Science Fiction Studies· 2026Q1
Star Wars at Fifty
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A 50th-anniversary symposium features 19 scholarly essays analyzing the Star Wars universe's cross-media impact and legacy.
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Key points
- The symposium celebrates the 50th anniversary of Star Wars.
- Nineteen scholars contribute essays analyzing the franchise's meaning, impact, and legacy.
- Essays examine Star Wars' manifestations across diverse media platforms.
- Key themes discussed include race, sexuality, fandom, AI, and animals within the Star Wars universe.
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Abstract
This symposium celebrates the 50th anniversary of Star Wars (1977) with nineteen short essays from scholars who discuss its meaning, impact, and legacy. The essays examine the migrations and manifestations of the Star Wars universe across media, including animation, video games, novels, comics, collectibles, and television. The scholars in this symposium explore topics such as race, ethnicity, sexuality, fandom, artificial intelligence, and animals in Star Wars texts.
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