ForceCast.net: ForceCast #339: Darth Trademark

Posted by Eric on February 6, 2015 at 09:00 AM CST

The first standalone film has a new lead actress, but this time we think it's for real. Disney is suing an image-hosting service over The Force Awakens concept art, which is a pretty big deal. Bob Iger wants you to know that Disney is working on Star Wars theme park attractions and vaguely considering a revolutionary new distribution method for video content. Plus, we talk to Brian Novicki from EU Cantina about why he's reading the novelization of TFA before seeing the film. All that and more, including Rebels and Celebration news, in this week's ForceCast!

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Show Notes

The HoloNet

The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Felicity Jones was now the top contender for the lead female role in the first standalone film.
Disney is suing the image-hosting site ImageShack to learn the identity of a user who posted concept art of a cloaked, masked figure holding the broadsaber.
During Disney’s quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, CEO Bob Iger discussed the teaser trailer, potential new distribution models for Star Wars programming, and“ambitious” Star Wars theme park plans. The market liked what he had to say.
Star Wars Rebels Gets An Expanded Second Season And More Lando
Hondo Ohnaka Voice Actor Says The Pirate Will Appear In Star Wars Rebels
Three Star Wars Authors Confirmed For Celebration Anaheim

Discussion

We talk to Brian Novicki from EU Cantina, who will be reading the novelization of The Force Awakens before watching the movie, about his approach.

Fan Focus

Oscar Isaac praised J.J.�s management of the set.
Humble Bundle is offering $115 worth of Star Wars games, including KOTOR, Dark Forces, and Jedi Academy, on a pay-what-you-want model. You have to pay more than the average user to unlock a few extra games like Battlefront II and KOTOR II, but right now that’s only about $12. There are nine games listed and more are supposedly coming soon.
Star Wars: Princess Leia #1 has already sold over 200,000 pre-order copies, according to Comicbook.com, which has received information directly from Marvel in the past.

Spoiler Section

Making Star Wars has rumors galore about a superweapon and a tomb.

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