Neither Luca nor Spielberg owned the rights, so nobody was pumping cash into the project.
\"Oh, a historical fantasy, yes, that should boxoffice quite well. Who are your other potential backers?\"
\"Well, we have a number of low-profile money men from Europe...\"
\"Errr..no Lucas? No Spielberg? I see I have another appointment, my secretary will show you out..\"
No dough for the winged warriors, gods that they be....
Wow, I\'m getting thirsty.