ABC in Talks For Possible Star Wars Series

*The Deadman* · 08-04-2016, 04:52 PM

http://411mania.com/movies/abc-in-ta...r-wars-series/

ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey confirmed today that the network has discussed possibilities for a Star Wars television series. Dungey told EW that the network is looking to bring the brand, which is underneath the same Disney-owned umbrella as them, onto the network in tghe form of some sort of programming.

“[W]e have had conversations with [Lucasfilm] and will continue to have conversations with them,” Dungey said. “I think it would be wonderful if we could find a way to extend that brand into our programming… It’s all a little bit hush-hush. That company exists under a big shroud of secrecy. If you feel Marvel’s secretive, [Lucasfilm] takes it to a whole other level … [Talks] are ongoing. We don’t have an official timeline yet.”

There have been rumors about a potential Star Wars series floating around for years; Lucasfilm reportedly fifty scripted episodes down for a series that was titled Star Wars: Underworld but nothing ever game from that due to potential cost issues. Star Wars is, of course, a huge part of Disney’s cinematic success; The Force Awakens became the top domestic-grossing film of all-time last year and both sequels and spinoffs are on the way starting with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story coming this December.

*snake* · 08-04-2016, 04:57 PM

No big budget no want

*CyberCubed* · 08-04-2016, 05:01 PM

There was supposed to be a live-action Star Wars show made around a decade ago, around the same time the Clone Wars cartoon was airing, but for some reason it never got off the ground.

If they do make one it'll probably be set in some obscure time period like between Episode 4 and 5 but not have any of the major characters in it. So probably something like the Rogue One movie coming out.

*snake* · 08-04-2016, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

There was supposed to be a live-action Star Wars show made around a decade ago, around the same time the Clone Wars cartoon was airing, but for some reason it never got off the ground.

If they do make one it'll probably be set in some obscure time period like between Episode 4 and 5 but not have any of the major characters in it. So probably something like the Rogue One movie coming out.

It never got off the ground because it was too expensive.

*Shark_Blade* · 08-04-2016, 05:48 PM

I don't even bother with the silly animated series let alone a live action one.

*Autbot_Benz* · 08-04-2016, 05:54 PM

we don't need some stupid Live Action thing. Rebels is fantastic that is all we need right now.

*TurtleTitan97* · 08-04-2016, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

I don't even bother with the silly animated series let alone a live action one.

Spoken like someone who clearly doesn't know what they're talking about.

*snake* · 08-04-2016, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

I don't even bother with the silly animated series let alone a live action one.

Go change that. Now.

*CyberCubed* · 08-04-2016, 06:05 PM

I just wish they'd make a cartoon about Luke, Han and Leia. Its like they purposely don't do exactly what people want, and keep making these shows about these obscure side characters or eras.

They should adapt all the current Marvel Star Wars comics into a cartoon.

*snake* · 08-04-2016, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I just wish they'd make a cartoon about Luke, Han and Leia. Its like they purposely don't do exactly what people want, and keep making these shows about these obscure side characters or eras.

They should adapt all the current Marvel Star Wars comics into a cartoon.

Except no one wants that and that's what we have the books and comics for? I'm thankful I get to watch A STAR WARS TV SHOW MOTHERF*CKER instead of complaining about "muh original trilogy"

*CyberCubed* · 08-04-2016, 06:36 PM

Luke, Han and Leia is what the fans want. Marvel knows it, Disney knows it, the fans know it.

*sdp* · 08-04-2016, 07:41 PM

Before George sold Lucasfilm they had already written 100 scripts for a SW tv show set between Ep. III and IV. It never moved forward since they were waiting for technology to become cheaper. Everything about that project seems really interesting, it's been confirmed Disney has the scripts but it's unsure if they'll ever use them.

*snake* · 08-04-2016, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Luke, Han and Leia is what the fans want. Marvel knows it, Disney knows it, the fans know it.

Nope. I'm sick of focusing on the OT era. We need to move forward. Post ROTJ cartoon? Hell yeah.

*CyberCubed* · 08-04-2016, 07:46 PM

They will give the fans what they want eventually. I'm sure someday we'll see a show based on the main Star Wars characters, not obscure Jedi #2425 or random rebel #4674.

*snake* · 08-04-2016, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

They will give the fans what they want eventually. I'm sure someday we'll see a show based on the main Star Wars characters, not obscure Jedi #2425 or random rebel #4674.

My god Cubed. Do you even know how new characters are made?

*TheSkeletonMan939* · 08-04-2016, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

They will give the fans what they want eventually.

The fans have three movies they can check out if they want Han, Luke, and Leia. They're called Star Wars 4, 5, and 6. And you may not know this, but a brand new 7th movie came out featuring all three of these characters!

There are also an approximate 1 billion spin-off comics and books in which one can read about them. So I think ABC can be forgiven if they want to go in a slightly different direction.

*CyberCubed* · 08-04-2016, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSkeletonMan939

The fans have three movies they can check out if they want Han, Luke, and Leia. They're called Star Wars 4, 5, and 6. And you may not know this, but a brand new 7th movie came out featuring all three of these characters!

There are also an approximate 1 billion spin-off comics and books in which one can read about them. So I think ABC can be forgiven if they want to go in a slightly different direction.

The problem is outside of hardcore fans, most people don't care about the expanded universe.

*TheSkeletonMan939* · 08-04-2016, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

The problem is outside of hardcore fans, most people don't care about the expanded universe.

This Luke/Leia/Han TV show you're fantasizing about would be considered part of the expanded universe.

*CyberCubed* · 08-04-2016, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSkeletonMan939

This Luke/Leia/Han TV show you're fantasizing about would be considered part of the expanded universe.

But its about the core characters.

*TheSkeletonMan939* · 08-04-2016, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

But its about the core characters.

So?
The expanded universe is anything outside the films.

Plus, all the original actors can't possibly reprise their roles for a TV show. They're old and expensive.
No one would see a show with the characters recast.

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The Deadman Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,170	ABC in Talks For Possible Star Wars Series http://411mania.com/movies/abc-in-ta...r-wars-series/ ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey confirmed today that the network has discussed possibilities for a Star Wars television series. Dungey told EW that the network is looking to bring the brand, which is underneath the same Disney-owned umbrella as them, onto the network in tghe form of some sort of programming. “[W]e have had conversations with [Lucasfilm] and will continue to have conversations with them,” Dungey said. “I think it would be wonderful if we could find a way to extend that brand into our programming… It’s all a little bit hush-hush. That company exists under a big shroud of secrecy. If you feel Marvel’s secretive, [Lucasfilm] takes it to a whole other level … [Talks] are ongoing. We don’t have an official timeline yet.” There have been rumors about a potential Star Wars series floating around for years; Lucasfilm reportedly fifty scripted episodes down for a series that was titled Star Wars: Underworld but nothing ever game from that due to potential cost issues. Star Wars is, of course, a huge part of Disney’s cinematic success; The Force Awakens became the top domestic-grossing film of all-time last year and both sequels and spinoffs are on the way starting with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story coming this December. __________________ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Dead2009/ Backloggd: https://backloggd.com/u/Dead2009/ Dropkickd: https://www.dropkickd.com/user/Dead2009

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08-04-2016, 05:01 PM	#3
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	There was supposed to be a live-action Star Wars show made around a decade ago, around the same time the Clone Wars cartoon was airing, but for some reason it never got off the ground. If they do make one it'll probably be set in some obscure time period like between Episode 4 and 5 but not have any of the major characters in it. So probably something like the Rogue One movie coming out.

08-04-2016, 05:48 PM	#5
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	I don't even bother with the silly animated series let alone a live action one.

08-04-2016, 06:05 PM	#9
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	I just wish they'd make a cartoon about Luke, Han and Leia. Its like they purposely don't do exactly what people want, and keep making these shows about these obscure side characters or eras. They should adapt all the current Marvel Star Wars comics into a cartoon.

08-04-2016, 06:36 PM	#11
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	Luke, Han and Leia is what the fans want. Marvel knows it, Disney knows it, the fans know it.

08-04-2016, 07:46 PM	#14
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	They will give the fans what they want eventually. I'm sure someday we'll see a show based on the main Star Wars characters, not obscure Jedi #2425 or random rebel #4674.