I was into EU for a while myself, but there's just so much that I don't keep up with it anymore. I think for most people it's just easier to consider the films as all there is. It's much easier that way, and it should be all you need to be a Star Wars fan.

As per the original topic, I believe that Star Wars is in a sad state now. I really think that things like that and Star Trek should just be laid to rest. I mean, how many generations of Star Trek do we really need? How many different captains does the Enterprise need to have? Not every story needs to continue to probe and poke and prod. Do we need a sequel to Death of a Salesman, for example? Find out what happens to Willy Loman's grandkids! Uh-huh, yeah, sure. And there is a new American Pie movie coming out straight to DVD following the antics of Stifler's younger brother. There's always room to milk the cash cow as long as characters have younger relatives. Or any kind of relatives. Pass the torch off to somebody else. Doesn't matter if it is anything like the original as long as the main characters grandnephew and the series title is in it. Okay, I'm rambling now, but I'm tired. My point is, Star Wars should just end. That's it. The end. It shouldn't be tied to the cart and dragged through the dirt until there's nothing left of it.