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==Expanded Universe==

==Expanded Universe==

Since the success of the film [[franchise]], Lucasfilm has licensed a number of novels, comic books, and video games that take place in the Star Wars universe, otherwise known as the Expanded Universe (EU). Hundreds of novels and comics and dozens of video games have been, and continue to be produced. Although these spin-off media often take place before, after or inbetween the films, some take place in "alternate realities." A major focus of the EU is to feature characters not on-screen or only briefly shown in the films. All officially licensed works are considered canon, except in places where they contradict the films. There are also two cartoon series and three TV movies, two about the Ewoks and the Star Wars Holiday Special, which represented a secularized version of [[Christmas]] known as "Life Day."  The last has been disowned by Lucas--not for any particular religious reason.

Since the success of the film [[franchise]], Lucasfilm has licensed a number of novels, comic books, and video games that take place in the Star Wars universe, otherwise known as the Expanded Universe (EU). Hundreds of novels and comics and dozens of video games have been, and continue to be produced. Although these spin-off media often take place before, after or inbetween the films, some take place in "alternate realities." A major focus of the EU is to feature characters not on-screen or only briefly shown in the films. Though only the Heir to the Empire Trilogy is considered canon, these officially licensed EU books can help provide the reader with a deeper understanding of the fictional universe. There are also two cartoon series and three TV movies, two about the Ewoks and the Star Wars Holiday Special, which represented a secularized version of [[Christmas]] known as "Life Day."  The last has been disowned by Lucas--not for any particular religious reason, but for its exceptionally poor quality.

Of note is [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars]], the only part of the Expanded Universe to reach the big screen.

Of note is [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars]], the only part of the Expanded Universe to reach the big screen.