ForceCast #281: Tabletops, Consoles, and Apps

Disney may have put its Star Wars theme park plans on hold, EA may be working on an open-world Star Wars game, and The Clone Wars may rediscover its "lost missions" next year on Disney XD. We discuss these rumors, a new J.J. Abrams interview, and the chances of seeing EU characters in the background of Episode VII. Plus, we're joined by Lou Secki from The Sabacc Table as we kick off our holiday gift guide mini-series with a segment on Star Wars games.

Show Notes:

The HoloNet

• Rumor: Ten Episodes From TCW Season 6 Airing On Disney XD As 'The Lost Missions'?
  
• Episode VII: Abrams Remains Mum On C-3PO, But Praises December Release Date
  
• Rumor: Disneyland Star Wars Project Postponed Following Cost And Scheduling Woes
  
• Rumor: EA Planning Open-World Star Wars Game

Discussion

• Lou Secki from The Sabacc Table joins us as we discuss and recommend Star Wars games of all shapes, sizes, and formats.

Fan Focus

• Quotes from a new interview with J.J. Abrams in Total Film magazine (issue #214).
  
• Star Wars: Maul: Lockdown Micro-Excerpt #2
  
• Spike TV tweets about their Star Wars Black Friday marathon.
  
• Episode VII casting agent Claire Curry tweets impressive numbers from the Dublin and London casting calls.

The Comlink

• We read an email from Tomas about EU characters appearing in the background of Episode VII.
  
• We share Original Trilogy recasting suggestions from Alex, Richard, Antoine, Adam, Tomas, Matthew, and Todd.
  

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