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Date recorded |
October 18, 2006 |
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Date released |
October 20, 2006 |
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Duration |
1:36:39 |
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News[]
- Dustin Roberts will be getting married this weekend.
- The RebelScum.com Halloween contest will be starting soon. Every photo must contain a person holding a Star Wars action figure.
- Some disappointing news is revealed about the Cinemax Star Wars in HD marathon. Only subscribers to Comcast will be able to see the saga in full HD.
- Disney is holding auditions for people to play Darth Vader and Darth Maul for the Jedi Training Academy in its parks.
- Stephen Colbert issued a challenge to fans to animate a scene of him using a lightsaber. George Lucas entered the contest but lost to Bonnie R. by one point.
- StarWars.com, the Star Wars franchise, Natalie Portman, and Harrison Ford all won awards in a contest that was discussed in a previous ForceCast episode.
- Mimoco announces that it will release Star Wars themed Mimobot flash drives starting with Darth Vader.
- Friend of TheForce.net, Steve Anderson becomes the featured artist at StarWars.com.
- KSWCC will be holding their third annual Fall Festival.
- Any forum member of TheForce.net will receive a 40% discount on the film "George and Me".
- The 501st and the Rebel Legion will be making an appearance at the "Yes I Can Strike Against Child Abuse."
- Ray Park will attend the Syracuse Heroes Expo.
- Luke Skywalker is ranked #85 in a list of the most influential people who never lived.
The Cantina[]
- Kyle Newman strikes back when he returns for the second part of his ForceCast interview.
Collectibles[]
- Dan Curto joins Jason and Pete to talk about the Rebelscum.com fan choice poll.
- Then they discuss some collectibles news from Hasbro, Sideshow, Gentle Giant, Attackus, Corgi, and Hot Toys.
Gaming[]
- StarWars.com features a new trailer and production journal for the Star Wars Empire At War: Forces of Corruption expansion pack.
- Wizards of the Coast releases new information about its upcoming Starship Battles game.
Expanded Universe[]
- The Hyperspace exclusive Evasive Action series will be ending this winter.
- Palace Press will soon be releasing "Sculpting the Galaxy". There will be a limited edition which will include many extras that will go along with the book.
- Pete talks to Jay Shepard about his recent inteview with Star Wars author Drew Karpyshyn.
Expanded Universe Character of the Week[]
- Grand Admiral Thrawn
Listener Mail Segment[]
- Phil from Illinois, Nick from Illinois, and Jedi Pat from Pennsylvania all tell their Star Wars tales.
- A listener from California has a question about the ForceCast show notes.
- Jason from Texas has a question about collecting.
Sponsor[]
- OfficialPix.com