Space opera
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Space opera is a subgenre of science fiction and science fantasy that emphasizes epic outer space adventures set in a universe in which faster-than-light travel has become common. The plots often play
Cover of sci-fi magazine Imagination, June 1956
Back cover of the premier issue of Galaxy Magazine
Star Wars
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Star Wars is an American media franchise created by George Lucas. The space opera saga began with the original Star Wars film and quickly became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon. It has expanded int
Space opera
…by multiple authors, is one of the most successful space opera book series. The Star Trek TV and film series (1966–) created by Gene Roddenberry, the Star Wars films (1977–) created by George Lucas, and the long-running British television series Doctor Who (1963–) have brought a great deal of attention to the…
Timothy Zahn authored the Thrawn trilogy, which was widely credited with revitalizing the dormant Star Wars franchise in the early 1990s.
George Lucas made much of his fortune by retaining the rights to Star Wars merchandising.
The aerial warfare of WWII inspired the space fights.
The lightsaber and the blaster are iconic elements of the franchise.