New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. Star wars just nuked its entire expanded universe the. After george lucas concluded his original trilogy with return of the jedi, star wars fans didnt know when they would ever get new stories from the star wars universe. Star wars canon is the official continuity of the star wars saga. It immediately began to reincorporate some of the more popular eu characters and stories into the new canon timeline. 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. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. Its actual language is quite a bit softer, temporizing that the eu is not being discarded, just changed.
The eu began in 1978 with the release of splinter of the minds eye, and has spanned thousands of inuniverse years since then. May 25, 2017 in star wars rebels this year, dave filoni and company made the jedimandalorian wars, the kickoff event to how revans story was told in star wars. Understanding the star wars universe will be easier than ever now since all of it is technically canon. For over 35 years, the expanded universe has enriched the star wars experience for fans seeking to continue the adventure beyond what is seen on the screen. The legendary star wars expanded universe turns a new page. Also, the fact that they are aware of these fan sites and clickbate articles attacking the expanded universe and perpetuating these myths and rumors which, if you were paying attention, i. When disney traded the older expanded universe books now known as the legends continuity for a new canon in 2014, it opened up a host of new. May 04, 2019 15 best books from the defunct star wars expanded universe photos even though were in a new era of star wars, its always good to look back at where weve been in the long. The old expanded universe eu now known as legends encompassed all of the officially licensed stories from the star wars universe. By definition these legends are all unauthenticated, and thats a good thing. Dec 01, 2018 because i know this will end up coming back to me one way or another, let me just clarify something. Apr 21, 2019 when lucas sold the star wars franchise to disney in 2014, everything that had been written about the star wars universe before was no longer considered canon. Episode i the phantom menace, lucasfilm has divided its titles by fictional era with symbols designating such. Before lucas continued his epic saga with a trilogy of prequels, and before the latest trilogy was announced, the star wars legends existed as a means to expand on the star wars universe with novels, video.
But fans might be interested in a different future entirely. It is derived from and includes most official star wars books. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. Solo demonstrates that the star wars expanded universe hasnt. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. Fifteen inconsistencies in the eu legends are highlighted in this article. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Now known as legends, the original expanded universe is full of amazing stories. The eu began in 1978 with the release of splinter of the minds eye, and has spanned thousands of in universe years since then. If youre new to star wars books in general, you might want to check out this piece by a fellow rioter on where to start, but this list. A star wars story delivered an origin story for one of the franchises bestknown heroes. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best noncanon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. Oct 10, 2019 if youre a star wars fan, theres a good chance youve read a star wars books or two.
As a result, the company made a swift and decisive move that guts what star wars meant for many fans. Everything from the books to the comics to the games and even the supplementary material of the rpgs spanning across the entire timeline really made star wars into a living universe that i was really able to invest myself in. Star wars expanded universe eu was rebranded to legends and considered non canon in april 2014. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. These books are considered history and the material that occurs in these stories is officially part of the star wars timeline. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and novels released in and after september 2014 beginning with star wars. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon. Nov 18, 2015 by definition these legends are all unauthenticated, and thats a good thing. Solo demonstrates that the star wars expanded universe. 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 chiss grand admiral thrawn is one of the most famous expanded universe characters, the main antagonist in timothy zahns thrawn trilogy. And in the wake of the zahn books come more and more in the new republic era. Expanded universe fiction includes material from books, comics, tv specials and series, radio dramas.
The many reasons why lucasfilm decided to remove the expanded universe from star wars canon. Here are the best star wars books from the old cannon. All the star wars books released after 2014, when disney started releasing books that fell into the official star wars universe. These novels were officially declared non canon to the star wars franchise in april 2014. The expanded universe is a collection of star wars fiction compiled over the last 30 years. This body of work represents the original star wars expanded universe, which was rebranded as star wars legends and declared noncanon to the franchise in april 2014. On april 25, 2014, lucasfilm rebranded the expanded universe material as star wars legends and declared it noncanonical to the franchise. This list of the top 15 noncanon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader. He opened up that universe to be a creative space for other people to tell their own tales. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten.
Nov 18, 2016 this list of the top 15 non canon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Star wars expanded universe eulegends contradictions. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars.
When he created star wars, george lucas built a universe that sparked the imagination, and inspired others to create. Check out more videos and star wars expanded universe articles right here on the site. The death of a certain character was too much for them to bear. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. Notable eu works include the thrawn trilogy by timothy zahn, the new. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. Do not read further if you dont want to be spoiled. These stories are the immovable objects of star wars history, the characters and events to which all other tales must align.
The legendary star wars expanded universe turns a new page, april 25th, 2014. Oct 02, 2015 the expanded universe is a collection of star wars fiction compiled over the last 30 years. Your guide to the entire star wars expanded universe. But fans might be interested in a different future entirely the future of the now noncanon. They broke the star wars books into two categories. These novels were officially declared noncanon to the star wars franchise in april 2014. As stated by lucasfilm and disney, future books and novels will not be based on these stories, but since the expanded universe started more than 30 years ago, many elements will still be incorported in the upcoming novels. The force awakens premiered, the expanded universe was to be considered an alternate. The expanded universe was rebranded as star wars legends, but it was far from forgotten by its fans or the authors of the new canon novels. Legends star wars expanded universe content everything outside of the films and tv series created before it was purchased by disney cannon the star wars movies and the clone wars cartoon, as well as anything created with disneys approval afte. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be. But the press release announcing the decision is an iron fist in a velvet glovethe corporate parent cracking.
Fans hoped that meant revan, who was both a prominent jedi knight and a prominent sith lord who returned to the jedi order, would be canon once more. Padmes predecessor on the throne of naboo, king veruna, has made the jump from legends to disney canon thanks to the star wars. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. Expanded universe changes star wars wiki guide ign. In the video i strongly imply that lucasfilm is behind the spread of these rumors and. For me, the legends eu was really what made me a diehard star wars fan. The rise of skywalker, we still cant help but love some of these great legendsexpanded universe graphic novels. Disney realized its mistake in relegating the entire expanded universe to legends early on, thankfully.
Sep 06, 2017 major spoilers for the film star wars. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. Dec 10, 2019 20 best star wars books from canon and legends. Expanded universe fiction includes material from books, comics, tv. The truth about the expanded universe and the expanded. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. Even if theyre no longer canon, if they dont affect the overarching story of the new expanded universe, theyre just great star wars tales. More star wars expanded universe legends content returning. There is a whole galaxy of books about star wars, hundreds of them, if were counting the eu expanded universe.
The star wars expanded universe, called the eu for short, is the name used to denote the star wars books, comics, video games, and more that were part of the star wars canon prior to april 25, 2014. Fifteen inconsistencies in the eulegends are highlighted in this article. While the star wars franchise celebrates 40 years today, many credit its lasting success to the work of the novelists, comic book creators and tabletop and video game makers who kept it alive when there were no movies or cartoons to be seen. If youre a star wars fan, theres a good chance youve read a star wars books or two. Heres your guide to the star wars expanded universe, including tv, comics, books, and video games. Everything star wars has reintroduced from the old. Chee said in a 2014 twitter post that a primary goal of the story group would be to replace the previous hierarchical canon of the holocron with one cohesive one. The 20 best star wars books of all time canon and legends.
The rise of skywalker, we still cant help but love some of these great legends expanded universe graphic novels. May 04, 2018 even if theyre no longer canon, if they dont affect the overarching story of the new expanded universe, theyre just great star wars tales. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. The official canon does not include the expanded universe, which is now considered a separate continuity and referenced under the. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. The official canon includes all of the star wars films, star wars.
It removed the entirety of the expanded universe from canon. This body of work represents the original star wars expanded universe, which was rebranded as star wars legends and declared non canon to the franchise in april 2014. Star wars legends, formerly known as the expanded universe abbreviated eu, encompasses every one of the licensed, fictional background stories of the star wars universe, outside of the original six star wars films produced by george lucas and certain other material such as star wars. While its cultural impact wouldnt have ever gone away entirely, the world that became known as the expanded universe. Aug 08, 2019 this includes the six star wars episodes, and the many hours of content he developed and produced in star wars. The force awakens and for several of the old expanded universe now legends star wars books follow. Jun 26, 2017 with a new trilogy, we have ourselves a new canon. Star wars expanded universe eu was rebranded to legends and considered noncanon in april 2014. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. The last jedi is a complete cinematic failure duration.
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