ForceCast #301: New Canon, New Cast

Justin Bolger joins us as we break down the past week's two major news stories: the cast of Star Wars Episode VII and Lucasfilm's new post-Expanded Universe continuity program. What do we think of the young actors whose careers are about to be launched into the stratosphere? How do we feel about the seeming end of the Expanded Universe and the new books on the horizon? Tune in for a jam-packed show featuring those stories, Erik's rant of the century, and other news...plus a special announcement at the end of the show.

Show Notes:

The HoloNet

• Disney Announces The Cast Of Star Wars Episode VII
  
• Here's How J.J. Abrams Assembled Episode VII's Cast In Secret
  
• As Dust Settles From Big Casting Reveal, One Big Role May Remain Unfilled
  
• Report: Episode VII Table Read Today, Harrison Ford Has 'Gigantic' Role
  
• Moving Beyond Existing EU, Lucasfilm Announces New Direction For Star Wars Canon
  
• Del Rey Reveals 'Legends' Covers For Re-releases Of Han, Lando Adventures
  
• Yes, The Star Wars Movie Novelizations Are Canon
  
• Disney Deletes The Star Wars Expanded Universe
  
• Lucasfilm Announces New Star Wars Books As Part Of 'New Unified Storytelling Approach'
  
• C2E2: Del Rey Books Star Wars Panel And Kevin Hearne Interview
  
• Rumor: Disney Executives Wrestling With Boba Fett Spin-off Film
  
• Star Wars Rebels Trailer To Debut On May 4th
  
• Dave Filoni Talks Fan Skepticism, Lucasfilm Story Synergy, and Star Wars Rebels
  
• Dave Filoni Discusses STAR WARS REBELS
  
• Vanessa Marshall On Playing Hera Syndulla on STAR WARS REBELS
  
• Rebels Voice Actress Tiya Sircar Talks Sabine With USA Today
  
• Report: Disney Theme Park Executive Moves To Dedicated Star Wars Unit

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