ForceCast.net: ForceCast #311: In My Palpatine Way

Posted by Eric on July 11, 2014 at 09:00 AM CST

Episode VII has two new cast members -- fresh from the open casting call -- and a trio of snazzy IMAX cameras. This week, Eric and Justin analyze what this latest Star Wars news means, preview Lucasfilm's presence at San Diego Comic-Con, and discuss their hopes for the villains of the first sequel.

Show Notes:

The HoloNet

Production update from StarWars.com
We knew Episode VII would be released in IMAX, but now we also know it's being captured in the format. Bad Robot tweeted a picture of an IMAX camera sweeping over a desert landscape with the text "#bestformatever."
Lucasfilm has revealed the full Star Wars presence at San Diego Comic-Con.

Discussion

Who would we like to see as the villains of Episode VII?

Fan Focus

Kevin Smith talks about his visit to the set of Episode VII
StarWars.com has released a video showing how droid builders assembled a working Chopper unit. In the video, you see the Lucasfilm Animation team meet Chopper, their creation, in real life for the first time.
On July 15, Del Rey will release an eBook sampler containing excerpts from the first wave of canon Star Wars novels.

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