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'''''Star Wars: Underworld''''' is the working title of a proposed live-action television series.<ref name="TFN1-9-12">[http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/story/LiveAction_Series_Working_Title_Revealed_142924.asp Live-Action Series Working Title Revealed] on [[TheForce.Net]]</ref> The series' storyline is reportedly set during the 19-[[year]] timespan between the films ''[[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]]'' and ''[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope]]''; it has been reported that it will focus on minor characters of the ''Star Wars'' [[The galaxy|galaxy]], rather than those seen prominently in the films.

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'''''Star Wars: Underworld''''' is the working title of a proposed live-action television series. The series' storyline is reportedly set during the 19-[[year]] timespan between the films ''[[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]]'' and ''[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope]]''; it has been reported that it will focus on minor characters of the ''Star Wars'' [[The galaxy|galaxy]], rather than those seen prominently in the films.

[[George Lucas]] first announced the series at 2005's [[Celebration III]]. Over the next few years, a variety of writers were hired, over fifty scripts were written and art designers worked on visualizing Lucas' ideas. However, in [[2011]], Lucas and producer [[Rick McCallum]] explained that the series would be put on hold due to budget constraints. The [[Disney]] buyout of [[Lucasfilm]] in [[2012]] has cast further doubt on the series' future.

[[George Lucas]] first announced the series at 2005's [[Celebration III]]. Over the next few years, a variety of writers were hired, over fifty scripts were written and art designers worked on visualizing Lucas' ideas. However, in [[2011]], Lucas and producer [[Rick McCallum]] explained that the series would be put on hold due to budget constraints. The [[Disney]] buyout of [[Lucasfilm]] in [[2012]] has cast further doubt on the series' future.

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''Star Wars: Underworld'' is set primarily in the [[Coruscant Underworld]] during the time period between [[19 BBY]] and [[0 BBY]],<ref name="TFN1-9-12" /> which is referred to as "the dark times" by [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] in ''[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope|A New Hope]]''. It is during this period that the newly formed Galactic Empire rises to ultimate power throughout [[the galaxy]].<ref name="inn">''[[Star Wars Insider 99]]''</ref> Lucas told [[Celebration III]] audiences that the show would not focus on any characters from the films, but that some of them could appear.<ref name="C3S2">{{Hyperspace|url=hyperspace/member/audiocast/audio/SW_celebrationiii_02_2005-07-29.mp3|text=Celebration III George Lucas Session 2}}</ref> According to Lucas, "A lot of the issues from the films are connected, but you won't necessarily see a lot of the people that are connected".<ref name="lucas">[http://web.archive.org/web/http://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/f20050419/indexp17.html starwars.com at Celebration III: Thank the Maker: George Lucas]</ref> He later described the show as "bare-bones" and "action-heavy",<ref name="USA Today">[http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2007-04-04-george-lucas_N.htm]</ref> and revealed that the series would show what the citizens of the ''Star Wars'' galaxy do for entertainment, including pod racing.<ref>[http://www.ugo.com/ugo/html/article/?id=558&sectionId=2 "Star Wars: The Clone Wars Interviews"] - UGO.com</ref>

''Star Wars: Underworld'' is set primarily in the [[Coruscant Underworld]] during the time period between [[19 BBY]] and [[0 BBY]],<ref name="TFN1-9-12" /> which is referred to as "the dark times" by [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] in ''[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope|A New Hope]]''. It is during this period that the newly formed Galactic Empire rises to ultimate power throughout [[the galaxy]].<ref name="inn">''[[Star Wars Insider 99]]''</ref> Lucas told [[Celebration III]] audiences that the show would not focus on any characters from the films, but that some of them could appear.<ref name="C3S2">{{Hyperspace|url=hyperspace/member/audiocast/audio/SW_celebrationiii_02_2005-07-29.mp3|text=Celebration III George Lucas Session 2}}</ref> According to Lucas, "A lot of the issues from the films are connected, but you won't necessarily see a lot of the people that are connected".<ref name="lucas">[http://web.archive.org/web/http://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/f20050419/indexp17.html starwars.com at Celebration III: Thank the Maker: George Lucas]</ref> He later described the show as "bare-bones" and "action-heavy",<ref name="USA Today">[http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2007-04-04-george-lucas_N.htm]</ref> and revealed that the series would show what the citizens of the ''Star Wars'' galaxy do for entertainment, including pod racing.<ref>[http://www.ugo.com/ugo/html/article/?id=558&sectionId=2 "Star Wars: The Clone Wars Interviews"] - UGO.com</ref>

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Producer [[Rick McCallum]] commented on the plot of the series: "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.";<ref name="RM" /> "It is going to be much darker, grittier. It's much more character-based";<ref name="RM" /> "Think about bounty hunter, that’s all I can tell you."<ref>{{Cite web | author=Elliott, Sean| year=May 10, 2006| title=Exclusive Interview: STAR WARS PRODUCER RICK MCCALLUM TALKS 3D & TV SERIES | format=| work=ifMagazine | url=http://www.ifmagazine.com/feature.asp?article=1492 | accessdate=2006-06-17}}</ref> He also called it "''[[Wikipedia:Deadwood|Deadwood]]'' in space" and "''[[Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back|Empire]]'' on steroids",<ref name="COL (2012/01)"> Weintraub, Steve. [http://collider.com/rick-mccallum-red-tails-star-wars-tv-series-interview/138426/ "Producer Rick McCallum Talks RED TAILS and Live-Action STAR WARS TV Series; Describes Show as “EMPIRE STRIKES BACK on Steroids”"] Collider.com, January 2012.</ref> as well as comparing it to ''[[Wikipedia:The Godfather|The Godfather]]''.<ref name="Czechposition.com">[http://www.ceskapozice.cz/en/business/companies/star-wars-tv-series-may-shoot-prague]</ref> [[Stephen J. Sansweet|Steve Sansweet]] also described the series as revealing the "greasy, seamy underbelly of Star Wars".<ref name="mtv">[http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/04/20/star-wars-live-action-show-to-reveal-galaxys-greasy-seamy-underbelly/ "'Star Wars' Live-Action Show To Reveal Galaxy’s 'Greasy, Seamy Underbelly'"] - at the MTV.com blog</ref>

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Producer [[Rick McCallum]] commented on the plot of the series: "[Lucas] 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.";<ref name="RM" /> "It is going to be much darker, grittier. It's much more character-based";<ref name="RM" /> "Think about bounty hunter, that’s all I can tell you."<ref>{{Cite web | author=Elliott, Sean| year=May 10, 2006| title=Exclusive Interview: STAR WARS PRODUCER RICK MCCALLUM TALKS 3D & TV SERIES | format=| work=ifMagazine | url=http://www.ifmagazine.com/feature.asp?article=1492 | accessdate=2006-06-17}}</ref> He also called it "''[[Wikipedia:Deadwood|Deadwood]]'' in space" and "''[[Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back|Empire]]'' on steroids",<ref name="COL (2012/01)"> Weintraub, Steve. [http://collider.com/rick-mccallum-red-tails-star-wars-tv-series-interview/138426/ "Producer Rick McCallum Talks RED TAILS and Live-Action STAR WARS TV Series; Describes Show as “EMPIRE STRIKES BACK on Steroids”"] Collider.com, January 2012.</ref> as well as comparing it to ''[[Wikipedia:The Godfather|The Godfather]]''.<ref name="Czechposition.com">[http://www.ceskapozice.cz/en/business/companies/star-wars-tv-series-may-shoot-prague]</ref> [[Stephen J. Sansweet|Steve Sansweet]] also described the series as revealing the "greasy, seamy underbelly of Star Wars".<ref name="mtv">[http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/04/20/star-wars-live-action-show-to-reveal-galaxys-greasy-seamy-underbelly/ "'Star Wars' Live-Action Show To Reveal Galaxy’s 'Greasy, Seamy Underbelly'"] - at the MTV.com blog</ref>

In an interview in the November 2005 edition of the UK magazine ''Total Film'' magazine, McCallum was asked "How can Leia claim to remember her mother when Padmé dies in childbirth in Sith?", to which he replied "I think that could only be answered in the television series". According to Dan Wasson, project leader for the Wii version of the [[Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (video game)|''Star Wars: The Force Unleashed'' video game]], the TV series may contain elements from the overall [[Star Wars: The Force Unleashed|''Star Wars: The Force Unleashed'' multimedia project]].<ref>[http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/story/The_Force_Unleashed_PreReview_111889.asp]</ref>

In an interview in the November 2005 edition of the UK magazine ''Total Film'' magazine, McCallum was asked "How can Leia claim to remember her mother when Padmé dies in childbirth in Sith?", to which he replied "I think that could only be answered in the television series". According to Dan Wasson, project leader for the Wii version of the [[Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (video game)|''Star Wars: The Force Unleashed'' video game]], the TV series may contain elements from the overall [[Star Wars: The Force Unleashed|''Star Wars: The Force Unleashed'' multimedia project]].<ref>[http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/story/The_Force_Unleashed_PreReview_111889.asp]</ref>

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Lucas and McCallum interviewed over 200 prospective "writers of real significance" from all over the world—including England, the United States, Paris, Prague, Budapest, and Australia.<ref>[http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2007/10/star-wars-the-s.html?xid=rss-cnn-todayslatest-20071012]</ref> McCallum remarked, "It’s about who’s talented, who's got the strength to challenge George and also, much more importantly, what’s the dynamics of the five or six people. If they can let go of their ego and work toward a specific goal. Sometimes you think 'I'm sick of writing alone.' Everyone has their ebb and flow. We’re trying to get everyone in their peak."<ref>[http://fractalmatter.com/main/?p=732]</ref> Writers from ''[[Wikipedia:Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)|Battlestar Galactica]]'', ''[[Wikipedia:Heroes (TV series)|Heroes]]'', and ''[[Wikipedia:Lost (TV series)|Lost]]'', as well as those from the ''Star Wars'' books and comics, were considered as part of the final interview process in late 2007.<ref>[http://www.tmz.com/2007/06/09/star-wars-revenge-of-the-writers/ "Star Wars" -- Revenge of the Writers]</ref><ref name="Reunion2" /> In the end, six writers were hired, including [[Louise Fox]], [[Tony McNamara]], [[Fiona Seres]]<ref name="Saga's far, far from over">[http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,,24171108-16947,00.html?from=public_rss]</ref> and [[Ronald D. Moore]],<ref name="EW 2013">{{Cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/01/10/star-wars-live-action-tv-series-3/ |title=ABC to look at 'Star Wars' live-action TV series |accessdate=2013-01-11 |author= |last=Hibbard |first=James |authorlink= |coauthors= |date=1-10-2013 |year=2013 |month=January |format= |work= |publisher=EW.com |pages= |language=English |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}</ref> who were expected to start work in November 2007.<ref name="Reunion2" /> Former ''[[Wikipedia:Doctor Who (TV series)|Doctor Who]]'' writer [[Wikipedia:Russell T Davies|Russell T Davies]] was asked to write for the show, but turned it down due to his desire to do his own projects in a different style to both franchises; however, he did claim to be jealous of whoever ended up being hired.<ref>''Doctor Who: The Writers Tale''</ref>

Lucas and McCallum interviewed over 200 prospective "writers of real significance" from all over the world—including England, the United States, Paris, Prague, Budapest, and Australia.<ref>[http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2007/10/star-wars-the-s.html?xid=rss-cnn-todayslatest-20071012]</ref> McCallum remarked, "It’s about who’s talented, who's got the strength to challenge George and also, much more importantly, what’s the dynamics of the five or six people. If they can let go of their ego and work toward a specific goal. Sometimes you think 'I'm sick of writing alone.' Everyone has their ebb and flow. We’re trying to get everyone in their peak."<ref>[http://fractalmatter.com/main/?p=732]</ref> Writers from ''[[Wikipedia:Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)|Battlestar Galactica]]'', ''[[Wikipedia:Heroes (TV series)|Heroes]]'', and ''[[Wikipedia:Lost (TV series)|Lost]]'', as well as those from the ''Star Wars'' books and comics, were considered as part of the final interview process in late 2007.<ref>[http://www.tmz.com/2007/06/09/star-wars-revenge-of-the-writers/ "Star Wars" -- Revenge of the Writers]</ref><ref name="Reunion2" /> In the end, six writers were hired, including [[Louise Fox]], [[Tony McNamara]], [[Fiona Seres]]<ref name="Saga's far, far from over">[http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,,24171108-16947,00.html?from=public_rss]</ref> and [[Ronald D. Moore]],<ref name="EW 2013">{{Cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/01/10/star-wars-live-action-tv-series-3/ |title=ABC to look at 'Star Wars' live-action TV series |accessdate=2013-01-11 |author= |last=Hibbard |first=James |authorlink= |coauthors= |date=1-10-2013 |year=2013 |month=January |format= |work= |publisher=EW.com |pages= |language=English |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}</ref> who were expected to start work in November 2007.<ref name="Reunion2" /> Former ''[[Wikipedia:Doctor Who (TV series)|Doctor Who]]'' writer [[Wikipedia:Russell T Davies|Russell T Davies]] was asked to write for the show, but turned it down due to his desire to do his own projects in a different style to both franchises; however, he did claim to be jealous of whoever ended up being hired.<ref>''Doctor Who: The Writers Tale''</ref>

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After the writers were hired, story outlines took shape over the next three months.<ref name="toche" /> A writing conference was scheduled for late 2007,<ref name="ns" /> and sessions had began by August 2008.<ref name="mtv" /> The writers worked closely with the art department (including concept artist [[Erik Tiemens]]<ref name="inn" />), which had been working to design sets, environments, vehicles and aliens since 2007.<ref>''Total Film'' magazine, May 2008 issue, p. 138</ref><ref name="EW 2013" /> As of September 2010, 50 hours worth of episodes plus a "[[Wikipedia:Television film|movie-of-the-week]]" had been written. George Lucas discussed this when he appeared on a May 2011 episode of [[Wikipedia:G4 (TV)|G4]]'s ''[[Wikipedia:Attack of the Show|Attack of the Show]]'' to discuss contemporary Star Wars topics. During the interview, he claimed that the scripts "looked like the ''Star Wars'' features".<ref name="TFN G4">{{cite web|last=Geller |first=Eric |url=http://theforce.net/latestnews/story/George_Lucas_Talks_SW_LiveAction_Series_138409.asp |title=George Lucas Talks ''SW'' Live-Action Series |publisher=TheForce.net |date=2011-05-24 |accessdate=2011-05-24}}</ref><ref name="IGN postponed">[http://www.ign.com/videos/2010/09/21/lucas-gives-update-on-star-wars-live-action-series "Star Wars: Live Action TV Series - Lucas Gives Update on Star Wars Live-Actio..."] ''IGN'', September 21, 2010.</ref> In a January 2012 interview with [[Wikipedia:IGN|IGN]], McCallum revealed the working title to be ''Star Wars: Underworld''.<ref name="TFN1-9-12" /> Although he denied this the next day,<ref>[http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/05/20/rick-mccallum-star-wars-tv-show-still-coming "Rick McCallum - Rick McCallum: Star Wars TV Show Still Coming"]</ref> he later told Entertainment Weekly that it was indeed the working title.<ref>[http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/01/11/star-wars-live-action-tv-series-2/]</ref>

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After the writers were hired, story outlines took shape over the next three months.<ref name="toche" /> A writing conference was scheduled for late 2007,<ref name="ns" /> and sessions had began by August 2008.<ref name="mtv" /> The writers worked closely with the art department (including concept artist [[Erik Tiemens]]<ref name="inn" />), which had been working to design sets, environments, vehicles and aliens since 2007.<ref>''Total Film'' magazine, May 2008 issue, p. 138</ref><ref name="EW 2013" /> As of September 2010, 50 hours worth of episodes plus a "[[Wikipedia:Television film|movie-of-the-week]]" had been written. George Lucas discussed this when he appeared on a May 2011 episode of [[Wikipedia:G4 (TV)|G4]]'s ''[[Wikipedia:Attack of the Show|Attack of the Show]]'' to discuss contemporary Star Wars topics. During the interview, he claimed that the scripts "looked like the ''Star Wars'' features".<ref name="TFN G4">{{cite web|last=Geller |first=Eric |url=http://theforce.net/latestnews/story/George_Lucas_Talks_SW_LiveAction_Series_138409.asp |title=George Lucas Talks ''SW'' Live-Action Series |publisher=TheForce.net |date=2011-05-24 |accessdate=2011-05-24}}</ref><ref name="IGN postponed">[http://www.ign.com/videos/2010/09/21/lucas-gives-update-on-star-wars-live-action-series "Star Wars: Live Action TV Series - Lucas Gives Update on Star Wars Live-Actio..."] ''IGN'', September 21, 2010.</ref> In a January 2012 interview with [[Wikipedia:IGN|IGN]], McCallum revealed the working title to be ''Star Wars: Underworld''.<ref name="TFN1-9-12">[http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/story/LiveAction_Series_Working_Title_Revealed_142924.asp Live-Action Series Working Title Revealed] on [[TheForce.Net]]</ref> Although he denied this the next day,<ref>[http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/05/20/rick-mccallum-star-wars-tv-show-still-coming "Rick McCallum - Rick McCallum: Star Wars TV Show Still Coming"]</ref> he later told Entertainment Weekly that it was indeed the working title.<ref>[http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/01/11/star-wars-live-action-tv-series-2/]</ref>

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