Producer Rick McCallum Discusses Live Action STAR WARS TV Series; Reveals Working Title

Producer Rick McCallum Discusses Live Action STAR WARS TV Series; Reveals Working Title

The producer reveals that the only thing holding up the TV show is budgetary issues and lets slip a few new details including the fact that they have over 50 scripts written and the current title of the series.

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By JoshWilding - Jan 09, 2012 02:01 PM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars
Source: IGN TV

Talking to IGN TV, Rick McCallum has confirmed that the working title of the long talked about TV series is STAR WARS: UNDERWORLD. He also assures fans that Lucasfilm are still very keen on making it a reality despite the current budgetary problems (they can't get the costs down to a manageable level for television apparently) and even reveals a few new details about the direction it would take. Check out the interview in full below.



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SimyJo
SimyJo - 1/9/2012, 2:48 PM
Doesn't matter what its working title is, couldn't care less how many scripts there are... the fact that they have said that the live action series will not feature jedi/sith and lightsabers and instead will focus on the quote/unquote 'lesser-known characters' - means this might end up being even less StarWarsy than the terrible prequels.
RidiculousFanBoyDemands
RidiculousFanBoyDemands - 1/9/2012, 2:48 PM
Reboot the franchise and make movies. George needs to stay far, far away.
santoanderson
santoanderson - 1/9/2012, 2:51 PM
I bet Rick McCallum has cloven hooves.
Unas
Unas - 1/9/2012, 2:55 PM
Lucas needs SOMEONE ELSE to take over and do Star Wars JUSTICE!
SimyJo
SimyJo - 1/9/2012, 2:58 PM
StarWars: Underworld eh? - that working title again shows the epic fail of the concept. Concentrating not on the primary characters that shape the universe, but of the many layered and often overlooked characters of the underworld.

So instead of Jedi, Sith and notorious bounty hunters, we'll have 3-part shorts on the life of a twi-lek dancing girl, a jawa scrap dealer and the human janitor whos job it is to shovel Tauntaun shit off out of the Hoth hanger.
MikeZ
MikeZ - 1/9/2012, 3:11 PM
@ teabag

That's Sal Governale the Stockbroker?

Anyway, interesting news about the Star Wars live-action TV series, though the Cartoon Network series is already doing damage right now.

Be sure to check out my X-Men fancast preview.
rea1dea1stee1
rea1dea1stee1 - 1/9/2012, 3:14 PM
sick of hearin about this it's been goin on and on and we ant seen jack and we never will :( they used too much cgi in those dog shite prequel movies they put out..why not use real sets! and real actors like the original films! would make the show look and feel much better! there ya go george (more money than god) lucas! just saved ya a few quid now CEACK ON WITH IT AN GIVE US FANS WHAT WEVE BEEN WAITIN YEARS FOR!! cheers :)
thedudeabides
thedudeabides - 1/9/2012, 3:14 PM
Not that I'm supporting this, but wouldn't the merchandising pay for the entire budget several times over? And Star Wars: Otherworlds sounds much better...
G
G - 1/9/2012, 3:29 PM
It's like waiting for the iPhone 5.
thedudeabides
thedudeabides - 1/9/2012, 3:33 PM
Just make the series about Boba Fett!
SimyJo
SimyJo - 1/9/2012, 3:33 PM
After listening to the entire video again for a second time and paying close attention to how Rick words the project, its pretty clear that this is vaporware albeit for 50 scripts they've had written.
$5,000,000 per episode target, digital sets, the (quote/unquote) 'sheer amount' of digital actors, the problems with network targeting and viewing figure expectations of said networks - we won't be seeing this for 5 years+ easy.
Optimus83
Optimus83 - 1/9/2012, 3:36 PM
The Force Unleashed TV Series or The Old Republic. ...or better movies
cwell510
cwell510 - 1/9/2012, 3:44 PM
Mark my words: This television series will NEVER see the light of day...
ScionStorm
ScionStorm - 1/9/2012, 3:47 PM
Budget problem is IRONIC considering the costs of the first film. :P
ScionStorm
ScionStorm - 1/9/2012, 3:49 PM
Game of Thrones has an average 5 Mil. Per episode...
EditNinja
EditNinja - 1/9/2012, 3:52 PM
No, they should flesh out the epic story-arcs of Ewoks On Endor first.
juggy4711
juggy4711 - 1/9/2012, 3:54 PM
I waited 16 years for the PT, waiting for this won't kill me.
ArrowToTheKnee
ArrowToTheKnee - 1/9/2012, 3:59 PM
Stop beating this [frick]ing dead horse with a stick. Anything Star Wars related apart from the original trilogy is utter shite.
Yodaman93
Yodaman93 - 1/9/2012, 4:04 PM
I really hope that they give cameos of jedi/and or sith. Because unless they make really dynamic characters it'll lose the feeling of Star Wars.
Yodaman93
Yodaman93 - 1/9/2012, 4:04 PM
Boba Fett series. Now.
OcciferPing
OcciferPing - 1/9/2012, 4:17 PM
It's sad that this whole "saga" is about how much money they make. Where are the compelling stories at like these below?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJjpsUk1Kkc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKLjZu1wXf4
ScionStorm
ScionStorm - 1/9/2012, 4:18 PM
Lucas needs to crack the whip on ILM to get this made. lol
95
95 - 1/9/2012, 4:42 PM
I don't have a television set...
PapaEmeritus
PapaEmeritus - 1/9/2012, 4:43 PM
Kate Beckingsale as princess Leia! Wait...
batmanrises
batmanrises - 1/9/2012, 4:57 PM
I would be highly surprised if this didn't suck.
Gmoney84
Gmoney84 - 1/9/2012, 5:03 PM
Damn it!! Star Wars had so much potential! KHAN!!!
Moonwalker1991
Moonwalker1991 - 1/9/2012, 5:10 PM
Set between Episode III and IV. How is this NOT about Luke?
Moonwalker1991
Moonwalker1991 - 1/9/2012, 5:12 PM
@Optimus: Yes, bring on either The Force Unleashed or Old Republic. Seriously.
BanthaSkull
BanthaSkull - 1/9/2012, 5:20 PM
Someone else really needs to take over this franchise......it is just plain embarrassing being a fan of this franchise after what he has done, and apparently is going to do, to all things Star Wars.
TheOverlord
TheOverlord - 1/9/2012, 5:27 PM
I wouldn't mind a show that focused on the scruffy-looking nerdherders as king as it kept the magic and wonder of the original trilogy.
DarthLaney
DarthLaney - 1/9/2012, 5:35 PM
Sounds to me they just need to do this old school, focus on real characters over cgi, find that next Ford, Hamill and get this done.

The technology is now an excuse, rather than an aid to telling good stories.
NightBoyWonder
NightBoyWonder - 1/9/2012, 5:43 PM
Please... make a show about Han Solo... the 2nd greatest Character from the series!! Next to Lord Vader of course (NOT COUNTING THE PREQUELS)
hywelp
hywelp - 1/9/2012, 5:48 PM
If Lucas insists on churning out prequels, he should take a look at the video trailer deallys for The Old Republic and chuck a load of cash at the designers/developers who created them. They made me love SW again, love to see a movie like that!
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