ForceCast #247: The Real Obi-Wan

James Arnold Taylor joins us this week to discuss his experiences as Obi-Wan on The Clone Wars. Also, Erik changes his tune on the letter-writing campaign, Lucasfilm Animation may be going through some major downsizing, and Jedi may be conducting marriage ceremonies! All this and more, on this week's episode!

Show Notes:

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The HoloNet

• The Clone Wars Team Reportedly Being Disbanded
  
• Disney Exec: Filoni Involved In "New SW Content"
  
• Rumor: Episode VII To Star Palpatine's "Disciple"?
  
• Harrison Ford Thinks Han Solo Will Be In Ep. VII

Discussion

• Interview: Eric and guest co-host Spencer Brinkerhoff III talk to James Arnold Taylor, the voice behind Obi-Wan Kenobi on The Clone Wars.

Fan Focus

• Star Wars Weekends 2013 Logo Revealed
  CEII: Four Fetts At Celebration, plus a screening of the film "Star Warriors" (501st members auditioning to march in the 2007 Rose Bowl Parade) and the news that Leland Chee (Keeper of the Holocron at LFL) will be on several panels.
  
• Dave Filoni and Ashley Eckstein talk about Ahsoka
  
• James Arnold Taylor talks to IGN
  
• Early Info About Maul: Lockdown
  Martha Wells' Leia Novel Gets A Blurb
  
• Cover, New Info For Shakespeare SW Book
  
• Miller's SW: Kenobi Gets A Blurb
  
• Christie Golden Writing Post-FOTJ Short Story
  
• J.W. Rinzler tweeted about an "interesting [Star Wars] publishing announcement" that's coming soon.
  
• According to the BBC, a proposed bill in Scotland will allow Jedi to perform marriage ceremonies.
  
• "This Is Madness" Star Wars Character Tournament
  
• There's a funny parody documentary that explains why the destruction of the Death Star was an inside job.

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