EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 16 MIN
The Death Star That Almost Wasn't: How George Lucas Nearly Killed His Own Franchise
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Before Star Wars became an unstoppable empire, George Lucas was convinced he'd created a disaster and desperately tried to abandon his own premiere. We dive into the paranoia, studio panic, and last-minute editing room miracles that transformed what everyone thought was a B-movie flop into the film that changed everything. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Before Star Wars became an unstoppable empire, George Lucas was convinced he'd created a disaster and desperately tried to abandon his own premiere. We dive into the paranoia, studio panic, and last-minute editing room miracles that transformed what everyone thought was a B-movie flop into the film that changed everything.
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