A new documentary, ADisturbanceintheForce, attempts to figure out what went wrong with the infamous StarWars Holiday Special.
In 1978, CBS aired the Star Wars Holiday Special, a two-hour spin-off film 18 months after the success of A New Hope. The special never aired again. A new documentary, A Disturbance in the Force, attempts to figure out what went wrong with the most reviled Star Wars adventure in franchise history.
A Disturbance in the Force Teaser Trailer - SXSW 2023 In the first trailer for the documentary ahead of its premiere at South by Southwest , A Disturbance in the Force takes viewers back in time to search for answers about how and why the special was made. The special starred the Star Wars’ marquee cast, including Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher , and Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker.
Star Wars Holiday Special aired during Thanksgiving week on November 17, 1978. 13 million people tuned in for the special that “Weird Al” Yankovic calls the “Holy Grail.” The bizarre special was destroyed and ridiculed by critics and fans. Even George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars who had minimal involvement in the special’s development, did not enjoy the Star Wars Holiday Special.
The documentary is directed by Jeremy Coon and Steve Kozak . The doc features interviews with celebrity fans and two of the special’s writers, Bruce Vilanch and Steve Binder .Today's tech news, curated and condensed for your inbox Check your inbox! Please provide a valid email address to continue. This email address is currently on file. If you are not receiving newsletters, please check your spam folder. Sorry, an error occurred during subscription. Please try again later.
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