George Lucas planning 'Star Wars' TV series

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But be forewarned: 'It has nothing to do with Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader,' according to the films' mastermind.

Attention, TV executives: The Force may soon be with you.

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.

There is a caveat, though: The proposed series doesn't have anyone named Luke or Anakin in it, a story path that Lucas concedes is "taking chances" as far as connecting with an audience expecting the familiar mythology.

"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."

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et...ewed-storylevel

[GaryC 7]

Sounds cool! I think there are plenty of stories to tell about that galaxy long ago and far far away!!

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

There's supposed to be a animated series too - along the lines of that clone wars mini-series.

This sounds like it will be years in development - seeing how Lucas protects his creation more zealously than a Walt Disney property.

[almaty 19]

i watch them all..i am ####### for star wars

[one...two...tree 2,762]

There's supposed to be a animated series too - along the lines of that clone wars mini-series.

This sounds like it will be years in development - seeing how Lucas protects his creation more zealously than a Walt Disney property.

I'm wondering if the success of sci-fi shows like Battlestar Galactica have got Lucas interested? There's certainly a TV market for sci-fi shows.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

i watch them all..i am ####### for star wars

[almaty 19]

i watch them all..i am ####### for star wars

lol..jarjar is a handsome son of a #######

[Jasman0717 9]

i watch them all..i am ####### for star wars

[dalegg 143]

They should make Space Balls a series.

[Dan J 277]

There's supposed to be a animated series too - along the lines of that clone wars mini-series.

This sounds like it will be years in development - seeing how Lucas protects his creation more zealously than a Walt Disney property.

I'm wondering if the success of sci-fi shows like Battlestar Galactica have got Lucas interested? There's certainly a TV market for sci-fi shows.

Now if only he could write and direct and good as those who made Battlestar Galactica.

[Ban Hammer 14,654]

They should make Space Balls a series.

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

Bring back the original Johnny Quest!

[almaty 19]

Bring back the original Johnny Quest!

oh yeah...race banner...and hadji...bandit...great stuff

[Mags 112]

It's going to be a pile if sh!te, does anyyone remember that silly Ewok Adventure series a decade or so ago? Plus George Lucas has lost the plot; the ego has landed!

Mags,

still p!ssed off that the new Indiana Jones movie is called Kingdom of the Crystal Skull...#######????

Edited October 18, 2007 by Mags

[Ladylethal 12]

I used to play SW RPG and it was awesome just going into the SW world without all the big JEDI stuff. A series focusing more on small characters and how the world works outside of the Jedi/Empire war would be cool to see, of course I am a fan so I just want to see more stuff.