Movies
No more blockbusters for George Lucas
Published Saturday, Nov 4 2006, 16:07 GMT | By Daniel Kilkelly
George Lucas has revealed that he doesn't want to make blockbuster movies any more.
The Star Wars creator has decided to concentrate on television and low-budget movie projects because blockbusters have become too expensive to produce.
"We don't want to make movies, we're getting into television," he told WENN. "The feature film thing is too expensive and it's too risky. For that same $200 million I can make 50 to 60 two-hour movies."
Commenting on the dangers of illegal movie downloads, he added: "I don't think anyone's going to be in the [movie-going habit] anymore. Everything is going to be a matter of choice. I think that's going to be a huge revolution in the medium."
The Star Wars creator has decided to concentrate on television and low-budget movie projects because blockbusters have become too expensive to produce.
"We don't want to make movies, we're getting into television," he told WENN. "The feature film thing is too expensive and it's too risky. For that same $200 million I can make 50 to 60 two-hour movies."
Commenting on the dangers of illegal movie downloads, he added: "I don't think anyone's going to be in the [movie-going habit] anymore. Everything is going to be a matter of choice. I think that's going to be a huge revolution in the medium."
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