re: Star Wars: Episode VII': Release set for December 18, 2015

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I know better than to argue with the EU superfans but Disney/Lucasfilms have said it multiple times and it has been linked here more than once. The EU will not a factor in 7,8 & 9.

This isn't a judgement on the merits of the EU in any way.

They can ignore it and they will.

Now proceed to act like what I said isn't a fact.

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They will "ignore" what they want but to have a story written, produced, filmed, and out in two years without adapting existing work means it will suck. The Vong are a better storyline than anything they can come up with.

They won't be constrained by the EU ie whatever they write if it contradicts EU sources then the movies take precedence that is how it currently is. But too many concepts started in the EU by people other than Lucas that have actually leeched into the movies to the point to cut out 20 years of hard work would be completely counter productive. Especially if they want a movie out before the next President takes office.