ForceCast 267: Speculate Responsibly

This week's show is all about rumors and the fans who love (and hate) them. We discuss secrecy versus leaks in the Internet age, Star Wars blogging as a form of journalism, and how to manage expectations now that the next movie era is upon us. Plus, new Episode VII rumors, book news, and your Force ghost feedback.
==Guests==
*No guests.
==Show notes==
*The HoloNet
**Rumor: Disney Actually Eyeing December Release For Episode VII
***But see also: Why Episode VII Probably ISN'T Getting Pushed to December by Bryan Young
**EXCLUSIVE: Obi-Wan Kenobi Set To Return In 'Star Wars: Episode VII'
**Star Wars Episode VII Rumour: Ian McDiarmid Returning
***'Palpatine' Will Return (But Not As A Clone) in 'Star Wars: Episode VII'
*Discussion Segment
**This week, inspired by a great blog post by Tricia Barr, we discuss expectations, rumors, speculation, blogging, and the current state of Star Wars fandom.
***See also this Variety article: Did Disney Underestimate Fan Demand for 'Star Wars' at D23 Expo?
*Fan Focus
**Star Wars: Kenobi Micro-Excerpt #2
**Del Rey Posts 50 Pages Of Star Wars: Kenobi
**Eric interviewed Kenobi John Jackson Miller and the interview will post on August 27.
**We follow up on something we mentioned last week about ripping copy-protected DVDs.
==Significant quotes==
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