // Attention ForceCast App Users: touch extras on this episode for the complete audio of Anthony Daniels' panel from C2E2! //

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!

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.

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.

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. //

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. //

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!

StarTours relaunch gets a date, Star Wars comes to Legoland, Insider previews incredible 3-part Clone Wars arc, and the Notorious G.L. opens up to Seth Rogen about Myan "end of world" prophecies. Plus, Star Wars in Pop Culture looks at Mad's Clone Wars parody, and Jimmy Mac investigates the "canonocity" of the Ewok TV movies and animated series. All that and a whole lot more on this edition of the Weekly ForceCast. // Attention ForceCast Smartphone App Users: Click "Extras" for more audio highlights from Darth Vader's appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas for the big Blu-ray announcement. //