Everything else was labeled ‘Legends.’ With an almost blank slate, the company could mold and guide the brand as they saw fit. Out of the stories prior to the acquisition, only Lucas' six films and the animated The Clone Wars were to be considered canon. Very quickly, Disney reset the expanded Star Wars universe. Even today, it still holds a significant influence in entertainment.ĭecades later, following a continual expansion of the franchise that included a prequel movie trilogy, multiple animated TV spin-offs, and more novels and comic books than many could have imagined, Disney purchased the franchise, and indeed all of Lucasfilm, from creator George Lucas. The original trilogy of movies - Star Wars (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Return of the Jedi (1983) - became a cultural phenomenon spawning novels, comics, cartoons and more. The special effects and elaborate costumes transported you to a whole new world while the engaging character-driven story helped ground the events for contemporary audiences to enjoy. You can watch all the Star Wars movies and TV shows now on Disney+.Įver since its debut in 1977, Star Wars has captured the imagination of viewers incorporating multiple genres including sci-fi, fantasy, and old-school westerns.
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