J.J. Abrams reveals the first new starship of the sequel trilogy, Star Wars Rebels reveals the voice behind its "big bad," and we've got Episode VII rumors aplenty. Justin is out at San Diego Comic-Con, but Eric, Erik, and guest co-host Christian Blauvelt discuss the possible premise of the first sequel film, John Boyega's role, a gender-swapped character, a new rumored cast member, and much more. Tune in and sit back, because another news-packed ForceCast is coming right up!

Star Wars Rebels has cast David Oyelowo as an ISB agent, Marvel is re-publishing its original run of Star Wars comics, and Karen Gillan's hair probably wasn't used for Mara Jade after all. Plus, author and editor Jonathan Rinzler's Reddit AMA reveals an interesting fact about a famous bounty hunter. This week, we tackle a potpourri of stories from all corners of the news realm, launching several heated debates in the process.

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.

Might Harrison Ford be back to filming? May we see romance between John Boyega and Daisy Ridley's characters? What is Luke's possible involvement in Episode VII? This week we discuss the good and bad sides of these rumors, the issue of motion capture, the concern about gimmick casting, and much more. Don't miss this week's episode of The ForceCast!

Justin and Eric discuss the proliferation of Star Wars rumors in the lead up to Episode VII and debate the best way to interpret such news. We also chime in on the recent announcement of Rian Johnson's involvement in Episodes VIII and IX before answering a listener question about everyone's favorite Expanded Universe ginger, Mara Jade. Make the jump into Hyperspace with this week's ForceCast!

This week, we've got a response to a recent report about the villains of Star Wars Episode VII, exclusive information about Star Wars Rebels, and a host of other stories about all manner of Star Wars media. Plus, we debut our Comlink Participation segment, where we discuss Patreon supporters' feedback on the show with them. Oh, and we have two surprises for you in this show. Get your weekly Star Wars audio fix right here!

As Eric flies back from vacation, Justin joins Erik to discuss the one way in which Episode VII brings an experience not felt since 1983. We also discuss a confirmed Lando appearance, Lucasfilm's new head of Production & Development, the new Star Wars Battlefront trailer, and the growing availability of The Clone Wars Season Six. Justin also chimes in on the spinoff rumors, and everything is Eric's fault in this week's ForceCast!

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and we have plenty of words about leaked pictures of a desert marketplace, an interior docking bay, and some familiar ships. Justin fills in for Erik this week, as he and Eric discuss the Abu Dhabi set, John Boyega's social media activity, and new additions to the cast. Also, Teresa Delgado from the Fangirls Going Rogue podcast joins us to discuss the Disney Store's lack of female merchandise. Don't miss this week's episode of The ForceCast!

The first Star Wars spinoff film has a director and a writer, while a leaked roadmap suggests that 2020 will see a Red Five film. What do we think of the latest developments in the cinematic Star Wars universe? We'll share our thoughts on that news, the problem with the Disney Store's Star Wars line, a Lucasfilm presence at an Apple developers' conference, and much more.

Though it's a slow news week, filming has begun on Episode VII! On this episode, Justin joins Erik to discuss what may be the reveal of a new alien and to catch up on a wide variety of feedback topics. Don't miss this week's ForceCast!