ForceCast #269: In Need Of Khan-firmation

Erik Blythe is out this week, but special guest co-hosts Bonnie Burton and Christian Blauvelt join Eric Geller to discuss the latest and greatest rumors about Star Wars Episode VII. Could we see Benedict Cumberbatch make the jump from Star Trek to Star Wars? Would that be a good thing? Plus, Eric, Bonnie, and Christian discuss the role of nostalgia, with its promises and pitfalls, in the sequel trilogy era.

*WARNING: This episode includes brief but MAJOR SPOILERS for Star Trek Into Darkness.*

Show Notes:

The HoloNet

• Gilbert Taylor, the director of photography on A New Hope, died on August 23 at the age of 99.
  
• Report: Peter Pan, Magic Mike Actors Auditioned For Episode VII Roles
  
• Rumor: Benedict Cumberbatch In Episode VII?

Discussion

• This week, we tackle the idea of nostalgia and the role it should play in the new Star Wars movies. How much should the sequels look and feel like the original films? Are there any nods or references that we'd like to see?

Fan Focus

• John Williams Jokes About Scoring The Death Of Luke's Son In Episode VII
  
• James Arnold Taylor Facebook Q&A Transcript
  
• Our thoughts and prayers go out to author Ann Crispin, author of The Han Solo Trilogy and two Star Wars short stories. She is suffering from cancer and she posted a farewell message on her Facebook page.

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