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Marvel fans want Secret Invasion decanonized from the sacred timeline: "[It] genuinely did so much damage to Nick…
Marvel fans are discussing whether the Disney Plus series Secret Invasion should be decanonized from the Marvel Cinematic Universe due to its impact on the character of James Rhodes. The debate centers on whether the real Rhodey was replaced by a Skrull before or after Avengers: Endgame, and how this affects his presence in that film. Fans express a desire to disregard the events of Secret Invasion, particularly in light of the Avengers: Endgame Encore re-release.
The Jedi Order Is Officially Back — Meet the 7 Members Who Rebuilt It
The Jedi Order has been officially re-established within the non-canon Star Wars: Visions anthology series, specifically in "The Ninth Jedi" episode, with seven confirmed members led by Grand Master Lah Kara. This marks the first successful reconstruction of the Order since the old Expanded Universe and Disney's acquisition of the franchise, despite the canonical New Jedi Order film project remaining in development limbo.
Star Wars Games Are Better When They Stop Chasing Canon
This opinion piece argues that Star Wars games are improved when they move away from strictly adhering to established canon. The author suggests that focusing less on the intricacies of canon allows for more creative freedom in game development.
Lord of the Rings fans are divided as The Hunt for Gollum introduces another non-canon character to be played by Dune…
Anya Taylor-Joy has been cast as Seren, an original character in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, sparking divided reactions among fans. While Taylor-Joy's acting talent is praised, many are concerned about the introduction of non-canon characters and names, drawing parallels to perceived missteps in The Hobbit and The Rings of Power. The film is set for a December 17, 2027 release.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Confirms Survivor Trilogy Is Canon
Developers have confirmed that Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will be set in the same universe as the Survivor trilogy. The game will feature Lara Croft at a different point in her career, referencing past experiences without being a direct sequel.
Luke Skywalker knows Jedi Fallen Order's Cal Kestis survived Order 66, new Star Wars book reveals
A new Star Wars book, Star Wars: The Secrets of the Jedi: The Chronicles of Luke Skywalker, reveals that Luke Skywalker is aware of Cal Kestis's survival of Order 66. This revelation is discussed in the context of the established Star Wars timeline, particularly Luke's conversation with Yoda in Return of the Jedi.
Marvel fans are feeling hopeful after an Agents of SHIELD Easter egg made it into the Daredevil: Born Again season 2…
Fans of Agents of SHIELD are speculating about the show's canon status following an Easter egg in the season 2 finale of Daredevil: Born Again. The episode featured a prop that was previously used in the Netflix Daredevil series, marking the first reference to Agents of SHIELD in the current MCU reboot.
Stranger Things: Tales From '85 review: "Makes you nostalgic for the early days of Stranger Things"
Stranger Things: Tales From '85 is a cute and kid-friendly animated series that takes place between seasons 2 and 3 of the main show. While it introduces new characters and a unique threat, the review criticizes its heavy reliance on canon, which detracts from its potential as a standalone story. The series is available on Netflix and is praised for its animation style and nostalgic feel, but ultimately feels bogged down by its connection to the larger Stranger Things universe.
It Sounds Like Peach's Mario Galaxy Movie Backstory Will Be Canon In Future Games
Shigeru Miyamoto has stated that the backstory revealed for Princess Peach in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be considered canon for future Mario games. He expressed a desire to incorporate the movie's character settings into game development, despite previous hesitations about story constraints.
Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto wants to keep The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Princess Peach backstory changes canon…
Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Mario, expressed a desire to incorporate the character revelations from The Super Mario Bros. Movie into future games. Specifically, he wants the film's depiction of Princess Peach and Princess Rosalina as sisters, both made of stardust, to be considered canon.
Shigeru Miyamoto wants Peach's backstory in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to remain canon in future Nintendo games
Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Mario, expressed his desire for the backstory established in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, specifically the familial relationship between Princess Peach and Rosalina, to be considered canon in future Nintendo games. He stated that while he doesn't want to be overly constrained by story settings, he finds it enjoyable to expand on characters and hopes future game development will adhere to the movie's established lore.
Princess Peach's Super Mario Galaxy Movie Lineage Is Canon, Says Miyamoto
Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that Princess Peach's family origins, as revealed in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, are now considered canon within the Super Mario game franchise. While Miyamoto finds the movie's poor critical reception baffling, he intends to adhere to the established movie lore in future game development, with the caveat that too much pre-defined story could limit creative freedom.
Star Wars authors including Thrawn creator Timothy Zahn say Lucasfilm has stopped them introducing Mara Jade to canon
Star Wars authors Timothy Zahn and Claudia Gray have indicated that Lucasfilm is currently preventing the introduction of the character Mara Jade from the 'Legends' continuity into the official canon. Zahn, who created Mara Jade, and Gray, a prominent Star Wars novelist, shared these comments, suggesting a current block on integrating the popular character.
Hunt for Gollum "doesn't have to" live up to Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, says Elijah…
Elijah Wood, who played Frodo in the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, believes the upcoming film 'The Hunt for Gollum' does not need to live up to the success of Peter Jackson's movies. Wood stated that the film is a 'side quest' and a 'side story' within the established canon, differentiating it from the main trilogy.
Marvel Rivals, the actual video game, is now canon in the prime Marvel comics universe—and so that raises some questions
The video game Marvel Rivals has officially been integrated into the prime Marvel comics universe, Earth-616, as confirmed in The Amazing Spider-Man #25. This development raises questions about how the game's plot, characters, and dialogue exist within the comic's established continuity. The article notes that while the integration is a fun meta-reference, it also poses narrative challenges for the comic's lore.