Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Pre-release)
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niennumb1
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Re: Star Wars Episode VII
Everyone will still be entitled to their own canon definition. I didn't care for much after ROTJ EU stuff. I think it's funny these people who will be locked in a room deciding what is and isn't canon are going to be classified as the resident experts. I'd like to know WHO these appointed people are and their credentials for taking on this task. As much as I didn't follow a lot of post-ROTJ stuff, I don't think it should all be excused and written off. I do hope maybe they work on some huge master dated events timeline that gives nods to all the stories that have come and gone somewhere and not just trash it. That would be a slam on all the authors that contributed over the years.
Everyone will still be entitled to their own canon definition. I didn't care for much after ROTJ EU stuff. I think it's funny these people who will be locked in a room deciding what is and isn't canon are going to be classified as the resident experts. I'd like to know WHO these appointed people are and their credentials for taking on this task. As much as I didn't follow a lot of post-ROTJ stuff, I don't think it should all be excused and written off. I do hope maybe they work on some huge master dated events timeline that gives nods to all the stories that have come and gone somewhere and not just trash it. That would be a slam on all the authors that contributed over the years.
rodneyfaile
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Re: Star Wars Episode VII
I'm sure most people will naturally have their own version, but I do see the need for people writing future stories to have some sort of continuity reference so everyone is on the same page.
I'm sure most people will naturally have their own version, but I do see the need for people writing future stories to have some sort of continuity reference so everyone is on the same page.
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Re: Star Wars Episode VII
I'm actually kind of okay with that depending on what they do. :lol There's a LOT of crap in there, but a lot of really good stuff. Either way I'm not buying any EU stuff (besides games) until we know what's what.
Leland Chee, is "Keeper of the Holocron" so he already runs the continuity keeping in the SW Universe. I think the other part will deal with any changes the new movies will introduce. So if Luke has no kid, different kids, different wife, etc. that will all be erased. I really hope no Disney execs, who know nothing about it, aren't in on this. Otherwise we're going to have "Keep that giant green rabbit from the Marvel comics, he works for us!".
I'm actually kind of okay with that depending on what they do. :lol There's a LOT of crap in there, but a lot of really good stuff. Either way I'm not buying any EU stuff (besides games) until we know what's what.
niennumb1 said:
Leland Chee, is "Keeper of the Holocron" so he already runs the continuity keeping in the SW Universe. I think the other part will deal with any changes the new movies will introduce. So if Luke has no kid, different kids, different wife, etc. that will all be erased. I really hope no Disney execs, who know nothing about it, aren't in on this. Otherwise we're going to have "Keep that giant green rabbit from the Marvel comics, he works for us!".
wizardofthenorth
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Re: Star Wars Episode VII
I actually really like this idea.
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I actually really like this idea.
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Darth Lars
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Re: Star Wars Episode VII
Both have worked at Lucasfilm for more than a decade. Leeland Chee is the resident "Keeper of the Holocron", where the Holocron is Lucasfilm's internal database of all stuff in Star Wars - canon and EU, and as I understand it he has in recent years pretty much been in charge of which types of books that would come out and the continuity between them. So, if there is anyone at Lucasfilm who knows about Star Wars lore and continuity, it is Leeland Chee.
Pablo Hidalgo was web editor for several years, and in charge of the Databank that was once on the site.
The article mentioned Leeland Chee. I expect Pablo Hidalgo to be in there too. At Celebration Europe II last summer, they told us during Leeland Chee's talk that Kennedy had formed a group for Star Wars continuity and that they were going to be on it. That could very well be the group referred to in the article.
Both have worked at Lucasfilm for more than a decade. Leeland Chee is the resident "Keeper of the Holocron", where the Holocron is Lucasfilm's internal database of all stuff in Star Wars - canon and EU, and as I understand it he has in recent years pretty much been in charge of which types of books that would come out and the continuity between them. So, if there is anyone at Lucasfilm who knows about Star Wars lore and continuity, it is Leeland Chee.
Pablo Hidalgo was web editor for several years, and in charge of the Databank that was once on the site.
tubachris85x
Master Member
Re: Star Wars Episode VII
I think they're treading on thin water with this move. They'd be undoing A LOT of people's work. I think there will be a riot though if they terminate the Vhong wars series...
I think they're treading on thin water with this move. They'd be undoing A LOT of people's work. I think there will be a riot though if they terminate the Vhong wars series...
Riceball
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Re: Star Wars Episode VII
I don't really understand the uproar over the notion that all or parts of the EU may no longer be considered canon, so what, it's not like the original stories will all of a sudden cease to exist as a result of being declared non-canon. The books should still be available for a while after being considered non-canon and it's not like Disney will demand their money back from authors whose books have been taken from the canon list.
I don't really understand the uproar over the notion that all or parts of the EU may no longer be considered canon, so what, it's not like the original stories will all of a sudden cease to exist as a result of being declared non-canon. The books should still be available for a while after being considered non-canon and it's not like Disney will demand their money back from authors whose books have been taken from the canon list.
niennumb1
Master Member
Re: Star Wars Episode VII
I agree, yeah. And with what others said above responding in quote. As long as it's not a bunch of people who don't know what they're looking at and having someone who knows the extended content well that is more hopeful. I keep picturing a Bob and Bob interviewing authors and cutting their work out of the mix like Office Space, haha!
I agree, yeah. And with what others said above responding in quote. As long as it's not a bunch of people who don't know what they're looking at and having someone who knows the extended content well that is more hopeful. I keep picturing a Bob and Bob interviewing authors and cutting their work out of the mix like Office Space, haha!
rodneyfaile
Sr Member
Re: Star Wars Episode VII
Lol!
Now I'm picturing those two interviewing Bea Arthur from the holiday special and asking her "So what is it you actually do here?"
Lol!
Now I'm picturing those two interviewing Bea Arthur from the holiday special and asking her "So what is it you actually do here?"
Re: Star Wars Episode VII
I would suggest you grossly exaggerate the size of that constituency.
I would suggest you grossly exaggerate the size of that constituency.
Solo4114
Master Member
Re: Star Wars Episode VII
I, for one, already treat that as just a bad dream Luke had. Too much Corellian food before bedtime.
I, for one, already treat that as just a bad dream Luke had. Too much Corellian food before bedtime.
cboath
Master Member
Re: Star Wars Episode VII
Every single writer going in was flat out told that if there were ever to be sequels that the LFL was not beholden to any of the books written. It was announced to the public as well. Not much room to complain if they dump it completely.
It's like seeing the sign on the River Raft Ride that says 'you may get wet' and then whining at a manager after you get wet on the ride. You were warned.
Every single writer going in was flat out told that if there were ever to be sequels that the LFL was not beholden to any of the books written. It was announced to the public as well. Not much room to complain if they dump it completely.
It's like seeing the sign on the River Raft Ride that says 'you may get wet' and then whining at a manager after you get wet on the ride. You were warned.
NakedMoleRat
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drcraig13
Sr Member
Re: Star Wars Episode VII
I just feel that it is the Star Wars Universe and the Universe is a very large place. I think there should be room for it all because there are so many great stories and personalities to draw from. IMHO. Of course I might also be in the minority because I was hoping that they would let Zahn or Anderson do the screenplay.
I just feel that it is the Star Wars Universe and the Universe is a very large place. I think there should be room for it all because there are so many great stories and personalities to draw from. IMHO. Of course I might also be in the minority because I was hoping that they would let Zahn or Anderson do the screenplay.
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