The Time George Lucas Lost $40 Million on Star Wars - Reel Shorts

The original Star Wars is among the highest grossing movies of all time, and both the franchise and it’s eventual sale to Disney made George Lucas rich beyond most peoples wildest dreams. But before that, there was that one time Lucas lost a whopping 40 million on the franchise...

In this installment of Reel Shorts, Tom Connors will relay that tale, a tale which also involves Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola…


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