Star Wars live-action TV series
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| Star Wars live-action TV series | |
|---|---|
| Format | Science fiction/Serial |
| Created by | George Lucas |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | George Lucas |
| Running time | 60 min |
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| Official website | |
The Untitled Star Wars live-action TV series is a science fiction television series currently set to debut in 2012.[1][2] The series will be set between Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.[3] The project, which has yet to be given an official title, was first announced in April 2005 by Star Wars creator George Lucas at the Celebration III fan convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.[4]
The production will focus on minor characters from the Star Wars galaxy, rather than the main characters from the films. Originally, 100 one hour-long episodes were proposed, but at Celebration Europe in July 2007, producer Rick McCallum explained that it had the potential to run for up to 400 episodes, and "it’s something that can go on for years and years. One of the ideas is that we’ll have multiple series going on in about two or three years' time."[5] This supports a description given by Lucas as "one show that will split into four shows, focusing on different characters."[6]
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[edit] Production
Lucas will write and produce the first season, and then "hand it off from there", while remaining executive producer and general overseer throughout the rest of the series. The style of the series will be similar to Lucas' Young Indiana Jones TV series.[7] Lucas has stated that, in producing the show, "we will do what would typically cost $20 million, for $1 million."[8]
The first season scripts are currently being written and Lucas has stated that the series might not air until 2011. Principal photography will take place all around the world, with a base likely in Sydney, according to McCallum. The series will be shot using Hi-Definition cameras, according to Rick McCallum at a press conference for the DVD release of Revenge of the Sith. Pre-production was expected to begin in January 2006. Whether it has or not has not been confirmed.
On March 9, 2009, actress Rose Byrne, who featured in Attack of the Clones, revealed to MTV that casting for the series was underway, and that some of her friends had auditioned for roles.[9]
Dispelling casting rumors, Star Wars Insider #109 (the May/June 2009 issue of the official Star Wars magazine) confirmed that scripts for the television series have not yet been written and would precede any earnest casting efforts. A casting agent in Australia is conducting preliminary ground work for the project, but official casting has yet to be conducted and the series will not enter production until 2010 at the earliest.
[edit] Plot and style
According to George Lucas at Celebration III, "a lot of the issues from the films are connected, but you won't necessarily see a lot of the people that are connected."[10] McCallum says on the writing and plot of the series: "We are just starting to interview writers and trying to really figure out which direction to go to. He envisions somewhere like 100 hours between Episode III and Episode IV with a lot of characters that we haven't met that have been developed in some of the novels and other things. We are really excited about that. Finally, we could have the opportunity to answer everybody's questions once and for all by the time we finish the series."[11]
In a 2006 interview, when asked about the show, McCallum replied, "Think about bounty hunter; that’s all I can tell you."[12]
On the style of the series, McCallum has stated "It is going to be much darker, much grittier, and it's much more character based."[13] Lucas has described the series as "bare-bones" and "action-heavy".[14]
[edit] Characters
Lucas himself instructed the writers of the Star Wars: Republic comic book series not to kill off the Quinlan Vos character. Lucas had originally written a scene for Revenge of the Sith involving Vos, but ultimately, he only got a mention in the film.[15]
Lucas has stated that the series will not feature Darth Vader, Palpatine, or any Jedi characters, stating that "The Emperor and Darth Vader are heard about — people talk about them — but you never see them because it doesn't take place where they actually are. There are storm troopers and all that, but there are no Jedis [sic]."[16]
[edit] Crew
- George Lucas ... Creator / Executive Producer / Story
- Rick McCallum ... Producer
- James Marquand ... Director[17]
[edit] References
- ^ [1], IGN
- ^ examiner.com (September 6, 2009). "Dragon*Con: Star Wars Live Action series news". examiner.com. http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-2730-Star-Wars-Examiner~y2009m9d6-DragonCon-Star-Wars-Live-Action-series-news. Retrieved 2009-09-11.
- ^ Fans await return of Star Wars - CNN.com[dead link]
- ^ StarWars.com (April 19, 2005). "Thank the Maker: George Lucas". StarWars.com. http://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/f20050419/indexp17.html. Retrieved 2006-06-15.
- ^ "Rick McCallum Talks Live Action TV Series and Star Wars 3-D". The Official Star Wars Blog. 2007-07-14. http://starwarsblog.wordpress.com/2007/07/14/rick-mccallum-talks-live-action-tv-series-and-star-wars-3-d/#more-162. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
- ^ Goldman, Eric (1944-05-14). "IGN: Paley Fest: George Lucas Gives Details on the Star Wars TV Shows". Tv.ign.com. http://tv.ign.com/articles/770/770160p2.html. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
- ^ BBC (April 26, 2005). "Star Wars to become new TV series". BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/film/4484915.stm. Retrieved 2006-06-16.
- ^ Cohen, David S. (August 1, 2005). ""Lucas touts tube moves - Co. already at work on two 'Star' spin-off skeins"". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117926854?categoryid=1009&cs=1&query=clone+and+wars&display=clone+wars. Retrieved 2006-06-30.
- ^ "MTV Movies Blog » EXCLUSIVE: ‘Star Wars’ Live-Action TV Series Casting Underway". Moviesblog.mtv.com. http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/03/09/exclusive-star-wars-live-action-tv-series-casting-underway/. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
- ^ "starwars.com at Celebration III". Starwars.com. 2007-09-15. http://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/f20050419/indexp17.html. Retrieved 2007-09-15.
- ^ Caedo, Rive (2007-09-15). "Star Wars: The TV Show Guide: (Version 13)". Starwars.com. http://blogs.starwars.com/rive/9. Retrieved 2007-09-15.
- ^ Elliott, Sean (May 10, 2006). "Exclusive Interview: STAR WARS PRODUCER RICK MCCALLUM TALKS 3D & TV SERIES". ifMagazine. http://www.ifmagazine.com/feature.asp?article=1492. Retrieved 2006-06-17.
- ^ Gilchrist, Todd (2005-10-07). "Star Wars Goes Live on the Small Screen". IGN. http://movies.ign.com/articles/657/657048p1.html. Retrieved 2007-08-16.
- ^ Keck, William (2007-04-04). "He has a need for speed - USATODAY.com". Usatoday.Com<!. http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2007-04-04-george-lucas_N.htm. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
- ^ Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Script at IMSDb
- ^ "George Lucas on his two Star Wars TV series, Heroes and HBO's Rome - Celebrity and Entertainment News | TVGuide.com". TVGuide.com<!. 2007-09-20. http://www.tvguide.com/news/lucas-wars-TV/070920-01. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
- ^ Liverpool Daily Post, February 28, 2008
[edit] External links
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Wikinews has related news: 'Star Wars' headed to TV as weekly series |
- Untitled Star Wars TV Series at the Internet Movie Database
- Star Wars live-action TV series on Wookieepedia: a Star Wars Wiki
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