ForceCast #245: E-Canon

Will Disney respect the EU continuity, will they disregard it, or will they rewrite it entirely? Will they redefine what we consider canon? Join us as we discuss what Disney's plans for the future may be. Also, a look at Star Wars 1313, news on some upcoming short stories, and more!

Show Notes:

The HoloNet

• Carrie Fisher "confirmed" her role in Star Wars Episode VII...and then her rep said she was joking.
  
• Rumor: Ep. VII To Star Solo Child And Grandchild?
  
• Report: 1313 Game Development "Frozen"
  
• New SW Short Stories Coming Soon
  
• Tim Curry Joins TCW Cast As Palpatine

Discussion

• At a Q&A following the The Clone Wars Season 5 finale screening at Lucasfilm, Dave Filoni discussed how the company was trying to maintain greater story consistency across its various platforms and products. "That's not been something that I think we really had prior to now," Filoni said. (Hat tip to Bryan Young for his Q&A recording on the Full of Sith podcast.) With this new cross-platform consistency goal in mind, how will Disney treat canon and the EU going forward? Eric and Erik debate the merits of a Disney-led Star Wars continuity reboot.

Fan Focus

• Sneak Peek at Lucas Cultural Arts Museum
  
• Dave Filoni Talks To IGN About TCW S5
  
• Eckstein Talks TCW S5 Finale With IGN
  
• Ashley Eckstein Facebook Q&A Recap
  
• Transcript: Ashley Eckstein TCW Twitter Chat
  
• James Earl Jones: I Want To Voice Vader Again
  
• Celebration Europe II: Ian McDiarmid Confirmed!
  
• President Obama made a geek gaffe last week when he mixed Star Wars and Star Trek...or did he?

ForceCast Wiki
Information about our programs, hosts, and much more is available on The Official ForceCast Wiki. This episode's wiki entry can be found here. Sign up and contribute today!

Listen Now!


ForceCast Podcast Mobile Apps:
Have the entire ForceCast archives at your fingertips, plus bonus shows and exclusive content!

Download for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad

Download for Android OS Devices (running 2.1 or higher)

Direct Download:
Download the show directly to your PC or Mac here

Contact the Show
Email: forcecast@forcecast.net
Call: (616) 61-FORCE
Twitter: @forcecast / @erikblythe / @ericgeller
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/forcecast

Help Spread The Word!

Related Stories:

ForceCast #247: The Real Obi-Wan
ForceCast #246: An Animated Discussion
ForceCast #244: Rebel Retirees
ForceCast #243: Spin-off Candidates

---