A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
“A long time ago, in a part of the galaxy that George Lucas would like us to forget...”
Synopsis
In 1978, CBS aired the “Star Wars Holiday Special” the week before Thanksgiving to an audience of 13 million people. Considered one of the worst shows in television history, it aired only once. George Lucas tried to bury it and an infamous camp legend was born. This documentary unravels the mysteries behind the most bizarre Star Wars spin-offs of all time.
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A Disturbance in the Force Teaser Trailer - SXSW 2023
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-23
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Seth Green
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Kevin Smith
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Paul Scheer
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Taran Killam
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'Weird Al' Yankovic
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Bruce Vilanch
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Gilbert Gottfried
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Donny Osmond
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Miki Herman
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Jonathan W. Rinzler
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Mick Garris
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Jason Lenzi
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Steve Binder
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Patton Oswalt
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Craig Miller
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Leonard Ripps
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Brian Ward
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Peter Sears
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
December 5, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 5, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Coon, Steve Kozak
- Original Score
- Karl Preusser
- Original Title
- A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Jeremy Coon Productions, September Club
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Coon, Steve Kozak
Karl Preusser
Tim Irwin, Quinn Hester
Jeremy Coon
Steve Kozak, Jeremy Coon, Kyle Newman, Adam F. Goldberg
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Kozak
Producer
Tim Irwin
Director of Photography
Jeremy Coon
Producer
Jeremy Coon
Editor
Kyle Newman
Producer
Quinn Hester
Director of Photography
Jeremy Coon
Director
Steve Kozak
Director
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What is A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened about?
In 1978, CBS aired the “Star Wars Holiday Special” the week before Thanksgiving to an audience of 13 million people. Considered one of the worst shows in television history, it aired only once. George Lucas tried to bury it and an infamous camp legend was born. This documentary unravels the mysteries behind the most bizarre Star Wars spin-offs of all time.
Who directed A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened?
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened was directed by Jeremy Coon, Steve Kozak.
Who stars in A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened?
The principal cast of A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened includes Seth Green, Kevin Smith, Paul Scheer, Taran Killam, 'Weird Al' Yankovic.
When was A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened released and how long is it?
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened was composed by Karl Preusser.