Force-Cast: May 8, 2009

This week, The Force-Cast looks back ten years ago as Star Wars fans everywhere were eagerly anticipating the release of The Phantom Menace. Joining Jason, Jimmy, and special guest co-host Cris Macht (The Force Among Us) is former Star Wars Fan Club President DAN MADSEN. Dan was the man in charge of running the very first Star Wars Celebration back in 1999, when fandom was at a fever-pitch. Listen as Dan, along with his assistant Rob Deslongchamps, shares Celebration 1 behind-the-scenes insight and experiences. Hear how it all came together and learn why it almost did not happen! Plus, all the latest news from the Star Wars Galaxy including red-hot info about the upgrades to Disneys Star Tours attraction! And, v-mails, birthdays, and Billy Dee! Its hard to believe its already been a decade since the launch of the Prequel era with Celebration 1 and The Phantom Menace. Remember the excitement, anticipation, and energy of May 1999 with this megasized edition of The Weekly Force-Cast!