While fans still eagerly await Lucasfilm to premiere their next Star Wars theatrical event, the franchise continues expanding on the TV side. While doing so, it would be opportune for Lucasfilm and Disney to double down on this medium through animated Legends stories. Even if it doesn’t quite have the reputation it deserves in the mainstream space, animation has generally garnered a welcome degree of reputation in film and TV.Given the success brands like DC have had in the realm of animation, it feels like a treasure trove’s worth of exciting potential is left on the table by not exploring Star Wars Legends stories beyond simple reprints of the source material. Between materials found in novels and comic books, Lucasfilm and Disney+ could capitalize on the TV format by adapting these beloved Star Wars Legends tales.Giving credit where it’s due, the mainline canon has spawned some excellent Star Wars comics under Marvel, giving focused spotlights on characters like Darth Vader, more adventures with the legacy heroes, and even now-beloved original creations like Doctor Aphra and the diverse cast of The High Republic. Similar things can be said in the novel space, like Timothy Zahn’s renewed canon take on Grand Admiral Thrawn through the author’s expansive book series. Still, even though this franchise only incidentally dabbles in alternate continuities due to the Legends branding, these non-canonical stories could fill an interesting niche on Disney+.RELATED: Baylan Skoll Raises Some of Star Wars’ Biggest QuestionsRELATED: How a Mysterious Star Wars Villain Proved the Franchise Needs to Move On From the Force
While fans still eagerly await Lucasfilm to premiere their next Star Wars theatrical event, the franchise continues expanding on the TV side. While doing so, it would be opportune for Lucasfilm and Disney to double down on this medium through animated Legends stories. Even if it doesn’t quite have the reputation it deserves in the mainstream space, animation has generally garnered a welcome degree of reputation in film and TV.
Given the success brands like DC have had in the realm of animation, it feels like a treasure trove’s worth of exciting potential is left on the table by not exploring Star Wars Legends stories beyond simple reprints of the source material. Between materials found in novels and comic books, Lucasfilm and Disney+ could capitalize on the TV format by adapting these beloved Star Wars Legends tales.
Giving credit where it’s due, the mainline canon has spawned some excellent Star Wars comics under Marvel, giving focused spotlights on characters like Darth Vader, more adventures with the legacy heroes, and even now-beloved original creations like Doctor Aphra and the diverse cast of The High Republic. Similar things can be said in the novel space, like Timothy Zahn’s renewed canon take on Grand Admiral Thrawn through the author’s expansive book series. Still, even though this franchise only incidentally dabbles in alternate continuities due to the Legends branding, these non-canonical stories could fill an interesting niche on Disney+.
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