EW reports that sources have confirmed the long-rumored Star Wars TV series may finally be getting closer to actual production. According to EW's sources, George Lucas will be in Los Angeles next week to start hiring writers for the series. The writers would be working on the project on a freelance basis, but word is they would be relatively well-known writers.
Lucas would reportedly be hiring writers for 13 episodes which will be independently financed by Lucas.
Fans around the globe are collectively holding their breath for the announcement that Lucas will hire someone other than himself to direct the series.