ForceCast #332: Ball Droids and Broad-Sabers

Erik is out this week, but Eric and Justin continue our discussion about The Force Awakens' teaser trailer. Stars John Boyega, Andy Serkis, and Oscar Isaac have all weighed in, Good Morning America has exclusive information, and there might be more to the ball droid than some fans realized. Plus: When are we getting the next teaser? What is Isaac's X-wing pilot up to? And what about that strange new lightsaber? We're following up on the biggest Star Wars video of the year, so don't miss this week's show!

Show Notes:

The HoloNet

• The Force Awakens Beats Age Of Ultron In First-Week Teaser Views
  
• Andy Serkis told the BBC at the London premiere of the new Hobbit movie that he is the voice in the teaser.
  
• The snap-hiss at the end of the teaser is from Luke’s (really, Anakin’s) lightsaber.
  
• The ball droid might have female programming.
  
• John Boyega Thanks Fans After The Force Awakens Teaser Debuts
  
• Report: The Force Awakens Trailer Will Be Attached To Age Of Ultron
  
• Brandon Rhea from the Star Wars Fanpedia has posted a rumor about how Oscar Isaac’s character fits into the beginning of the movie.

Fan Focus

• Star Wars Rebels storyboard artists Nathaniel Villanueva and Douglas Lovelace were nominated for an Annie Award at the 42nd annual event.
  
• Oscar Isaac briefly discussed flying an X-wing with MTV’s Josh Horowitz.
  
• Making Star Wars has a great trailer-inspired fan art roundup.
  Disney Reveals 2015 Star Wars Weekends Dates

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