An Index & Help Thread for The Expanded Universe…

An Index of just a few of the hundreds of topics that have been posted in the ‘The Expanded Universe’ section of the OriginalTrilogy•com down the years… to try help everyone find topics of interest and information a little more easily.

In addition to the ‘traditional EU’ of books, novels, comics, games, and soundtracks… also included in this category on here are documentaries, fan films, homages & parodies… as well as other fan content and experiences such as cons and fan clubs etc.

The Index Categories:-

 
• EU content used in the Movies & TV Series…
• Soundtracks / Music / Audio threads
• Literature & EU Material (Canon & Legends; novels & comics. Plus art of / making of / encyclopedias, bios, e-books, scripts etc)
• Video Games & Gaming
• Canon

• Documentaries (including the 1996 ‘Making Magic’ and 1998 ‘Beyond The Magic’ CD-ROMS)
• Fan Films
• Homages & Parodies (also tributes, spoofs, rip-offs, & curiosities)
• Theme Parks, Attractions & Rides, Cons & Events, Exhibits & Shows, Museums etc
• Hyperspace / official website Memberships, Fan Clubs, & Star Wars Insider…

• The Star Wars Universe: OT & EU - Life & Lore before the Prequels (the PT ushering in Lucas’ ‘nu-SW lore’ & more retcons)

EU content used in the Movies & TV Series…

• EU Movies (2006 thread)

• What was added from the Expanded Universe into the Movies (EP 1-6)? (2020 thread)

• List of EU / Legends elements in the 11 main Star Wars films - a Wookieepedia information page.

• List of EU / Legends elements in the Star Wars TV / streaming series - ? (anyone know of any such resources?)

• Star Wars in other media - a Wikipedia information page.

• Legends material you would like to see reinstated into Canon? (2021 thread)

• One thing you wish were still canon (2021 thread)

• Should Jacen, Jaina, and Mara be in the newer films? (2014 thread)

• EU Fantasy Casting (2010 thread)

• Would KoToR work as a movie? (2005 thread)

• Shadows of the Empire - a TV show idea? (2005 thread)

• Shadows Of The Empire | Lucasfilm’s mid-to-late 1990’s EU multimedia project (2021 info thread)

• Clone Wars | Lucasfilm’s 2002-2007 EU multimedia project (2020 info post)

• Republic Commando | Lucasfilm’s 2004-2009 EU multimedia project | lore retcon #2,378 (2024 info thread)

• The Force Unleashed | Lucasfilm’s 2007-2010 EU multimedia project (2023 info thread)

• Pre-PT era lore | an OT & EU scrapbook resource | additional info & sources welcome (2024 info thread)

• Retcons to EU; Legends & Canon: The 2008 Clone Wars messes up continuity or how Lucas is still destroying Star Wars

^ Some retcons and alterations in 2008’s The Clone Wars - compared to previously established EU content and onscreen Star Wars history. It also contains links to articles on retcons & alterations made by Dave Filoni projects to other creatives’ work in the GFFA; the EU, Legends, Canon, Prequel Trilogy, 2003 Clone Wars, Rebels, Bad Batch, Mandalorian, Book of Boba Fett, Tales of the Jedi, & Ahsoka.

• Lucasfilm’s claims on canon debunked: The 2008 Clone Wars messes up continuity or how Lucas is still destroying Star Wars

^ An info post chronicling George Lucas’ involvement & contributions with several EU projects (some considered part of his main saga story). This, despite Lucasfilm’s recent baffling attempts trying to downplay or even deny George’s input and contributions in the EU.

• George Lucas and the EU: evidence highlighting GL’s contributions to several EU projects - by xezene, on r/StarWarsEU

^ A collection of infographs and posts - with quotes and citations - chronicling George Lucas’ involvement in the Expanded Universe. As well as featuring an impressive array of intriguing and insightful information on the EU in general - by the actual creative talents.

• ‘The Star Wars Universe: OT & EU - Life & Lore before the Prequels (the PT ushering in George’s ‘nu-SW rules’ and more retcons)’ …category of An Index Thread for General Star Wars Discussion may also be of interest for more information and discussion.

^ It also includes the original stories on… the Jedi, Mandalorians, Clones, the Clone Wars - as well as the many alterations made since.

• A complete Star Wars Legends Timeline : novels, comics, and games… (click on the imgur link to enlarge further)

^ from www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsEU/comments/srpc8d/just_found_this_complete_star_wars_legends

• A Star Wars: The Complete Canon Timeline (2023) - a 98 minute youtube video, by Star Wars Explained.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvL68ZwWIHQ

Star Wars Soundtracks / Music / Audio threads…

• Star Wars Scores and Releases - a general discussion thread (2011 thread)

• Busting the Myth’s of the Star Wars Score (2014 thread)

• Star Wars - John Williams rough cut information (2024 thread)

• kevin kerner vs. john williams (2008 thread)

• The Music Discussion Thread (2020 thread)

• Star Wars sound mixes (2013 thread)

• Original Trilogy Soundtrack 4 CD Set (2008 thread)

• Ranking the Star Wars Soundtracks (2016 thread)

• Looking for the Star Wars Return of The Jedi Soundtrack (2024 thread)

• Weird old version of the Star Wars music score soundtrack - I think from 1977 or from sometime between 1977 - 1983 (2024)

• Star Wars DVD Music Mix Botched (by Neil S. Bulk - a 2004 thread; re the 2004 SE DVD release)

• Those Pesky Soundtracks (2004 thread; track title giveaways)

• Now it’s just getting ridiculous- Obi Wan’s new howl (2010 thread)

• Am I the only one who prefers the old ewok music? (Yub Nub) (2005 thread)

• Yub Nub music - availability? (2014 thread)

• The Surprisingly Strange Story of “Lapti Nek” (2012 thread)

• More unreleased ROTJ music (2005 thread)

• ROTJ Liner Notes (2009 thread)

• The Darth Vader theme (2008 thread)

• Question about Outtake/Unused Star Wars Music… (2006 thread)

• What happened with the Original Trilogy OSTs? (2020 thread)

• 2016 High-Res Star Wars Soundtracks (2017 thread)

• STAR WARS: Symphony for a Saga (2005 thread)

• The Music of Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collection (2007 thread)

• The music of the Original Trilogy vs the music of the Prequel Trilogy (2012 thread)

• John Williams vs. Prequel Trilogy (2011 thread)

• Will Disney ever release complete soundtracks for the 9 “Episode number” movies? (2022 thread; re ‘Ultimate Editions’)

• 4 (as opposed to 3) audio tracks for the original theatrical run of Star Wars? (2011 thread)

• Favorite OT score/music cue? (2005 thread)

• Favourite Pieces of Music in Star Wars (2022 thread)

The Music of Star Wars - by RestrainingBolt.com - some truly rare OT music releases, by Tony Damata

^ an excellent resource for early releases of Star Wars soundtracks and scores - on various formats…
 

• Ewok Feature Films (‘Caravan Of Courage’ & ‘Battle For Endor’) - 1999 soundtrack CD (2005 thread)

• Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire soundtrack (2017 thread)

• ‘Shadows Of The Empire’ soundtrack - help wanted accessing the cd-rom part (2006 thread)

• Help: looking for… Shadows of the Empire OST - Enhanced CD features? (2019 thread)

• Shadows Of The Empire | Lucasfilm’s mid-to-late 1990’s EU multimedia project (2021 info thread; inc soundtrack)

• Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003) Soundtrack - IT MUST BE RELEASED (2013 thread)

• The Force Unleashed | Lucasfilm’s 2007-2010 EU multimedia project (2023 info thread; inc soundtrack)

• The New Clone Wars Soundtrack (2008 thread for 2008’s The Clone Wars)

• Star Tours II: The Adventure Continues soundtrack by Michael Giacchino (2013 thread)

• Rogue One soundtrack - needs better titles (2017 thread)

• Rogue One - Rescored (2017 thread)
 

• Star Wars Disco (2014 thread)

• Meco Star Wars - 32 years later (2009 thread)

• “Living in These Star Wars” album - by The Rebel Force Band, in 1977. Thread to be created; anyone? : youtube link

• Star Wars-esque music (2009 thread)

• Princess Leia’s Stolen Death Star Plans : Info link (2017 thread - ‘The Beatles meets Star Wars’ skilled parody tribute)
 

• Star Wars Episode 1 soundtrack on 2xLP Vinyl (2013 thread)

• Attack of the Clones soundtrack (2004 thread)

• ROTS - Original Soundtrack (2005 thread)

• The Thone Room music in Episode III’s end titles (2005 thread)

• Prequel Music (2005 thread)

• The music in the Prequels (2006 thread)
 

• J.J. Abrams Will Direct, Now Who Will Score? (2013 thread)

• John Williams says IX will be his last (2018 thread)
 

• Star Wars: The Concert! (2009 thread)

• Star Wars: In Concert; A Sign of More on the Way? (2009 thread)

• Star Wars in concert… (2009 thread)

• Star Wars concert in Memphis TN (2006 thread)

• Rik !!! This one is for you (nearby Star Wars concert) (2005 thread)

• The Music of Star Wars - by RestrainingBolt.com - some truly rare OT music releases, by Tony Damata

• Lord Rikter Blaksvn - Jedi Beat Machine (2004 thread by Rikter; on his 68 minute remix CD + some great bonuses and goodies)

• The Tie Fighter Sound (2018 thread)

• Ben Burtt’s “Special Effects: Anything Can Happen” (2006 thread)
 

• Wookieepedia list of Audio Books / Productions (links to an external site)

• Our Audible Star Wars Podcast Reviews - Podcasts with & by Lord Phillock (2015 thread)

• The Most Boring Commentator Ever (2006 thread)

• Cooking Star Wars Audio Reels (2015 thread)

There are more threads on the soundtracks, music and audio of Star Wars in the Star Wars Preservation forum, the Star Wars Fan Edit forum, and the Theatrical Cuts vs. Special Editions forum.

^ For example…

• ‘The best audio, and differences between the many audio tracks available?’

• ‘International Audio (including Voice-Over Translations)’

^ both threads are in the ‘Star Wars Preservations’ section.
 

• ‘Star Wars Soundtracks Ultimate Collector’s Edition’

• An Index of OT•com threads on all things the Audio of the Original Trilogy…

^ is from the Theatrical Cuts vs. Special Editions section.

The Star Wars Radio Dramas can be found in the An Index & Help Thread for Beyond the Original Trilogy thread.
 

The reason why the ‘Soundtracks / Music / Audio threads’ are in the Expanded Universe forum is… an increasing number of soundtrack releases contain audio/music from across the Star Wars Saga (Episodes 1-6 or 1-9, or Solo & Rogue One etc), or from across the GFFA - so it was decided to keep all the soundtrack threads together… and in the smaller / easier-to-find EU forum.

Literature & EU material - Legends, Canon, Novels, Comics, e-books, Scripts

(Canon & Legends; novels & comics. Art of / making of / encyclopedias, biographies, novelisations, scripts, e-books, rankings, + new books)

• RIP Tom Veitch, 1941-2022 (2022 thread)

^ ‘It was Tom Veitch who persuaded George Lucas himself, and also Lucasfilm, that bringing back Star Wars would work, both artistically and financially, for the 1990s.’ and ‘Tom’s “Dark Empire” series offered us fans something we all desperately wanted: the story of what happened after Return of the Jedi. In effect, a Sequel Trilogy’. As well as “Tales Of The Jedi”; crafting The Old Republic era.

• Are there any new Star Wars Books coming out soon? - a general discussion thread (2015 thread)

• Star Wars books, novels and comics review thread (2022 thread)

• Star Wars Books. Good Recommendations? (2015 thread)

• Favorite Star Wars Book? (2010 thread)

• The Best Star Wars Books? (2007 thread)

• Star Wars Book Reviews and Ratings (2013 thread)

• Recommendations for Legends (old EU) books, comics, etc (2016 thread)

• Star Wars books and summer sunsets (2006 thread; for book recommendations)

• The EU Discussion Thread (2011 thread; for book recommendations)

• Extended Universe (2011 thread; for book recommendations & reviews)

• What are you reading now?: EU style (2006 thread)

• Canon & Legends: The Multi-Split Timeline (2021 thread)

• Star Wars “Official” Canon Content Thread (2017 thread)

• The early years of Star Wars novels : 1976-1990 (or rather… 1976-1983) + Original Trilogy film novelisations & 1987 Sourcebook

• Star Wars Mythos: Mid-Eighties to Mid-Nineties (2011 thread) - our own ideas, hopes, and expectations for what was to come…

Original Trilogy Scripts & Film Novelisations…

 
• Starkiller - The Jedi Bendu Script Site - a top resource for many various drafts of Original Trilogy + other Star Wars scripts

• The Development of Star Wars as Seen Through the Scripts by George Lucas - 1997 cited essay by Jan Helander; at Starkiller

• Original Trilogy Novelizations (2006 thread)

• Are the Episode Novelizations still canon? (2014 thread)

• Favorite novelization adaption of one of the original Star Wars movies? (2021 thread)

• Do the Prequel and Original Trilogy novelisations have additional content in them that the movies do not have? (2021 thread)

• I got all 11 Star Wars movie novels for Christmas. Do the Prequel and Original Trilogy novelisations have additional content in them that the movies do not have? (2021 thread)

• ROTS - Novels etc!! (2005 thread)

• Who’s read the novelization of ROTS? (2005 thread)

• Episode III novel and comic leaked (Spoilers within) (2005 thread)

• Interesting Hypothesis of the Prequels Story from the Mid 90’s (2005 thread) : Trash Compactor interview with John L Flynn

^ John L Flynn’s ‘fan-lore’ script: 1983’s Fall of the Republic & 1994’s Looking Back to the Future of Star Wars & his other works

• Novelizations that elevate the source material? (2016 thread)

• OT Jr Novels - 05.04.2017 - Ryder Windham - ePub (2017 thread - and the many changes made to them…)

• The early years of Star Wars novels : 1976-1990 (or rather… 1976-1983) + Original Trilogy film novelisations & 1987 Sourcebook
 

In the 1976 film novelisation, ‘Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker’, the author wrote this about ‘the force’…

"Kenobi nodded. "I forget sometimes in whose presence I babble. Let us say simply that the force is something a Jedi must deal with. While it has never been properly explained, scientists have theorized it is an energy field generated by living things. Early man suspected its existence, yet remained in ignorance of its potential for millennia.

“Only certain individuals could recognize the force for what it was. They were mercilessly labeled: charlatans, fakers, mystics—and worse. Even fewer could make use of it. As it was usually beyond their primitive controls, it frequently was too powerful for them. They were misunderstood by their fellow—and worse.”

Kenobi made a wide, all encompassing gesture with both arms. “The force surrounds each and every one of us. Some men believe it directs our actions, and not the other way around. Knowledge of the force and how to manipulate it was what gave the Jedi his special power.”

^ by George Lucas (author of the 1976 novelisation of Star Wars). A screenshot can be seen here.

The Secret History Of Star Wars - by Michael Kaminski (OriginalTrilogy•com member zombie84)…

^ essential reading on the actual revision-free history of Star Wars - and not the retconned official version from George & Lucasfilm.
 

 
• The Secret History of Star Wars thread on the book - by zombie84; aka Michael Kaminski (2007 thread)

• The Secret History of Star Wars - now available in print - by zombie84 (2008 thread)

• The Secret History of Star Wars Audiobook - by ryanvb (2014 thread)

• Has anyone read the book ‘The Secret History of Star Wars’ by Michael Kaminski? - by MinchD36 (2023 thread)

• zombie84’s ‘Secret History of Star Wars’ website (kindly re-hosted by none) - for intriguing information about the book.

• zombie84’s ‘Saving Star Wars’ website - for general information on the history and suppression of the theatrical version of the Original Trilogy films, the debunking of George’s many retcons & claims, and also covers the Special Edition changes. As of Sept 2011.

‘Coffee Table’ Style / Making Of / Behind The Scenes / Encyclopedia / Art Of… Books

 
• Making of Star Wars (New Book) Discussion - book by J.W. Rinzler, thread by none

• Making of Empire Strikes Back (the book) thread - book by J.W. Rinzler, thread by skyjedi2005 : Heilemann’s thread

• Making of Return of the Jedi (the book) Thread - book by J.W. Rinzler, thread by none

• Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy (the book) - book by J.W. Rinzler, thread by ATMachine

• “Star Wars Costumes” (OT) book - book by Brandon Alinger, thread by Mielr

• Creating the Worlds of Star Wars - 365 Days, by John Knoll & J.W. Rinzler, thread by xhonzi

• The 1987 Star Wars Sourcebook - a 2021 info post (including Star Wars’ 10th anniversary celebrations)

• Star Wars Encyclopedia (2006 thread)

• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia (2008 thread)

• Saga Book Boxset - The 6 episodes in one box !!! (2008 thread - ‘Star Wars: Frames’)

• Star Wars: Frames (2010 thread)

• George made a picture book (2013 thread - ‘Star Wars: Frames’)

• Star Wars Poster Book (2005 thread)

• Ralph McQuarrie book? (2005 thread; with info and recommendations)

• Sounds Of Star Wars Book (2010 thread)

• My SW Locations Book is coming Dec 1 - Please check it out! - ‘In A Galaxy Not So Far Away… The Star Wars Filming Locations of the United States’ (2011 thread, by ARParr)

• “Star Wars on Trial” book (2006 thread, by Marvolo)

• Star Wars On Trial - book & project (2006 thread, by grifter)

• Book: The Star Wars Phenomenon in Britain (2018 thread, by Wolfman)

• Michael Rubin’s Droidmaker for free! (2009 thread)

• 1980 ‘Making of Star Wars’ book by Larry Weinberg (2011 thread)

• “Star Wars and History” book (2011 thread)

• Heralds (Heralds of Zildrog book) (2005 thread)

• The Force Unleashed | Lucasfilm’s 2007-2010 EU multimedia project (2023 info thread; inc novel, comic, & ‘Art Of’ book)

• Return of the Jedi - Unauthorized Timeline 1976 - 2023 book, by Jamie Benning / Jamie Davdar, of the OT Filmumentaries

General EU Discussion…

“After Star Wars was released, it became apparent that my story—however many films it took to tell—was only one of thousands that could be told about the characters who inhabit its galaxy. But these were not stories I was destined to tell. Instead they would spring from the imagination of other writers, inspired by the glimpse of a galaxy that Star Wars provided. Today it is an amazing, if unexpected, legacy of Star Wars that so many gifted writers are contributing new stories to the Saga.”

^ George Lucas, foreword to the 1994 reprint of ‘Splinter of the Mind’s Eye’. A screenshot can be seen here.

• The EU Discussion Thread (2011 thread)

• Canon & Legends: The Multi-Split Timeline (2021 thread)

• EU - Why so few people want to talk about the EU? (2005 thread)

• Recommendations for Legends (old EU) books, comics, etc (2016 thread)

• The Random EU Thoughts Thread (2015 thread)

• What do you LIKE about the EU? (2009 thread)

• What do you HATE about the EU? (2013 thread)

• The EU, and why I hate it (2009 thread)

• What is the worst thing in the EU? (2020 thread)

• What are you INDIFFERENT to in the EU? (2013 thread)

• The Unpopular Expanded Universe Opinions Thread (2024 thread)

• Where to enter EU? (2007 thread)

• A Shallow First Dip Into The EU Mara Jade, Thrawn, and Gilad Pellaeon (2023 thread)

• The best jumping off point for the EU? (2013 thread)

• Does anyone care about the ‘extended universe’? (2011 thread)

• What I Don’t Care For in the EU (2009 thread)

• If YOU Had Full Control of the Expanded Universe … (2012 thread)

• What in the EU would you keep? (2014 thread)

• What do think of the EU and what do you accept as Star Wars canon? (2013 thread)

• Legends material you would like to see reinstated into canon? (2021 thread)

• Expanded Universe Unacceptance (2007 thread)

• Reboot the EU (2010 thread)

• star wars Bantam Books VS Random House Spoilers (2011 thread)

• What is your favourite star wars author? mine is Timothy Zahn (2015 thread)
 

• Abel Pena (2009 thread; apparently a Lucasfilm guy who decided what was canon or not?)

• How the Expanded Universe ruined the Original Trilogy (2012 thread)

• Luuke Skywalker (2017 thread)

• Wedge and Rogue Squadron (in the EU) (2006 thread)

• The Prequels as Envisioned by the (Pre-PT) Expanded Universe (2012 thread)

• Padme’s grave - is it mentioned in the EU / novels? (2005 thread)

• Star Wars Saga Prequel - EU idea (2008 thread)

• Which is more probable? An EU idea (2016 thread)

• EU, Sith, comics, novels, etc etc etc (2014 thread)

• Why does the EU hate villains? (2009 thread)

• Favorite Sith Lord from the EU? (2014 thread)

• Thrawn or Xizor (2009 thread)

• Some insightful or informative content (or ramblings) re OT-era + EU content on lightsabers… (2019 lightsaber info post)
 

• Retcons to the EU; Legends & Canon: The 2008 Clone Wars messes up continuity or how Lucas is still destroying Star Wars

^ Some retcons and alterations in 2008’s The Clone Wars - compared to previously established EU content and onscreen Star Wars history. It also contains links to articles on retcons & alterations made by Dave Filoni projects to other creatives’ work in the GFFA; the EU, Legends, Canon, Prequel Trilogy, 2003 Clone Wars, Rebels, Bad Batch, Mandalorian, Book of Boba Fett, Tales of the Jedi, & Ahsoka.
 

• Lucasfilm’s claims on canon debunked: The 2008 Clone Wars messes up continuity or how Lucas is still destroying Star Wars

^ An info post chronicling George Lucas’ involvement & contributions with several EU projects (some considered part of his main saga story). This, despite Lucasfilm’s recent baffling attempts trying to downplay or even deny George’s input and contributions in the EU.
 

• George Lucas and the EU: evidence highlighting GL’s contributions to several EU projects - by xezene, on r/StarWarsEU

^ A collection of infographs and posts - with quotes and citations - chronicling George Lucas’ involvement in the Expanded Universe. As well as featuring an impressive array of intriguing and insightful information on the EU in general - by the actual creative talents.
 

The Sequels… that were novels (from back in 1999):-

In the 1999 ‘Grand Illusion’ interview with George Lucas in Wired magazine… just a few months before the ‘Vector Prime’ book (from the ‘New Jedi Order’ series of novels) - began being heavily promoted (with tv advert and poster campaigns), a series of novels which Lucas himself was involved in and contributed to…

^ Grand Illusion - the full article at Wired.

For some useful information on fans wanting a continuation of Star Wars Legends / EU material…

• The Expanded Universe website. #ContinueLegends
• The Star Wars Expanded Universe Timeline
• The Twin Suns Foundation (for the continuation of Star Wars Legends material)
• Christopher Nelson (youtube channel)
• Matt Wilkins (youtube channel)
 

Canon Era discussions… (on new releases from the end of April 2014 and onwards)

• Lucasfilm clarifies the future of the EU (a 2014 thread; re the 25th April Lucasfilm announcement about the EU; Legends & Canon)

• The Star Wars Expanded Universe: Past, Present, & Future (2014 official Star Wars ‘Legends/Canon’ announcement video)

“We now have a story department so that there truly can be one consistent narrative - and that’s always been the dream. I think the idea of aligning the content is actually a really fantastic and exciting opportunity that no other fictional universe could really even support. We’re going to be able to bring fans a unified vision in a way that we’ve never done before. And I think it’s a also sacred trust to be invited to be a part of telling stories inside this universe because it’s so precious to people, and I understand because it’s precious to me.” - Lucasfilm VIPs.

and also from the official Star Wars announcement video on the ‘EU; Past, Present & Future’, linked above…

“It feels real when everything is in line. And I think that is the challenge for all of us going forward with Star Wars. How are we responsible with what was? And how do we still move forward even if things become very different? I think the EU will be a legacy that is mined forever.” - Dave Filoni.

• What can Disney do to improve the nuEU? (2015 thread)

• The supposed validity of the EU (2019 thread)

• Star Wars Canon EU (potential spoilers) (2016 thread)

• Canon & Legends: The Multi-Split Timeline (2021 thread)

• Star Wars “Official” Canon Content Thread (2017 thread)

• The new Star Wars comics - general discussion thread (2014 thread; 2014 canon comics)

• Journey to The Force Awakens (2015 thread; 20 new books and comics to bridge the ROTJ & TFA eras)

• Opinion: Star Wars is entering a new golden age, but not in onscreen media (2021 thread)

• Legends material you would like to see reinstated into canon? (2021 thread)

• One thing you wish were still canon (2021 thread)

• What do you like about the EU Pre-Disney? (2020 thread)

‘Canon and the Expanded Universe’ information at Wookieepedia. ‘Canon and EU restructuring’ information at Wikipedia.

‘The Legendary Star Wars Expanded Universe Turns a New Page’ article at StarWars•com - on 25th April, 2014. backup link

EU Novels…

 
• Expanded Universe Novel Discussion (2004 thread)

• Recommendations for Legends (old EU) books, comics, etc (2016 thread)

Splinter Of The Mind’s Eye - and Alan Dean Foster…

• Splinter Of The Mind’s Eye - review and thoughts (2007 thread)

• Star Wars: The Alan Dean Foster Trilogy (2011 thread)

• Alan Dean Foster Books? (2010 thread)

• Alan Dean Foster not getting book royalties from Disney (2020 thread)
 

‘The Han Solo Adventures’ - trilogy of novels, by Brian Daley (1979-80)

• To find or create… also see The early years of Star Wars novels : 1976-1990 (or rather… 1976-1983) info thread.
 

‘The Lando Calrissian Adventures’ - trilogy of novels, by L. Neil Smith (1983)

• To find or create… also see The early years of Star Wars novels : 1976-1990 (or rather… 1976-1983) info thread.
 

Thrawn Trilogy book series (1991-93; and other Star Wars books by Timothy Zahn)…

• Heir To The Empire trilogy - a general discussion (2023 thread)

• So how good is the Thrawn trilogy? (2015 thread)

• Info Wanted: Thrawn Trilogy Project – Want Your Input (2016 thread)

• Idea: Thrawn books turned into a movie? (2011 thread)

• 2011 is the 20th Anniversary of Heir to the Empire (2010 thread)

• Heir to the Empire - animated fan film series (up on youtube) (2020 thread; DarthAngelus’ HTTE animated web series)

• Fixed Universe: The Expanded Universe fan-editing - The whole Thrawn Series is now available (2008 thread)

• Unabridged ‘Dark Force Rising’ and ‘The Last Command’ Audiobooks at Audible (2013 thread)

• Zahn’s Other SW Books (was: Survivor’s Quest vs Outbound Flight) (2009 thread)

• Survivor’s Quest by Timothy Zahn chronology question (2012 thread)
 

Miscellaneous - to still find threads for (or if someone wants to create new threads for these novels)…

• ‘The Glove of Darth Vader’ - a 6-book series (aka ‘Jedi Prince’) series of junior novels (1992-93) : Wikipedia Page

• ‘Young Jedi Knights’ - a 14-book series of young adult novels (1995-98) : Wikipedia Page

• ‘X-Wing’ - a 10-book novel series (1996-2012) : Wikipedia Page

• ‘The Black Fleet Crisis’ - a trilogy of novels (1997) : Wikipedia Page
 

Jedi Academy (1994)…

• Do the Jedi Academy books suck now? (2016 thread)
 

Shadows Of The Empire (1996+)…

• Shadows Of The Empire | Lucasfilm’s mid-to-late 1990’s EU multimedia project (2021 thread; including the novels)

• Shadow of the Empire (book) (2006 thread)

• Thrawn or Xizor (2009 thread)
 

New Jedi Order (1999-2003)…

• The New Jedi Order - book series (2004 thread)

• Star Wars: NJO / EU Trivia (2004 thread)

• NJO commanders (2004 thread)

• STAR WARS: THE NEW JEDI ORDER (SPOILER FREE) (2004 thread)

• New Jedi Order - TV Trailer (2005 thread)

• New Jedi Order Novels (2017 thread)

• EU books: That’s it… (2008 thread; re Troy Jennings and the NJO)

• ‘Onslaught’ book in the NJO - SW Books Question (2005 thread)

• Post-NJO – Thoughts? (2005 thread)
 

Clone Wars (2002-2007)…

• Clone Wars | Lucasfilm’s 2002-2007 EU multimedia project (2020 info post; including the novels)
 

Republic Commando (2004-2009)…

• Republic Commando | Lucasfilm’s 2004-2009 EU multimedia project | lore retcon #2,378 (2024 info thread; inc the novels)
 

Alien Exodus (cancelled project, circa 2003)…

• SW EU: Alien Exodus (2016 thread)
 

Legacy Of The Force (2006-08)…

• Legacy Of The Force - book series (2006 thread)

• legacy of the force - book (2008 thread)

• anyone read SW Legacy: Betrayal?.. (2006 thread)

• Legacy books: star wars sacrifice (spoiler warning) (2007 thread)
 

Fate Of The Jedi (2009-12)…

• Star Wars Fate of the Jedi: Outcast (or Del Rey just is not trying anymore) (2009 thread)

• So Apparently Del Rey is putting out another shitty 9 novel series following Legacy of the Force. (Spoilers) (2008 thread)
 

The Force Unleashed (2008-10)…

• The Force Unleashed | Lucasfilm’s 2007-2010 EU multimedia project (2023 info thread; inc novel, comic, and ‘Art Of’ book)

• Force Unleashed Vader’s Apprentice Gets a Name (spoilers) (2008 thread)

• My Review of the Force Unleashed plot based on the graphic novel (2008 thread)

• “Force Unleashed II” novel (2010 thread)

• The Force Unleashed II novel (2013 thread)
 

The Old Republic (2010-12)…

• REVAN… THE NOVEL!!! (2011 thread; re the 3rd book from ‘The Old Republic’ book series; 2010-12)

• “Fatal Alliance” - book (2010 thread)

• Heralds (Heralds of Zildrog book) (2005 thread; re ‘The Old Republic’ books)

• Darth Bane (Trilogy of novels) (2010 thread)

• Darth Bane Novel: A Great Exploration of the Dark Side (2007 thread)

• mind…blown - Genocide and Jedi: why the Sith may be right in Old Republic… (2010 thread)
 

Miscellaneous EU Novels…

• “Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader?” (2005 thread)

• Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader - The Wookie Conundrum (2006 thread)

• Dark Nest - book series (2005 thread)

• Star Wars Book - Betrayal (2008 thread)

• Death Troopers - EU novel (2010 thread)

• Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor (2009 thread)

• The worst parts of the Jedi Prince Book series (2011 thread)

Canon Era… (new releases from the end of April 2014 and onwards)

 
• Journey to The Force Awakens (2015 thread; 20 new books and comics to bridge the ROTJ & TFA eras)

• The new Star Wars comics - general discussion thread (2014 thread; 2014 canon comics)

• Star Wars “Official” Canon Content Thread (2017 thread)
 

The Aftermath Trilogy (2015-2017)…

• thread to be created?

^ Wookieepedia Page : Wikipedia Page : What Happened After Endor? Aftermath Trilogy announcement - at StarWars•com

Set soon after the events of the 1983 film Return of the Jedi, the series explores the time period between that film and 2015’s The Force Awakens. The trilogy began in 2015 with Aftermath, which was followed by the sequels Aftermath: Life Debt (2016) and Aftermath: Empire’s End (2017). Aftermath is one of the projects in “Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, a 2015 Star Wars publishing initiative to connect The Force Awakens with the previous Original Trilogy films. All 3 books by Chuck Wendig.
 

The High Republic (2021+)…

• ‘Star Wars: The High Republic’ era publishing project (aka ‘Project Luminous’) (2020 thread)

• High Republic setting - general discussion (2021 thread)

• The High Republic - Artwork for Characters & Ships/Vehicles (2022 thread)

• Opinion: Star Wars is entering a new golden age, but not in onscreen media (2021 thread; High Republic + other EU releases)

• Rumor - Star Wars: 2022 High Republic Era (2020 thread - when it was rumoured it may be a film / tv / game project)

EU Comics…

 
• The old Star Wars comics - general discussion thread (2006 thread)

• The new Star Wars comics - general discussion thread (2014 thread)

• Recommendations for Legends (old EU) books, comics, etc (2016 thread)

• RIP Tom Veitch, 1941-2022 (2022 thread)

^ ‘It was Tom Veitch who persuaded George himself & also Lucasfilm that bringing back Star Wars would work, both artistically and financially, for the 1990s.’ Plus it’s also worth remembering that Dark Empire was originally written & set before Zahn’s Thrawn Trilogy.
 

• Dark Empire trilogy | 1991-1995 EU comic series | a general discussion thread (2021 thread)

• Dark Empire (Fan Web Series) (2019 thread; adapting the Dark Empire comics as an animated web series)

• Dark Empire - Vader and Dark Empire Emperor Clones? (2006 thread)

• The Emperor’s New Clones (Dark Empire books) (2009 thread)
 

• Star Wars: Lightsider - by Tom Veitch (LEAKED) (2022 thread)

• Star Wars: Lightsider - Wookieepedia page : TheExpandedUniverse.com info page : StarWarsInterviews.com info page
 

• Tales Of The Jedi | 1993-1998 comic book series | a general discussion thread (2023 thread)

• Tales Of The Jedi - Wookieepedia page : Wikipedia page : RebelScum.com page : TOTJ motion comic series - from LibreDocs

There are also a number of ‘KOTOR’ & ‘TOR’ novels / comics / games threads - inspired by Tales Of The Jedi - that may be of interest.

I think Ulic Qel-Droma’s character was the EU’s version of Anakin (2023 thread)
 

• Crimson Empire - 1997-2011 series of comics (2021 thread)

• The Alan Moore Star Wars comics - 1981-82 : five stories in five Star Wars comics (2022 thread)

• X-Wing Alliance - The Comic (2011 thread)

• Dark Horse to adapt “The Star Wars” (2013 thread; re the 8-part comic series of the original 1974 draft script of Star Wars)

• Shadows Of The Empire | Lucasfilm’s mid-to-late 1990’s EU multimedia project (2021 info thread; including the comics)

• Clone Wars | Lucasfilm’s 2002-2007 EU multimedia project (2020 info post; including the comics)

• The Force Unleashed | Lucasfilm’s 2007-2010 EU multimedia project (2023 info thread; including the comics)

• The original Marvel Star Wars series (2018 thread; for the 1977-1986 comic series)

• Marvel And IDW To Publish Original Star Wars Comic Strip UNCUT for the first time! (2016 thread)

• Star Wars Marvel “Special” Issue: Did they “sneak in” Luke’s Father? (2012 thread)

• Tribute to the original Marvel Star Wars comic series (2017 thread)

• vintage Marvel comic and graphic novel covers (2012 thread)

• Marvel Star Wars (2010 thread)
 

• SW: Empire comics by Dark Horse (2005 thread; 1991-2014 comic series, and then from 2021 onwards…)

• Star Wars Empire issue #27 (2004 thread)

• I Love Dark Horse (2006 thread)

• New Star Wars comic - Dark Horse 2013 (2013 thread)
 

• Star Wars Comics (2009 thread)

• Classic Star Wars comics before Dark Horse… (2009 thread)

• “Classic Star Wars” Comic Collections: Should I get them? (2012 thread)

• Legacy Comics series Revealed in star wars Insider (2006 thread)

• Great time to jump into Star Wars comics (2014 thread)

• Anakin and Obi-Wan Comic series announced (2015 thread)

• Supersnipe Comic Art Emporium (2012 thread)

• The Cantina (comic strip thread from CantinaComic.com - from 2004)

• A DIY Star Wars comics universe (2015 thread)

• Green Leader Comic about the a-wing pilot from Return of the Jedi (2015 thread)

• “Darths & Droids” web comic (2015 thread)

• Funny SW comic (2009 thread; Darth Vader short funnies)

• Check out this SW comic! (2006 thread)

• I love this comic! 😄 (2005 thread; re the Foxtrot comics)

• Star Wars at 9 (comic) - (2010 thread, a 9 year old’s Star Wars comic)

• Episode I - Manga Comic (2005 thread)

• Original Star Wars comic edit (2009 thread)

• A fan-made comic book adaptation of Trevorrow & Connolly’s Ep IX: ‘Duel of the Fates’ (2021 thread)

• Journey to The Force Awakens (2015 thread; 20 new books and comics to bridge ROTJ & TFA)

• Star Wars Audio Comics (2020 thread)

• Lucasfilm permits limited release of Hungarian ROTJ bootleg comic (2013 thread)

• Weird Chinese SW comics (2020 thread)

Sci-Fi Magazine Publications - featuring some decent Star Wars material over the years…

 
• Star Wars Insider - R.I.P. (2007 thread)

^ More about ‘Star Wars Insider’ can be found in the ‘Hyperspace / official Memberships, Fan Clubs, & Star Wars Insider…’ section

• Star Wars Galaxy Magazine (13 issues; 1994-1997) : Wookieepedia

• Star Wars Galaxy Collector (8 issues; 1998-1999) : Wookieepedia

• Starlog Magazine at archive.org - full of back issues and info on Star Wars over the years : Wikipedia

^ Cinescape, Starburst, Cinefex, SFX, Empire magazine, & American Cinematographer (ASC) all featured solid SW resources.

• A reference book about Star Wars magazines (2017 thread)

Wookieepedia’s ‘Canon & Legends’ Timeline Pages / Threads…

 
Canon Books : Canon Short Stories : Canon Comics : Canon History
Legends Books : Legends Short Stories : Legends Comics : Legends History : Legends - The Comics Companion
e-Books : List of Novels by release date : List of Comics by release date (-ish) : Legends Comics ‘Reading Order’ (useful info)

https://youtini.com - a useful and informative guide, and insightful point of reference, for Star Wars books and comics.

Star Wars Video Games & Gaming…

• Star Wars Video Games - a general discussion thread - a 2011 thread (+ a mini-list of Star Wars gaming on various formats)

• Star Wars Video Games - a general Random Thoughts thread - a 2016 thread

• Interview with LucasArts President: “Right now there is no story in games.” - a 2005 thread

• Disney Closing LucasArts - a 2013 thread

• LucasFilm Games - a 2021 announcement thread

• Advice for someone getting into Star Wars games? - a 2007 thread

• Slaughtering children again. In “Galactic Battlegrounds: Clone Campaigns” game by LucasArts - a 2008 thread

• What is/was the best Star Wars Game ever, on any platform? - a 2013 thread

• Super Star Wars (and ‘Super Empire Strikes Back’ & ‘Super Return Of The Jedi’) - a 2005 thread

• Super Star Wars games and “Who shot first?” poll on Wii - a 2009 thread

• Shadows Of The Empire | Lucasfilm’s mid-to-late 1990’s EU multimedia project (+ game) - a 2021 info thread

• Clone Wars | Lucasfilm’s 2002-2007 EU multimedia project - a 2020 info post; including the video games

• Republic Commando | Lucasfilm’s 2004-2009 EU multimedia project | lore retcon #2,378 (2024 info thread; inc the games)

• Rogue Squadron - N64 / GameCube / PC / Wii video game series thread - a 2021 thread

• Jedi Knight game series; Dark Forces, DFII, JK: MOTS, JKII: Jedi Outcast, JK: Jedi Academy - a 2021 thread

• “Prepare for ground assault!” - a 2003 Battlefront thread (the LucasArts game)

• Star Wars fighting game that won’t suck? (Star Wars characters in Soul Calibur IV) - a 2008 thread

• A new low in Star Wars games - a 2012 ‘Star Wars Kinect’ game thread

• Starfighter 3 - a 2004 thread

• Anyone play ROTS for X-Box yet?? - a 2005 thread

• Star Wars Infinities and What it could mean to the Prequels - a 2009 thread

• The Force Unleashed | Lucasfilm’s 2007-2010 EU multimedia project - a 2023 info thread; including both TFU games

• Star Wars: The Force Unleashed? - a 2007 thread

• The Force Unleashed is true to the F.U. part - a 2008 thread

• What was so Godawful about The Force Unleashed? - a 2015 thread

• The original Force Unleashed is the best Star Wars game - a 2022 thread

• Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Preview and Reviews - a 2010 thread

• The Force Unleashed II (May Contain Spoilers or Peanuts) - a 2010 thread

• Boba Fett in The Force Unleashed II sounds like Jango Fett - a 2010 thread

• Knights of the Old Republic - a 2004 thread

• KotOR 2: The Sith Lords for XBox has gone gold… - a 2004 thread

• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic General Discussion thread (KotOR, KotOR II) - a 2018 thread

• Help! KOTOR game - a 2016 thread

• Knights of the Old Republic 1 vs 2. Which do you like more? - a 2015 thread

• I want my thirty bucks back… - a 2005 KOTOR II thread

• Knights of the Old Republic & the Sith Lords music scores… - a 2005 thread

• KotOR and the PT - a 2006 thread

• KOTOR III…maybe in 2008 - a 2008 thread

• no KOTOR 3 because of the force unleashed? - a 2007 thread

• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - Remake - a 2021 thread; re the KOTOR remake for PS5 & PC…

• The Old Republic - a 2009 thread

• Star Wars: The Old Republic - a 2013 thread

• The Official LEGO Star Wars Discussion and Review Thread - a 2018 thread

• LEGO Star Wars - the games!! - a 2005 thread

• Lego Star Wars - the game - Help Needed - a 2006 thread

• LEGO ‘Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga’ Game thread - a 2019 thread

• Star Wars Battlefront - a 2015 thread (the EA game)

• Star Wars Battlefront EA - a 2016 thread

• Star Wars: Battlefront 2 - controversy thoughts? - a 2017 thread

• Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (Video Game) - a 2019 thread

• ‘Star Wars: Squadrons’ - video game thread - a 2020 thread

• Star Wars: Hunters - a ‘free-to-play’ (in-game purchases) arena combat video game - a 2021 thread

• Star Ware: Eclipse - a new video game set in The High Republic era - a 2021 thread

• Star Wars: Outlaws | PC, PS5, XBox X/S | the first open world game in Star Wars - a 2023 thread; Outlaws is set in the OT era

• Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Game Series - a 2018 thread

• Star Wars: Tales From The Galaxy’s Edge - a new Action-Adventure VR Experience - a 2020 thread

• Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire - ‘hyper-reality’ & immersive real experience / game (a 2017 thread)

• Star Wars 1313 Discussion (cancelled game) - a 2012 thread

• Livestream of The Phantom Menace PSX/PC game. - a 2012 thread

• The Sad Story of LucasArts’ Darth Maul Game - a 2014 thread

• Retro Gaming (in the Media section - though also has some Star Wars game talk)

• Old Star Wars Games on New Computer Systems (was: Tie Fighter Collectors’ CD-ROM Works in DOSBox) - a 2008 thread

• LEC games: X-Wing, TIE Fighter… - a 2006 thread

• The history of Star Wars games - a 2008 thread

• Favorite old-school Star Wars game? - a 2005 thread

• star wars atari - a 2004 thread (What’s your favorite Star Wars game for the Atari)

• The history of Star Wars arcade game documentary - a 2018 thread

• Was there an ESB arcade game? - a 2006 thread

• Star Wars Battle Pod : New arcade game! - a 2014 thread

• SW Trilogy Arcade emulation - promising development - a 2011 thread

• Anyone like the old star wars RPG’s? - a 2015 thread

• Info: West End Games - Star Wars RPG (2009 thread)

^ More info on the 1987-1999 Star Wars Role Playing Game - Wikipedia : Wookieepedia : FFG article : OpenD6 Wikia

• Shadows Of The Empire - Source Book for the RPG? - a 2005 thread

• Star Wars: Combine, a MMORPG game (2004 thread)

• Star Wars Celestia Lights - A brand new role-playing & discussion forum - a 2011 thread

• New New Republic Role-Playing Game - a 2010 thread

• What’s Actually in the Movies? (for a GURPS RPG) - a 2018 thread

• Anyone try Star Wars Galaxies??? - a 2004 thread

• Star Wars Galaxies controversy… - a 2005 thread

• Shut Down 2011 continues : Star Wars Galaxies - a 2011 thread

• Trivial Pursuit: STAR WARS ORIGINAL TRILOGY - a 2008 thread; OT•com quiz

• Star Wars: The Card Game // X-Wing - a 2011 thread

• Three Word Star Wars EU Story - a 2018 thread

• GameFAQs.com Star Wars Franchise Game list - and check out the ‘Associated Franchise’ links too.

• Wikipedia Star Wars video game list 1 : Wikipedia Star Wars video game list 2

• Every Star Wars Game Ever, From Worst to Best - a 2017 article from kotaku.com - may be of use for info etc

• Lucasfilm Games - official Star Wars Gaming twitter; for news and info

• Wikiwand page for a concise history of Star Wars video gaming

Canon…

Discussion threads on the subject of ‘Canon’ can be found in…
 

An Index & Help Thread for General Star Wars Discussion
 

…in the General Star Wars Discussion section of this site.

The reason why they are in a different section… is an attempt to clearly distinguish conversations on here between ‘pre 2014 releases being labelled ‘Legends’ / post 2014 releases being labelled ‘Canon’’ - with Canon; a cohesive universe of all formats.

^ I should likely try to find a much better description for that… 😉

Star Wars Documentaries…

• Guide to Star Wars Documentaries and Special Features - by Rodney-2187 (a very useful spreadsheet resource - with links)
 

• SW Line Movies/Documentaries/Films/Shorts/Etc - another of none’s great & informative threads

• Project To Collect All Star Wars Documentaries - a preservation project thread - though very useful for information.

• Treadwell Collection by none - a preservation project thread - though very useful for info.

^ Threads on preservation projects for Star Wars Documentaries can be found in the Star Wars Preservation section of the site
 

• What are your favorite OT documentaries? (2011 thread)

• Must-See Documentaries? (2012 thread)

• Bonus/Extras - What am I missing? (2018 thread)
 

• The Original Trilogy: Making-Ofs, Documentaries, Promos, etc thread (YouTube, Vimeo, etc. finds) - in ‘Original Trilogy’

• The Original Trilogy: Trailers/Promos thread (YouTube, Vimeo, etc. finds) - in ‘Original Trilogy’

• The Original Trilogy: Random Videos thread (YouTube, Vimeo, etc. finds) - in ‘Original Trilogy’

• Beyond the Original Trilogy: Documentaries thread (YouTube, Vimeo, etc. finds) - in ‘Beyond the Original Trilogy’

• Beyond the Original Trilogy: Trailers/Promos thread (YouTube, Vimeo, etc. finds) - in ‘Beyond the Original Trilogy’

• Beyond the Original Trilogy: Random Videos thread (YouTube, Vimeo etc. finds) - in ‘Beyond the Original Trilogy’

• General Star Wars Documentaries (YouTube, Vimeo, etc. finds) - in ‘Expanded Universe’

• Star Wars Special Features and Documentaries YouTube Playlist - in ‘Expanded Universe’

• YouTube/Vimeo/etc… Star Wars video finds - in ‘General Star Wars Discussion’ - may also feature some documentaries/specials.

• ocpmovie’s Behind-The-Scenes Star Wars (1977) Documentary - Star Wars: Deleted Magic thread : Deleted Magic: Revisited.

• Jambe Davdar’s OT Filmumentary series - Star Wars Begins : Building Empire : Returning To Jedi : Website : Twitter : Podcast

• The Filmumentaries Podcast - OT•com thread by Jamber Davdar (aka Jamie Benning) on his superb Filmumentaries Podcast… with insightful and informative interviews with many of the talented crew who worked on the beloved Original Trilogy.

• “The People Vs. George Lucas” documentary… (2007 thread) : Website : Wikipedia : IMDB : FanPedia : RLM Interview

• Filmmaker Looking For Star Wars Fan Editors - The People Vs. George Lucas (2009 thread)

• The People VS George Lucas teaser trailer (2009 thread)

• People vs George Screening in Denver CO June 17-23 (2011 thread)

• The People vs George Lucas 2: Electric Boogaloo (2014 thread; the project was seemingly never finished)

Empire Of Dreams - IMDB Page : Wikipedia Page : Wookieepedia Page : StarWars•com article : Disney+

• New dialogue found (more may be coming) A&E’s Empire of Dreams (2004 thread)

• Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004 thread)

• Empire Of Dreams Review (2004 thread)

• Evidence of OOT at Lucasfilm? (2006 thread - based on Empire Of Dreams documentary content)

• The Empire of Dreams Documentary (2007 thread)

• MOSW/SPFX/From Star Wars to Jedi/Empire of Dreams (2018 thread)

• Empire Of Dreams 2 (2005 a “What If…?” / Ideas thread)

• “Making of Star Wars” (1977) taped from ABC?? (2007 thread)

• Star Wars Behind The Magic DVD (2004 thread)

• The making of The Empire Strikes Back (Michel Parbot) (2007 thread)

• Michel Parbot “The Making of The Empire Strikes Back” Documentary - FULL VERSION FOUND!!! (2018 thread)

• Making Of Star Wars/Empire Strikes Back SPFX/Return Of The Jedi Classic Creatures laserdisc rips? (2010 thread)

• MOSW/SPFX/From Star Wars to Jedi/Empire of Dreams (2018 thread)

• Horizon - How To Film The Impossible - Remastered (2011 thread)

• Special Edition - the ‘Making Of’ Specials (2005 thread; re the Fox special, “The Magic & The Mystery”)

• Has anyone ever seen the Laser Disc “THX-Wow?” (2004 thread)

• Icons Unearthed - new 6 part documentary on the Original Trilogy (on VICE TV; including Marcia Lucas interview) (2022 thread)

• Light & Magic : ILM - Disney+ 6 part documentary series & Lucas & ILM Docuseries Coming from Lawrence Kasdan (2022)

Star Wars: Making Magic (1996), and Star Wars: Behind The Magic (1998) CD-ROM info & threads can be found here:-

• Star Wars - Miscellaneous Preservation Projects… - in An Index Of Projects & Help Thread for Star Wars Preservations…

• 5-25-77 Documentary (2006 thread; this was released worldwide in 2022)

• “77” or 5-25-77 (a 2014 update thread)

• ELSTREE 1976 - A documentary (2014 thread)

• Raiders of Light and Magic - an untold story (2024 thread)

• When Star Wars Ruled The World (2005 thread)

• LADDIE - The Man That Saved Star Wars (2014 thread; - Alan Ladd Jnr documentary project)

• Star Wars Holiday Special Documentary (2017; aka ‘A Disturbance in the Force: Star Wars Holiday Special Documentary’)

^ more info on Page 4 of the The 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special - a general discussion thread (a 2023 release)

• “I am your father” Documentary on Blu-Ray/DVD. Tribute to David Prowse. (2016 thread)

• My Saga - A Star Wars Fan Documentary - by Adam Harris (2015 thread)

• Tatooine Or Bust (2006 thread)

• “Jedi Junkies” documentary (2013 thread)

• Never Mind The Bulloch … Here’s Boba Fett (mini documentary) (2016 thread)

• These Amazing Shadows - documentary (2012 thread)

• (Unseen?) Japanese TV doc on Empire Effects (2012 thread)

• Full Scale Rancor Build - Teaser Trailer Documentary (2012 thread)

• Bring Back… Star Wars (Channel Four Documentary) (2008 thread)

• Hollywood’s Master Of Myth: Joseph Campbell, The Force Behind Star Wars (BBC Documentary; 2007 thread)

• The Galaxy Britain Built (BBC Documentary) : TGBB Info - link

• John Williams BBC Documentary from 1980 (2007 thread)

• 1985 BBC documentary “horizon – how to film the impossible” (2011 thread)

• BBC Radio 2 30th Anniversary documentary (1/2) (2007 thread)

• BBC Radio 1 - Star Wars: Skywalker, Radio Documentary (2004 thread)

• Ben Burtt’s “Special Effects: Anything Can Happen” (2006 thread, by Ripplin)

• Help: looking for… ‘Special Effects: Anything Can Happen’ (2013 thread, by Tack)

• The Toys That Made Us. A documentary series (2018 thread)

• George Lucas Strikes Back (2011 thread; light-hearted comedy-documentary)

• Rescuing Star Wars - new documentary (2009 thread)

• Star Wars Creatures Animal Planet Special (2005 thread)

• Block Buster - The Lucas & Spielberg Story (2019 thread)

• Mythbusters… does Star Wars in January (2013 thread)

• Dueling With Fate: The Making of Episode I - A 13-Part Docu-Series - by Bobson Dugnutt

• Falling Into Darkness: The Making of Episode III - by Bobson Dugnutt

• The Prequels Strike Back: A Fan’s Journey

• The Unchosen One (2021 thread; re ‘In a Galaxy Far, Far Away, I Was Almost Anakin Skywalker’ documentary…)
 

^ more info on Documentaries can be found in the ‘Star Wars Preservation’ section of the site - under Star Wars Documentaries
 

The reason why the ‘Documentaries’ threads are in the Expanded Universe forum is… an increasing number of documentary releases feature content from across the Star Wars Saga (Episodes 1-6 or 1-9, or Solo & Rogue One etc), or from across the Star Wars galaxy (including tv series) - so it was decided to keep all the documentary threads together… and in the smaller EU forum.

Star Wars Fan Films…

• Star Wars Fan Films / Shorts - a general discussion thread - with links and an Index to other SW Fan Film threads on the OT•com

• Star Wars Fan Films - 2004 thread, by Obi-wonton

• Fan-Made Star Wars videos found on Youtube and similar sites - 2016 thread.

• Best Star Wars Fan Films? - 2016 thread.

• Least Favorite and Favorite Star Wars Fan Films - 2005 thread.
 

• Troops - on Total Movie DVD - thread by jwenig

• IMPS The Relentless (Troops 2): A Dead Project?..or what? - thread by Kaal-Jhyy

• “Fanboys” and “Star Wait” (fan made Star Wars movies) - thread by Ripplin

• Fan Film - Dark Resurrection - thread by AxiaEuxine

• A fan-project called StarWars: Revelation - thread by Master Sifo-Dyas

• Star Wars : Recluse Forces - thread by DarthJansen

• Star Wars Episode 0 - thread by Jonathan-StarWarsEp0

• Monday Challenge: Star Wars fan film - thread by dlockcarr

• Prisoner 42 - short film - thread by mozaffar

• The Drunken Jedi Master - fan film - thread by avskumgud - NSFW

• Lingerie Lightsaber Fight - Star Wars Fan Film - thread by Dangerous Incorporated

• Star Wars Re-imagined? - thread by Anaokar

• The Dueal - Star Wars Fan Series Like No Other - thread by ZagielStudio

• Order of The Sith - thread by fuser (with Dave Prowse, Jeremy Bulloch, Michael Sheard and Orli Shoshan) : 2004 OoTS thread

• The Solo Adventures - thread by SilverWook

• The Trial of Han Solo Fan Film - thread by Rebel11_38

• Fan Made web series : Rise of The Rebellion - a thread by Ken_Khai

• Dark Empire (Fan Web Series) - (2019 thread; adapting the Dark Empire comic as an animated web series)

• Heir to the Empire - animated fan film series (up on youtube) (2020 thread; DarthAngelus’ HTTE animated web series)

• Splinter of the Mind’s Eye and other fan films wishlist - thread by darth_ender

• The Pink Five Collection - thread by RowMan

• Chicktroopers - thread by ADigitalMan

• Shroud of the Empire: A Star Wars Fanfilm - A script idea thread by Dyland

• Fan film(s) to “replace” the prequels? - idea thread by Kabal

• 5/25/77 A fan film idea… - thread by sluggo (does involve inventing a time machine…)

• Star Wars Theory’s Darth Vader Fan Series - 2020 thread. (He of PR stunts and unsubstantiated claims for his Fan Film)

• Kylo Ren: Blood of Vader - OFFICIAL TRAILER (Fan-Series) - thread by jedi_bendu

• Descendants of Order 66 - thread by maxz

• YouTube/Vimeo/etc… Star Wars finds - a 2010 thread. Although a general Star Wars video thread, it likely contains a fair few fan-made SW films/projects…
 

• a thread for short Fan Films found online at youtube / vimeo etc - a 2021 thread for non-SW fan films, by oojason

Star Wars Homages & Parodies (also tributes, spoofs, rip-offs & curiosities)…

• Hardware Wars SE thread on the 1978 film. Wikipedia link : IMDB link

• The Donny and Marie Show Star Wars skit… - just for laughs / a warning from history…

• Starcrash - 1978 film with The Hoff, Caroline Munro & Christopher Plummer. Wikipedia link : IMDB link

• Fox/Lucasfilm vs Battlestar Galactica - 1978 issues with BSG allegedly ripping off Star Wars…

• The Humanoid (1979), the Italian Star Wars (2005 thread)

• Battle Beyond The Stars - 1982 film with Richard Thomas & George Peppard. Wikipedia link : IMDB link

• Turkish Star Wars (aka Dunyayi Kurtaran Adam) thread on the 1982 film - Wikipedia link : IMDB link

• Mwahaha! Turkish Star Wars! (2004 thread) : Turkish Star Wars (2005 thread) : Anyone have Turkish Star Wars? (2006 thread)

• Gremloids / Hyperspace - a 1984 film parody on a budget featuring Lord Buckethead. Wikipedia link : IMDB link

• Spaceballs - the 1987 film. Wikipedia link : IMDB link : Spaceballs 2010 SE project (on hold)

• Spaceballs animated series thread for the 2008 tv series, - Wikipedia link : IMDB link

• Eragon - WOW Someone just released ANH Fan Edit in the THEATERS!!! (2006 thread)

• YouTube/Vimeo/etc… Star Wars finds (2010 thread; likely includes a fair few homages, tributes, parodies & rip-offs etc)

• Star Wars parody from the makers of Scary Movie and other movie spoof films thread

• Make way to Lord Graal (from The Humanoid) - a 2004 thread

• funniest Star Wars parody films - a 2005 thread

• Fanboys - a 2009 thread

• Star Wars: Retold! - a 2009 thread (www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJTCYdZTj2A)

• Star Wars Episode III: The Backstroke of the West (2005 thread)

• Favorite abridged Star Wars series?

• What is your favourite reference to Star Wars films in other shows (TV and Film)?

• Robot Chicken Star Wars III Discussion thread

• Family Guy “It’s a Trap!” trailer thread - forms part of the Family Guy’s ‘Laugh It Up, Fuzzball’ SW Trilogy. Wikipedia link

• Family Guy to kick off season with 1 hour Star Wars spoof - a 2007 thread

• George Lucas’s Interview with Seth MacFarlane (from the Family Guy DVD)

• George Lucas parody from Mad TV - available on youtube and other similar sites

• Glee to resurrect Star Wars Christmas / Holiday Special

• Star Warped website thread; featuring a fair few skits, comic and parody shorts.

• Willow - and Star Wars (2014 thread)

• Howard the Duck (2005 thread)

• Strange Magic - Lucasfilm’s New Upcoming Animated Film! (2014 thread)

• “Fanboys” and “Star Wait” (fan made Star Wars movies)

• YouTube/Vimeo/etc… Star Wars video finds - in ‘General Star Wars Discussion’ - may also feature some parodies / homages etc.

Also check out Star Wars fan-made films & projects for more parodies such as ‘Troops’ or ‘Thumb Wars’ etc

Theme Parks, Attractions, Cons & Events, Exhibits & Shows, Museums etc…

• Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (Disney Theme Park) - and hotel.

• Star Tours (2011 thread)

• Happy Birthday Star Tours!

• Star Tours II: The Adventure Continues soundtrack by Michael Giacchino

^ More ‘Star Tours’ info can be found in the Star Wars - Miscellaneous Preservation Projects section of ‘Star Wars Preservations’

• George Lucas Super Live Adventure (2009 thread)

• George Lucas’ Super Live Adventure - Wookieepedia page

• George’s museum - the ‘Lucas Museum of Narrative Art’ (in LA, set to open in 2022 2025)

• Rancho Obi-Wan (2011 thread)
 

• Star Wars/Star Trek-themed brothel in Carson City, Nevada (2012 thread)

• Star Wars burlesque shows - still searching for… (we used to have a thread on SW burlesque shows, didn’t we?)

• Jabba launches new business venture… (2009 thread)

• Star Wars Restaurant!!! (2013 thread)

• One-man Star Wars show to start tonight! (2005 thread)

• One man Star Wars show (2007 thread)

• One Man Star Wars Show (2011 thread)

• SW exhibition in Paris (2006 thread)

• Star Wars - The Exhibition, London (2007 thread)

• Star Wars art exhibition, Manchester UK (2012 thread)

• CES most impressive announcement (at Las Vegas (2011 thread)
 

Cons…

• Star Wars at MidAmeriCon (1976)

• Star Wars 1977 convention pictures

• 10th Anniversary Edition in 1987? Was anything released or done? (2005 thread)

• Remembering the 10th Anniversary (2017 thread)

• Celebration III: Lucas Info From Celebration III & Star Wars Celebration III & I’m Going To Celebration 3

• Celebration IV Announcement - 2006 (for the 2007 event)

• Celebration IV - 2007

• The Celebration Europe Feedback Thread (2007 thread)

• Cool displays at Celebration Japan - 2008

• Carrie Fisher at Dragon*Con! - 2011

• Celebration VI - 2012

• Celebration Europe II - 2013

• Celebration 2015

• Celebration Europe 2016

• Celebration 2017 Speculation - aka 40th Anniversary Celebration event

• Celebration 2019 - Chicago

• Celebration 2023. In London

Wikipedia page for Star Wars Celebrations information - link

• OOTCon (2006 thread)

• Idea for an OT.com event (2009 thread)

• OTCon - The originaltrilogy.com Convention (2011 lighthearted thread; in The Cantina)

• Utah County OT.com meetup - Empire Strike Back Revisited (2017 thread)

Hyperspace / official website Memberships, Fan Clubs, & Star Wars Insider…

• How many of you guys subscribe to Hyperspace? (2004 thread)

• How many of you guys are a www.starwars.com member? (2004 thread)

• Isn’t it true that www.star wars.com is getting worse all the time (2004 thread)

• I just realized something - Star Wars Insider Magazine (2004 thread)

• hyperspace help (2004 thread)

• Hyperspace… is it worth it?? (2004 thread)

• Uh Oh! Here we go again? on Hyperspace (2006 thread)

• Hyperspace: Yep, I Think that Something is DEFINITELY up for '07! (2006 thread)

• StarWars.com wants us to show them our DVDs (2004 thread)

• Hello I’m new and have a question (2007 thread - what are your thoughts on SW•com’s message boards?)

• Starwars.com survey (2007 thread)

• The new look official Star Wars site is up (2007 thread)

• Who got their membership pkg and “letter” from George Lucas? (2007 thread)

• Another SW.com survey, another chance for OOT fans to voice their opinions, complaints… (2009 thread)

• starwars.com 2011 purge (2011 thread)

• Starwars.com closes its forums (2011 thread - before the 2011 OT blu ray release)

• StarWars.com Archive? (2012 thread)

• Bantha Tracks (2005 thread)

• Bantha Tracks: A Retrospective (2007 thread)

• Official Star Wars newsletter from 1978 (2006 thread)

Wookieepedia page for Hyperspace information - link

Wookieepedia page for Bantha Tracks information - link
 

• Star Wars Insider (2003 thread)

• Advertise originaltrilogy.com in the star wars insider (2004 thread)

• Star Wars Insider DVD? (2007 thread)

• Star Wars Insider - R.I.P. (2007 thread)

• Latest issue of SW Insider (#98). Some interesting stuff… (2007 thread)

• Star Wars Insider #41 as PDF? (2009 thread)

• Star Wars Insider celebrates the 40th anniversary with… (2017 thread)

Wikipedia page for Star Wars Insider information - link : Official website - link
 

• Starlog Magazine at archive.org (2013 thread - with articles on the Original Trilogy from 1977 issues, and onwards…)

Threads highlighting ‘pre-Prequel Trilogy era’ lore & history - before the Prequel films retconned it & introduced new lore…
 

'The Star Wars Universe: OT & EU - Life & Lore before the Prequels (the PT ushering in Lucas’ ‘nu-SW lore’ & more retcons)’

…can be found at the end section of An Index Thread for General Star Wars Discussion - in General Star Wars Discussion
 

^ It also includes the original stories on… the Jedi, Mandalorians, Clones, the Clone Wars - as well as the many alterations made since.

If you have any suggestions, or for specific threads to be added to this Index, please post them below.

Also, if you see any broken links or errors please also post them in here - thank you.

Last Updated: Sunday 1st December, 2024. (by oojason)

Updated to now include images for each category - to help break up the ‘wall of text’ - to try and make categories easier to navigate.

Links to the Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within, plus About & Help sections.

A link to the ‘How do I do this?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com - some info & replies to members’ FAQs thread, in General Assistance.

A link to ‘Where is the site Search Bar? / How to search for projects, information, or discussion threads on OriginalTrilogy.com’.

Links to the OT.com Forum Rules and Guidelines & Fan Edit / Preservation Forum Rules and FAQ threads, in Announcements.

A space for moderator comments…

If you have any suggestions, or for specific threads to be added to this Index, please post them below - thank you.

Lexa C said:

Seriously amazing index, but why do some of the threads have images for them, and other don’t?

I guess that oojason wanted to highlight those specific projects because they were done by people on here, or maybe they were projects that were often asked about? If you send him a PM asking about it you’ll get an answer for sure, he is very helpful like that.