Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. A star wars story contains a lot of easter eggs and references for the serious star wars fan, but a pair of expanded universe characters that we. Star wars legends, what was the expanded universe, until disney gave it a continuity reboot. Berenato continue their look back at the franchises highs and lows, which began with a long time ago. That gap made way for what came to be known as the expanded universe, a. The new legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Your guide to the entire star wars expanded universe. Furthermore, all star wars creative development is under the supervision of the lucasfilm story group, so disney will not allow other authors to write new noncanon works. In april 2014 lucasfilm and disney publishing stated that the existing. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Because disney is not satisfied with just making action figures, childrens shows, and video games, it wanted a whole new set of films, and it wanted those films to go into the direction of the star wars universe that george lucas himself, until now, had left well enough alone. This is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019. Learn about the legends material of the star wars universe.
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. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. The history and continuing saga of the star wars universe.
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. Expanded universe is a podcast about the star wars legends series of novels, comics, games, and other media. Lucasfilm unveils new plans for star wars expanded. Dec 23, 2015 fans of the star wars expanded universe the spinoff novels and comic books that were pushed out of canon last year might have found star wars. The star wars expanded universe timeline is a comprehensive chronology of every star wars story. High quality star wars expanded universe gifts and merchandise. Apr 25, 2014 rip the expanded universe 1977 to april 25, 2014 its been three years since disney ended the expanded universe.
Where to start with 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 best books from the old star wars expanded universe. The expanded universe story that led to lucasfilm re.
Just because its no longer canon doesnt mean it isnt awesome. This timeline has altered the original concept of the tiered canon levels once employed by lucasfilm. Jan 16, 2012 with thirtytwo brand new pages and many more fully updated pages featuring stunning images with a new fresh look, star wars. Regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. Forget thrawn the new star wars canon has brought over a lot more of the expanded universe than you realise. 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. Each month, bryan wade and a special guest will choose a book to read and discuss. The star wars expanded universe is dead, long live the star wars expanded universe i will make it legal. And, as with the books, some great stories have been lost. Forget thrawn the new star wars canon has brought over a. 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.
Running for two seasons, star wars resistance is a tricky one to place in the timeline as it takes place across the sequel trilogy. Release date, title, authors, publisher, notes, fictional timeline, maturity rating, audiobook. The new star wars canon has existed for four years now, but we still remember the old days. Disneys secret war against star wars expanded universe. The last jedi which will hit theaters on december 15, later this year. All comments must meet the community standards outlined in s moderation policy or be. The xwing comics and novels stand at the peak of the expanded universe, while the novelisation of star wars. The expanded visual dictionary reveals indepth details on every aspect of the movie from the young anakin skywalker and the podracing on tatooine, to the droidekas and battle droids that attack naboo. Dark force rising by timothy zahn, heir to the empire by timothy zahn, the last command by timothy zahn, sh. With the exception of the cgianimated the clone wars tv series, nonfilm material produced prior to april 2014 was collectively known as the star wars expanded universe eu. The timeline placement here makes this a good candidate to. May 04, 2019 15 best books from the defunct star wars expanded universe photos. Where to start with the star wars expanded universe by thea james. As regards the ongoing controversy over the disney universe and the expanded universe, this page which is an extension of the star wars expanded universe timeline website regards the latter as canon and the former as infinities, though it accepts workable elements from the du into the eu.
Jul 10, 2017 where to start with the star wars expanded universe by thea james. Nov 18, 2015 the star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universe legends continuity. It was then since branded as legends with a newer, better and less bloated canon and new expanded universe springing itself from it. Expanded universe legends timeline eu primer simply put, star wars timeline gold is the result of over 15 years of dedication to learning what happened when, in the star wars saga. Lucasfilm later rebranded the expanded universe as star wars legends and declared it noncanonical to the franchise. Disney and del rey announce new unified canon for upcoming star wars expanded universe novels. 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. New books would therefore not be considered legends by definition. Rip the expanded universe 1977 to april 25, 2014 its been three years since disney ended the expanded universe. How the abandoned star wars expanded universe inspired. Solo demonstrates that the star wars expanded universe. The star wars expanded universe timeline endeavors to present those tales stories which did and did not happen in the star wars universe and have designated the page, infinities, for the latter stories which exist outside of continuity. The star wars expanded universe is defined as the mass amounts of literature, games, comics and other paraphernalia released as a simple tiein for children primarily in the period up until april 2014.
Unfortunately, the star wars comics, which were often directly connected with the expanded universe that the books had created, were also removed from history in disneys purge. Since then, disney has set about creating its own expanded universe. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. A major sticking point for longtime star wars fans when disney purchased lucasfilm has been the decision for the company to abandon the expanded. This site is best viewed at monitor resolution 1024 x 768. Heres your guide to the star wars expanded universe, including tv, comics, books, and video games. New timeline approved star wars cartoons, comic books, and video games began appearing last fall, as well as seven adult books.
The acquisition of lucasfilm by disney in 2012 eventually brought with it a huge change for star wars fans. If a direct wick has led you here, please correct the link so that it points to the corresponding article. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories are all. Star wars killed a universe to save the galaxy the original multimedia franchise has seen the good and the bad of that business model. Star wars timeline from phantom menace to rise of skywalker. May 04, 2016 watch thirteen billion years of star wars history.
The dissolution of the expanded universe, which had been considered as part of the saga. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Star wars expanded universe fans want to boycott the last jedi. Sep 22, 2015 over the decades, the expanded universe added depth to even the most background of characters and some of the results were impressive. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since 2014. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. This is a timeline for all canonical star wars media within the new continuity, including films, novels adult, junior, and young readers, comics, short stories, promotional material, television episodes, and video games. That gap made way for what came to be known as the expanded universe, a series of officially licensed media including books. Articles, columns and quotes in defense of the star wars expanded universe. Everything you always wanted to know about the star wars holiday special.
The star wars franchise has spawned over one hundred computer, video, and board games, dating back to some of the earliest home consoles. Exploring the star wars cinematic universe and a galaxy far, far away. This body of work represents the original star wars expanded universe. For those unfamiliar with the term, the expanded universe is the official designation for all star wars material that has not been produced directly by lucasfilm, whether it be comic books, novels. Star wars expanded universe fans want to boycott star wars. New timelineapproved star wars cartoons, comic books, and video games. All comments must meet the community standards outlined in. May 31, 2018 but fans might be interested in a different future entirely the future of the now noncanon expanded universe, which lives on in a new form in solo. Over the decades, the expanded universe added depth to even the most background of characters and some of the results were impressive.
Exploring the star wars expanded universe, editors rich handley and joseph f. Here is a brief history of the star wars expanded universe. Disney has been engaged in a secret war against the star wars expanded universe in order to sell more books, comics and toys. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. 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. Jun 26, 2017 with a new trilogy, we have ourselves a new canon. Revenge of the sith is in my view infinitely better than the film itself. Star wars expanded universe no longer canon the mary sue. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. This time, thea tackles a subject close to her heart. Fans of the star wars expanded universe the spinoff novels and comic books that were pushed out of canon last year might have found star wars.
This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. Star wars 12 action figures star wars 30th anniversary. With thirtytwo brand new pages and many more fully updated pages featuring stunning images with a new fresh look, star wars.
Star wars just nuked its entire expanded universe the. 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. There have been rumblings about this for a while, but its finally confirmed the new star wars movies will not be drawing from the expanded universe. 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. In 1991, del rey books launched a new novel from author timothy zahn. Some are based directly on the movie material, while others rely heavily on the noncanonical expanded universe rebranded as star wars legends and removed from the canon in 2014. Real reason lucasfilm abandoned the star wars expanded. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon. In 2012, disney bought lucasfilm, adding another wrench to the works. Apr 25, 2014 disney and del rey announce new unified canon for upcoming star wars expanded universe novels. But fans might be interested in a different future entirely the future of the now noncanon expanded universe, which lives on in a new form in. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. The star wars expanded universe timeline august 17, 2017 policy guidelines for new and old fans alike. Why those star wars expanded universe characters were cut.
Dec 15, 2015 since then, disney has set about creating its own expanded universe. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. While many people are understandably upset about the loss of the eus canon status, the biggest hit for me was that there would be no new expanded universe stories. Demand for past tales of the expanded universe will keep them in print, presented under the new legends banner. Another chronology of the clone wars incorporates older stories in relation to the animated series.