ForceCast #295: Controlling The Story

After news drops about Star Wars Episode VII, Erik and Eric discuss Lucasfilm's media strategy for the film. In the digital age, can Lucasfilm hope to control leaks and rumors? How will they distribute information, whether publicly or otherwise? Can they balance the needs of the film production and the fan sites? Our conversation explores all of that and more. Plus, we discuss Episode VII casting and studio rumors, new Insider short stories, and The Clone Wars interviews.

Show Notes:

The HoloNet

• It's Official: Star Wars Episode VII Rolls Cameras May 2014
  
• Lupita Nyong'o Meets With J.J. Abrams for 'Star Wars: Episode VII'
  
• Report: Pinewood Studios Hosting Star Wars Episode VII Set Visits For Media, Vendors
  Hasbro's Star Wars Design Director Tweets Cryptically From Episode VII Set
  
• Synopsis For Kevin Hearne's Luke Skywalker Novel Surfaces
  
• Star Wars Insider Running Two-Part Short Story Set During Return Of The Jedi

Discussion

• Erik and Eric discuss Lucasfilm's media strategy for Star Wars Episode VII.

Fan Focus

• Dave Filoni Reflects On The Clone Wars Season 6 In IGN Interview
  
• Jaime King Talks About Her Role In The Clone Wars' Yoda Arc
  
• Battlestar Galactica EP Talks About Working On The Live-Action Series
  
• Check out the first episode of The Rebels Roundtable!
  
• Look for a contest coming soon on The Sabacc Table.

The Comlink

• We read an email from Daniel and a Facebook comment from Bryan.

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