http://www.theforce.net The latest news, events, and commentary from the Star Wars community. Movies & Television podcast1@theforce.net The latest news, events, and commentary from the Star Wars community. The official podcast of TheForce.net and Rebelscum.com. The Weekly Force-cast features the latest news, interviews, events and opinions from the Star Wars fan community. The Force-cast is for Star Wars fans of all types - from the casual film watcher to the die-hard conventioneer. TheForce.Net podcast1@theforce.net no en Copyright © 2009 TF.N, LLC http://www.theforce.net/podcast/files/FORCE-CAST-CD-300X300.jpg http://www.theforce.net CollectingHQ.com http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/Weekly_ForceCast_October_2_2009_126820.asp <center><img width="200" height="200" src="http://www.forcecast.net/images/fc-300x300.jpg"></center><br><br>The ForceCast celebrates tonight's return of <i>The Clone Wars</i> with special guest Dave Filoni. During this exclusive interview, Dave answers some of our questions, and yours, about what he and his crew learned from Season 1, what we can expect from Season 2 (Mandalorians anyone?), and what role the EU may or may not play in the show's development. We also have your week's <i>Star Wars</i> news, Billy Dee's Quote of the Week, and much, much more.<br><br>Check it out at the new site, <a href="http://forcecast.net/story/home/Weekly_ForceCast_October_2_2009_126818.asp" target="_blank">ForceCast.net</a>, and be sure and bookmark the new location in your browser. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:22:00 CST http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/Weekly_ForceCast_October_2_2009_126820.asp The Clone Wars with special guest Dave Filoni. During this exclusive interview, Dave answers some of our questions--and yours. We also have your week's Star Wars news, Billy Dee's Quote of the Week, and much, much more. type="audio/mpeg" /> star wars,force,theforce.net,rebelscum.com,rebelscum,jedi,sith,george lucas,sci-fi,movies,trilogy,prequel,prequels,lightsaber,droid,collecting,hobby,fan news,lucasfilm,ILM http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/Special_Report_Chicago_Comic_Con_With_Steve_Sansweet_RSS_125564.asp Chicago Comic Con (formerly known as Wizard World) descended upon the Windy City this weekend to bring Star Wars fans from across the country together for a wild weekend. Join us for the first of several special reports from this huge event. Kicking things off is an exclusive interview with Lucasfilm's Head of Fan Relations Steve Sansweet. Steve talks about the fallout from the SDCC Star Wars Spectacular, his latest book Star Wars: 1,000 Collectibles, and he joins Jimmy Mac for a little game of ForceCast Bongo. Plus, the latest Celebration V news and much more. Get caught up with a ForceCast favorite, Steve Sansweet, as we leave NO FAN LEFT BEHIND! Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:45:00 CST http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/Special_Report_Chicago_Comic_Con_With_Steve_Sansweet_RSS_125564.asp star wars,force,theforce.net,rebelscum.com,rebelscum,jedi,sith,george lucas,sci-fi,movies,trilogy,prequel,prequels,lightsaber,droid,collecting,hobby,fan news,lucasfilm,ILM http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/Weekly_ForceCast_August_7_2009_RSS_125531.asp It's a new day for The Weekly ForceCast as we release the first show on our new website, ForceCast.net. Listen in as Jason and Jimmy take you on a tour of the new home for all things ForceCast. We'll also look at some news we missed coming out of Comic Con, including Star Wars on Blu-ray, the next Family Guy parody, and Jedi resurrection in the EU. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:33:00 CST http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/Weekly_ForceCast_August_7_2009_RSS_125531.asp star wars,force,theforce.net,rebelscum.com,rebelscum,jedi,sith,george lucas,sci-fi,movies,trilogy,prequel,prequels,lightsaber,droid,collecting,hobby,fan news,lucasfilm,ILM http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/ForceCast_In_The_Cantina_With_Dee_Bradley_Baker_RSS_125449.asp Dee Bradley Baker, the voice of the clone army in Star Wars: The Clone Wars sits down with Jimmy and Jason to discuss how he creates so many memorable characters with a single voice. Dee also looks back on his career as a voice over actor and how he got his start. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:07:00 CST http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/ForceCast_In_The_Cantina_With_Dee_Bradley_Baker_RSS_125449.asp star wars,force,theforce.net,rebelscum.com,rebelscum,jedi,sith,george lucas,sci-fi,movies,trilogy,prequel,prequels,lightsaber,droid,collecting,hobby,fan news,lucasfilm,ILM http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/Weekly_ForceCast_Step_Aside_G4_RSS_125348.asp The Weekly ForceCast welcomes Robot Chicken creators Seth Green and Matt Senreich to the show to talk about their Skate Party Tour and Jimmy and I go deep into what was announced (and not announced) at last week's San Diego Comic Con. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:38:00 CST http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/Weekly_ForceCast_Step_Aside_G4_RSS_125348.asp star wars,force,theforce.net,rebelscum.com,rebelscum,jedi,sith,george lucas,sci-fi,movies,trilogy,prequel,prequels,lightsaber,droid,collecting,hobby,fan news,lucasfilm,ILM http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/Microcast_Whats_New_In_The_EU_RSS_125285.asp Anyone listening to the Weekly ForceCast knows what a hot topic the Star Wars Expanded Universe has become. Some love it, some do not, and others are somewhere in the middle. Join Jason, Jimmy Mac, Josh "JediShua" Stolte, and Kyle Newman in a roundtable discussion about the current state of the EU, both the good and the not so good. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:50:00 CST http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/Microcast_Whats_New_In_The_EU_RSS_125285.asp star wars,force,theforce.net,rebelscum.com,rebelscum,jedi,sith,george lucas,sci-fi,movies,trilogy,prequel,prequels,lightsaber,droid,collecting,hobby,fan news,lucasfilm,ILM http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/Weekly_ForceCast_Counting_Vaders_RSS_125205.asp The Weekly ForceCast kicks off its San Diego Comic Con coverage with analysis of the first precious pics of the Star Wars pavilion. Jake Lloyd speaks out on ten years of living with the legacy of Anakin Skywalker and a ForceCast listener calls for no confidence in Jimmy's Vader count. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:46:00 CST http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/Weekly_ForceCast_Counting_Vaders_RSS_125205.asp star wars,force,theforce.net,rebelscum.com,rebelscum,jedi,sith,george lucas,sci-fi,movies,trilogy,prequel,prequels,lightsaber,droid,collecting,hobby,fan news,lucasfilm,ILM http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/Weekly_ForceCast_Bongo_Is_Its_NameO_RSS_124991.asp The Weekly ForceCast is back as the anticipation builds for San Diego Comic Con. What will be announced at next week's Star Wars Spectacular? Listen in as we discuss all of the possibilities... and we mean ALL. We also welcome Writer/Director Daniel McNichol to the ForceCast Cantina to talk about his new Reclaiming The Blade documentary and the lightsaber's place in Western European sword history. Plus, a tribute to the late King of Pop Michael Jackson by way of Billy Dee and Carrie Fisher and your voice mails and e-mails. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:09:00 CST http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/Weekly_ForceCast_Bongo_Is_Its_NameO_RSS_124991.asp star wars,force,theforce.net,rebelscum.com,rebelscum,jedi,sith,george lucas,sci-fi,movies,trilogy,prequel,prequels,lightsaber,droid,collecting,hobby,fan news,lucasfilm,ILM http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/ForceCast_In_The_Cantina_With_John_RhysDavies_RSS_124829.asp John Rhys-Davies is known to filmgoers as Sallah from the Indiana Jones Saga and Gimli from The Lord of the Rings. Jimmy Mac welcomes John into the Cantina to discuss his career in movies and his role as narrator of the new documentary Reclaiming The Blade. A fun look at the history of sword fighting in the real world and in film, Reclaiming The Blade also features the lightsaber, including an interview with Original Trilogy Stunt Coordinator/Swordmaster, the great Bob Anderson. Plus, John speaks candidly about working with George Lucas, Harrison Ford, and life on the set of some of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters. So pull a stool up to the bar for a fun-filled chat with the right-hand man of Indiana Jones as The ForceCast goes in the Cantina with John Rhys-Davies! Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:07:00 CST http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/ForceCast_In_The_Cantina_With_John_RhysDavies_RSS_124829.asp star wars,force,theforce.net,rebelscum.com,rebelscum,jedi,sith,george lucas,sci-fi,movies,trilogy,prequel,prequels,lightsaber,droid,collecting,hobby,fan news,lucasfilm,ILM http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/ForceCast_July_10_2009_RSS_124817.asp It's time for your weekly dose of Star Wars news and much more with The Weekly ForceCast! Join Jason Swank and Jimmy Mac, along with special guest co-host, The Jedi Princess of Jazz Bethany Hamilton, for the latest news and information from The Galaxy Far, Far Away. Check out The ForceCast this week for all the hottest rumors about the upcoming Star Wars Live Action Show, San Diego Comic-Con news, and information about The Clone Wars. Have you been wondering what happened to The Clone Wars: Decoded? So have we! Listen to find out what we know! Plus KYLE NEWMAN pops by to receive... A gift! Gift? What Gift?!?!? Chill out Threepio! Join in on the fun right now with The Weekly ForceCast... The Galaxy is Listening!<br> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:19:00 CST http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/ForceCast_July_10_2009_RSS_124817.asp star wars,force,theforce.net,rebelscum.com,rebelscum,jedi,sith,george lucas,sci-fi,movies,trilogy,prequel,prequels,lightsaber,droid,collecting,hobby,fan news,lucasfilm,ILM http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/ForceCast_June_26_2009_RSS_124558.asp The Force-Cast is back and bigger than ever. Join Jason and Jimmy Mac as they review the big night in Chicago when George Lucas was honored by the Siskel Film Center. Hear exclusive podcast coverage from behind-the-scenes and backstage with GEORGE LUCAS! Plus, incredible highlights from JON FAVREAUs one-on-one interview with George - live from the stage at The Four Seasons main ballroom. It's an up-close and intimate look at the creator of Star Wars focusing on his past, present and future. Tickets for this event were 400 bucks a pop, but The Force-Cast was there leaving NO FAN BEHIND with an amazing report from mind-blowing evening. Also, we hear about everything that went down at Ralph McQuarries 80th birthday party from PAUL BATEMAN of RalphMcQuarrie.com. Find out what happened and who was on the star-studded guest list. And if that isn't enough, DAN MADSEN, former Star Wars Fan Club President, stops by with info on how you can own a piece from his huge personal collection. And of course, birthdays, Billy Dee and the hottest news from the Star Wars galaxy with The Weekly Force-Cast! Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:02:00 CST http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/ForceCast_June_26_2009_RSS_124558.asp star wars,force,theforce.net,rebelscum.com,rebelscum,jedi,sith,george lucas,sci-fi,movies,trilogy,prequel,prequels,lightsaber,droid,collecting,hobby,fan news,lucasfilm,ILM http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/ForceCast_An_Adventure_with_George_Lucas_RSS_123537.asp Star Wars creator George Lucas was honored in Chicago last night by The Gene Siskel Film Center, and The Force-Cast was there. It was an amazing night featuring a banquet and a Q&A with George Lucas hosted by writer, actor, director Jon Favreau. Join Jimmy Mac as he works the red carpet including exclusive interviews with JON FAVREAU, MELLODY HOBSON, and the man of the hour, GEORGE LUCAS himself! Plus much more! It was a night for the ages and The Force-Cast leaves NO FAN BEHIND with exclusive podcast coverage of An Adventure with George Lucas.<br> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:52:00 CST http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/ForceCast_An_Adventure_with_George_Lucas_RSS_123537.asp star wars,force,theforce.net,rebelscum.com,rebelscum,jedi,sith,george lucas,sci-fi,movies,trilogy,prequel,prequels,lightsaber,droid,collecting,hobby,fan news,lucasfilm,ILM http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/ForceCast_June_12_2009_RSS_123498.asp Star Wars fans, hard-core and casual alike, all know the name Ralph McQuarrie. This legendary talent was the concept artist for the original Star Wars trilogy. It was Ralph who was the first to visualize the incredible ideas that George Lucas conceived for saga we all know and love. Join The Force-Cast as we pay tribute to this great man on his 80th birthday with The Ralph McQuarrie Birthday Spectacular! Jason and Jimmy Mac are joined by two very special guest co-hosts this week, from Team McQuarrie, it's PAUL and ATHENA BATEMAN, who provide a look inside the creative mind of Ralph. Plus, we hear from the Star Wars pros who collaborated and/or were inspired by Ralph, including original Star Wars trilogy F/X wizard KEN RALSTON, Clone Wars Supervising Director DAVE FILONI, Clone Wars Concept Artist RUSSELL CHONG, and Prequel Concept Artist MARC GABBANA. If that's not enough, hear icons from the world of Star Wars art leave well wishes for their mentor. He's a special man and it's a special Force-Cast, honoring everyone's favorite Star Wars artist with The Ralph McQuarrie 80th Birthday Spectacular!!! Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:05:00 CST http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/ForceCast_June_12_2009_RSS_123498.asp star wars,force,theforce.net,rebelscum.com,rebelscum,jedi,sith,george lucas,sci-fi,movies,trilogy,prequel,prequels,lightsaber,droid,collecting,hobby,fan news,lucasfilm,ILM http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/ForceCast_June_5_2009_RSS_123380.asp THE WEEKLY FORCE-CAST JUNE 5, 2009<br><br><br>The Weekly Force-Cast is back with a show that is bigger than a pregnant mama gundark! This is a crazy night in the Force-Cast studios filled with laughs, shocks and surprises. Joining Jason and Jimmy are the talented duo behind The Force Among Us, CRIS and CORTNEY MACHT. Then, Fanboys director KYLE NEWMAN drops by and things start to get really wild when Clone Wars Supervising Director DAVE FILONI makes a surprise visit! Plus, a close-up look at the newest offering coming soon from LucasArts, The Old Republic, we check back in with whats new in Florida for Disneys Star Wars Weekends, and much more. Along with listener mail, Billy Dee, Birthdays, and Kersh? Its a Death Star-sized MegaCast from the Star Wars podcast by the fans, for the fans, its The Weekly Force-Cast!<br><br> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:01:00 CST http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/ForceCast_June_5_2009_RSS_123380.asp star wars,force,theforce.net,rebelscum.com,rebelscum,jedi,sith,george lucas,sci-fi,movies,trilogy,prequel,prequels,lightsaber,droid,collecting,hobby,fan news,lucasfilm,ILM http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/ForceCast_Collectors_Cast_Special_Report_RSS_123308.asp FORCE-CAST: COLLECTORS CAST SPECIAL REPORT<br><br>Collecting has always been a huge part of Star Wars fandom... From the hard-core adult collector who aims to become the next Steve Sansweet, to the kid who rips the action figures out of their packaging for a romp in the sandbox. While Star Wars collecting is still a very vibrant hobby, more than a few collectors have scaled back. Is it the economy? Is it because there are no Star Wars films on the horizon? Or is it for entirely different reasons all together? The Force-Cast attempts to find out in this all-new Special Report. Joining Jason Swank and Jimmy Mac are some very special (and quite qualified) guests. We start with Rebelscum's Dan Curto who has his finger on the pulse of the collector, then we climb up the ladder to talk to the man in charge of Hasbros Star Wars line, Brand Manager Derryl Depriest. Derryl talks about the past, present and future of everyones favorite action figure line... with a few scoops, predictions, and laughs along the way! Then, we top it all of with Fanboys Director Kyle Newmann's collecting wish list! Do you collect Star Wars and are still buying everything like you used to? Or do you find that your collecting habits have been curbed lately? Either way, you owe it to yourself to learn about The State Of The Hobby with The Force-Cast Collectors Cast Special Report! Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:08:00 CST http://www.theforce.net/podcast-rss/story/ForceCast_Collectors_Cast_Special_Report_RSS_123308.asp star wars,force,theforce.net,rebelscum.com,rebelscum,jedi,sith,george lucas,sci-fi,movies,trilogy,prequel,prequels,lightsaber,droid,collecting,hobby,fan news,lucasfilm,ILM