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Friday Night Last Call - Annual Star Wars Holiday Special Watch Party!
Following the unexpected financial success and the cultural phenomenon of Star Wars (1977), a sequel was swiftly put into production. Negotiations began with Fox in mid-1977 . The studio had already given Lucas controlling interest in the series' merchandising and sequels because it had thought Star Wars would be worthless. The contract was signed on September 21, 1977 and filming had to begin by January 1979. Lucas began formulating ideas in August 1977, but the first draft wasn't completed until February 1978. Subsequent drafts ensued with the fourth on October 24.
Meanwhile, Lucas (and the studio) were concerned about keeping the hype and (at least for Lucas) the marketing alive. So while all the pre-production work on Empire Strikes Back was happening, the idea for a holiday variety show on a shoestring budget was pitched and ... somehow ... it happened.
On November 17, 1978, Star Wars Fans saw its first glimpse of a post Star Wars (sort of) sequel, and, as it would turn out the first "Expanded Universe" entry. The special is notorious for its extremely negative reception and has never been rebroadcast nor officially released on home video. But once a year, I bring it out to share with you! The version we will be watching I will be simulcasting on Kosmi (link pinned in the chat).
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