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But for the fandom, it refers to the time when theStar Warsfranchise was essentially dormant.
But the real problems were yet to come.
In 1997, he began releasing the Special Editions, adjusted versions of the movies that proved massively controversial.
He believedStar Warsto be kids' movies.
Yes, Lucas indulged in light nostalgia, but he never let it overtake the narrative.
This is the key to understanding so many of the controversial story-choices Lucas made at the time.
Ahmed Best’s Jar Jar Binks was comic relief because he thought kids would find him funny.
Lucas also had a rather inconsistent approach to theStar WarsExpanded Universe.
He was the primary artist, this was his art, and he wouldn’t be restricted by others.
By now, you’re able to hopefully see why this was a conflict of ownership.
It was - as the absurd 2010 film put it - “The People vs. George Lucas.”
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Then, in 2012,Lucas soldStar Warsto Disney.
Disney canceledStar Wars: The Clone Wars, replacing it withStar Wars Rebels.
From Disney’s perspective, all these decisions were made to allow them to relaunch the franchise.
They still are, even after an attempted course-correction inStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
All this isn’t to defend theStar Warssequel trilogy, incidentally, which I certainly don’t consider faultless.
It’s because the sense of ownership is offended, leading to a more extreme reaction.
It’s the darkest side of a fandom.
“But I want to be clear.
Anyone who engages in bigotry, racism or hate speech…
The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
I dont consider a fan.”
Star Warsis far from unique, of course.
But the worst parts of the fandom are simply like King Canute trying to hold back the tide.
