Star Wars, George Lucas and Blown Up

Cancelled Series Star Wars: Underworld Was So Expensive, It Would've 'Blown Up' the Star Wars Universe
Underworld would’ve cost a whopping $40 million per episode to make — effectively dooming it to be axed for budget reasons.
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.
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."
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’ Scrapped ‘Star Wars’ Show Was So Massive, It Could Have Stopped Disney’s Takeover
George Lucas's space opera transcended its origins, weaving an expansive tapestry across prequels, sequels, and countless media incarnations. The franchise's tentacles have reached into every entertainment medium imaginable,
'Violent' Star Wars series 'would’ve blown up' franchise at $40M an episode ahead of Disney deal
Star Wars almost had a bridge to fill in a gap in the plot line. However, the television series was a bit too dark and could have ruined the franchise.
This Proposed New Star Wars Trilogy Is a Reminder That Hollywood Needs Fresh Voices
Those that take part in the hunt for the matter are mostly involuntary labor." Last fall, it was reported that powerhouse ...
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The Mandalorian & Grogu: Release date, plot, cast & everything we know
On top of the new and returning Star Wars Disney Plus shows coming our way ... So far, three actors have been confirmed to be part of the cast alongside Pascal: sci-fi legend Sigourney Weaver ...
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Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope - Cast
The Academy Award-winning actor responded to comments made by his L.A. Confidential co-star Guy Pearce regarding his uncomfortable experience with him on set. Take a look at all the new films and ...
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Daisy Ridley Has Bad News About More Star Wars Sequel Actors Coming Back
With Daisy Ridley set to return to the Star Wars franchise ... different supporting cast in an exciting prospect. It’s an opportunity for the filmmakers to establish new character dynamics ...
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“Andor” season 2: Everything we know about the “Star Wars” series' new release date, cast, and what's next for Cassian
The Star Wars franchise is in rough shape these days ... including its release date, episode count, cast, and story. Like season 1, Andor season 2 will include 12 episodes. Three episodes will ...
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Star Wars timeline: From the dawn of the Jedi to the New Jedi Order
Star Wars is going far and wide in the coming years across all forms of media with an updated Star Wars timeline that includes new eras. Here's our summary. As Star Wars prepares to ...
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‘Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith’ returning to cinemas for 20th anniversary
The cast and crew of 'Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith ... Art by Matt Ferguson. A new poster for the film has also been designed by graphic artist Matt Ferguson, shared on the ...
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3 Star Wars Prequel Stories That Deserve TV Series After Andor
The transformation of the Republic’s elite 501st Legion from heroes of the Clone Wars to Darth ... an ensemble cast of morally ambiguous characters as they navigate the new realities of doing ...
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John Boyega Reveals Tom Cruise Got Him Cast in Star Wars: “I’m thankful to Tom Cruise”
During a panel at Emerald City Comic Con 2025, Boyega shared how it all happened. “I’m thankful to Tom Cruise, who loved ...