The ForceCast: Star Wars News and Commentary
Description:
THE FORCECAST PODCAST NETWORK is home to the official podcasts of the popular Star Wars websites, TheForce.net and Rebelscum.com since September 2006. Fast paced, fun, and informative, the ForceCast’s lineup of podcasts offer the best in Star Wars news and commentary. The podcasts are supported by a loyal fan base and are regularly featured on the list of top podcasts on iTunes, Libsyn, and other outlets.
The Weekly ForceCast is an influential, professionally produced podcast, and is the flag-ship show of the ForceCast podcast network. Hosted by lifelong Star Wars fans Jason Swank and Jimmy "Mac" McInerney, The Weekly ForceCast features news, commentary, interviews, and discussion about the Star Wars films and universe. Episodes are recorded weekly to a live online audience and are later released for download to a worldwide audience.
The Weekly ForceCast is unmatched when it comes to interviews with the legends of Star Wars, including: George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Frank Oz, Billy Dee Williams, Jon Favreau, Seth Green, Jaime King, Jake Lloyd, Anthony Daniels, Ray Park, Temuera Morrison, Daniel Logan, Chris Rock, Adrianne Curry, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, and many more. The show also enjoys a close working relationship with Lucasfilm Ltd. providing unrivaled access to the creators of the Star Wars universe, from the wizards at Skywalker Sound to the special effects masters at Industrial Light and Magic. Even Supervising Director of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Dave Filoni appears regularly on the show to provide production updates and take listener questions.
Other Star Wars related podcasts on the network include: The Clone Wars Roundtable, offering review and analysis of the hit animated Cartoon Network series Star Wars: The Clone Wars; ForceCast Collector’s Edition featuring a monthly look at the latest in Star Wars collectibles and merchandise; Jedi Journals, a monthly roundup of the ever-increasing world of Star Wars publishing, including novels and comics; plus regular Microcasts and other Special Reports such as Cantina Interviews and A Galaxy of Music.
The ForceCast travels all over the globe to provide the most comprehensive coverage of Star Wars events, including events in Japan, Los Angeles, Chicago, Orlando, Dallas, Columbus, OH and elsewhere. Listeners have enjoyed viewing the podcasts in action during live shows from Star Wars Celebrations IV & V and Star Wars Fan Days.
Due to the networks’ heavy involvement in a grass-roots marketing campaign, the ForceCast received a "Special Thanks" credit in the 2009 comedy Fanboys from The Weinstein Company and director Kyle Newman.
ForceCast team members Jason Swank and Jimmy Mac wrote and produced "The George Lucas Hip-Hop Awards,” winner of the 2008 Star Wars Fan Film Awards for Best Animation and Fan's Choice. At Star Wars Celebration V (CV) in August 2010, Lucasfilm’s Dave Filoni recognized Jason and Jimmy as the inaugural inductees to The 104th Wolf Pack for their “outstanding fandom and support of Star Wars.” Also at CV, Swank and McInerney were made “Honorary Friends of The 501st Legion, a worldwide costuming organization known for their charitable work and frequent presence at official Lucasfilm events.
For more about The ForceCast podcast network, please visit www.ForceCast.net
