ForceCast #259: Casting Doubts

We have an official casting call, but what does it mean? Does this fit the EU or does it nail that coffin shut? Will we have a female lead? And if we will, why is that so controversial? Join us this week as we discuss this, book news, CEII announcements, and more!

Show Notes:

The HoloNet

• Authentic Star Wars Episode VII Casting Details Leak Online
  
• New Book Alert: Death Star Owner's Technical Manual

Discussion

• What does the recently leaked Episode VII casting call mean for Star Wars? Will the movie have a female lead? Will the main cast echo the Big Three of the Original Trilogy? We explore those new casting details and their potential impact on the next era of the franchise.

Fan Focus

• CEII: Mark Hamill Announced For Germany
  
• CEII: Ben Burtt Is Headed To Germany
  
• No Surprise Here: Disney Has Big Plans For Marketing Star Wars
  
• Blurb For Maul: Lockdown Now Online
  
• EA Executive: DICE 'Begged' To Do New Battlefront Game
  
• George Lucas, Mellody Hobson Tied The Knot This Weekend

The Comlink

• Listener André writes in to share his plans for experiencing the first six Star Wars movies before his first showing of Episode VII.

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