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Star Wars: Episode VIII
Tova:
I'm with Akima on this one. If you want to discuss "canon," then you want at least to be clear on motivation, because if it's to mean anything, it has to serve some purpose. Otherwise, it starts to sound like you're discussing what "really happened" and what didn't, which is obviously nonsense because it's all fictional. None of it is "true."
From Disney's point of view, of all the fictional works set in the SW universe, they have to chose some subset, with which their new creations must draw upon and be consistent with. When you frame "canon" against that purpose, then the set they've chosen appears pragmatic and perfectly sensible, especially in cases where works may overlap in time, or in the personal timeline of a specific character. That's not really going to work.
So, declaring something non-canon isn't saying it isn't "true" (whatever that means). Just that they aren't going to try to remain consistent with it. If the movies don't contradict it, there's nothing stopping you from continuing to regard that book as "true".
If you like a book, then why get upset that Disney have decreed it "non-canon"? The book still exists, it's still just as enjoyable, and just as fictional. It's just that Disney aren't going to be drawing that set of events into their own stories. Well, if you don't care for what Disney is doing anyway, then this should have zero effect on your enjoyment of the book.
As Akima said, what does it mean to decide for yourself what set of works constitutes your personal canon? Does it mean "these are the stories I enjoyed?" Why not just say that?
Neko_Ali:
The books, comics and cartoons that are canon now are the ones created since Disney took over, with the exception of Clone Wars. All of the old books and the stories contained within are part of the Legends line, and not canon. So no, it doesn't restrict them. They are just using a multi-media approach to tell more stories.
Method of Madness:
Hmm...interesting.
Method of Madness:
Ok, I’m noticing I’ve had this weirdly inflexible definition of canon for an uncomfortable long time, much longer than I’ve been part of tbe forum. I’m not really sure why. I’ll think about it.
Case:
--- Quote from: LeeC on 10 Oct 2017, 17:42 ---Saw the new Star Wars 8 trailer. I like the ambiguity of Rey's allegiance to the black and white sides of the force. I also liked the internal conflict in Kylo. I was not a fan of them bringing power levels to Star Wars. Also Luke seems like a punk. Still sorting out how I feel about the trailer. Will totally see it in theaters.
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Power levels?
And what's wrong with Punk-Luke?
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