Icons Unearthed: Star Wars on SBS Viceland and SBS on Demand S1E3 – S1E6 – Cast members, crew and experts detail the secret stories behind the most iconic film and television series of all time. This season: Star Wars.
Series One, Episode Three: The Empire Strikes Back – Sunday 3 May at 8.30pm
Attempting to break away from the studio system, George Lucas risked it all by self-funding The Empire Strikes Back. With Lucas focused on the business, a new director took the reins.
Series One, Episode Four: Return Of The Jedi – Sunday 3 May at 9.25pm
Star Wars takes its toll on George Lucas; while his marriage, relationships and physical health were breaking down, expectations were higher than ever for the series finale.
Series One, Episode Five: The Phantom Menace – Monday 4 May at 8.30pm
After more than a decade on ice, Star Wars returns with impossible expectations. The new Star Wars trilogy attempts to re-create the original magic without George Lucas’ partner, Marcia, at his side.
Series One, Episode Six: Attack Of The Clones; Revenge Of The Sith – Monday 4 May at 9.25pm
With The Phantom Menace leaving many fans cold, Lucas was at his lowest with two more films still to be made. Would he lose the dedication of his fervent fan base?
Icons Unearthed: Star Wars on SBS Viceland and SBS on Demand – New Episodes / Sunday 3 May and Monday 4 May at 8.30pm and 9.25pm (6 Parts)
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Icons Unearthed: Star Wars on SBS Viceland and SBS on Demand S1E3 – S1E6
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