Star Wars, George Lucas and Blown Up

What It Was Like to Write on George Lucas’ Unproduced Star Wars Show
March 2025 has turned into the unofficial Talk About Star Wars Underworld Month. Days after Star Wars producer Rick McCallum discussed the mythical, unproduced show, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek, and For All Mankind writer/producer Ronald D. Moore spoke about what it was like to be one of the show’s writers.
George Lucas' Axed ‘Star Wars' Series Cost ‘$40 Million an Episode' and ‘Would've Blown Up' the Franchise: ‘Disney Would've Never' Bought Lucasfilm If It Got Made
George Lucas’ “Star Wars” producer Rick McCallum recently appeared on an episode of the “Young Indy Chronicles” podcast and teased what would’ve been “Star Wars: Underworld,” an ambitious television series that was one of the last “Star Wars” projects Lucas was working on before he sold the franchise to Disney in 2012 for $4.
George Lucas' unmade Star Wars show was so expensive and risky that it would have cost $40 million per episode and “blown up the whole Star Wars universe"
"The problem was that each episode was bigger than the films, so the lowest I could get it down to with the tech that existed then was $40 million an episode." Star Wars: Underwor
George Lucas’ Abandoned STAR WARS Series Cost $40 Million an Episode and Would’ve ‘Blown Up’ Franchise
A former Lucasfilm producer says George Lucas' abandoned live-action Star Wars show would've cost $40 million an episode and "blown up" the franchise.
Everything We Know About Star Wars: Underworld, George Lucas’ Scrapped TV Show
Underworld has become the hottest “show that never was” to be rediscovered by social media platforms and franchise pundits. Thanks to new insights from one of Star Wars‘ most influential creators (producer Rick McCallum,
Star Wars' Best TV Show Is More True To George Lucas' Vision Than I Ever Realized
Star Wars' best TV show is very similar to one of George Lucas' passion projects; even he never intended the franchise to be solely kid-friendly.
Details Emerge on George Lucas' Canceled 'Star Wars' Series
Disney bought the rights to George Lucas' empire for $4.05 billion on October 30, 2012, changing "Star Wars" forever. Though there have been huge successes, Lucas' art has left a lasting impression. Back before he sold the rights,
Producer Rick McCallum Says Lucas' Scrapped Live-Action TV Series Would Have Nixed Disney ‘Star Wars' Purchase
On the "Young Indy Chronicles" podcast, the producer best associated with the prequel films called the aborted series "dark," "sexy," and "violent."
I Can't Believe Lucasfilm Is Sitting On 60 Star Wars Episodes From The George Lucas Era (Will We Ever See Them?)
It completely blows my mind that 60 episodes of a live-action Star Wars show from the George Lucas era have been written...and yet remain unused.
Star Wars Showrunner Just Came The Closest Lucasfilm Has Come To Admitting The Franchise's Flaws
In a brand-new live interview, Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy discussed the pressure of creating Andor season 2, and there may have been shots fired.
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As Much As I Love Star Wars, I Have To Admit These Are George Lucas' 10 Biggest Mistakes
Star Wars wouldn't exist without the skill and imagination of George Lucas, but even he wasn't immune to making mistakes when ...
George Lucas Named This ‘Star Wars’ Character After His Son, but Based Him on This Oscar-Winning Actor
George Lucas named Dexter Jettster after his son, Jett Lucas, but based the character on the acclaimed actor Ernest Borgnine.
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George Lucas’ abandoned 'Star Wars' series cost $40 million an episode and would have 'blown up' franchise
Andor season 2 will soon arrive on Disney+. If it’s anywhere near as good as season one it’s going to be worth every penny.
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George Lucas' Biggest Revenge Of The Sith Mistake Created A Plot Hole Star Wars Can Never Fix
One decision George Lucas made in Revenge of the Sith wasn't only bad for that movie; it also created a ridiculous plot hole ...
What It Was Really Like Filming Star Wars ‘In The Middle Of The Desert’ Years Ago, According To C-3PO Actor Anthony Daniels
T here are few film franchises quite as popular as the Star Wars movies, as generations grew up on George Lucas' colorful ...
Rare ‘Star Wars’ props go on the auction block
A rare "Star Wars" prop from "A New Hope" is among movie memorabilia going under the hammer in Los Angeles in March.
Bruce Vilanch on the Worst TV Moments in History, from the Wookiee Christmas ‘Star Wars’ Special to a ‘Brady Bunch’ Blowout
Bruce Vilanch talks TV's worst moments in his new book 'It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time,' from a Star Wars Christmas ...
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Tony Gilroy Defying George Lucas’ Original Star Wars Plan With ‘Andor’ Proves His Exit Will Plunge Franchise Into the Dark Ages
The Star Wars franchise could be worse off without Tony Gilroy, especially after what he did with George Lucas' original ...