Lit The "Bring Back Legends" movement -- good or bad for the fandom?

That has to be a pretty old post.

 

I'd really love to read a canon novel written by Zahn. Hope he will write one, soon!

 

I also think that it's a good idea for authors who worked on influential material in the Legends universe to be given a shot with the new canon. So far we've gotten Luceno, Kemp, Christie Golden, Jason Fry, JJM...I'm sure I'm missing some, but you get the point. So give Zahn, Ostrander, Stover and the rest a project to work on. They deserve it.

 

I agree. Just please not Denning...

 

I think a Zahn SW novel is totally possible. Ostrander might be more difficult...two totally separate editorial teams (Marvel and Del Rey) and processes. Stover is probably out...as he self-admitted due to difficulties he had keeping up with deadlines.

 

If the new canon is scripted as thoroughly as we assume, Stover could write a novel without worrying about deadlines.

 

That makes no sense. And there seems to be a misunderstanding of the Story Group role. They aren't writing or scripting anything, as I understand it. Just keeping things consistent as much as possible (there will still be inconsistencies).

But even if Stover worked off an already scripted outline...he'd still have a deadline. Regardless of whether or not he could meet that deadline, Del Rey has to consider he might not.

I think Stover is done in the SWU, as much as I would like to read more.

 

Maybe they keep it secret and give him a really long deadline. They could reveal it as a surprise book, when he has finished writing. Stover's a fan favorite and it could have a big impact if he were back. Same with Zahn!

 

I think the big impact is already there. "Maybes" are a stretch, at best.

 

Too bad about Stover, but oh well As for Ostrander I don't see why it wouldn't be possible. He and Jan Duursema regularly post SW related stuff on their Facebook profiles, so it's not like they'd be against it. The question is would LFL/Marvel want them to work on anything, and I can't see a reason why not.

 

We must continue this movement.

What say you everyone?

 

No.

Abandon this movement.

If you want a haven for Legends discussion, use the Great River thread.

http://boards.theforce.net/threads/...-eu-a-haven-for-legends-fans.50023478/page-98

Seriously, let this thread die.

 

That thread is dead man.

 

You're right, it's from 2013; I should have mentioned that. But I'd still love to see that project happen. And given Zahn's popularity, it might be one of the more realistic options for new Legends material.

edit: More from the respective Facebook interview:
"As a matter of fact, the trilogy I mentioned above (which I'll pitch if I'm invited to do another book) would have one book heavily involving Thrawn and the Chiss. (The middle book, btw, would feature Mara being sent to stop an assassination...against Vader. Imagine the fun they would *both* have with *that* assignment.) The proposed series title is The Maestro Trilogy, if anyone wants to star nagging Del Rey. (No, seriously, *don't* nag. Just ask politely...)"
The popularity of Thrawn and Mara would also speak for this project.

 

There are two concerns that this sentiment brings up: first, I don't think it's really a question of "deserving" something. LFL doesn't and shouldn't think in those terms. No business does, or should. If they want someone to write in their universe, they'll ask that person; if not, then they won't.

Second, if this is a new take on this universe, why is everyone asking for all the old writers from the first take to come back? That's essentially asking for this new canon to be remade into the Legends canon by increments. But that's not going to make the Thrawn trilogy canon again, or Plagueis, or anything else from the Legends. If anything, this desire to see them come back speaks to a failure of imagination, in that no one seems to be able to conceive that there are other authors, who haven't had a chance to play in this sandbox yet, who COULD do as good a job or better. Fans just fall back on familiar names because the unfamiliar intimidates.

If this is going to be a new canon, then let it BE new. Quit trying to unscramble eggs; they're good and scrambled, and can't be put back in the shells again. The only thing that could ever result from trying is a mess.

 

My point was not to remake Legends by bringing Legends authors to work on the new canon. Not my point at all. My point was, those authors who worked on Legends for a pretty long time should be given a shot with new things because they've proven that they can produce good stories in the Star Wars universe. And since they've worked on Star Wars for a pretty long time, they also understand what it takes to make a good Star Wars story.

Couldn't agree more on that.

 

We can have new stories with the old authors. Admittedly comparisons are unavoidable but they can come up with new stuff. New situations etc.
Let's have some familiarity to drag us in.
It's all SW to me. Just wouldn't feel right without having at least one story in the NEU not written by the more popular authors in the EU.
I can rank AND and Tarkin amongst JJM and Luceno's EU stuff easily.
I'm still sad we won't be getting more Allston stories. If Allston was still alive but they told him and the others he can't come back because they want everything to be new would tick me off.
Allston at least could come up with some hilarious subplots. Would it be as funny as the Yub Yub Commander thing? No idea but it would have been an enjoyable ride.

 

This is the internet, it can always..... Rise.

 

It can also be subject to wishful thinking.

 

Perhaps but I do agree with CT on this - it's a better fit for discussion of Legends generally.

 

Agreed.

 

Regarding this, what authors/comic artists/illustrators that have not worked with SW would people like to see work with the new EU?

 

Welp one day from the raid (and it looks like most of them have already tried to paste the Del Rey site because Del Rey already put up an Aftermath article) and the movement is up to 99 participants. Can they get a 100 before the Sept. 4th Deadline?????????????

The movement is also not going to like this. Amazon's best selling books (all books) #6 Star Wars Aftermath.

 

Yeah... I think the above guy is the only person that cares about them now. Why don't we resurrect the general Legends thread to discuss Legends?