Star Wars, Blown Up and George Lucas

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.
Star Wars Is About to Enter Its Best Era And Here’s Why
The Star Wars franchise has traversed plenty of ups and downs over the years, but a new, brighter age may be on the horizon. Rumors of Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy’s impending retirement ...
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy Responds to Retirement Reports, Confirms Star Wars Succession Plan
While Kennedy confirmed that Lucasfilm has “every intention of making an announcement months or a year down the road” on an ...