ForceCast 267: Speculate Responsibly

The ForceCast
Date recorded	August 20, 2013
Date released	August 23, 2013
Duration	1:59:51
Link	Click here
Bonus content?	No
Previous episode	ForceCast 266: X-Winging It
Next episode	ForceCast 268: An Exclusive We Don't Want

This week's show is all about rumors and the fans who love (and hate) them. We discuss secrecy versus leaks in the Internet age, Star Wars blogging as a form of journalism, and how to manage expectations now that the next movie era is upon us. Plus, new Episode VII rumors, book news, and your Force ghost feedback.

Guests

• No guests.

Show notes

• The HoloNet
  • Rumor: Disney Actually Eyeing December Release For Episode VII
    • But see also: Why Episode VII Probably ISN'T Getting Pushed to December by Bryan Young
  • EXCLUSIVE: Obi-Wan Kenobi Set To Return In 'Star Wars: Episode VII'
  • Star Wars Episode VII Rumour: Ian McDiarmid Returning
    • 'Palpatine' Will Return (But Not As A Clone) in 'Star Wars: Episode VII'
• Discussion Segment
  • This week, inspired by a great blog post by Tricia Barr, we discuss expectations, rumors, speculation, blogging, and the current state of Star Wars fandom.
    • See also this Variety article: Did Disney Underestimate Fan Demand for 'Star Wars' at D23 Expo?
• Fan Focus
  • Star Wars: Kenobi Micro-Excerpt #2
  • Del Rey Posts 50 Pages Of Star Wars: Kenobi
  • Eric interviewed Kenobi John Jackson Miller and the interview will post on August 27.
  • We follow up on something we mentioned last week about ripping copy-protected DVDs.

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