Lounge Daddy Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 [quote]Filmmaker George Lucas said Tuesday that he has "just begun work" on a live-action television series rooted in the "Star Wars" universe, which is huge news not just for fans of the science-fiction epic but also for networks looking for a piece of the Lucas magic that has grossed $4.3 billion in theaters worldwide. ... "The Skywalkers aren't in it, and it's about minor characters," Lucas said in an interview. "It has nothing to do with Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader or any of those people. It's completely different. But it's a good idea, and it's going to be a lot of fun to do." Lucas joked that the series would be about "the life of robots" but wouldn't let any details slip about the true premise. The "extended universe" of "Star Wars" has come to life already in Lucas-sanctioned novels, comics and games that chronicle the history of the Jedi and tell the tales of bit players in the films, such as the bounty hunters from "The Empire Strikes Back." Lucas is confident he can find a home for his droids and Jedi, but he also knows the projects are unorthodox enough to give network executives pause. "They are having a hard time," Lucas said. "They're saying, 'This doesn't fit into our little square boxes,' and I say, 'Well, yeah, but it's "Star Wars." And "Star Wars" doesn't fit into that box.' "[/quote] The entire LA Times article is [[url="http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-et-starwars17oct17,0,6734523.story?coll=la-home-center"]HERE[/url]] Heh. Unfortunately, all the tv networks seem to insist on killing themselves. They'll only pick something up is it's exactly like several other shows, and its all about desperate something or other, and (I can hardly call it) reality tv. The less imaginative the better. I'll bet the sci-fi network would happily pick it up though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaznguy Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 i agree. tv these days are all about reality shows. tv networks need something different. look at Pushin Daisies...its different and now its the number one show on wed. nights! anyways i cant wait for the show to come out!!! im excited!! i heard that the people on the Skywalker Ranch have been working on it for a long time. they are just trying to find someone who will broadcast it. and i do hope sci fi will take it because it fits them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneYankee Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Oh God...more Star Wars...my friends will be raving all too soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mateo el Feo Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I'm getting flashbacks to the last time Star Wars was on the small screen: the Star Wars Christmas Special...what a terrible let down for a little kid. I was scarred for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Mr. Snikkers Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 [quote name='LoneYankee' post='1404252' date='Oct 17 2007, 01:46 PM']Oh [b]God[/b]...more Star Wars...my friends will be raving all too soon...[/quote] I don't think you understand the rules bub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneYankee Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 It wasn't in a derogatory manner. I'm just messing around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scardella Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I imagine it'll morph into a reality TV show, sample titles: Wookie Idol Survivor: Tatooine Dancing with the Jedi Sith's Kitchen Are You Smarter than an Ewok? Boba the Bounty Hunter Pimp my Shuttle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abercius24 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I just don't know. They've done spinoffs before with virtually no success. And frankly, some of the offshoot books are riddled with inconsistencies, or are terribly boring. The Skywalkers made the series. I say make the last 3 of the 9 episodes they planned, or at least let somebody else like Peter Jackson (of the Lord of the Rings) do them! I want to see Princess Leia become a Jedi and kick some Sith tush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin D Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 (edited) [size=6][b]Big Time Live Action Series Rumors![/b][/size] [color="#FF0000"][b]SPOILERS! Beware when you click the following link, theforce.net:[/b][/color] [url="http://theforce.net/latestnews/story/Big_Time_Live_Action_Series_Rumors_10948asp"]Click Here[/url] This may turn out to be a pretty dang good series. Edited October 17, 2007 by Paladin D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin86 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 That warning may have been necessary if the link actually worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrdero Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Lucas still owes us chapters 7,8,9!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin86 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Oh God, there's even [i]more[/i] to the story? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin D Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 [quote name='Justin86' post='1405274' date='Oct 19 2007, 07:33 AM']That warning may have been necessary if the link actually worked.[/quote] Fixed. [b]Spoiler warning:[/b] [url="http://theforce.net/swtv/story/Big_Time_Live_Action_Series_Rumors_10948.asp"]Big Time Live Action Series Rumors![/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaznguy Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 pwned!! is not fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lounge Daddy Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 [quote name='theaznguy' post='1404245' date='Oct 17 2007, 12:32 PM']i agree. tv these days are all about reality shows. tv networks need something different. look at Pushin Daisies...its different and now its the number one show on wed. nights! anyways i cant wait for the show to come out!!! im excited!! i heard that the people on the Skywalker Ranch have been working on it for a long time. they are just trying to find someone who will broadcast it. and i do hope sci fi will take it because it fits them[/quote] I was thinking the same thing. They've been talking about the television series for a while now. Kevin Smith posted on his web site that he was tapped to work on one of the story arcs a few years ago. I heard that Pushin'Daisies was a pretty good show. I haven't watched it yet. In fact... I really have not actually watched any television on my television in several years, except for The Lone Gunmen (which was canceled after a few weeks) and Teachers (which was also canceled after a few weeks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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