ForceCast #258: Parks and Prognostication

George Lucas and Steven Spielberg ruminate on the future of entertainment, The Clone Wars receives long-overdue industry recognition, and Disney moves ahead with a Star Wars area in Orlando. Plus, Celebration Europe updates, comments from George Lucas about J.J. Abrams, and listener feedback.

Show Notes:

The HoloNet

• The Clone Wars Wins Daytime Emmy For Outstanding Special Class Animated Program
  • Video: George Lucas Reacts To The Clone Wars' Emmy Win
• David Tennant Wins Emmy For The Clone Wars Guest Role, In A First For The Series
  
• Report: Disney Moving Ahead With Star Wars Land In Florida

Discussion Segment

• George Lucas and Steven Spielberg discussed the future of entertainment on a recent panel at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. Erik and Eric discuss their observations, predictions, and expectations. What will the future of the entertainment industry be?

Fan Focus

• George Lucas: J.J. Abrams "Understands" Star Wars
  
• Doug Chiang And Iain McCaig Join Episode VII Creative Team
  
• CEII: Artists Doug Chiang & Iain McCaig Announced
  
• CEII: Temuera Morrison Headed To Germany
  
• CEII: Official Pix Exclusive Lithograph Set Revealed

The Comlink

• Max writes in to ask when we'll be releasing more bonus content.
  
• On Facebook, Tom Pratt asked us for a recap of what we know so far about Star Wars Episode VII.

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