Dark Horse Updates: Legacy Arrives, Leia Stars

Creating Lasting Impressions of Female Characters in Star Wars

February 20, 2013February 20, 2013 Fangirl EU, George Lucas, Padme Amidala, Princess Leia Organa Solo, Star Wars, The Clone Wars

As the legacies of Leia and Padmé have proven, it’s the execution in Episodes XIII and IX that will solidify the public perception of Star Wars when it comes to female characters.

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Seven for VII: Considering the Arndt-Abrams Star Wars Movie

February 18, 2013July 25, 2013 Lex Episode VII, EU, George Lucas, J.J. Abrams, Michael Arndt, Sequel Trilogy, Star Wars, The Clone Wars

Rather than try to read the tea leaves of various reported rumors, we thought it would be fun to speculate about Episode VII from a different perspective – by considering inferences that might be drawn from factors that seem likely to play a role in the movie’s development. So here’s our list of seven considerations to ponder in anticipating Episode VII.

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Star Wars Standalone Movies Speculation: Perpetuating the Myth

February 15, 2013February 15, 2013 Fangirl EU, fandom, media, speculation, Standalone Star Wars Movies, Star Wars

For the uninitiated or potential female fans looking at speculation on mainstream websites, the myth that Star Wars is for boys might start looking more like fact than fiction.

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Star Wars Rumors and Zahn Talks X-Wing

February 7, 2013February 7, 2013 Fangirl Episode VII, EU, Han Solo, Soontir Fel, speculation, Standalone Star Wars Movies, Timothy Zahn, X-wing Series

My thoughts on rumors of Han Solo, Boba Fett, and Yoda movies, and Tim Zahn talks an X-Wing television series.

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Female Characters from the Expanded Universe for Episode VII?

January 31, 2013February 1, 2013 Fangirl Episode VII, EU, Jaina Solo, Mara Jade, Star Wars

For months we’ve seen persistent rumors of a female protagonist for Episode VII. Alyssa Rosenberg is optimistic, too. In her article at ThinkProgress she considers existing Expanded Universe characters who might fit the bill.