ForceCast #277: We Arndt Worried

This week, we cover the big Episode VII screenwriter shakeup. Arndt is out and Kasdan and Abrams are in. What does this mean for the story and the key players? We also discuss a rumor that Harrison Ford is onboard, celebrate the one-year anniversary of Disney's purchase of Lucasfilm, and read your emails.

Show Notes:

The HoloNet

• Kasdan, Abrams Take On Star Wars Episode VII Screenwriting Duties
  
• Rumor: Harrison Ford Has Signed On For Multi-Film Deal, Including Episode VII

Discussion

• We break down the news that Michael Arndt is out and Lawrence Kasdan and J.J. Abrams are in as screenwriters for Star Wars Episode VII. What does it mean for the movie? What does it say about Arndt? Do we trust Abrams to do rewrites? What will Kasdan's role be?

Fan Focus

• Lost 'Return of the Jedi' footage discovered on $699 LaserDisc
  
• HighBridge audio is re-releasing the Star Wars Original Radio Drama in "light side" and "dark side" collections.

The Comlink

• We read emails from Thomas, Louis, and Jason.

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