New timelineapproved star wars cartoons, comic books, and video games. This body of work was collectively known as the star wars expanded universe for decades. Courtship picks up a few years after the return of the jedi and shows the aftermath of the battle of endor. In the spirit of being allinclusive, we decided to take a stab at the worst the expanded universe has to offer through the present day. Crystal star really is the worst star wars book ever io9 gizmodo. The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe.
Episode i the phantom menace with thirtytwo brand new pages and many more fully updated pages featuring stunning images with a new fresh look, star wars. Yesterday, io9 posted a list that covered the 12 worst things about the expanded universe. The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe 1 the thrawn trilogy. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. One of the first grownup books i read was dave wolvertons the courtship of princess leia. The rise of skywalker is a celebration of star wars old expanded universeand its greatest repudiation.
Star wars has expanded to other media, which include all star wars fictional material produced by lucasfilm or officially licensed by it outside of the original theatrical star wars films produced by george lucas. One of the biggest topics of speculation in the runup to the new star wars movie is how it will fit in with the preexisting expanded universe. Feb 24, 2019 sure, not all of the expanded universe material were great but it was the reason why star wars was kept afloat for many years. Since then, disney has set about creating its own expanded universe. The star wars expanded universe and the promise of multitudes as someone from a mixedrace background, i was used to never seeing myself in my favourite movies, including the star wars films. Where to start with the star wars expanded universe. Apr 25, 2014 lucasfilm defines the expanded universe eu as anything in the star wars universe outside the scope of the movies or tv shows, such as books, comics, games, etc. Regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. However in april 2014, with the knowledge that the new sequel trilogy was not beholden to events created in the expanded universe, lucasfilm announced that, going forward, everything in the star wars expanded universe would be rebranded star wars legends and a new canonical universe would be created. Because i rarely saw myself directly in the media i consumed, i learned to work with what was available. I had been reading the star wars expanded universe novels for ages. Dec 15, 2015 since then, disney has set about creating its own expanded universe. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them.
These books were designed to fit closely with the prequel trilogy, and told some excellent stories. For decades, in books, comics, and games, every detail about the star wars universe, its farflung past and even furtherflung future, was. If so, i highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. Oct 03, 2000 because the star wars universe this guide covers is as vast and populated as george lucas galaxy far, far away, its impossible for even the most prolific researcherwriter to keep up with all the new additions as books, games, collectibles and even animated episodes appear almost on a monthly basis. Why lucasfilm retconned the star wars expanded universe for the sequels thanks to disney, a major character has been brought back to life. Where to begin with star wars books emmet asherperrin. Doctor aphra is the star of star wars next step into the audio. While the eu technically covered all media from comic books to video games, my own foray focused heavily on the novels. Why lucasfilm retconned the star wars expanded universe for. The 12 worst things in the star wars expanded universe at. Because the star wars universe this guide covers is as vast and populated as george lucas galaxy far, far away, its impossible for even the most prolific researcherwriter to keep up with all the new additions as books, games, collectibles and even.
The spinoff material was moderated by lucasfilm, and lucas reserved the right to both draw from and contradict it in his own works. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. All star wars fans are welcome here, but this is a proexpanded universe site, and as such, there is a zero tolerance policy for eubashing. The thrawn trilogygrand admiral thrawn is one of the greatest star wars characters to come out of the expanded universe. For purists, the other pages on this site remain free of post20 stories. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. The thrawn trilogygrand admiral thrawn is one of the greatest star wars characters to come out of the expanded universe, which is why. Where to start with the star wars expanded universe by thea james originally appearing in our fourth quarterly almanac, where to start with the star wars expanded universe is the latest in our ongoing series of essays detailing where one can start with any number of sffpopgeekery topics. From the adventures of luke skywalker in december 1976 to the latest novel, this timeline tracks the month and year of every star wars novel excluding childrens and graphic novels published. In an interview published in star wars insider 127, timothy zahn acknowledged wookieepedia as one of the resources he uses to keep up with the expanded universe. I hate to say it, but the expanded universe sucks star wars. That presents the new disney lucasfilm headed by kathleen kennedy with the unique. Debunking expanded universe myths disney star wars is dumb. Quite frankly, the sequel trilogy wasnt needed at all since the eu material was always there in the first place.
The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. The 12 worst things in the star wars expanded universe. The rise of skywalker, whether you ultimately liked it or loathed it, is a wildly messy movie. On april 25, 2014, lucasfilm and disney released a statement that would change the star wars franchise and expanded universe forever. Ive heard praise in this forum regarding different star wars books.
May 05, 2016 may the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. For those puzzled as to why the postdisney buyout titles would be included on a star wars eu timeline, the complete saga page follows the one canon approach, which permits any story that reasonably fits into the expanded universe on the timeline. And in the wake of the zahn books come more and more in the new republic era. It removed the entirety of the expanded universe from canon. Disneys secret war against star wars expanded universe. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. As a result, the company made a swift and decisive move that guts what star wars meant for many fans. The ambition of the star wars expanded universe from a very early stage in its. Other major protoexpanded universe properties were the much maligned star wars holiday special and the novel splinter of the minds eye, a. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. Nov 18, 2015 the star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be. The expanded universe, or eu, is the moniker for the entire body of work that comprises the stories set in the star wars universe ranging from novels, comics, cartoons, short stories, young adult books, television shows, animated features and more.
Apr 25, 2014 however, the mythos established in the books, video games, etc. The star wars expanded universe and the promise of multitudes. Sure, not all of the expanded universe material were great but it was the reason why star wars was kept afloat for many years. Most of the material from the expanded universe including books, comics, and video games. Why it matters and the danger it faces after star wars was released, it became apparent that my storyhowever many films it took to tellwas only one of thousands that could be told about the characters who inhabit its galaxy. I hate to say it, but the expanded universe sucks star. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Perhaps its unfair to rail against the young adult star wars novels, but when theyre as bad as paul and hollace davids sixpart jedi prince. The star wars expanded universe and the promise of. Under lucasfilm president kathleen kennedys direction, the company for the first time ever has formed a story group to oversee and coordinate all star. Even george lucas hated the expanded universe and didnt view it canon to his movies.
Disney has been engaged in a secret war against the star wars expanded universe in order to sell more books, comics and toys. So it is possible that disney will bring more legends material into canon indeed, disney has introduced grand admrial thrawn into canon. This time, thea tackles a subject close to her heart. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. To me, the new star wars movies distributed by disney are so much better than anything from the expanded universe was.
Why lucasfilm retconned the star wars expanded universe. Mar 02, 2020 one of the biggest topics of speculation in the runup to the new star wars movie is how it will fit in with the preexisting expanded universe. The xwing comics and novels stand at the peak of the expanded universe, while the novelisation of star wars. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon. From the press release regarding the new disney vs legends canon now, with an exciting future filled with new cinematic installments of star wars, all aspects of star wars storytelling moving forward will be connected. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. May the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. Its actual language is quite a bit softer, temporizing that the eu is not being discarded, just changed. This spinoff material is licensed and moderated by lucasfilm, though during his involvement with the franchise george lucas reserved the right to both draw from and contradict it in his own works. When disney acquired lucasfilm and swept aside the old star wars expanded universe to create its own canon, there was plenty of outrage at the loss of such a swath of materialsranging from the. Star wars expanded universe skip to main search results amazon prime.
This trilogy is largely credited with breathing life into the expanded universe and revitalizing star wars as a whole. New timelineapproved star wars cartoons, comic books, and video games began appearing last fall, as well as seven adult books. The star wars expanded universe timeline august 17, 2017 policy guidelines for new and old fans alike. Disney the new dark master of the empire, decrees that the star wars expanded universe is dead. Lucasfilm defines the expanded universe eu as anything in the star wars universe outside the scope of the movies or tv shows, such as books. But the press release announcing the decision is an iron fist in a velvet glovethe corporate parent cracking down on. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. This is a page about the star wars universe and its history.
On june 6, 2011, wookieepedia was mentioned in an article entitled the weirdest stories from the star wars expanded universe, on gawker medias io9. When disney acquired lucasfilm and swept aside the old star wars expanded universe to create its own canon, there was plenty of outrage at. Dec 26, 2015 ive heard praise in this forum regarding different star wars books. Jul 10, 2017 where to start with the star wars expanded universe by thea james originally appearing in our fourth quarterly almanac, where to start with the star wars expanded universe is the latest in our ongoing series of essays detailing where one can start with any number of sffpopgeekery topics. Tosche stations 12 worst things in the expanded universe. Star wars just nuked its entire expanded universe the. I imagined that there was a planet somewhere in this galaxy that was inhabited by. In april 2014 lucasfilm and disney publishing stated that the existing. No love for expanded universe in new star wars films cnet. Star wars and star trek in the age of reboots epublications. A list of the top star wars expanded universe novels. But these were not stories that i was destined to tell.
We really couldnt disagree with any of it, but we did notice that it seemed to only run through the 90s. The war was long, many beloved characters died, and it changed the landscape of. If youre new, and want to learn more about the expanded universe, you can find a few links in the sidebar that may be helpful. The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe io9. Many fans had speculated that the expanded universe that is, the books, comics, video games, and other mediums that had developed from the rich worlds and characters of george lucass movies would be used as source material for the upcoming star wars.
Of course, running a franchise like this was bound to cause problems, as is easiest seen when you cast your eye to the 1991 dark empire comic books. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. This time, im looking at the first eu books i ever read, kevin j. So many goddamn star wars books and comics just got announced at new. Episode i the phantom menace hits the big screen in 3d on february 10, 2012 find out everything there is to know about the characters, weapons, starships, droids, and creatures from star wars. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books new star wars canon the new star wars canon novels top star wars novels star wars novels adult star wars the new canon star.
Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. Creators of new star wars entertainment have full access to the rich content of the expanded universe. In order to give maximum creative freedom to the filmmakers and also preserve an element of surprise and discovery for the audience, star wars episodes viiix will not tell the same story told in the postreturn of the jedi expanded universe.
These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. Instead, they would spring from the imagination of other writers. In the spirit of being allinclusive, we decided to take a stab at the worst the. This star wars expanded universe story proves that. Of the approximately eleventy billion books in the original star wars expanded universe, there are the hallowed the thrawn books by timothy. Revenge of the sith is in my view infinitely better than the film itself. Hello, and welcome to a nostalgic trip through the old star wars expanded universe.
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