tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post1812478387915676935..comments2023-10-15T11:21:22.495+01:00Comments on Star Wars Episode 7 News: Rumor: Episode 7 to Use Characters from The Expanded Universe?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715066537466171620noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-76275519417863561452014-04-23T21:22:47.131+01:002014-04-23T21:22:47.131+01:00I Disagree a MILLION %. The Vong War and then the ...I Disagree a MILLION %. The Vong War and then the Swarm War and then the Caedeus story line absolutely destroyed the universe that SW is in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-9399842356896080292014-04-23T21:19:09.546+01:002014-04-23T21:19:09.546+01:00Personaly I think that they should go along with t...Personaly I think that they should go along with the EU up UNTIL the NJO series BEGINS, and then have episode's 7-9 replace the EU from that point on. That way the books that are actually decent will be cannon and the death of the SW universe will not.<br /><br />They could come up with a new threat that actually coincides with the plot of Good vs Evil, Jedi vs Sith- rather than Jedi vs Aliens.<br /><br />As Anon above stated the vong war was an absolute peice of trash. But as far as I have read (Over 100 EU books) before then it is great and goes along wonderfully with the movies and cartoon series.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-13681457969799235242014-03-24T16:41:54.147+00:002014-03-24T16:41:54.147+00:00Tem que deixar o Anakin Solo;Ben Skywalker e o Jac...Tem que deixar o Anakin Solo;Ben Skywalker e o Jacen solo e tira a Jaina,não vai ter graça nenhuma sem esses personagens principais e ainda matar o chewie,tá de brincadeira esse J.J.Abrams.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04148971901578700391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-35259607241009024392014-01-25T04:25:27.622+00:002014-01-25T04:25:27.622+00:00It can be said, that Rebels will introduce Mara Ja...It can be said, that Rebels will introduce Mara Jade, into the film canon, and she will be the living mother of Ben Skywalker, Episode seven takes place, in 30 ABY. Jacen, and Jaina will be to Ben what Han, and Leia were to Luke. Ben is around the same age as his cousins. Chewie will be alive, and this is an all new timeline from 4 ABY forward.<br />Pablo Hidalgo, and Leland chee have been consulting with JJ, Kathleen, and JJ, on EU elements, and characters from the database. As of 2015 Books, ans comics will be part of the same canon, as Movies, TV, and Netflix. Rebels has very strong connections to the ST, it will bring EU, characters, Ideas, and planets into the canon, and it introduces two original characters for the ST, One Imperial, and one Jedi.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-16520517390495278252014-01-15T05:28:19.661+00:002014-01-15T05:28:19.661+00:00That said, I would love to see a Sith Holocron.That said, I would love to see a Sith Holocron.Da Spark Says:https://www.blogger.com/profile/05207160162298259197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-49224787454544262562014-01-15T05:26:45.075+00:002014-01-15T05:26:45.075+00:00The EU was for how Star Wars ended. Now Star Wars...The EU was for how Star Wars ended. Now Star Wars is ending in a different spot. Now a whole new run of stories (including in between the movies) can be written. Disney isn't stupid. They see the $$ potential in going away from the EU. I agree the Thrawn Trilogy and some others have been damn good but why see a Star Wars you already know the whole story of? That would be boring. A whole new "timeline" is being created, and I am hopefully JJ and Kathleen can pull it off. Just don't let JJ create a mystery without having a concrete ending. We don't want a wonder story to just die like in LOST in Season 6.Da Spark Says:https://www.blogger.com/profile/05207160162298259197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-62579104184147761992013-12-15T11:20:33.378+00:002013-12-15T11:20:33.378+00:00Don't forget Kyle KatarnDon't forget Kyle KatarnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-12476874400834390762013-12-15T11:18:52.503+00:002013-12-15T11:18:52.503+00:00I meant countI meant countAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-41129285301286456182013-12-15T11:17:39.550+00:002013-12-15T11:17:39.550+00:00The EU brings life to the Universe of Star Wars t...The EU brings life to the Universe of Star Wars the games like Dark Forces which added the ever popular Kyle Katarn should cpunt for something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-50607838185932111862013-12-15T11:12:31.391+00:002013-12-15T11:12:31.391+00:00I think the EU should be Canon for the most part i...I think the EU should be Canon for the most part it fleshes out the lore of the galaxy far far away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-61629255453148175962013-12-10T22:33:27.432+00:002013-12-10T22:33:27.432+00:00Thank you for that. I've been in fierce verbal...Thank you for that. I've been in fierce verbal battles with my SW buddies and none of them seem to think that the new movies will follow EU. I firmly believe they will. Im just thankful to know I'm not the only one hoping for this. In the words of one friend "If you seriously want a Star Wars movie that doesnt have Chewie ,Mara, Jacen or Anakin.....you may as well just become a Trekkie...." (I punched him...)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187846621302528707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-31207845890226844992013-12-10T22:22:50.328+00:002013-12-10T22:22:50.328+00:00Im a humble yet fierce Fanboy. The books, the game...Im a humble yet fierce Fanboy. The books, the games....if it starts with a Crawl and John Williams' epic music then I want it. Now I will say these few comments and while I know not everyone will agree with me, I will try to provide my reasoning for each. <br /><br />When it comes to rumors on Dramatis Personae for the new trilogy.....Im for the grain of salt. I think its safe to say that this or that host generally don't know SW on the level that many of us do and therefore I submit that if they did, half the sh*t that they spew would never hit the airways. The blogs are where you will find the true fans.<br /><br />I sincerely hope that they at least follow the major canon points from EU and pick up where it leaves off (at the end of whichever books come out between now and then). I think we are primed for an amazing story on screen if they let the EU stand. The purists will get the original core characters reprised by Hamill, Ford, Fisher and the gang (as well as the writings of Kasden). The younger (somewhat cheated) generation of fans will be brought more fully into the fold. And anyone new to the franchise will be dropped right into the action....kinda like the first time you see A New Hope. There are characters no longer with us, and I miss them, but I hope we pick up with the EU timeline. All the actors are the appropriate age and the character pool is so rich I see no reason to backtrack.<br /><br />Plot and story: Ive seen it many times that the new movies WILL NOT be based on any existing books or series. Im happy to hear this as A) it supports my theory/hope about following EU and B) the movie is NEVER as good as the book. I would be excited to see a spin off of young Han winning the Falcon from Lando and making the Kessel Run. Or to see the Fett coming up as the premier bounty hunter. But I firmly believe that the official Episodes should follow the Skywalker/Solo family saga as they have done so far. <br /><br />My Prediction: I know of at least on poster on this site who is spreading the message that SW will cease to exist as we know it and that we will see a re-imagined storyline. If you're reading this sir, I believe you are woefully incorrect. Below is my predicted core cast and some possible cameo's please feel free to add your recommendations.<br /><br />Luke Skywalker: Mark Hamill<br />Leia Organa Solo: Carrie Fisher<br />Han Solo: Harrison Ford<br />Lando Calrissian: Billie Dee Williams<br />C-3PO: Anthony Daniels<br />R2-D2: Built by those two guys from the R2 Builders Association<br />Jaina Solo: Jennifer Lawrence? I think she has the cheek bones going for her<br />Ben Skywalker: Not sure but if someone else says Zach Efron I'll throat punch a Jawa<br />Amelia Solo (Allana): No Clue but a character I'm excited to see<br />Jagged Fel: Chris Pine? But it might be a step down from James T Kirk<br />Vestara Kai: Emma Watson? Or the girl who played the lead in Hannah<br /><br />Supporting and EU Characters<br />Wedge Antilles: Dennis Lawson (still looks the same after all these years)<br />Tenel Ka: ?<br />Obi-Wan Kenobi: If they're bent on a cameo I would not be against Ewan McGregor<br />Emperor Palpatine: Ian McDiarmid. Again, if they're bent on a cameo<br />Mara Jade: I could see a force spirit cameo on her as well. Suggestions?<br /><br />Just a few more characters I'd love to see:<br />Tahiri Veila<br />Myri Antilles and Wraith Squadron<br />Masters Saba Sebatyne, Kyp Durron, Corran Horn, Kam & Tione Solusar, Cilghal and Octa Ramis<br />Members of the One Sith or the Lost Tribe<br /><br />Anyways folks, I hope, I pray that I'm not far from the mark when the blessed day finally arrives. With JJ Abrams at the helm, I believe we are in for a real treat and a true resurrection of the Star Wars franchise. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187846621302528707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-72121105671481171702013-11-19T19:31:12.117+00:002013-11-19T19:31:12.117+00:00it has been too long but I think Dark Empire Dark ...it has been too long but I think Dark Empire Dark Empire 2 and crimson empire would be amazing..... Legacy would be sweet too One sith would be kind of awsome on the big screen! jamel58https://www.blogger.com/profile/04439484358834600978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-82927088452597197922013-11-04T18:52:28.315+00:002013-11-04T18:52:28.315+00:00Absolutely should ignore the EU. After the Vong w...Absolutely should ignore the EU. After the Vong war the EU seemed to be pulled out of the crapper. The quality of the series dropped completely off the radar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-42034455546748596352013-10-31T12:39:13.508+00:002013-10-31T12:39:13.508+00:00pathetic that sounds more like an total endwar of ...pathetic that sounds more like an total endwar of star wars foolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-86142642249660263642013-10-08T03:07:32.734+01:002013-10-08T03:07:32.734+01:00Now that is an awesome reply!Ive also seen all the...Now that is an awesome reply!Ive also seen all the Star Wars movies in the theatres and Im an avid EU person too as I have most of the books and I loved Crucible by the way and Im reading Kenobi now and its good!So many good stories :) I don't really care what they do as long as Im getting a Star Wars fix lol! Id love the 45 years aftboy,with a whole new story line with some of the EU characters!Id also love to see some of the EU books made into movies as this would be good for people who haven't read the books!Theres so many ways it can go and I will be happy whatever way it goes!I seriously think it will use Ben and Jaina and Allana in new stories taking palce after the original main characters are pretty much retired!! Then the stand alone movies can be based on the Fate of the Jedi series and Legacy and whatever!So many possibilities and I cant wait til Summer of 2015!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-83127676588680872162013-10-02T12:31:24.578+01:002013-10-02T12:31:24.578+01:00So sadly I have resigned mysel to the fact that it...<i>So sadly I have resigned mysel to the fact that it will take place far after that</i><br /><br />Well, you never know; perhaps some of the spin-offs will take place during the era between the Original series and the Sequel series.<br />After all, we only know for sure that the actual trilogy will be "a new story", but there will be many spin-offs too! So, let's keep our hopes up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-67030490816493026672013-10-02T03:49:54.732+01:002013-10-02T03:49:54.732+01:00Sheesh you people are long winded! Well I loved fa...Sheesh you people are long winded! Well I loved fate of the Jedi and I haven't read anything yet since It was completed. I would love the trilogy to be based on the yuuzhan vong war though because I loved anakin solo and my favorite character is THE GANNER!!! Most epic beat down and sacrifice in all of star wars!!! But I don't think they could do it justice. So sadly I have resigned mysel to the fact that it will take place far after that. But I will love it for the simple fact that it is STAR WARS!! Stop acting like a bunch of Trekkies and lets all just celebrate!! Lol weirdos. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-69931634792304983582013-10-01T02:17:37.486+01:002013-10-01T02:17:37.486+01:00one bit of EU i do wish they would carry over is t...one bit of EU i do wish they would carry over is the boba fett surviving the sarlacc. somehow i think they will under appreciate this unless maybe they figure they can turn it into a $ gimmic. even that would be fine, i want fett BACK...but i wont be too offended if they dont, he survived to me :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-6633435129604165262013-10-01T01:57:35.723+01:002013-10-01T01:57:35.723+01:00Anyone here remember Boba Fett's backstory fro...Anyone here remember Boba Fett's backstory from the 90's? That EU was shattered entirely with E2 (and yes i know they tried to salvage it by releasing more stories on why it was all misconceived or whatever). A few statements up as to why people knew about Coruscant and Vader being thrown into lava is that information was taken from unused script writes from Lucas himself, some dating back to the 70's, it isn't that Lucas followed the books, it was just the opposite:the books followed him. That is also where Assaj Ventress came from, she was replaced by Darth Maul for E1. I surely do not know if the new SW will have EU, but i doubt they will break their backs to follow it if the script strays from EU. And who sources the EU? Man, that would take some $ and man power to check against EU everytime the writer (whom has probably never read any EU) had great idea (then again, this is disney). I would imagine the books would not be cancelled, they are ready months in advance of printing and they will generate $, which is what this is all about in the end. I am sure they will get replaced with some other line as the movie comes out. Then again, Clone Wars was killed before its time, but i dont think they were a finished product, who knows? i wish they would do different time lines and story eras like X Men comics, maybe a classic lucas line, and the new disney line or whatever with 2 different time lines or a dozen, something for everyone. They may surprise everyone and follow EU to the letter...or never mention it so as not to upset as many people as possible...or shatter it entirely ( course, that is alot of history and i am sure they would REALLY look into this as it may cost them $) This is very interesting to see what disney does with this all...i cannot wait to see what unfolds. right now my vote is swaying to the middle of 'not upsetting as many fans as possible'...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-57265513292856106862013-09-29T09:30:32.236+01:002013-09-29T09:30:32.236+01:00Liar? REALLY??? sounds as though you believe these...<i> Liar? REALLY??? sounds as though you believe these movies to be true</i><br /><br />Do you know how to read? I was referring to your statement about how it was said that the book continuity would not be followed. It was false, nobody has ever said that (as of the time of this writing), we don't know anything either way yet.<br />Hence why I said, "liar". Ok I'll admit perhaps that was a bit strong, maybe you were just misinformed, but the point is, your statement was false.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-77353430892222336382013-09-29T09:26:12.382+01:002013-09-29T09:26:12.382+01:00he stated again and again that he would not follow...<i>he stated again and again that he would not follow book continuity when he saw a better story for the movies when filming the prequels</i><br /><br />The prequels DID follow book continuity for the main series of books.<br />Who do you think created Coruscant? Or how about the idea that Anakin would be burned by lava after a duel? Book fans knew of those things a decade before episode 3 was even announced. Why? Because they were shown, or spoken of, in the books, and the books are canon.<br /><br /> So it's likely that the sequels will fit in the continuity, as well. Especially since Lucas specifically told writers not to write anything past 45ABY (same as when he told them not to write about the Clone Wars, because he wanted to do it himself).<br /><br />The books are canon because Lucas OKs them and their storylines. If he wanted to suddenly declare them non-canon, he should just not have approved their stories in the first place. As it is now, he should man-up and make a story that fits into the existing continuity THAT HE ACCEPTED, not be a pussy and delete everything just because he can't think of how to make it fit.<br /><br />Thankfully the sequels will probably follow the continuity; I suspect that the recent (and sudden) focus on Mortis in the books was probably an order from Lucas (because of the Clone Wars episodes), and the "retirement" of Luke, Leia and Han at the end of Crucible were made to accommodate the upcoming trilogy (the actors are said to have "more minor roles" in the new trilogy, which could be why they "pass on the torch" in crucible at the end.)<br /><br />Add to that, the fact that books are still coming out; if the movies weren't going to fit into the continuity, why haven't the books been canceled? One just came out 2 months ago and another one last month.<br /><br />Also, though individual stand-alone books are still coming out, there is no major series planned in the near future, which is, I suspect, because the movies are going to be coming out soon and will take place after 45ABY, a period which is not covered in any books (as per orders by Lucas himself).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-33014086439563248962013-09-28T02:12:48.330+01:002013-09-28T02:12:48.330+01:00on second thought, let me put it another way (i wr...on second thought, let me put it another way (i wrote the above)...here i am getting drawn into an argument over a movie series that everyone agrees is just a movie...a series that most of us here are apparently connected to, and at least a lot of us are too old to act juvenile about. I like SW, it is not my life, after all it is just for fun. If there is anything i can pass off to people just now becoming a fan, dont let it take over your life to the point where we all are arguing pointlessly. in the end, i will not call anyone stupid or nerdy over a movie, feel how you want and best of luck to you. i will concentrate on the fact that we are fans, and most of us happy to have more SW. Good luck to all, i hope it is worth all of our wait and i am happy to watch disney give this a shot, a gutsy move for good or bad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-29909633551604177802013-09-28T01:50:27.705+01:002013-09-28T01:50:27.705+01:00actually i think they have already stated the new ...actually i think they have already stated the new films would take place around 30 years after Jedi. i dont see how continuity from the eu could be followed unless it is all new characters and they dont mention anything that is happening in the books one way or the other. i hope they dont follow the books at all. i read the books and like a great deal of them, but i dont want a book eu rehash.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104469133277555786.post-85809029699608695462013-09-28T01:44:53.771+01:002013-09-28T01:44:53.771+01:00apparently you are that stupid if you cannot under...apparently you are that stupid if you cannot understand that lucas himself said the films are the only cannon. His words, not mine. yes he did shape the books, but they are not cannon. he stated again and again that he would not follow book continuity when he saw a better story for the movies when filming the prequels. i meant the "just for fun" as yes he would allow books, but not at sacrificing a better movie. Liar? REALLY??? sounds as though you believe these movies to be true, i really don't mind much what happens in the end. you are the one saying it 'has' to be a certain way...grow up and get over it. if you are not grown up' learn to let it go before you grow up to be another nerd that claims jedi as his religion.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com